Horse Soldiers [Afghanistan War, Full Leather Binding] Hardcover - 2009

Norwalk, Connecticut: Easton Press, 2009. [2009] FULL GENUINE LEATHER FINE BINDING by Easton Press -- NOT THE REGULAR TRADE CLOTH BINDING, FACSIMILE, OR THE CHEAPER COMPOSITE LEATHER. SOME COMPETITORS ONLINE SAY THEIR BOOKS ARE NEW OR FINE BUT HAVE BEEN READ. THIS BOOK IS DIRECT FROM THE PUBLISHER AND IS FINE [NEVER READ]. IN GIFT-GIVING CONDITION. Dark brown genuine leather features beautiful gilt designs/gilt lettering, 393 pages including black and white photos (plates). Four raised ridges on spine; lettering, designs stamped with gorgeous accents of 22kt. gold -- a hallmark of fine bookmaking. This beautifully bound book was hand-selected from individually tanned hides. Textured and shaded, acid-neutral paper won't turn yellow over time. Pages are Smyth-sewn into binding for permanence (not glued like ordinary books). Edges gilded on three sides to enhance elegance of the book. Endpapers: Satin moiré. Satin ribbon page marker bound in. Condition: Scratches on gilt at edges from filing books on bookshelf, else overall Fine, never read. Free of smelly old humidity stains and the smoke smell of a cigarette or cigar smoker. Stored in temperature-controlled bookcase. This is the story on how an extraordinary band of U.S. soldiers rode to victory in the Afghanistan war. Many of the events transpired under extreme circumstances. The book is based on more than one hundred interviews of Afghan soldiers, U.S. soldiers, civilians, etc. An insightful, well-written, highly collectible leather-bound book. Note: We are a well-established, well-respected, ethical book dealer in business since 1991. We describe the condition of our books thoroughly and honestly, so you'll know exactly what you will receive when you order. We ship promptly.. Leather. Fine.