The Book Shed

wear to tips, corners and edges of book, preliminaries show offsetting of frontis, text block darkened but the pages are relatively clean. A New Edition. Full calf, red label, seven bands to spine. Spine shows numeral 7 as this work comprises volumes 7 & 8 of a History of England from Roman times through 1688 by David Hume (4vols.) and continuing to George II by Tobias Smollett (2vols.) As a separate work it is volume one of a two volume set begun in 1803. After a 151 page review of British history through the death of George II chapter two begins with the accession of George III to the throne. The remainder of volume one, 814 pages in all, recounts his reign through 1784. Thus providing a useful text for study of England's Conquest of Canada (The French & Indian War) and the American Revolution. Most items ship with free delivery confirmation, electronic tracking and jacket protectors (generally over $10.00) if applicable. Clean recycled packing material will be used when possible.