Robertson, William. The History of the Discovery and Settlement of America. With an Account of his Life and Writings to which are added Questions for the Examination of Students. New York, Published by Harper & Brothers, 1843

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  •            1. Geo H

                          2.           1848





























  •                                         3 vol. CS
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GR-OF CA CL.7.121
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The History of the Discovery and Settlement of America. With an Account of his Life and Writings to which are added Questions for the Examination of Students

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Robertson, William
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Harper and Brothers

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1843
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23 x 15 cm; 6 s.p. + XXXII p. + 570 p. + 8 s.p., l. 1 bookplate CPC and signature of “Geo H.” in black ink, along with a note of the imprint on recto, p. [I] title page, p. [III]-XXXII “The Life of Dr. Wm. Robertson”, p. [3]-6 “Preface”, p. [7-8] “Contents”, p. [9]-16 “A Catalogue of Spanish Books and Manuscripts”, title page between p. 16 and 17, p. [448]-526 “Notes and illustrations”, p. [527]-539 “Index” and p. [540]-570 “Questions for the examination of students by John Frost, A. M.”. Handwritten note with pencil on recto of the back cover.


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Geo H.

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Error in pagination. Pagination starts from p. 3, but Roman numerals are used prior to that.
On the spine is the phrase: “Robertson’s Works. America Vol. I”.


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Frost, John A. M.
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Robertson, William
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