1770 A New and Authentic History of England from the Remotest Period of Intelligence to the Close of the Year 1767: Containing a Particular and Circumstantial Account of Every Interesting Occurrence, and Memorable Character Relative to the Annals of Great Britain, both at Home and Abroad

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Early Edition, First Edition, Illustrated, Leather Binding

The works presents a sweeping view of British history, "Particularly, Its Origin; the Progress of its Empire; Laws; civil and religious Establishments; its various Operations naval and military; Anecdotes of the Transactions of the most celebrated Personages who have distinguished themselves in a political, ecclesiastical, or military Capacity: Interspersed with such Remarks as may be found necessary to elucidate any obscure Point, solve any Difficulty, and set any contested Circumstance in the clearest Light." With a subscriber's list to the front of the first volume. With the bookplate of the Wesleyan Theological Institution, stamp of Richmond College Library and the bookseller label of A. Copland to the front pastedown of each volume. Although the volumes themselves are undated, Copac confirms their publication date to be 1770. First edition thus. Collated complete, with 72 beautifully engraved plates and a folding map of the British Isles. Complete in two volumes.