England Under the Reign of Edward VI and Mary, with the Contemporary History of Europe, Illustrated in a Series of Original Letters Never Before Printed. With Historical Introductions and Biographical and Critical Notes. In Two Volumes

Londini: Richard Bentley, 1839. Book. Very Good Plus. Hardcover. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Two volumes in contemporary maroon polished calf, the backs with five raised bands, two black morocco labels with gilt lettering. Engraved steel plates of Edward Vol. I and Mary Vol, II. Very Good Plus, a few small rubs to calf, moderate toning at end papers up to title pages, old bookseller's description pasted to front end page Vol. I, the interiors clean and bright. Tytler is best known for his History of Scotland, published between 1825 and 1843. A rather uncommon title, particularly in handsome binding..