Complete History of the Russian War, From its Commencement to Its Close, Giving a Graphic Picture of the Great Drama of War

Russell

Verlag: John G. Wells, New York, 1856

Beschreibung

New York: John G. Wells, 1856. First edition [1856]. Fair copy, dampstained throughout, with both folding color maps but without the folding engraving of the bombardment of Sebastopol. Sensationalized account of the Russian war on the Crimea by a correspondent for the London Times. Includes sixteen full page engravings printed on pink paper. Dark brown blind-stamped cloth with gilt spine lettering and decoration, 181 pages plus glossary of military terms and three pages of publisher's ads. Covers worn and a bit warped, old dampstains throughout but without mildewing or musty odor, dampstains fairly unobtrusive, folding maps very good with only faint dampstaining, additional darkened areas from the glue used to attach them to the inner covers, a few clean tears along fold lines and pinholes at fold intersections, no paper loss. Hinges good, binding sound. First Edition. Hard Cover. Fair. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 031157

Bibliografische Details

Titel: Complete History of the Russian War, From ...

Verlag: John G. Wells, New York

Erscheinungsdatum: 1856

Einband: Hardcover

Zustand: Fair

Auflage: First Edition.