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History James The Second
by Charles James Fox
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- Hardcover
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About This Item
FOX, Charles James
A history of the early part of the reign of James the Second, with an introductory chapter.
London, Large 4to, First edition. Printed for William Miller. 1808.
Pp. xl, 293, [ii], cli. Contemporary Tree Calf, with extensive gilding on the covers and the spine (photos). FINE copy, text block is clean, bright, tight, and without any markings or inscriptions. End papers are marbled with the book plate of John Clerk Brodie. This attractive copy is in exceptional condition.
A history of the early part of the reign of James the Second, with an introductory chapter.
London, Large 4to, First edition. Printed for William Miller. 1808.
Pp. xl, 293, [ii], cli. Contemporary Tree Calf, with extensive gilding on the covers and the spine (photos). FINE copy, text block is clean, bright, tight, and without any markings or inscriptions. End papers are marbled with the book plate of John Clerk Brodie. This attractive copy is in exceptional condition.
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- Bookseller
- Rachel Smith Books
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- Bookseller's Inventory #
- Jan004
- Title
- History James The Second
- Author
- Charles James Fox
- Format/Binding
- Beautiful Tree Calf with gilt lettering and edges. Marbled edges
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- William Miller
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1808
- Size
- 4To. (12” x 10”)
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Keywords
- C J Fox, James II
- Bookseller catalogs
- English Kings, English history, Charles james Fox;
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