History of England by Edward Barnard, First Edition (5 results)

Hardback. Condition: Fair. First Edition. Folio iv, 712 pages, 3 maps, over 100 copper plate engravings. Fair to good condition. Text and engravings good.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. engravings throughout (illustrator). 1st Edition. Published by Alexander Hogg, 16 Paternoster Row, London, England; Barnard's New and Complete History of England published in 1785. Written on an improved plan, being the most impartial work of its kind, the whole brought down to its present time. Beginning with Caesar and the time of the Romans. Rebound at some point in full calfskin, lettered in gold, with six raised bands to spine. Bound in is a partial subscriber's list ( From recipients Johnson to Young ) and a partial index running from ' A ' to ' M '. ) While the title page is not present, the original frontispiece is bound in - with a full page of manuscript prayer to verso. Noteworthy for its engravings of English royalty - for which the volume was oft-cannibalized, there are additional engravings on a significant display of non-Royal themes. Chief amongst these are military engravings ( including the illustration of the execution of Major Andre for espionage. ) As well as the Burning of the Martyrs During the Bloody Reign of Queen Mary. Barnard's work was additionally commendable for its determination to remain relevant, frequently revised to reflect more recent developments. The final reference herein notes actions of the second session of Parliament in 1785. A very good copy, lacking title page, with some marginal chipping to edges of some pages and mild foxing throughout. Bound in brown calf. Shipping commensurate with size ( 16 inches in height by 10 inches in width) and weight ( 8.7 pounds ) of volume.

, xx, 5-932, 4 pages, 77 plates, missing Plate 2, Yeoman of the Guards and and an ancient dragoon, Plate 12 Ancient English Horse Exercise no.2 and plate 76 whole sheet map of Ireland. Also included plates not listed at rear, Boadicea, Queen of the Iceni First Edition , missing 3 plates listed at rear, portions of spine missing at top and tail, and small portion of calf detached from rear board, heavily worn bottom corners, front free endpaper detached, first few leaves creased, map of England at front torn and creased , full reverse calf with decorative borders to front and rear board, 6 raised bands to spine, red morocco title label with gilt lettering , folio, 41 cm x 25 cm Hardback ISBN:

First Edition. Good set bound in vellum over marble boards. Binding crudely repaired. Remains well-preserved overall; tight, clean and sharp-cornered. Physical description; in two volumes. Physical description; two volumes paged continuously: 712 pages. Notes; 1783? Alex Hogg? Subjects; Edward Barnard. History of England. Compressive History. 1 Kg.

First Edition. Good set bound in vellum over marble boards. Binding crudely repaired. Remains well-preserved overall; tight, clean and sharp-cornered. Physical description; in two volumes. Physical description; two volumes paged continuously: 712 pages. Notes; 1783? Alex Hogg? Subjects; Edward Barnard. History of England. Compressive History. 1 Kg.