Prescott (William H.). History of the Conquest of Peru. Third Edition; History of the Conquest of Mexico, New Edition; History of the Reign of Charles the Fifth, George Routledge & Co.; History of the Reign of Philip the Second, King of Spain. Second Edition; History of the Reign of Ferdinand and Isabella, the Catholic, of Spain. New Edition, Revised, London: [various publishers], 1848-67. 5 works in 11 volumes, 8vo (217 x 132 mm), contemporary tan calf, spines gilt in compartments with twin morocco labels, gilt monograms to front covers, engraved maps and portrait plates (plates variably spotted and offset), bookplates of the Wilson family (motto 'semper vigilans') and of John Harold Fawcett (see note),
Motley (John Lothrop). History of the United Netherlands [and:] The Rise of the Dutch Republic, London: John Murray [-Bickers & Son]. 1867-9. 2 works in 7 volumes, 8vo (214 x 128 mm), contemporary tan calf, plates, spines slightly rubbed, Fawcett bookplates,
Lamartine (Alphonse). History of the Girondists, London: Henry G. Bohn, 1856. 3 volumes, 8vo (173 x 105 mm), contemporary mid-brown calf, spines gilt in compartments, twin morocco labels,
James (William). The Naval History of Great Britain. A New Edition, with Additions and Notes, London: Richard Bentley & Son, 1878. 6 volumes, 8vo (182 x 120 mm), contemporary red half morocco, plates, rubbed in places, a few pale marks to morocco, the lot not fully collated and sold as a set of fine bindings (qty: 27)

Provenance: John Harold Fawcett CMG (1929-2019), British diplomat (armorial bookplates).