A Subaltern in America; Comprising his Narrative of the Campaigns of the British Army, at Baltimore, Washington, &c. &c. During the Late War.
by [GLEIG, George Robert; supposed author]
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- The rear board has been reattached by oversewing (an old repair); spine label cracked and stained; spine chipped at extremities;
- Seller
-
Rochester, New York, United States
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About This Item
Philadelphia:: E. L. Carey & A. Hart,, 1833.. First edition.. original linen-backed boards with printed paper label on spine.. The rear board has been reattached by oversewing (an old repair); spine label cracked and stained; spine chipped at extremities; original boards worn; bookplate on pastedown roughly removed; some inoffensive foxing. Still: attractive in original condition. . 8vo,. Sabin 27570.
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- Bookseller
- Jeffrey H. Marks Rare Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 47277
- Title
- A Subaltern in America; Comprising his Narrative of the Campaigns of the British Army, at Baltimore, Washington, &c. &c. During the Late War.
- Author
- [GLEIG, George Robert; supposed author]
- Format/Binding
- Original linen-backed boards with printed paper label on spine.
- Book Condition
- Used - The rear board has been reattached by oversewing (an old repair); spine label cracked and stained; spine chipped at extremities;
- Edition
- First edition.
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- E. L. Carey & A. Hart,
- Place of Publication
- Philadelphia:
- Date Published
- 1833.
- Pages
- 266 pp.
- Size
- 8vo,
- Bookseller catalogs
- Military;
Terms of Sale
Jeffrey H. Marks Rare Books
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About the Seller
Jeffrey H. Marks Rare Books
Biblio member since 2005
Rochester, New York
About Jeffrey H. Marks Rare Books
Specializing in modern first editions since 1978. Fine and rare books in all fields.
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