Voltaire — Histoire de Charles XII

London , S. Low , 1824. Leather. The history of Charles XII by French philosopher Voltaire. First published in 1731. A historical work in two volumes. Handsomely bound in a decorative calf binding. Written by the French historian, philosopher, and writer. This is a history of Charles XII, the King of Sweden from 1697 to 1718. Charles XII became King of Sweden at the age of fifteen. During his region, he was under threat launching attacks and campaigns against Russia.The text is accompanied by detailed footnotes and additional notes. Both volumes include an engraved frontispiece. Bound in a decorative calf binding. Rubbing to the spine and boards resulting in loss. Both volumes are missing the spine label. Internally firmly bound. Spotting to the first and last pages. Marginal age toning. Offsetting to the title page of volume two. A contemporary gift inscription to the first leaf. The occasional pencil annotation. Good . Ill.: None. Good .