AUD 
CAD 
EUR 
HKD 
PLN 
SGD 
CHF 
USD 
+44 01225 448831
1845 Maxims and Opinions of Field Marshal his Grace the Duke of Wellington
What Our Customers Say...
Description
Early Edition, Illustrated, Leather Binding, Scarce
Second edition of Maxims and Opinions of Field Marshal his Grace the Duke of Wellington in full morocco binding with gilt.
Selected from his writings and speeches during a public life of more than half a century. With a biographical memoir by George Henry Francis.
A scarce edition with only fourteen editions held in libraries.
Illustrated with a monochrome plate as the frontispiece. Collated, complete.
Prior owner's ink inscription from 1846 to the first free endpaper.
Condition
In full morocco binding. Externally, smart. There is some bumping to the head and tail of the spine and to the extremities. There is some light rubbing to the leather. Newspaper clipping attached to the first pastedown. Prior owner's ink inscription from 1846 to the first free endpaper. Internally, firmly bound. The pages are bright and clean with the odd spot.
Very Good
Delivery & payment
We send all of our books via courier which is a fully tracked and insured service. In our experience we find this to be the most reliable and quickest form of delivery. Our primary courier is DHL, but we are able to accommodate special requests if required, including postal delivery for items under 2kg. See More Details