Search Results: the history of ancient greece 2 by john gillies

J. L. Legrand, 1790. Acceptable. Volume II only; this book is still entirely readable but has stains, rippling, and some light writing; front cover and flyleaf are detached but included; back cover separating at hinge; writing on inside front cover and flyleaf; leather is worn and scuffed with some small pieces missing

Nabu Press, 2012-03-03. Paperback. Good.

Nabu Press, 2012-03-09. Paperback. Good.

James Y. Humphreys, 1822. 380pp. Full tree calf. Front board detached; rear board barely attached Backstrip missing. Fold-out map at frontis is present. Owner's name, address, 1827 date on title page. Text block is solid, with very little foxing.. Full Leather Hard Cover. Poor/No Jacket as Issued. Octavo.

London: T. Cadell and W. Davies, 1820. New Edition. Full leather. Very good. A very good "New edition." Full leather boards. Gilt trim. 5 raised bands. Shelfwear to head and tail of spine. Corners are rubbed. 4 cm x 3 mm loss on back of book. Binding is sturdy, square, and tight. Marbled endpapers. Both hinges have been expertly repaired and covered with matching marbled paper strips (see photos). Page 570 is bent at top left corner. 570 pp. 5 x 8 1/2 inches tall, octavo. His History of Ancient Greece, its Colonies and Conquests was published in 1786; it was translated into French and German. This work was written with a strong monarchist bias. See for instance the opening 'dedication to the king': 'The history of Greece exposes the dangerous turbulence of democracy, and arraigns the despotism of tyrants. By describing the incurable evils inherent in every form of Republican policy, it evinces the inestimable benefits resulting to liberty itself from the lawful dominion of… Read More