MALKIN, J. H.

Historical parallels, from original historians

London: M. A. Natalli, 1849. First edition, 12mo, 2 volumes, pp. [iii]-vi, [2], 408; [iii]-vi, 414; several wood-engraved illustrations in the text; a fine, bright set in original green blindstamped cloth with spines stamped in an unusual and attractive gilt pattern. Volume I covers The retreat from Moscow, Spanish Armada, the conspiracy of the Pazzi, etc. Volume II, the plagues of Athens, Florence, Milan, Constantinople, London; sieges of Magdeburg, Platea, Tyre, Jerusalem; the popish plot; John Huss; Jerome of Prague. Item #31673

Price: $325.00