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MACAULAY’S WORKS
HISTORY OF ENGLAND Vol. 1 & Vol. 2
1873,
A New Edition in 2 Volumes
(LORD MACAULAY)
This definitive work was originally
published in 1855. Published in 1973
this two-volume new edition presents the original work however starts in volume
one with a biography of Thomas Babington Macaulay, born October 25th,
1800. Volume one commences with the
accession of King James II and ends with the reign of William III (William of
Orange) and Mary II, his wife, who ruled together. Also includes critical and historical essays
contributed to the Edinburgh Review.
Volume two covers extensively the reign of William and Mary through to
William III’s death in 1702. Also
includes miscellaneous writings and speeches.
Non-UK buyers please
note these two volumes will be posted through eBay's Global Shipping Programme
and will, therefore, unable to be combined with other purchases.
Published in 1873 this two-volume edition remains in
good / very good overall condition considering its 150 years of age. All pages are tightly bound and are free from
tears, creases, and significant marks other than some spotting to the first few
and last few pages. The marbled boards
and gilt decorated spine panels and coloured author and title labels remain in
good condition as do the marbled endpapers. Moderate wear to the top and bottom
edges of the spines and edges, the front board of volume one is separating and
has been strengthened at some time with adhesive tape, some shelf wear to the
fronts, backs, and edges of the covers (please see all photographs). The books run to 776 pages, Vol. I, and 820
pages, Vol II (18cm x 11.5cm).
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