The history of England, from the invasion of Julius Caesar to the revolution of 1688, In eight volumes. By David Hume, Esq; ... A new edition, with the author's last corrections and improvements. To which is prefixed, a short account of his life, written by himself.
David Hume (1711-1776)
Category
Books
Date
1782
Materials
Place of origin
England
Collection
Plas Newydd, Anglesey
NT 3254352.6
Summary
Bibliographic description
v.6; 8vo. Eighteenth-century shelfmark: E.12. Provenance: eighteenth-century Paget armorial bookplate; with Baron's coronet and motto: Per il suo contrario [likely Henry Bayly, 9th Baron Paget of Beaudesert, 1st Earl of Uxbridge (2nd creation) (1744-1817)] Binding: eighteenth-century red morocco, gilt fillets to borders and spine; five raised bands; gilt lettered: Hume’s Hist. of England; all edges gilt; gilt roll on turn-ins.
Makers and roles
David Hume (1711-1776)