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ROLLIN, CharlesBiblio.com

Ancient History of the Egyptians Carthaginians Assyrians

Rollin, Mr (Charles)Biblio.com

The Ancient History of the Egyptians Carthaginians Assyrians Babylonians Medes and Persians Macedonians and Grecians. Translated from the French. In Eight Volumes

1804ayobW J and J Richardson ; R Gardner ; W Otridge and Sons ; R Baldwin ; D Ogilvy and Son ; F Cand J Rivington ; C and J Robinson ; J Nunn ; Cuthell and Martin ; Vernor and Hood ; Darton and Harvey ; R Lea ; J Walker ; Lackington Allen and Co. ; J Clarke an 1804. 5th or later Edition. Hardcover. Very Good/No Jacket. Eight volumes complete. Now much forgotten by historians but not collectors! this history of the Ancient World was already in its 10th edition in 1804 of which this is a full set. A lovely very handsome set of books. Fully bound in leather with gilt. The morocco spine has five ridges six panels. The books have a polish and gentility from ownership and handling that raises the spirits. An ex-libris plate in the books indicate former ownership by the Lord Walsingham probably Thomas de Gray the 2nd Baron Walsingham. His father had been Attorney General under Lord North. All books are illustrated with maps that are in excellent trim condition. The boards are smooth elegant sound and firm. The spines are all worn from handling but are full of character benevolence. The boards also have light shelving scuffing. Inside the contents are tight serene and tidy. Together with the ex-libris plates on the inside front covers there are stamps indicating case numbers shelf numbers and book numbers. The pages have printers markings at the feet of the text. Throughout the printer's plates' impressions are visible. Volume 1 has an engraving of Rollins as its frontispiece. This is smart. There are two books in this volume: 'The ancient history of the Egyptians' and 'The History of the Carthaginians'; there is also a preface on the uses of 'profane history' especially in regard to religion. The pages are neat and tidy. Volume 2 T. Gillet printer: 'The history of the Carthaginians contd.' The History of the Assyrians' 'The foundation of the empire of the Persians and Medes .' plus articles 'The history of the origin and first settlement of the several states and governments of Greece' plus articles 'The history of the Persians and Grecians'. The frontispages have at their foot damp stain tide-marks. These do not detract from the texts. The folded maps are firm fascinating fine. There is foxing all about. The book is benign and pleasant. Volume 3 T. Gillet printer: 'The history of the Persians and Grecians contd.'. The contents have some foxing but are largely clean placid. The folded maps are tidy. Volume 4 G Woodfall printer: 'The history of Persians and Greeks contd.' The pages are tight and attractive. The maps are firm and full interest neat and tidy. Volume 5 G Woodfall printer: 'The history of Alexander' 'The history of Alexander's successors'. Again the pages and maps are fine and engaging. There is for example a wonderfully intricate engraving of 'A view of the City & Port of Alexandria & the Isle of Pharos' that brings contentment to the heart. There is some foxing but the contents are largely smart and venerable. Volume 6 G Woodfall printer: 'The history of Alexander's successors contd.' 'Sequel of the history of Alexander's successors'. The early pages have a map of 'The East' drawn by Mr D'Anville with three measurements Greek stades Roman mile Parseng or Leage of 3 Roman Mile. The detail is stunning the condition is uplifting. This applies to the consequent maps in the book. Some pages have tanning some have foxing but most are clean clear and contented. Volume 7: G. Woodfall printer: 'Sequel of the history of Alexander's successors contd.' Again some pages are foxed some tanned. Most are companionable and comfortable and clean. The maps are utterly engaging again drawn by the legendary D'Anville who was known for his partiality to accuracy and tidy. The early pages have some very light creasing to the bottom edges. These pages also have some light markings and surface storage impressions. Volume 8 G. Woodfall printer: 'The history of Syracuse' 'The history of Pontus'. A sure secure serene book. The pages are clean benign and certain. The maps are trim and tight. The full set is clubbable and exudes history and evokes timelessness passion care and ownership. fk. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services. W J and J Richardson ; R Gardner ; W Otridge and Sons ; R Baldwin ; D Ogilvy and Son ; F Cand J Rivington ; C and J Robinson ; J hardcover

Chapter 1 Books · Afrique du Sud900,00 $US≈ 761,49 €

Rollin, CharlesBiblio.com

The Ancient History of the Egyptians Carthaginians Assyrians Babylonians Medes and Persians Grecians and Macedonians. Translated from the French. In eight volumes complete.

183128359Philadelphia: J. P. Ayres. Very Good with No dust jacket as issued. 1831. Revised Edition. First Printing. Leather. Eight volumes in leather spines over speckeled paper-covered boards spines in three compartments separated by gilt borders and decoration black leather labels with gilt author's name and volume number in one compartment gilt tooling in remainder. This edition is taken from the fifteenth London edition revised and corrected and includes a Life of the Author by Rev. R. Lynam. As a result of the careful examination and correction of the learned quotations and the inclusion of the long desired Life of the Author the publishers affirm that this is "the most complete edition ever published." Charles Rollin 1661 - 1741 was a French historian and educator. Rollin at the age of 22 was made a master in the Collège du Plessis. In 1694 he was rector of the University of Paris rendering great service among other things by reviving the study of Greek. He held that post for two years instead of one and in 1699 was appointed principal of the Collège de Beauvais. Rollin's literary work dates chiefly from the later years of his life when he had been forbidden to teach. This work his famous Ancient History Paris 1730-1738 and the less generally read Roman History were avowed compilations. They instructed and interested generation after generation. - See Wikipedia . Rebacked in 19th century with original spines laid on. Some old damp-stains not affecting text. Moderate foxing throughout. Previously unread. Printed bookplate of Jonas Altamont Phillips on fep of each volume otherwise unmarked. A heavy set approximately eight pounds - additional shipping charges may apply. VERY GOOD . Frontispiece portrait. 12mo 7" - 7½" tall . J. P. Ayres hardcover

Round Table Books, LLC · États-Unis800,00 $US≈ 676,88 €

Rollin, Charles (1661-1741); Bell, James (1769-1833)Biblio.com

The Ancient History of the Egyptians Carthaginians Assyrians Medes and Persians Greacians and Macedonians; Including a History of the Arts and Sciences of the Ancients. With a Life of the Author by James Bell

185317104New York: George Dearborn Publisher 1853. First Complete American Edition. Leather Hardcovers. Good/No Dust Jacket As Issued. Full leather with four spine bands; each spine section in alternating shade of leather with gilt titles in the lighter boxes. Marbled endpage with matching pattern on the text block. Double column text. Engraved tissue-guarded frontispiece of the author; Tissue-guarded engraved title page in volume 2 followed by a second title page. 4to; 10.5 inches tall; 584 pages & 701 pages with a large complete index. Contains the 'Catalogue of the editions of the principal Greek authors cited in this work'. Plate and Map in color and a b/w plate. A "New and Improved Edition" and stated First Complete American Edition according to the title page. The publisher states his case in the preface for these statements. Ref OCLC 1184624 The bindings are tight and square. Text clean light even toning. Shelf handling wear with bumped and corner wear; some loss of an outer leather layer on the boards. Spine faded with wrinkling of the leather. Printed title page of volume 2 heavily toned. Foxing throughout mainly in the outer margins. Previous owners handwritten name several place in the preliminaries. A seminal work in the field of ancient history. First published in the 18th century Rollin's comprehensive account sheds light on the civilizations that shaped the world we know today. By intertwining political narratives with a deep exploration of arts and sciences Rollin's masterpiece not only educates readers on past societies but also inspires a profound appreciation for the cultural achievements that continue to influence human progress. It remains a vital resource for scholars and enthusiasts of history and archaeology offering valuable insights into the complexities of ancient civilizations. Rollin was a French historian educator and rector of the University of Paris whose work was highly popular during the eighteenth century. Translated from the French. George Dearborn, Publisher hardcover

Blind Horse Books [ABAA - FABA] · États-Unis325,00 $US≈ 274,98 €

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