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Lot # 43 - History of England by Thomas Babington Macaulay – First Editions
| Opening Bid : | $ 5.00 |
| Pickup Instructions: | Friday pick-up inPuyallup from 10:00-7:00pm |
| Start Date/Time: | 27-Aug-2025 7:00:00 AM |
| End Date/Time: | 03-Sep-2025 7:42:00 PM |
| Current bid: |
$7.00 |
| Highest bidder: | Dakiam |
Auction has ended |
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Description :
History of England by Thomas Babington Macaulay – First Editions, Vols. I–V Complete 5-volume set of Thomas Babington Macaulay’s The History of England from the Accession of James II, an influential 19th-century classic of English historiography. These volumes are identified as first editions, retaining their original brown cloth bindings with gilt titles to the spine. Details: Author: Thomas Babington Macaulay Title: The History of England from the Accession of James II Volumes: I–V (complete set) Binding: Original publisher’s cloth with gilt lettering on spine Edition: First Edition Date: Mid-19th century printings (1848–1861 period, depending on volume) Size: Each volume approx. 8.5" tall × 5.5" wide × 1.5" thick Condition: Very good for age. Tight bindings with expected shelf wear and rubbing to cloth at edges and spine tips. Light age toning to pages, but overall clean and presentable. Why Collectible:
Macaulay’s History of England was a publishing phenomenon of its time, shaping Victorian understanding of English history with vivid prose and a Whiggish interpretation of progress and liberty. First editions in a complete set are increasingly desirable for collectors of fine literature, English history, and 19th-century publishing.
Auction History
Highest bidder is Dakiam
| Date | Bid | User |
|---|---|---|
| 03-Sep-2025 12:08:28 PM | $7.00 | Dakiam |
| 03-Sep-2025 12:08:28 PM | $7.00 | Fleabyte |
| 27-Aug-2025 4:05:06 PM | $5.00 | Dakiam |
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