Oliver Goldsmith. The Roman History From the Foundation of the City of Rome To the Destruction of the Western Empire. S. Baker, et al., London, 1769.

Price: US$295.00 + shipping

Description: Two volumes, octavos, original calf now worn, joints cracked, spine ends chipped and two of the four morocco gilt lettering pieces gone from spines, internally good. The first edition.

Seller: G. W. Stuart, Jr., ABAA(emeritus), Yuma, AZ, U.S.A.

Goldsmith, Dr. (Oliver). THE ROMAN HISTORY FROM THE FOUNDATION OF THE CITY OF ROME, TO THE DESTRUCTION OF THE WESTERN EMPIRE. Printed for S. Baker and G. Leigh. T. Davies. and L. Davies, London, 1769.

Price: US$425.00 + shipping

Condition: Very Good

Description: In two volumes, 8vo, full, speckled calf, gilt to spine, 5 raised bands, red and black labels, sides stained red. [ii], x, 487, [15]; [ii], vi, 501, xi. In Volime II, page 449 is mispaginated 149. Penciled note on verso last page indicating a purchase at Parker's in Oxford 24 Sept 41 for 2lb/21.$9.68. Nicely preserved pair. Internals much nicer than usually seen in this Golsmith classic.

Seller: Johnnycake Books ABAA, ILAB, Salisbury, CT, U.S.A.