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The History of the Reign of the Emperor King Charles V. With a view of the progress of society in Europe, from the subversion of the Roman Empire, to the beginning of the sixteenth century. In four volumes. The seventh edition, corrected.
ROBERTSON'S HISTORY OF CHARLES V
London: A. Strahan, et al?, 1792.
4 vols., 8vo (8½" tall). Full tree calf. Delicate gilt bands, panels and label. The fine tree calf boards are framed with a fine gilt roll. Yellow edges.
A fine late eighteenth century binding in full tree calf, with finely engraved frontispiece plates by Neagle, Heath and Fittler. First published in 1769, Robertson's History of Charles V was a tremendous success, earning him the handsome sum of £4,500. The work also established his reputation in Europe and it was later translated into French.
£300.00
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