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SMOLLETT, Tobias. A Complete History of England. London: For James Rivington and James Fletcher, 1758-60. 11 volumes. 8vo (207 x 125mm.). Folding engraved map, portraits and plates.
Contemporary sprinkled calf, black spines gilt, red morocco lettering pieces, red sprinkled edges (a few very minor defects). Provenance: Mid-eighteenth century signature of F[rances] Tempest, daughter of John Tempest; by descent to Vane Londonderry (probably the fourth Marquess of Londonderry, armorial bookplate). Mixed edition.
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Contemporary sprinkled calf, black spines gilt, red morocco lettering pieces, red sprinkled edges (a few very minor defects). Provenance: Mid-eighteenth century signature of F[rances] Tempest, daughter of John Tempest; by descent to Vane Londonderry (probably the fourth Marquess of Londonderry, armorial bookplate). Mixed edition.
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