{"product_id":"1853-the-history-of-wales-by-b-woodward-antique-leather-illustrated-history-book","title":"1853 The History Of Wales by B Woodward Antique Leather Illustrated History Book","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"display: none;\"\u003e\n \u003ch1\u003e\n  c1890 4vol History Decline \u0026amp; Fall Roman Empire by E. Gibbon Antiquarian Book Set\n \u003c\/h1\u003e\n c1890 4vol History Decline \u0026amp; Fall Roman Empire by E. Gibbon Antiquarian Book SetThe History Of The Decline And Fall Of The Roman Empire - Carefully Revised And Corrected Edition With Notes Of H.N. MilmanBy Edward GibbonIn 4 VolumesPublished by Ward, Lock And Co: London c1890 (undated)\"Edward Gibbon (8 May 1737 - 16 January 1794) was an English essayist, historian, and politician. His most important work, The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire, published in six volumes between 1776 and 1788, is known for the quality and irony of its prose, its use of primary sources, and its polemical criticism of organised religion.\"General wear, fading, scuffing etc to covers and spines. Outer spine hinge on volume 1 has split as shown. Small inscriptions present. Books otherwise unmarked. Pages are clean with pleasant age toning. A tidy 4 volume complete set in good to very condition overall.  Please study photos to further understand condition.Size 18.5cm x 13cm x 3cm (x 4 books)Volume 1 has 512 PagesVolume 2 has Pages to End At 1056Volume 3 has 529 PagesVolume 4 has Pages to End At 1118 + Publishers Advertising\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n \u003cfont face=\"Arial\"\u003e\n  \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18.6667px;\"\u003e\n   \u003cb\u003e\n    1853 The History Of Wales by B Woodward Antique Leather Illustrated History Book\n   \u003c\/b\u003e\n  \u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003c\/font\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n \u003cfont face=\"Arial\"\u003e\n  \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18.6667px;\"\u003e\n   \u003cbr\u003e\n  \u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003c\/font\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n \u003cfont face=\"Arial\"\u003e\n  \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18.6667px;\"\u003e\n   The History Of Wales, From The Earliest Times, To Its Final Incorporation With The Kingdom Of England;\n  \u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003c\/font\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n \u003cfont face=\"Arial\"\u003e\n  \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18.6667px;\"\u003e\n   With Notices Of Its Physical Geography, And Mineral Wealth; And Of The Religion And Literature, Laws, Customs, Manners And Arts of The Welsh.\n  \u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003c\/font\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n \u003cfont face=\"Arial\"\u003e\n  \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18.6667px;\"\u003e\n   By B.B. Woodward\n  \u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003c\/font\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n \u003cfont face=\"Arial\"\u003e\n  \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18.6667px;\"\u003e\n   Published by Virtue \u0026amp; Co: London 1853 1st Edition\n  \u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003c\/font\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n \u003cfont face=\"Arial\"\u003e\n  \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18.6667px;\"\u003e\n   \u003cstrong\u003e\n    In Stunning Leather Bindings - All Edges Gilt - 71 Of 76 Plates\/Illustrations Present\n   \u003c\/strong\u003e\n  \u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003c\/font\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n \u003cfont face=\"Arial\"\u003e\n  \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18.6667px;\"\u003e\n   \u003cbr\u003e\n  \u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003c\/font\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n \u003cfont face=\"Arial\"\u003e\n  \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18.6667px;\"\u003e\n   \"The History Of Wales is an ambitious and richly illustrated Victorian survey of Welsh history, tracing the story of the Welsh people from ancient Britain through the struggles of the native princes and ultimately to Wales' incorporation within the Kingdom of England. Written by B. B. Woodward and published in 1853, the work reflects the nineteenth-century fascination with national history, combining political narrative with detailed examinations of the rulers, conflicts and cultural traditions that shaped Wales across many centuries. Published in the year of first issue, this substantial volume remains one of the more important Victorian attempts to present the complete story of Wales to a broad readership.\n  \u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003c\/font\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n \u003cfont face=\"Arial\"\u003e\n  \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18.6667px;\"\u003e\n   \u003cbr\u003e\n  \u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003c\/font\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n \u003cfont face=\"Arial\"\u003e\n  \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18.6667px;\"\u003e\n   Woodward's work extends well beyond political history. As indicated by the expansive title, considerable attention is devoted to the physical geography, geology and mineral wealth of Wales, recognising the profound influence of the country's mountains, rivers and mineral resources upon its historical development. The opening chapters examine the Welsh landscape and natural resources before progressing through the successive eras of Welsh history, providing readers with a comprehensive understanding of both the land and the people who inhabited it. This broader approach gives the volume lasting appeal as both a historical study and a record of mid-nineteenth-century scholarship.\n  \u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003c\/font\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n \u003cfont face=\"Arial\"\u003e\n  \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18.6667px;\"\u003e\n   \u003cbr\u003e\n  \u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003c\/font\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n \u003cfont face=\"Arial\"\u003e\n  \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18.6667px;\"\u003e\n   Equally valuable are the sections devoted to Welsh religion, literature, laws, customs, manners and the arts. Woodward sought to present Wales not merely as a region of Britain but as a nation possessing a distinct cultural identity and rich historical inheritance. Throughout the volume he highlights the traditions, legends and intellectual achievements of the Welsh people, creating an engaging blend of historical narrative, antiquarian research and cultural commentary that remains fascinating to modern readers.\n  \u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003c\/font\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n \u003cfont face=\"Arial\"\u003e\n  \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18.6667px;\"\u003e\n   \u003cbr\u003e\n  \u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003c\/font\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n \u003cfont face=\"Arial\"\u003e\n  \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18.6667px;\"\u003e\n   This handsome first edition is particularly desirable in its stunning leather bindings with all edges gilt, transforming an already substantial historical work into an impressive collector's volume. The book retains its engraved frontispiece, vignette title and 69 of the 74 plates called for, illustrating notable Welsh landscapes, antiquities and places of historical significance. Beautifully produced by Virtue \u0026amp; Co. and presented in an elegant Victorian binding, it remains a striking example of nineteenth-century historical publishing and a distinguished addition to any collection of Welsh, British or antiquarian history.\"\n  \u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003c\/font\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n   \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n     \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n       \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n         \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n          \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n           \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n            \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n             \u003cfont face=\"Arial\"\u003e\n              \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18.6667px;\"\u003e\n               Light wear and a couple of minor marks to covers and spine as shown. No inscriptions. Binding is strong with firm covers and loose pages. Pages are clean. Book includes 69 of the 74 plates called for + frontis + vignette. Very light, sporadic foxing only with vast majority of contents clean. Most tissue papers intact. A beautiful copy in largely complete order in very good condition overall.  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