1809-12 12vol The Works of William Robertson Illus Folding Maps

Description: Click here to see our other books! The Works of William Robertson William Robertson 1809-12 T. Cadell and W. Davies : London 8.5" by 5.5" [5], vi-viii, [5], 2-416; [5], 2-430; [5], 2-490; [10], x-xv, [2], 2-500; [5], 2-376; [5], 2-459;[5], 2-420; [5], vi-li, [2], 2-383; [5], 2-432; [2], 2-435; [5], 2-418; [3], iv-vi, [3], 2-384, [19pp] SUMMARY A complete collection of the history works of William Robertson, illustrated throughout with folding maps. Folding Maps,Illustrated,Leather Binding Overall Condition: Good Only This book weighs 8 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 4.49 US Postage: £ 57.99 EU Postage: £ 33.99 European Postage: £ 59.99 Asia Postage: £ 99.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 199.99 DESCRIPTION Complete in twelve volumes.A collection of the detailed history works by William Robertson.Containing;'The History of Scotland', complete in three volumes, published in 1809, the eighteenth edition of the work. Volume I illustrated with a frontispiece.'The History of the Reign of the Emperor Charles V', complete in four volumes, published in 1812. The thirteenth edition of this work. Frontispiece to each of the four volumes.'The History of America', complete in four volumes, published in 1812. The twelfth edition of this work. Volume I illustrated with a folding map. Volume II illustrated with three folding maps, and one folding plate.'An Historical Disquisition Concerning the Knowledge Which the Ancients Had of India', complete in one volume published in 1812, the sixth edition of this work. Illustrated with two folding maps.Half-titles to each volume except Volumes I and XII.Bookplate to the front pastedowns. CONDITION In a full calf binding. Externally, generally smart, with rubbing and discolouration to the spines. Rear boards of Volumes II, and IV are detached but present. Front board of Volume IV may detach with further handling. Rear board of Volume VII may detach with further handling. Front board of Volume IX is detached but present, the rear board may detach with further handling. Front board of Volume XII is detached but present. Some fading to the front board of Volume I. Some minor marks and small patches of rubbing to the boards and spines. Heavier rubbing to the rear board of Volume I. Light bumping to the extremities. Some light loss to the heads and tails of the spines, a little heavier to some volumes, with some wear to the spines. A small amount of lifting to the head of the spine of Volume VI. Light cracks to the joints. Front hinge of Volume I strained but remains firm. Front hinges of Volumes II, III, V, and VI, are starting but firm. Rear hinge of Volume I starting but firm. Rear hinge of Volume XII is weak. Hinges of Volume VII, VIII, and X are starting but firm. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are lightly age-toned with some light spots. Small tidemark to the tail of the frontispiece and front endpapers of Volume I. Small tidemark to the frontispiece of Volumes IV, V, VI. Small chip to the title page of Volume V, not affecting text. A few light spots to the folding maps and plates. Chip to the margin of page 259/260 of Volume XI, not affecting text. Overall Condition: Good Only 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. GUARANTEE We offer a full money back guarantee on our descriptions. Please ask for details and conditions. We prefer PAYPAL. If you pay via PAYPAL we will post the item off the same or the next working day with the postage you have selected. Please note we cannot accept USD cheques

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