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Auction #130 begins on 09 Apr 2026

Robertson (William)

THE HISTORY OF THE REIGN OF THE EMPEROR CHARLES V

Published: W. Strahan, T. Cadell, and J. Balfour, London, 1772

Edition: Second edition

Reserve: $200

Approximately:

Estimate: $350-380

Bidding opens: 9 Apr 16:30 GMT

Bidding closes: 16 Apr 16:30 GMT

Ships from: Ireland

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4 volumes. Second edition, London 1772.

Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor, 1500-1558. 

Each volume with half-title and engraved frontispiece.

Full contemporary analine calf. 

Volume I.

xv. 474 pages, index, [2].

Frontispiece portrait plate of the author,

engraved from a painting by Joshua Reynolds.

Volume II.

412 pages.

Frontispiece portrait plate of Charles V.

Volume III.

498 pages.

Frontispiece portrait plate of Francis, King of France.

Volume IV.

371pp, index to the second, third, and fourth volumes.

Frontispiece portrait plate of Charles V on his death bed.

Recorded shipping weight 3500g.

Shipped and insured by recorded delivery. 

  • Binding Condition: Good
  • Overall Condition: Good


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