The history of England, from the Revolution to the death of George II. . (Designed as a continuation of Mr. Hume's History.) ... By T. Smollett, M.D. To which is prefixed, the life of the author, with critical observations on his works, by Robert Anderson, ... In five volumes.
Tobias George Smollett (1721-1771)
Category
Books
Date
1818
Materials
Place of origin
England
Collection
Ham House, Surrey
NT 3056740
Summary
Bibliographic description
5v., plates, ports. . 8vo.. Not indigenous.. Provenance: Bequeathed to the National Trust by Norman Norris (1917-1991). Forms part of a set with Hume's History of England (1818), 8 vols., v.1 of which is inscribed in Norris's hand: Gawdy Hall Library 1938 10/- 13 vols. [i.e. Gawdy Hall, Harleston, Norfolk, but lacking its usual book label and pressmark]. Binding: Nineteenth-century half calf binding; marbled boards; blind and gilt fillets on spine; black and brown leather spine labels; sewn on five raised bands.
Makers and roles
Tobias George Smollett (1721-1771) Robert Anderson (1750-1830)