The history of the life of Peter I., emperor of Russia : in three volumes
John Mottley (Author), James Read (Bookseller)
Print Book, English, 1739
Printed for J. Read, in White-Fryars, London, 1739
Early works
3 volumes : illustrations, 3 maps, 2 portraits ; 20 cm (8vo)
4740014
Pagination: volume 1: x, [22], 350, [34] pages; volume 2: [8] , 354, [30] pages; volume 3: [8], 409, [23] pages. There are a total of 12 unnumbered leaves of plates (some folded)
Signatures: Volume I: A⁸ a⁸ B-2B⁸. Vol. II: pi⁴ B-2B⁸. Vol. III: A⁴ B-2E⁸
The ornaments in vol. 2 are those used by William Bowyer
Title pages in red and black
With a list of subscribers in volume 1
Head- and tail-pieces, initials
Side and shoulder notes
Includes indexes
Errata: unnumbered page 22 in volume 1
Volume 2 printed by William Bowyer; his records show 1450 copies printed on demy and 50 on royal