ENGLISH HISTORICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA VOLUMES, SET OF TWO, George Scott, "A Supplement to Mr. Chambers' Cyclopaedia: or Universal Dictionary of Arts and Sciences", 1753, printed for W. Innys and J. Richardson, et al, London, presumed first edition, two volumes, folio size, twelve (12) fold-out plates to Volume II, rebound with impressed leather boards, with gilt lettering to ribbed spine, with paper label to back endpaper "I have rebound this book, using the best materials and the most dependable methods in the performance of my craft. / E.N. Crain / Master Bookbinder / of Colonial Williamsburg".
Excellent condition overall, appears complete, boards with minimal wear and toning, rebound as described, interiors very clean overall, less than expected toning, very minimal staining or foxing, some minor creases.
Provenance: From the research library of Ivor Noel Hume, O.B.E., F.S.A., Williamsburg, VA.
Catalogue Note: Ivor Noel Hume (1927-2017), O.B.E. (Order of the British Empire), F.S.A. (Fellow, Society of Antiquaries), was a distinguished scholar, author, and former director of the Department of Archaeological Research at Colonial Williamsburg.

Excellent condition overall, appears complete, boards with minimal wear and toning, rebound as described, interiors very clean overall, less than expected toning, very minimal staining or foxing, some minor creases.