HENRY, Robert (1718-90). The History of Great Britain. London: T. Cadell, 1771-93. 6 volumes, 4°. Engraved portrait of the author (occasional light marginal spotting). Contemporary speckled calf, spines gilt with red morocco lettering-pieces (joints split, lightly rubbed). With a receipt for the 2nd volume of the work dated 19 June 1775 and SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR, pasted onto front free endpaper of first volume. Provenance: Methven Castle (armorial bookplate). FIRST EDITION. Lowndes III, 1045 (quoting Quarterly Review): "'A work of no inconsiderable reputation ...'" (6)

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HENRY, Robert (1718-90). The History of Great Britain. London: T. Cadell, 1771-93. 6 volumes, 4°. Engraved portrait of the author (occasional light marginal spotting). Contemporary speckled calf, spines gilt with red morocco lettering-pieces (joints split, lightly rubbed). With a receipt for the 2nd volume of the work dated 19 June 1775 and SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR, pasted onto front free endpaper of first volume. Provenance: Methven Castle (armorial bookplate). FIRST EDITION. Lowndes III, 1045 (quoting Quarterly Review): "'A work of no inconsiderable reputation ...'" (6)

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