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Title: Bishop Burnet's History of his Own Time: From the Restoration of Charles II to the Settlement of King William and Queen Mary at the Revolution [&] From the Revolution to the Conclusion of the Treaty of Peace at Utrecht, in the Reign of Queen Anne Author: Burnet, [Gilbert] Place: London Publisher: Thomas Ward & Joseph Downing Date: 1724 & 1734 Description: 2 volumes. [xvi], 836; [xxii], 765 pp. (Folio) 35x22.5 cm (13¾x9") later full tan calf, brown morocco labels lettered in gilt. First Editions. The second volume edited and with a life of the author by his son Thomas Burnet. On the rear of the title page in Volume 2 is a manuscript note from Thomas Burnet: "The original manuscript of both Volumes of this History will be deposited in the Cotton Library by T. Burnet." Lot Amendments Condition: Light wear to bindings; some light foxing within; very good. Item number: 284117