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Click here to see our other books! A Selection from the Harleian Miscellany of Tracts, Which Principally Regard the English History; of Which Many are Referred to By Hume Samuel Johnson [ed.]; William Oldys [ed.] 1793 C. and G. Kearsley : London 11" by 9" vii [2], 2-571 [1] pp SUMMARY The first abridged edition of this fascinating and scarce collection of religious and political tracts, edited by Dr Johnson and William Oldys. First Edition,Leather Binding,Scarce Overall Condition: Very Good This book weighs 2 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 3.99 US Postage: £ 29.99 EU Postage : £ 21.99 European Postage: £ 23.99 Asia Postage: £ 37.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 38.99 DESCRIPTION The scarce first abridged edition of this collection of the material taken from the library of Robert Harley, 1st Earl of Oxford and his son Edward Harley, 2nd Earl of Oxford, consisting largely of seventeenth and early eighteenth century religious and political pamphlets. Collated and edited by Samuel Johnson and William Oldys, and first published between 1744 and 1753, the publisher's advertisement to the start of this work explains that this abridged edition 'contains on quantity one sixth of the Miscellany', with the price being 'only one-twelfth of what the original work now falls for'. The personal library of Robert Harley and his son collected and preserved literature from many different eras, including the Renaissance, Anglo-Saxon and Middle English. Their combined collection, known as the Harleian Collection, is now held by the British Library. ESTC reference no. T111518. Retaining the original single page of publisher's advertisements to the rear. With the former owner's inscription of 'Sir Robert Turing, March 25th 1810' to the title page. In a smart full calf binding, this work, chronologically arranged, provides fascinating insight into the political and religious climates in England in the seventeenth and early eighteenth century. CONDITION In a full calf binding, with gilt detailing to back strip. Light rubbing to back strip head, joints, and board perimeters. Front and rear joints starting, with boards holding firm. Internally, firmly bound. Contemporary owner's inscription to title page. Minor spotting to title page, with pages otherwise generally clean and bright, with only the odd minor mark or spot. Overall Condition: Very Good GLOSSARY OF TERMS Overall Condition (Dustwrapper condition rating is shown after that for the book itself, where a dustwrapper is present) Fine - Very well preserved copy showing very little wear Very Good Indeed - Only one or two minor faults, really a very attractive copy Very Good - Quite a wide term meaning no major faults but probably several smaller ones often expected given the age of the book, but still a respectable copy Good - Meaning not very good. Some more serious faults as will be described in the condition report under 'condition' Good Only - Meaning one or more faults that could really do with repair Fair - As with good only above but with other faults leaving a compromised copy even after repair Poor - Really bad and possibly seriously incomplete. We only sell books in this condition where their rarity or value makes them attractive none the less. Major defects will be described. GUARANTEE We offer a full money back guarantee on our descriptions. Please ask for details and conditions. We prefer PAYPAL. If you pay via PAYPAL we will post the item off the same or the next working day with the postage you have selected. Please note we cannot accept USD cheques