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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 Published: London Publisher: Thomas Ward & Joseph Downing Date Published: 1724 & 1734 Description: 2 volumes. [xvi], 836; [xxii], 765 pp. (Folio) modern blue morocco, spines 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." Apparently issued as such. Manuscript note in Latin on rear flyleaf of volume 1. Condition: Minor shelfwear, titles lightly soiled, vol. 2 with owner signature and early price to title; occasional foxing but overall attractive; very good or better. Lots sold without reserve are sold "as is" and are not returnable under any circumstances. The minimum shipping and handling per invoice is $25 for shipments to the US and $50 for shipments sent outside the US Please consider this when determining your bid amounts Item#: 365148a Headline: Bishop Burnet's History of his Own Time