The History of England from the invasion of Julius Caesar to the Dissolution of the present Parliament - Volumes 1 and II

First Edition. Volumes I and II bound as one including maps and numerous illustration. Quarter binding of brown calf over marbled boards in good condition. Boards faded, edges shelf worn; spine nicked to top and bottom, ruled in gilt and titled in gilt over red ground. Endpapers unmarked, age spotted particularly to rear.

Volume I includes b/w folding map titled A New Map of England and Wales Divided into Counties. Measures 30 cm x 24 cm. In good condition. Partially loose from binding. A little nicked to left edge but contained to beyond the perimeter of map border. Rip along right hand edge where the map is bound in. Again beyond the perimeter of the map border. Nine splendid full page b/w illustrations in very good condition. 216 pp. collated and complete.

Volume II includes a b/w folding map titled Ireland Divided into Provences & Counties by Thos Hitchin. Measures 24 cm x 30 cm. In very good condition. Very slightly age toned to edges. Six full page illustrations in very good condition. 216 pp. collated and complete.