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1st ed, VG, 2 Vols as 1, 72 pls 1 map. [1770?] Full contemporary scratched brown calf, corners and edges bumped and worn. Spine, raised bands, gilt tooling, gilt title to maroon calf label, edges bumped and worn with some edge loss, joints cracked. Internally, frontis, [12], [1], (ii-vi), [1], 2-593, [1]. [3], 4-572 pp, [16] index, [1] pl list, 72 pls (complete), 1 map (sm marginal tear), minor foxing and edge browning, small old repair to tear in ffep, not dated but per BL 1770, ink name to dedication, interesting list of subscribers. (ESTC T117354. Offer catalog p149). First published in 58 parts. Title continues: from the remotest period of intelligence to the close of the year 1767: containing a particular and circumstantial account of every interesting occurrence, and memorable character relative to the annals of Great Britain, both at home and abroad; particularly, its origin; the progress of its Empire; laws; civil and religious establishments; its various operations naval and military; anecdotes of the transactions of the most celebrated personages who have distinguished themselves in a political, ecclesiastical, or military capacity: interspersed with such remarks as may be found necessary to elucidate any obscure point, solve any difficulty, and set any contested circumstance in the clearest light. 0. Seller Inventory # 001011
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