1736 HISTORY of WORLD by WALTER RALEGH antique MASSIVE
The Historie of the World. In Five Bookes...by Sir Walter Ralegh, Knight...To which is Prefixed The Life of the Author...by Mr. Oldys...
London: G. Conyers et al., 1736
[2], ccl, [8], 817, [48] pp.
Engraved frontispiece portrait of the author by G. Vertue.
6 engraved folding maps and 2 engraved battle plans (also folding).
Heavy folio.
Size : 35.6x22.7 cm (14 x 9")
Polished calf with gilt-ornamented spine, later morocco lettering piece.
Very good condition, some wear of the binding
Spine tooled at heel with the date 1756, title page date is 1736.
Armorial bookplate of the house of Tennant.
Marginalia of charming little hands pointing to passages of interest to the early reader
Sir Walter Raleigh's renowned unfinished world history, beginning with the Creation ending at the time of Roman ascendancy, written while he was imprisoned in the Tower of London. A work of enduring popularity.
Reserve: $840.00
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The Historie of the World. In Five Bookes...by Sir Walter Ralegh, Knight...To which is Prefixed The Life of the Author...by Mr. Oldys...
London: G. Conyers et al., 1736
[2], ccl, [8], 817, [48] pp.
Engraved frontispiece portrait of the author by G. Vertue.
6 engraved folding maps and 2 engraved battle plans (also folding).
Heavy folio.
Size : 35.6x22.7 cm (14 x 9")
Polished calf with gilt-ornamented spine, later morocco lettering piece.
Very good condition, some wear of the binding
Spine tooled at heel with the date 1756, title page date is 1736.
Armorial bookplate of the house of Tennant.
Marginalia of charming little hands pointing to passages of interest to the early reader
Sir Walter Raleigh's renowned unfinished world history, beginning with the Creation ending at the time of Roman ascendancy, written while he was imprisoned in the Tower of London. A work of enduring popularity.
Reserve: $840.00
Shipping:
Domestic: Flat-rate of $25.00 to anywhere within the contiguous U.S.
International: Foreign shipping rates are determined by destination. International shipping may be subject to VAT.
Combined shipping: Please ask about combined shipping for multiple lots before bidding.
Location: This item ships from Pennsylvania
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Photos, descriptions, and estimates were prepared with the utmost care by a fully certified expert and appraiser. All items in this sale are guaranteed authentic.
In the rare event that the item did not conform to the lot description in the sale, Jasper52 specialists are here to help. Buyers may return the item for a full refund provided you notify Jasper52 within 5 days of receiving the item.
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