1767-1780 7vol The Annual Register, Boston Tea Party Ed

Description: Click here to see our other books! The Annual Register, or a View of the History, Politics, and Literature Edmund Burke [Ed.] 1772-1780 J. Dodsley : London 8.5" by 5.5" [4], 320, [8]; [4], 280; [4], 288, [8]; vii, [1], 256, [8]; vii, [1], 264, [8]; [4], 246, [9]; [4], 245, [10pp.] SUMMARY A collection of seven volumes of the Annual Register documenting the history, politics and literature from 1767 to 1774. Early Edition,Leather Binding Overall Condition: Good Only This book weighs 8 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 4.49 US Postage: £ 57.99 EU Postage: £ 33.99 European Postage: £ 59.99 Asia Postage: £ 99.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 199.99 DESCRIPTION Bound in full calf. Comprised of seven volumes of The Annual Register, the long-standing reference work which was published by the Dodsley brothers annually from 1758 and is still running to this day. The annuals were originally compiled and edited by Edmund Burke, and contained reviews to the years politics, history and literature. This collection is comprised of 'The Annual Register, or a View of the History, Politics, and Literature' for the years 1767, 1768, 1769, 1770, 1771, 1772 and 1774. All volumes are second editions of the work, with the exception of the 1769, 1770, 1771 and 1772 volumes, which are the third edition.These registers are filled with interesting topical events from each noted year, including the Boston Tea Party protest in Massachusetts found in the 1774 volume, the death of Pope Clement XIII outlined in the 1769 volume, the Russo-Turkish War of 1768-74 found in the 1770 volume, and many others. CONDITION Uniformly bound in full calf. Externally, sound, with rubbing and bumping to the extremities. Boards to 1767, 1768, 1771 and 1772 have been rebacked, retaining the original boards, with endpapers renewed. Light marking to boards, with tape residue to the front board of 1769 and 1774 volumes. Boards detached to the 1769, 1770 and 1774 volumes, with these volumes also lacking the spine label. Front free endpaper detached to 1769 volume, with the first and last few pages detached with the boards to the 1774 volume. Internally, firmly bound. Pages generally bright and clean, with the occasional mark. Ink inscription to the first blank. Overall Condition: Good Only GLOSSARY OF TERMS Overall Condition (Dustwrapper condition rating is shown after that for the book itself, where a dustwrapper is present) Fine - Very well preserved copy showing very little wear Very Good Indeed - Only one or two minor faults, really a very attractive copy Very Good - Quite a wide term meaning no major faults but probably several smaller ones often expected given the age of the book, but still a respectable copy Good - Meaning not very good. Some more serious faults as will be described in the condition report under 'condition' Good Only - Meaning one or more faults that could really do with repair Fair - As with good only above but with other faults leaving a compromised copy even after repair Poor - Really bad and possibly seriously incomplete. We only sell books in this condition where their rarity or value makes them attractive none the less. Major defects will be described. GUARANTEE We offer a full money back guarantee on our descriptions. Please ask for details and conditions. We prefer PAYPAL. If you pay via PAYPAL we will post the item off the same or the next working day with the postage you have selected. Please note we cannot accept USD cheques

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