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History of the United Netherlands; The Rise of the Dutch Republic; The Life and Death of John of Barneveld
John Lothrop Motley
1867-1874
John Murray : London
8.5" by 5.5"
SUMMARY
A trio of these historical sets by John Lothrop Motley, each complete in itself, uniformly bound in half calf.
Early Edition,First Edition,Leather Binding
Overall Condition: Very Good
This book weighs 10 KG when packed
UK Postage: £ 4.49
US Postage: £ 68.99
EU Postage: £ 36.99
European Postage: £ 65.99
Asia Postage: £ 129.99
Worldwide Postage: £ 229.99
DESCRIPTION
A collection of historical works by John Lothrop Motley, each uniformly bound in half morocco with marbled boards.
John Lothrop Motley was an American author and diplomat, known for his historical works focusing on the Netherlands.
This set is comprised of:
A 'History of the United Netherlands: From the death of William the Silent to the Twelve Years' Truce, 1609', complete in four volumes, with a frontispiece to each volume. Volume I covers from 1584-86, Volume II 1586-89, Volume III 1590-1600 and Volume IV 1600-09. Volume I and II are second editions (1868), while Volume III and IV are first editions (1867).
'The Rise of the Dutch Republic: A History', (1869), a new edition of the work, complete in three volumes.
'The Life and Death of John of Barneveld, advocate of Holland; with a view of the primary causes and movements of the Thirty Years' War' (1874), first edition of the work, complete in two volumes, with a frontispiece to Volume I.
With the stamp of 'The Minnesota Historical Society' to the front paste down of each volume.
CONDITION
In an half morocco binding with marbled boards. Externally, generally smart, with slight rubbing, more so to the joints and extremities. The occasional mark. Minnesota Historical Society stamp and a 'Withdrawn' stamp to the front paste down. Bookseller labels to front paste down of volume one of 'United Netherlands' and volume one of 'John of Barneveld'. Internally, firmly bound. Pages bright and clean, with the odd mark.
Overall Condition: Very Good
GLOSSARY OF TERMS
Overall Condition
(Dustwrapper condition rating is shown after that for the book itself, where a dustwrapper is present)
Fine - Very well preserved copy showing very little wear
Very Good Indeed - Only one or two minor faults, really a very attractive copy
Very Good - Quite a wide term meaning no major faults but probably several smaller ones
often expected given the age of the book, but still a respectable copy
Good - Meaning not very good. Some more serious faults as will
be described in the condition report under 'condition'
Good Only - Meaning one or more faults that could really do with repair
Fair - As with good only above but with other faults
leaving a compromised copy even after repair
Poor - Really bad and possibly seriously incomplete.
We only sell books in this condition where their rarity or value makes them
attractive none the less. Major defects will be described.
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