1857 The Ruins C. F. Volney Illustrated Folding Plate

Description: Click here to see our other books! The Ruins; or, a Survey of the Revolutions of Empires Constantin Francois de Chasseboeuf; Comte de Volney 1857 T. Allman and Son : London 5.5" by 3.5" xi, [1], 260, iii-iv, 46ppp SUMMARY An interesting study on history by the French author the Comte de Volney, illustrated with one folding plate and one folding map. Folding Maps,Folding Plates,Illustrated,Publishers' Original Binding Overall Condition: Very Good This book weighs 0.5 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 3.99 US Postage: £ 15.99 EU Postage: £ 13.99 European Postage: £ 14.99 Asia Postage: £ 18.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 19.99 DESCRIPTION An essay on the philosophy of history by French author Constantin Francois de Chasseboeuf, the Comte de Volney. In this work, Volney discusses his vision for a union of all religions in the world, an interesting insight on the radical political theories of the end of the eighteenth century. Illustrated with a folding plate to the frontispiece, and one folding map.This edition also includes 'The Law of Nature'.Collated, complete. CONDITION In the original publisher's cloth binding. Externally, generally smart, with light rubbing to the spine and extremities, and lighter rubbing to the boards. Minor bumping to the head and tail of the spine and to the extremities. Front hinge is starting but firm. Lacking the front endpaper. Bookplate and prior owner's ink inscription to the front paste down. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean with a few scattered spots, including to the plates. Prior seller's note tipped in to the verso of the title page. Overall Condition: Very Good 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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