A New and Authentic History of England, from the Most Remote Period of Genuine Historical Evidence, to the Present Important Crisis: Containing an Interesting Chronicle of the Monarchs; and an Accurate Chronological Account of the remarkable Events, and singular Occurrences, that have happened in, or have any relation to, this Kingdom

A rare copy of this richly illustrated English history from William Augustus Russel, with copper plates. A folio history of England, offering a chronological account of key figures and events from the "earliest period of authentic information" to the 21st year of George III's reign. Very scarce. In contemporary full mottled calf, with morocco spine label. Rebacked, with the original backstrip laid down and restoration to the head and tail. Closely trimmed in places, only slightly affecting text to some leaves. Marbled endpapers. Bound with the original blanks. A profusely illustrated work, with ninety-eight copper plates. Binder's directions calls for eighty, but title page calls for "upwards of one hundred". Engraved from the drawings of the celebrated Samuel Wale and other eminent artists. Concerning the country's invasions, wars, crusades, plagues, plots, conspiracles, executions, colonies, literature, discoveries and more. With 2pp. list of subscribers, 9pp. index, regal tables of sovereigns of England, a genealogical account of the descent of George III, and binder's directions to the rear. Written by William Augustus Russel. This copy ends at 1781, hence the circa date. Jisc records copies from 1777-1781. In contemporary full mottled calf, with morocco spine label. Rebacked, with the original backstrip laid down and restoration to the head and tail. Hinges reinforced. Externally, generally smart, with wear to the original calf. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are generally bright and clean, with the odd spot. Contemporary ink inscriptions to the front blank and recto of frontispiece. Small blue ink stain to frontispiece. Good.…