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Barnard, Edward
The New, Comprehensive and Complete History of England: from the earliest period of Authentic Information, to The Middle of the Year, MDCCLXXXII. Containing A full, accurate, comprehensive and impartial Account of all the most remarkable Transactions, memorable Events, and singular Occurrence, in which the English have been concerned, from the Remotest Period of Time, to the Present Very Important Crisis. ... A Genuine Description of the Manners and Customs of the Times...
London. Printed for the Author: and Published by Alex. Hogg. MDCC LXXX II [1782].
iv, 5-710, [iv], indexed, plus 3 maps (1 folding) and 103 of the 105 engraved plates. Condition: browned and toned in parts, but a clean example overall. Folio, full calf, re-backed.390mm x 240mm.
In half dark brown calf, gilt decorated raised bands, crushed crimson morocco label, gilt titles and decorated borders, matched marbled boards, a clean copy attractively bound, of the rare first edition.
A detailed early history of England, known particularly for its lavish engravings - especially the later ones covering the American War of Independence.
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