Adams (Rev. John) A New History of Great Britain 1808 Third Edition Hand Coloured Plates Contemporary Calf Early Ownership Inscription (1810)

Rev. John Adams, A.M.

Edité par London: Printed for C Law et al 1808, London, 1808

A propos de cet article

This work represents an early 19th century attempt to make British history accessible and instructive to younger readers, combining narrative history with moral and educational framing. The inclusion of hand coloured plates elevates it beyond a purely didactic text, offering visual interpretations of foundational national moments?from Magna Carta to Anglo Saxon England designed to engage and instruct simultaneously.

Format / Collation;

8vo.
Complete in one volume.
Illustrated with multiple hand-coloured engraved plates (including King John signing Magna Carta, Alfred dividing his last loaf, and others).
All SIX colour plates are present and correct.

Binding;

Contemporary full calf.
Spine with simple gilt rules.
Wear to extremities; rubbing and surface marking consistent with age; joints starting but holding. A solid, unrestored working binding.

Condition

Internally sound:

Text generally clean with light age toning
Occasional spotting, as expected
Plates remain bright and attractive with original hand-colour
No major losses or structural issues

A good, honest early 19th-century copy.

Provenance / Inscription

Early ownership inscription to front endpaper:

William Alsop, July 1810.

This is a contemporary ownership inscription, not authorial.
However, its proximity to publication (just two years later) adds:

Authentic period context
Traceable early ownership
A stronger sense of historical continuity for collectors

Why It Matters
Early illustrated history of Britain aimed at education and moral instruction
Hand coloured plates significantly enhance collectability and display value

Offered by Atlas Rare Books, specialists in rare and antiquarian books.
Reflects the Georgian-era approach to history, identity, and pedagogy
Contemporary binding and early inscription anchor it firmly in its period.

N° de réf. du vendeur ABE-1776255645492

Détails bibliographiques

• Titre: Adams (Rev. John) A New History of Great Britain 1808 Third Edition Hand Coloured Plates Contemporary Calf Early Ownership Inscription (1810)
• Éditeur: London: Printed for C Law et al 1808, London
• Date de parution: 1808
• Langue: anglais
• Reliure: Couverture rigide
• Édition: 3ème Édition
• État de l'article: Satisfaisant