GUTHRIE, William (1708-70, and others). A General History of the World, from the Creation to the present Time. London: J. Newbery (and others), 1764-7. 13 volumes, 8°. Preface by Samuel Johnson, engraved plates and maps, many folding. Contemporary calf, spines gilt with red and green morocco lettering-pieces (spines rather worn). Provenance: Lord Carrington (armorial bookplate). FIRST EDITION. Lowndes III, 960: "A geographical, historical, and commercial Grammar"; Sabin 29328: "Dr. Samuel Johnson is said to have contributed to this work." (13)

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GUTHRIE, William (1708-70, and others). A General History of the World, from the Creation to the present Time. London: J. Newbery (and others), 1764-7. 13 volumes, 8°. Preface by Samuel Johnson, engraved plates and maps, many folding. Contemporary calf, spines gilt with red and green morocco lettering-pieces (spines rather worn). Provenance: Lord Carrington (armorial bookplate). FIRST EDITION. Lowndes III, 960: "A geographical, historical, and commercial Grammar"; Sabin 29328: "Dr. Samuel Johnson is said to have contributed to this work." (13)

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