History

Sir Walter Raleigh, A new history of England, ecclesiastical and civil, from the establishment of King Egbert…, 2 vols. in 1, contemporary signature of Samuel Johns to title of vol. 2., titles soiled and creased, first Dublin edition, 12mo, near-contemporary mottled calf, spine with gilt morocco title label, Dublin, W. Brien, 1753 § Oliver Goldsmith, The history of England: from the earliest times to the death of George II, 4 vols., first Dublin edition, some loss to corners of leaves, some damp staining and soiling, Vol.2 lacking front free endpaper, contemporary calf, two vols. lacking gilt labels to spines, worn, some cracking to spines, 12mo, Dublin, A. Leathley et al., 1771 § John Burns ‘who was born deaf and dumb’, An historical and chronological remembrancer of all remarkable occurrences form the creation to this present year of our Lord, 1775…, first edition, contemporary date to front free endpaper, loss to rear free endpaper, contemporary calf gilt, Dublin, printed for the author, 1775 (6)