The History of Modern Europe: with an Account of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire; and a View of the Progress of Society from the Rise of the Modern Kingdoms to the Peace of Paris in 1763 [4 Volumes]

Russell, William

Published by Longman, Rees & Co.; T. Cadell et al, London, 1837

About this Item

four volumes fully bound in contemporary light brown calf; five raised bands; two dark brown leather labels on each volume; lettering in gilt; double ruled borders in gilt on front and rear covers; gilt is bright; marbled end papers and edges; Provenance: small book plate of A. Pollok with armorial crest on each front paste down; Pollok House, Glasgow, the home of the Scottish Maxwell family since the 13th century; the Mansion is run by the National Trust of Scotland; light foxing to preliminaries but not to any text pages; stated on the title page, a "New Edition"; 653pp; 633pp; 713pp; and 755pp; no previous owner's signatures or inscriptions; Vol. IV includes 600 pages dealing with the Napoleon era; a handsome set; heavy volumes may require additional postage. History, Europe.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The History of Modern Europe: with an Account of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire; and a View of the Progress of Society from the Rise of the Modern Kingdoms to the Peace of Paris in 1763 [4 Volumes]
• Publisher: Longman, Rees & Co.; T. Cadell et al, London
• Publication Date: 1837
• Binding: Leather
• Condition: Very Good
• Seller catalogs:
  • Europe
  • History