The History of England, from the Invasion of Julius Caesar to the Revolution of 1688

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by David Hume

Title Page from The History of England, volume one, George Wythe Collection, Wolf Law Library, College of William & Mary

Bibliographic Information

Author: David Hume

Title: The History of England, from the Invasion of Julius Caesar to the Revolution of 1688: in six volumes

Publication Info: London: Printed for A. Millar,|c1762.

Edition:

Evidence for Inclusion in Wythe's Library

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Bookplate from front paste down, volume one.

Description of the Wolf Law Library's copy

Bound in contemporary calf with stamped decorative borders and gilt filets to covers. Spines feature 5 raised bands, gilt stamps and gilt lettering. Edges are marbled. Each volume includes a bookplate with the initial "T" and the motto "Nemo me impune lacessit" (No one attacks me with impunity.) surmounted by a crown.

View this book in William & Mary's online catalog.

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