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An early revised edition of Gilbert Burnet's influential history, reflecting on events of historical importance during his life, an illustrated set of six volumes. Complete in six volume.ESTC citation number T14875.Volumes I-III dated 1725, Volumes IV-VI dated 1734.A new edition.Burnet's 'History of His Own Time' is an extensive and vivid history of England, from the English Civil War to the 1713 Treaty of Utrecht.Burnet writes in a lively manner, not entirely free from party feeling during the political turmoil, particularly as Burnet was a Whig and close friend of William III.Offering a brilliant first-hand account of the reigns of Charles II, William and Mary, James II, and Queen Anne.Including a life of the author.Volume I illustrated with a frontispiece, and seven plates.Volume II illustrated with a frontispiece, and seven plates.Volume III illustrated with nine plates, bound without the frontispiece, half-title, and front endpaper.Volume IV illustrated with three plates.Volume V illustrated with one folding map, and three plates.Volume VI illustrated with two folding maps, and two plates.Half-title to Volume I, II, and IV.Additional four leave essay bound to face page 1210 of Volume VI, titled 'Explanation of the Plan of the Siege of Bouchain'.Edited by Thomas Burnet, the author's son.Bookplate of David Stather to the front paste downs, ink inscription of D. V. Arnold to the recto of the front endpapers. In a full calf binding. Externally, generally smart, with some rubbing to the boards and spines. Minor bumping to the extremities. Spines are a little discoloured. A small amount of loss to the head of the spine of Volumes I, II, IV, V, and VI. Some light marks to the boards and spines. A small amount of loss to the spine label of Volume I and III. Discolouration to the head of the rear board of Volume I. Small red mark to the front board of Volume II. Front joint of Volumes I, II and VI and the joints of Volume IV are cracked. Crack to the head of the rear joint of Volumes V and VI. Amaetaur repair to the rear joint of volume I. Front hinge of Volumes I, IV, and V are starting but firm. Hinges of Volume VI are starting but firm. Lacking the front endpaper of Volume III. Bookplate to the front paste downs, ink inscription to the recto of the front endpapers. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are lightly age-toned and clean with the occasional spot, spots heavier to the plates. Volume III is lacking the half-title and frontispiece. Ink inscription to the head of the title pages. Very small chip to the tail of the title page of Volume III. Good.
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