Objects of Desire
Wed, Feb 25, 2026 10:00AM EST
Lot 164
ENTICK, John. The General History of the Late War.
Estimate: $400 - $600
Bid Increments
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| $0 | $10 |
| $200 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
| $200,000 | $50,000 |
| $1,000,000 | $100,000 |
ENTICK, John (1703-1773). The General History of the Late War.
Publisher: E. and C. Dilly, and J. Millan. London. 1763 and 1765. Vols. 1 & 2 second edition. Vols. 3-5 first edition.
5 volumes. 8vo. Full Moroccan leather. Gilt borders. Raised and embossed spine, with black ruled and gilt titles. Red edges.
Vol. 1: Frontispiece, 495 pp., 2 folding maps.
Vol. 2: Frontispiece, 464 pp., 8 plates (2 folding maps).
Vol. 3: Frontispiece, 480 pp., 7 plates (all portraits).
Vol. 4: Frontispiece, 480 pp., 7 plates (2 folding maps).
Vol. 5: Frontispiece, 469 pp. 7 plates (1 folding map), with index to the five volumes.
Each volume is H: 8 3/8 x W: 5 3/8 x D: 1 1/2 in.
Poor. Vol. 1 is split at page 179. Spine is torn, cracked, with near complete loss. Front and back boards detached. Vol. 2 front board detached. Vols. 3-5 hinges weak with some separation. Toning, browning, and foxing throughout. Covers scuffed, bumped, and rubbed, with losses. Corners bumped and scuffed with significant losses.
Bookplate: "Francis Miles Milman."
Publisher: E. and C. Dilly, and J. Millan. London. 1763 and 1765. Vols. 1 & 2 second edition. Vols. 3-5 first edition.
5 volumes. 8vo. Full Moroccan leather. Gilt borders. Raised and embossed spine, with black ruled and gilt titles. Red edges.
Vol. 1: Frontispiece, 495 pp., 2 folding maps.
Vol. 2: Frontispiece, 464 pp., 8 plates (2 folding maps).
Vol. 3: Frontispiece, 480 pp., 7 plates (all portraits).
Vol. 4: Frontispiece, 480 pp., 7 plates (2 folding maps).
Vol. 5: Frontispiece, 469 pp. 7 plates (1 folding map), with index to the five volumes.
Each volume is H: 8 3/8 x W: 5 3/8 x D: 1 1/2 in.
Condition
Bookplate: "Francis Miles Milman."
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From the Estate of John A. Davidson, Jr. Proceeds to benefit the APL of Lorain County and the Dittrick Museum, CWRU.
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