1793 2vol The History of the Reign of Philip the Third King of Spain Watson

Description: Click here to see our other books! The History of the Reign of Philip The Third King of Spain Robert Watson; William Thomson 1793 G.G.J and J Robinson : London 8.5" by 5.5" 490pp; 389pp SUMMARY The third edition of this eighteenth century historical work. Leather Binding Overall Condition: Very Good Indeed This book weighs 1.5 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 3.99 US Postage: £ 23.99 EU Postage: £ 18.99 European Postage: £ 19.99 Asia Postage: £ 31.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 32.99 DESCRIPTION Complete in two volumes. This is the complete work of this history, with the original four books by Robert Watson and the continuation of two books by William Thomson. Watson's work was first published in 1777 with Thomson's continuation completing the work first issued in 1783. Robert Watson was a Scottish minister and academic. He was Principal of St Salvator's College in St Andrews. Horace Walpole praised his work as a historian and in particular his historical work on Philip II. William Thomson was also a Scottish minister, historian and miscellaneous writer. His bibliography is extensive with many historical and travel works. His reputation as a writer was made with this continuation of Watson's work on Philip III. Philip III of Spain was king of both Spain and Portugal. He was a Hapsburg and had a largely negative political reputation abroad. He ruled the Spanish Empire at its height and brought Spain into the Thirty Years' War. CONDITION In full calf bindings. Externally, very smart with some minor rubbing to the head and tail of spine as well as to raised bands. Some minor rubbing to joints also. Bookplate of John Colby with the Colby family crest to front pastedown of both volumes. Internally, both volumes are firmly bound. Small section from the top margin of both title pages removed neatly, possibly to remove a prior owner's signature. Pages are generally bright with some slight age toning to edges and the odd spot throughout. Overall Condition: Very Good Indeed 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

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