Lot 162

Rapin de Thoyras, Paul

Printed Books, Maps and Manuscripts
Auction: 11 July 2006 at 12:00 BST
£1,793
Description
The History of England. London, 1732-1747, translated and continued by N. Tindal, 4 volumes bound in 5, folio, titles printed in red and black with engraved vignettes, 150 fine portraits engraved by George Vertue, 70 engraved maps, many by Emanuel Bowen, some folding, 9 tables and 60 engraved plates, contemporary calf, covers ruled in gilt, spines gilt, red morocco labels, very neatly rebacked, a few maps with short tear and no loss
Footnote
Footnote: A very fine set, handsomely rebacked.
