Heading: (Universal History)
Author:
Title: An Universal History, from the Earliest Account of Time...
Place Published: London
Publisher:T. Osborne, C. Hitch and L. Hawes et al.
Date Published: 1736-1765
Description:

25 volumes, comprising 7 volumes bound in 9 of the "Ancient Part" and 16 volumes of the "Modern Part". Apparently complete with the exception of volume 6 of the Modern Part, lacking quire 6F, and volume 8 of the Modern Part, lacking quire 7Z. Illustrated with numerous plates and maps, some folding. 38x24 cm (15x9½"), leather-backed marbled boards, raised spine bands, black leather spine labels titled in gilt. First Editions.

A two-part work on a monumental scale, comprising a history of the world compiled from the works of numerous authors. Contributors include George Sale, George Psalmanazar, Archibald Bower, George Shelvocke, John Campbell, John Swinton, and many others. The Universal History was one of the first Early Modern histories to attempt to, like some of its medieval predecessors, situate the history of Europe in the larger world of Africa and Asia. In doing so, it includes the beginnings of European colonial activity in its historical record.

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Covers somewhat worn, edges rubbed, marbled paper scuffed, spine gutters splitting, some volumes with light worm damage to spines and binding, or tops and tails of spines chipped away; bookplates on front free endpapers; slight ripple to text blocks, altogether very good.