Lot 48 , History. Macaulay, Prescott and others. A collection of historical works in decorative leather bindings. (14)

° History. Macaulay, Prescott and others. A collection of historical works in decorative leather bindings. (14) Macaulay, Lord, The History of England from the Accession of James the Second, London: Longman, 1863–65, five volumes; Osorio, Jerome, The History of the Portuguese, During the Reign of Emmanuel, first English translation by James Gibbs, London: A. Millar, 1752, two volumes; Prescott, William H., History of the Conquest of Mexico, London: Bickers & Son, 1878; together with further works by Prescott, comprising History of the Conquest of Mexico, 1866, History of the Reign of Philip the Second, 1862, History of the Reign of Ferdinand and Isabella, and History of the Reign of Charles the Fifth, 1857; and Macaulay, Lays of Ancient Rome, 1861. Various decorative calf bindings with gilt-decorated spines and lettering-pieces. Hamilton armorial bookplates to the Macaulay History of England, Osorio and four Prescott volumes; Kenilworth stamps throughout.
£80-120

Condition:
Bindings with general rubbing and wear; some boards loose or giving at joints. Some spotting and browning to contents.