Description: The History of the Life and Reign of Philip King of Macedon, The Father of Alexander By Thomas Leland Two volume set 1758 First Edition. **London; Printed by Thomas Harrison. For W. Johnston, In St Paul's Church Yard. Large 4to's/small folio's. Both volumes bound in period mottled calf, with raised bands and worn morocco title labels to the spine. Measuring; 30cm x 24.8cm. With Half titles. Volume 1 with Engraved frontispiece [bound opposite the half title], Folding engraved map of Ancient Greece. Volume 2 with engraved frontispiece [bound opposite half title], and the plate of engraved coins. Pagination; [4], I-lvii, [2], 3-204, [5], 2-312pp. With list of subscribers. Rarely seen first edition** Condition: See photos as part of condition report: Full two volume set. Both volumes uniformly bound in period mottled calf. Holding firmly, shelf lean to the volumes, the head of the spines chipped exposing the head band to vol 2, and lacking to vol 1. Morocco labels rubbed [see photos]. old label? to the upper panel of vol 1. Collates as complete with all pages, two front's, maps and plate of coins as called for including half titles. Text blocks firm, bookplates to the front marbled endpapers and pastedowns. Pages crisp, occasional spotting, some staining to the back endpaper, toning with occasional marks, but mostly clean.
Price: 1695 USD
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Language: English
Special Attributes: 1st Edition, Illustrated
Author: Thomas Leland
Topic: History & Military
Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
Year Printed: 1758
Original/Facsimile: Original
