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The History of England Volume One


Rapin de Thoyras [Paul de Rapin]; N. Tindal (trans)


T. Osborne & J. Shipton, J. Hodges et al. 1757

Binding:  Hardback  |  Condition: Fair  | 

Volume one of the fourth edition of Rapin's influential history of England, concerning the period of Roman rule in Britain until 1066 and reign of William the Conqueror. Complete with 2 fold out maps of Roman and Saxon Britain, 4 pull out genealogical trees of various royal houses and 5 b/w plates. Contemporary Full leather binding, raised bands and gilt decoration to spine. 8vo. [xxxii] 511pp. Front board very nearly detached. rear board moderately imperiled. Some loss to top of spine. Small tear to one of the one the fold out maps plus creases etc. Occasional light spotting within. But text-block good. Fair overall.