Description: ~~Volumes 2 & 7 Only of Seven Volumes~~ ~ Includes Large Folding Map of Europe, Asia Minor & the Mediterranean in Volume II ~ Histoire des Progres et de la Chute de la Republique Romaine Tome Deuxieme & Tome Septieme ("History of the Progress and Fall of the Roman Republic.") Par Adam Ferguson Paris: Chez Nyon Paine & fils, Libraires, ~M.DCC.XCI. (1791)~ ************************************************* Octavos. 387, [1]; 392 pages. Full-sized octavos. The bindings measure 8 inches tall by 5 1/4 inches wide. Hardcovers bound in original full marbled calf. The bindings are rubbed and bumped but are sound with secure hinges. The front hinge of Volume 7 is just starting at the top. Some old scuffing on the bindings, especially on the rear covers. The spines show some dryness and rubbing. Dual burgundy and black labels on the spines with gilt star motifs above and below the labels. Gilt rules along the edges of the covers. The edges of the text block are a bit dulled but were likely yellow originally. Green marbled endpapers. A sound set with clean text and wide margins. Volumes 2 and 7 only of a 7 volume set. Volume 2 has a large folding map of Europe, Asia Minor, and the Mediterranean. The map measures about 18 1/2 inches wide by 13 inches tall; the actual map image measures about 17 3/8 inches wide by 9 1/4 inches. There is a tear of about 3 inches at the gutter of the map running into the image. The title of the map is, "Carte ou l'on voit la position des Principaux Royaumes et Etats, qui environnoient la Mediterranee Lorsques les Romains commencerent laurs Guerres au de la de L'Italie." Text of the work is in French. Rough translation of the title into English is, "History of the Progress and Fall of the Roman Republic." *****************************************We Always Accept Returns if the Item Does Not Match the Description. If You Have any Questions, Please Do Not Hesitate to Ask! *************************************************** Come visit our OPEN SHOP in Greensboro, North Carolina. Shop Hours: 10-6 Mondays ~~ Saturdays ~~Closed on Sundays~~ Pages Past -- Used & Rare Books / 1837 Spring Garden St. / Greensboro, N.C. 27403 We are proud to have serviced the Greensboro area with an open bookshop since 1996!
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Binding: Hardcover
Place of Publication: Paris
Publisher: Chez Nyon Paine & fils, Libraires
Modified Item: No
Subject: History
Year Printed: 1791
Original/Facsimile: Original
Language: French
Special Attributes: Map, Leather Binding
Region: Europe
Author: Adam Ferguson
Country/Region of Manufacture: France
Topic: Ancient