Description: Click here to see our other books! The Works of Sir Walter Ralegh Sir Walter Raleigh 1829 The University Press : Oxford 8.5" by 5.5" SUMMARY A scarce, first edition of this collection of the works of Sir Walter Raleigh, uniformly bound in full calf. First Edition,Leather Binding,Scarce Overall Condition: Good This book weighs 8 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 4.49 US Postage: £ 57.99 EU Postage: £ 33.99 European Postage: £ 53.99 Asia Postage: £ 99.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 199.99 DESCRIPTION First edition of this collection of the works of Sir Walter Raleigh. Uniformly bound in full tree calf with gilt detailing. Complete in eight volumes.The works of English statesman, soldier, writer and explorer, Sir Walter Raleigh, including his important work 'The History of the World'. This particular book was written during Raleigh's imprisonment in the Tower of London, with its contents covering the creation of the world up until to 146 BC, intending to show history as a moral lesson. 'The History of the World' was first published in 1614. This collection is comprised of the following: Volume I: The Lives Volume II: The History of the World. Book I. Volume III: The History of the World. Book II, Chap I-XIII. 4. Volume IV: History of the World. Book II, Chap. 13, 5-28. Volume V: The History of the World. Books III. IV. Volume VI: The History of the World. Book V, Chap. I-3. Volume VII: The History of the World. Book V. Chap. 4-6. Volume VIII: Miscellaneous Works. CONDITION Bound in full half calf. Externally, generally smart, with rubbing to the extremities. Joints are cracked to most volumes, with hinges strained, with the front board tenderly held to volumes III, IV and V. Boards to volumes I and VIII have been rebacked with the spine laid down. Internally, firmly bound. Pages bright and clean, with the odd spot. Overall Condition: Good 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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Topic: Literary Collections
Publisher: The University Press
Author: Sir Walter Raleigh
Binding: Leather
Subject: Travel & Exploration
Special Attributes: 1st Edition
Original/Facsimile: Original
Language: English
Region: Oxford
Illustrator: None
Signed: No
Place of Publication: Oxford
Year Printed: 1829
Country/Region of Manufacture: Oxford
