The history of England, from the Revolution to the death of George the Second. Designed as a continuation of Mr. Hume's History. In six volumes. By T. Smollett, M.D. Vol. I.

People / Organizations

• Tobias George Smollett (Author)

Imprint

London: printed for J. Parsons, No. 21, Paternoster-Row, 1794.

Publication year

?

ESTC No.

T80193

Grub Street ID

301396

Description

6v.,plates : ports. ; 12⁰

Note

Each volume has an additional titlepage, engraved: 'Parson's genuine pocket edition of Smollett's continuation of Hume's History of England, embellished with historical engravings, portraits, &c. .. '.

In this edition the "J." in the imprint is a swash "J." and the part of the title reading "to the death of George the Second" is in two lines as such: "to / the death of George the Second".

The fourth volume has "London" in the imprint in smaller type.

A seventh volume with the same engraved titlepage, is entitled: 'The history of England from the death of George the second to the year 1765. .. vol. VII'.

Uncontrolled note

The fourth volume with smaller "London" in the imprint may be part of yet another Parsons edition?