1798-1807 8vol British Public Characters: R Phillips Antiquarian Book Set

1798-1807 8vol British Public Characters: R Phillips Antiquarian Book Set

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1798-1807 8vol British Public Characters: R Phillips Antiquarian Book Set

Public Characters

Printed For R Phillips: London
  • Volume 1: 1798 - 1799 (published 1801 - 3rd edition - includes folding plate) - Contains the first ever published account of Lord Nelson.
  • Volume 2: 1799 - 1800 (published 1799 - 1st edition - includes folding plate)
  • Volume 3: 1800 - 1801 (published 1801 - 1st edition - includes folding plate) - Contains an early account of Thomas Jefferson.
  • Volume 5: 1802 - 1803 (published 1803 - 1st edition - no folding plate or frontispiece as published)
  • Volume 6: 1803 - 1804 (published 1804 - 1st edition - includes frontispiece)
  • Volume 7: 1805 (published 1805 - 1st edition - includes frontispiece)
  • Volume 8: 1806 (published 1806 - 1st edition - includes frontispiece)
  • Volume 9: 1807 (published 1807 - 1st edition - includes frontispiece)
Original set includes 10 volumes. This set includes 8 of the 10 volumes. No author is noted however it would appear that the writer was the published, R. Phillips.

General wear and fading to covers and spines as shown. The covers have been professionally conditioned restoring softness and enhancing longevity. All volumes contain the bookplate of the "Young Men's General Debating Society's Circulating Library - Ballarat". Stamps, as shown, are also present sparingly throughout the volumes. Top right hand corner of each title page clipped as shown. All volumes appear complete as published with plates and folding plates depending on the volume. Light ageing to pages with little to no foxing. All volumes in good to very good condition overall. Please study photos to understand condition. Happy to provide more photos on request.


Size 21cm x 13.5cm x 4cm (x 8 books)

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Condition: Good
Binding: Leather
Special Attributes: ["1st Edition", "Illustrated", "8 Volumes", "Folding Plates"]
Region: Europe
Subject: History
Original/Facsimile: Original
Seller Notes: General wear and fading to covers and spines as shown. The covers have been professionally conditioned restoring softness and enhancing longevity. All volumes contain the bookplate of the "Young Men's General Debating Society's Circulating Library - Ballarat". Stamps, as shown, are also present sparingly throughout the volumes. Top right hand corner of each title page clipped as shown. All volumes appear complete as published with plates and folding plates depending on the volume. Light ageing to pages with little to no foxing. All volumes in good to very good condition overall. Please study photos to understand condition. Happy to provide more photos on request.
Language: English
Author: R Phillips: London
Publisher: R Phillips: London
Year Printed: 1799
Sub-subject: British History