Wellington : being an account of the life & achievements of Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington / by Richard Aldington
by Aldington, Richard (1892-1962)
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About This Item
London ; Toronto : Heinemann, 1946. First Edition. Hardcover. Very good copy in the original title-blocked cloth. Slightest suggestion only of dust-dulling to the spine bands and panel edges. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Physical description; 378 p., [10] unnumbered leaves of plates : illustrations, facsimiles, maps, plans, portraits ; 22 cm. Notes; American ed. (New York, Viking Press) has title: The Duke. Wellington's titles, honours and distinctions listed on title leaf.Includes bibliographical references (""Some Wellington source material"", pages 358-361) and index.. Subjects; Wellington, Arthur Wellesley Duke of 1769-1852. Wellington, Arthur Wellesley 1st Duke of Wellington � Studies.
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- Title
- Wellington : being an account of the life & achievements of Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington / by Richard Aldington
- Author
- Aldington, Richard (1892-1962)
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition
- Publisher
- London ; Toronto : Heinemann
- Date Published
- 1946
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