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1900 The Life of Wellington: The Restoration of the Martial Power of Great Britain
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Description
Folding Maps, Folding Plates, Illustrated, Leather Binding, Limited Edition, Original Binding, Signed, Signed Binding
Between the two volumes combined are 47 plates and 26 maps and battle plans, many of which are folding. Collated, complete.
An extensively detailed biography of Arthur Wellesley, the First Duke of Wellington, with a particular focus on his battles and the history of the martial power of England. Signed by the author, Sir Herbert Maxwell, a Scottish writer, Baronet and Conservative MP.
Features the binding stamp of Hatchards of Piccadilly, the oldest bookshop in England.
Attached to the pastedowns of both volumes is the bookplate of the Earl of Halsbury, a now extinct Devonshire peerage.
Condition
In the original half morocco binding with paper covered boards. Externally smart, with minor loss to extremities. The front board of volume I is held by cords only, and may detach without careful handling. Armorial bookplates to the front pastedowns. Binder's stamp to recto of Volume I front free endpaper. Internally, firmly bound. Photogravure plates have tissue guards intact. Coloured ink to some folding maps, highlighting existing markings and not interfering with readability. Pages generally bright and clean, with only the odd spot.
Very Good
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