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c1930-1940 Collection Nelson: Twenty-Six Works in Thirty-Four VolumesParis: c1930-1940An impressive thirty-four volume set of European literary works, from the 'Collection Nelson' series.
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1904-1911 Folkenes Historie: Fremstillet af Nordiske HistorikereKobenhavn [Copenhagen]: 1904-1911Four volumes of this very scarce Danish language examination of European history, covering subjects including the Roman Empire, Enlightenment, and Middle Ages.
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1820 Lettres de Madame de Sevigne a Sa Fille et A Ses AmisParis: 1820A delightful twelve volume set of the letters of the seventeenth century literary figure Marie de Rabutin-Chantal, Madame de Sevigne.
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1849-50 History of EuropeEdinburgh; London: 1849-1850A handsome, fourteen-volume, complete set on the history of Europe, by the nineteenth century historian, Sir Archibald Alison.
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1887-94 Works of William PrescottLondon: 1887-1894A handsome set of works by the renowned American historian, William H. Prescott.
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1757 Memoirs of Maximilian de Bethune, Duke of SullyLondon: 1757A bright copy of the scarce second English language translation of the biography of Maximilien de Béthune, Duke of Sully. Complete in five volumes.
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1769 The History of the Reign of the Emperor Charles VLondon: 1769A lovely and complete three volume first edition of Scottish historian William Robertson's study of the reign of Holy Roman Emperor Charles V.
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1809 The History of the Reign of the Emperor Charles VLondon: 1809The complete four volume eleventh edition of Scottish historian William Robertson's study of the reign of Holy Roman Emperor Charles V.
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Signed1827 The True History of The State PrisonerLondon: 1827The author's presentation copy of this scarce historical work regarding the 'Man in the Iron Mask' from the reign of King Louis XIV.
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1832-1840 History of the War in the Peninsula and in the South of FranceLondon: 1832-1840A very smart set of General Sir William Francis Patrick Napier's study of the Peninsular war, with the final three volumes present in the first edition.
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c1860 Ireland: Its Scenery, Character, &c.London: c1860A beautifully illustrated three volume set of works regarding the people and places in Ireland.
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Signed1888 Louisa of Prussia and Other SketchesLondon: 1888A late 19th century collection of biographical sketches of notable individuals from Prussia and Hesse, signed by the author and presented to his wife.
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1848 20 Vol History of Europe from the Commencement of the French RevolutionEdinburgh and London: 1848A wonderful copy of the seventh edition of Alison's exhaustive study of the French Revolution, from 1789 to 1815. In lovely half calf bindings.
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1798-1799 Report of the Committee of Secrecy and Report from the Secret CommitteeLondon; Dublin: 1798-1799The printings of two late eighteenth century reports from the House of Commons and House of Lords, discussing the rise and progress of the Irish nationalist cause, and the Society of United Irishmen.
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1863-87 The Invasion of the CrimeaEdinburgh and London: 1863-87A complete set of Alexander William Kinglake's magnum opus, 'The Invasion of the Crimea', all early editions, complete with illustrations and folding plates.
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1871-1879 4Vol The History of Napoleon the FirstLondon: 1871-1879The scarce complete first English language translation of Pierre Lanfrey's biographical analysis of the correspondences of Napoleon I.
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Signed1907 Napoleon, an Explanation of His Theories of GovernmentPueblo, Colorado: 1907A Limited Edition English language translation of this manuscript attributed to Napoleon during his exile. Signed by the editor, American politician Alva Adams.
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1779-87 Atlante Espanol Descripcion General de Todo el Reyno de EspanaMadrid: 1779-87A very scarce set of Spanish Atlantean works by Bernardo Espinalt Garcia, giving geographical, historical, and chronological descriptions of 18th century Spain.
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1812 12Vol The Works of William RobertsonLondon: 1812A twelve volume set of the historical works of William Robertson. Illustrated with numerous folding maps, this is a fascinating eighteenth century view of the history of Scotland, South America and India, along with a study of the life of Charles V.
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1928-1930 7Vol Les Grands Proces de l'HistoireParis: 1928-1930Seven beautifully bound volumes of historical works. In the original French, and featuring numerous vignette illustrations.
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1896-1897 Selected Works of Lady Jackson, Catherine Hannah Charlotte ElliottBoston: 1896A very smart, uniformly bound set of these selected works by Lady Jackson on French history. First editions.
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1842 7Vol Histoire des Ducs de BourgogneParis: 1842A seven volume history of this noble French family, rulers of the Duchy of Burgundy. Illustrated throughout, and with three folding maps.
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1843-1868 10Vol The Works of M. CapefigueParis: 1843-1868Ten volumes of historical and biographical studies from the French historian Jean-Baptiste Capefigue, bound in smart quarter calf bindings.
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1804 The Revolutionary Plutarch, Exhibiting the Most Distinguished Characters, Literary, Military, and Political, in the Recent Annals of the French RepublicLondon: 1804A uniformly bound, second edition set of this work on French politics and the French Revolution.
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1781 4vol The Private Life of Lewis XV In Which Are Contained The Principal Events, Remarkable Occurrences, And Anecdotes of His ReignLondon: 1781A smart, first edition set of this work on the life of King Louis XV of France, written by Mouffle D'Angerville and translated by J.O. Justamond.
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1860 4vol Histoire de la Conquete de L'Angleterre Par Les NormandsParis: 1860Augustin Thierry's complete history of the conquest of England by the Normans in the eleventh century.
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Histoire de Consulat, Histoire de l'Empire, Histoire de la Revolution Francaise, In Seven VolumesParis: 1865-1867A fascinating uniformly bound set, exploring the history of the French Revolution, the first Empire, and the Consulat.
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1837-1873 17Vol Thomas Carlyle's WorksLondon: 1837-1873A uniformly bound collection of the works of historian Thomas Carlyle. Bound by Philip, Son & Nephew in seventeen attractive volumes.
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1865 2Vol Historic PicturesLondon: 1865A handsomely bound two volume set of 'Historic Pictures', a work on Spanish history by A. Baillie Cochrane. A prize copy given by the University of Cambridge Local Examinations.
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1915 A Century of Greek EpigramsNot Stated: [1915]A very scarce collection of Greek epigrams in English verse by Sir Edward Fry, from the author's library.
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1793-97 Oeuvres de J. J. Rousseau, Citoyen de GeneveParis and Amsterdam: 1793-97The Works of Jean-Jacques Rousseau. This edition is decorated with beautiful figures after paintings and drawings of Cochin, Vincent, Renault, and Monsiau. With an engraved portrait to front of Volume I, twenty-one engraved plates, a fold-out table to Vol
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1854-56 Histoire de la Revolution d'AngleterreParis: 1854-56Six uniformly-bound volumes, containing a French history of the English Civil War.
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1872 L'Histoire de France Depuis les Temps les Plus Recules Jusqu'en 1789Paris: 1872A history of France, from Roman times to 1789.
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1814 Discours sur L'Histoire Universelle and Oraisons Funebres de BossuetParis: 1814A three volume set of the works of Jacques-Benigne Bossuet.
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c1960 Assorted Records of the Spanish InquisitionUnknown: c1960A collection of privately-assembled copies of records, containing details of the Spanish Inquisition.
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1793-97 Oeuvres de J. J. Rousseau, Citoyen de GeneveParis: 1793-97The Works of Jean-Jacques Rousseau. This edition is decorated with beautiful figures after paintings and drawings of Cochin, Vincent, Renault, and Monsiau