A History of the British Army. Vol. II. [This Volume Only]. First Part: To the Close of the Seven Year's War. BRIGHT, CLEAN COPY
by FORTESCUE Hon. J.W
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- See description
- Seller
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Thakeham, West Sussex, United Kingdom
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About This Item
Macmillan,, 1899. 8vo., First Edition, with 8 folding coloured battle-plans on japon and 2 large folding coloured maps on japon at end; original red buckram, boards ruled in blind, gilt back, uncut, expertly rebacked with old backstrip laid down, hand-made endpapers, a very good, bright, clean copy. With blind stamp on title, and 2pp publisher's catalogue at end.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Island Books (GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 33599
- Title
- A History of the British Army. Vol. II. [This Volume Only]. First Part: To the Close of the Seven Year's War. BRIGHT, CLEAN COPY
- Author
- FORTESCUE Hon. J.W
- Book Condition
- Used
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Macmillan,
- Date Published
- 1899
- Keywords
- military, british army, fortescue
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- Buckram
- A plain weave fabric normally made from cotton or linen which is stiffened with starch or other chemicals to cover the book...
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- Gilt
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- First Edition
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