George L. Craik; Charles MacFarlane - The pictorial history of England - 8 volumes – Standard Edition - 1847
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The Pictorial History of England: Being a History of the People, as well as a History of the Kingdom. Illustrated with many hundred wood-cuts; and one hundred and four illustrative portraits, engraved on steel.
Authors: George L. Craik and Charles Mac Farlane, assisted by other contributors
Edition: Standard Edition, 1846-1847
Publisher: Charles Knight & Co., 22 Ludgate Street, London
The provided language is already English; therefore, no translation is necessary.
Format: 26.5 × 19 cm (in-8° oblong)
Binding: half-red calf of the period, spine with 4 raised bands, marbled blue-gray endpapers.
Volumes: 8 complete volumes covering English history from 55 AD to 1820.
A major work of early Victorian historiography. A pioneering and encyclopedic approach to the subject: each historical period is analyzed from seven complementary angles (politics, religion, law, economy, arts, customs, social conditions).
Exceptional illustrations
Hundreds of wood engravings integrated with the text.
- 104 engraved portraits on steel of historical figures
Professional quality, all elements intact.
Chronological content
- Vol. I: 55–1399 (Saxon to Medieval)
- Volume II: 1399–1603 (Tudor)
- Volume III: 1603–1688 (Stuart)
- Vol. IV: 1688–1760 (Georgian I)
- Vol. V: 1760–1785 (Georgian II – debut)
Volume VI: 1785–1791 (George III – part 2)
- Volume VII: 1791–1820 (George III – end)
- Volume VIII: Complete tables and appendices
Condition
Very good interior condition.
Stable stationery, natural cream-yellow
All 104 portraits engraved on steel present and intact.
All the wood engravings are sharp and well preserved.
No missing pages verified
Light, homogeneous rashes (normal 1847)
Well-bound notebooks, no detachment.
Good condition binding
- Legible and well-gilded
Marble guards in excellent condition (no peeling).
Very solid overall structure
All 8 volumes close properly.
Light wear on head and foot coverings – acceptable for the age.
Small scratches and natural wear on the surfaces.
Perfect homogeneity across all volumes.
Will be shipped securely, well packaged in shock-absorbing materials (reinforced bubble wrap + rigid cardboard).
The Pictorial History of England: Being a History of the People, as well as a History of the Kingdom. Illustrated with many hundred wood-cuts; and one hundred and four illustrative portraits, engraved on steel.
Authors: George L. Craik and Charles Mac Farlane, assisted by other contributors
Edition: Standard Edition, 1846-1847
Publisher: Charles Knight & Co., 22 Ludgate Street, London
The provided language is already English; therefore, no translation is necessary.
Format: 26.5 × 19 cm (in-8° oblong)
Binding: half-red calf of the period, spine with 4 raised bands, marbled blue-gray endpapers.
Volumes: 8 complete volumes covering English history from 55 AD to 1820.
A major work of early Victorian historiography. A pioneering and encyclopedic approach to the subject: each historical period is analyzed from seven complementary angles (politics, religion, law, economy, arts, customs, social conditions).
Exceptional illustrations
Hundreds of wood engravings integrated with the text.
- 104 engraved portraits on steel of historical figures
Professional quality, all elements intact.
Chronological content
- Vol. I: 55–1399 (Saxon to Medieval)
- Volume II: 1399–1603 (Tudor)
- Volume III: 1603–1688 (Stuart)
- Vol. IV: 1688–1760 (Georgian I)
- Vol. V: 1760–1785 (Georgian II – debut)
Volume VI: 1785–1791 (George III – part 2)
- Volume VII: 1791–1820 (George III – end)
- Volume VIII: Complete tables and appendices
Condition
Very good interior condition.
Stable stationery, natural cream-yellow
All 104 portraits engraved on steel present and intact.
All the wood engravings are sharp and well preserved.
No missing pages verified
Light, homogeneous rashes (normal 1847)
Well-bound notebooks, no detachment.
Good condition binding
- Legible and well-gilded
Marble guards in excellent condition (no peeling).
Very solid overall structure
All 8 volumes close properly.
Light wear on head and foot coverings – acceptable for the age.
Small scratches and natural wear on the surfaces.
Perfect homogeneity across all volumes.
Will be shipped securely, well packaged in shock-absorbing materials (reinforced bubble wrap + rigid cardboard).
Details
Number of Books
8
Subject
History
Book Title
The pictorial history of England - 8 volumes – Standard Edition
Author/ Illustrator
George L. Craik; Charles MacFarlane
Condition
Good
Publication year oldest item
1847
Edition
1st Edition
Language
English
Original language
Yes
Publisher
Charles Knight
Binding/ Material
Half leather
Number of pages
7500
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