Buy this book on-line Maxwell, Sir Herbert : The Life of Wellington. The Restoration of the Martial Power of Great Britain(London, Sampson Low, Marston and Company, 1900, 2nd edition)
2 volumes. Demy 8vo; original red cloth with gilt Wellington cameo on upper board in each case; t.e.g; pp. xxx + 405, xiv + 415; tissue-guarded monochrome plates; many folding coloured maps and battle plans. Covers irregularly stippled and a little worn at extremities; spines sunned; previous owner's bookplate on front pastedown in each volume; ownership inscriptions on fly-leaves; endpapers and prelims. somewhat foxed; regular light browning throughout. Very good internally; good condition overall. "Well-nigh half a century having run since the Duke passed away from the scene whereon, for nearly half a century preceding, he had been the most conspicuous figure, the time seems to have arrived when a just review may be attempted of the value of his life-work, and impartial judgment pronounced on his character, and especially his influence on the land forces of his country estimated." Click here for full details of this book, to ask a question or to buy it on-line. Bibliophile Bookbase probably offers multiple copies of Maxwell, Sir Herbert : The Life of Wellington. The Restoration of the Martial Power of Great Britain. Click here to select from a complete list of available copies of this book. Bibliophile Bookbase lists over 5 million books, maps and prints including livres rares, antiquarian books, livres anciens, out-of-print books and rare books. Bibliophile Bookbase for antiquarian books, maps and prints. |