Item #B5416 The Afghan Wars: 1839-42 and 1878-80. Archibald Forbes.

The Afghan Wars: 1839-42 and 1878-80

London: Seeley and Co., c. 1892. Edition: Limited Large Paper Edition 82/200, Binding: Contemporary full tree calf. Decorative gilt border on covers. Spine in six compartments of raised bands. Gilt text on red morocco label on 2. Densely gilt ornamentation on 1, 3, 4, 5, and 6. Gilt dentelles on all edges. All edges marbled. Pasted and free marbled endpapers. , Notes: This limited Large Paper edition is numbered 82 out of 200. A detailed look at the wars between Afghanistan and the British Empire published during the late 19th century. Archibald Forbes (1838 – 1900) was a famous British war correspondent. Owners inscription in period ink. , Size: 8vo (222x145mm). , Illustration: Complete with a frontispiece portrait of the author, three portraits of important people in relation to the Afghan Wars, and five maps. , Category: Book History; Book Military. A fine and handsome example of this work bound in full contemporary tree calf with matching marbled boards inside. Text and plates are clean and crisp. Item #B5416

Edition: Limited Large Paper Edition 82/200, Binding: Contemporary full tree calf. Decorative gilt border on covers. Spine in six compartments of raised bands. Gilt text on red morocco label on 2. Densely gilt ornamentation on 1, 3, 4, 5, and 6. Gilt dentelles on all edges. All edges marbled. Pasted and free marbled endpapers. , Notes: This limited Large Paper edition is numbered 82 out of 200. A detailed look at the wars between Afghanistan and the British Empire published during the late 19th century. Archibald Forbes (1838 – 1900) was a famous British war correspondent. Owners inscription in period ink. , Size: 8vo (222x145mm). , Illustration: Complete with a frontispiece portrait of the author, three portraits of important people in relation to the Afghan Wars, and five maps. , Category: Book History; Book Military.

Price: $675.00

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