Lieutenant - Colonel Galliéni - Deux campagnes au Soudan Français 1886-1888. Avec une préface de Victor Duruy - 1891
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Original edition of this important account on the French conquest of the territory of French Sudan (present-day Mali) by Gallieni, senior commander of the Upper Senegal River (1886-1888).
Work containing 163 wood engravings after Riou's drawings and 2 fold-out maps.
In October 1886, Mahmadou Lamine resumed his actions in the Boundou. Gallieni, with two columns, headed towards Diana, the capital of Mahmadou Lamine; he escaped but was killed at the Battle of Toubacouta on the Gambia border in December 1887.
To counter Samory, who had resumed his reprisals, a post was built at Siguiri and a new treaty was signed at Bissandougou in March 1887.
Elegant 19th-century binding in half red morocco with corner tips, spine with raised bands decorated with gold tools. Gilt head. - Binding in good condition, spine slightly darkened, minor tear at the tail cap. Foxing inside, small repair with adhesive on the margin of a map. Untrimmed. Good condition.
Lieutenant - Colonel Galliéni
Two campaigns in French Sudan 1886-1888. With a preface by Victor Duruy. A work containing 163 wood engravings after drawings by Riou, along with 2 maps and 1 plan.
Paris, Hachette et Cie, 1891
in-4, 28.5 x 20 cm; viii-638 pp. 1 f.
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We are looking for old books for our bibliophile customers. We currently have a strong demand on the web.
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48-62 Passage Jouffroy - 75009 Paris
Translated by Google TranslateOriginal edition of this important account on the French conquest of the territory of French Sudan (present-day Mali) by Gallieni, senior commander of the Upper Senegal River (1886-1888).
Work containing 163 wood engravings after Riou's drawings and 2 fold-out maps.
In October 1886, Mahmadou Lamine resumed his actions in the Boundou. Gallieni, with two columns, headed towards Diana, the capital of Mahmadou Lamine; he escaped but was killed at the Battle of Toubacouta on the Gambia border in December 1887.
To counter Samory, who had resumed his reprisals, a post was built at Siguiri and a new treaty was signed at Bissandougou in March 1887.
Elegant 19th-century binding in half red morocco with corner tips, spine with raised bands decorated with gold tools. Gilt head. - Binding in good condition, spine slightly darkened, minor tear at the tail cap. Foxing inside, small repair with adhesive on the margin of a map. Untrimmed. Good condition.
Lieutenant - Colonel Galliéni
Two campaigns in French Sudan 1886-1888. With a preface by Victor Duruy. A work containing 163 wood engravings after drawings by Riou, along with 2 maps and 1 plan.
Paris, Hachette et Cie, 1891
in-4, 28.5 x 20 cm; viii-638 pp. 1 f.
Seller's Story
We are looking for old books for our bibliophile customers. We currently have a strong demand on the web.
On-site withdrawals are only from MONDAY TO FRIDAY, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Passage Bookstore - Gribaudo Vandamme Bookstore
48-62 Passage Jouffroy - 75009 Paris
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Number of Books
1
Subject
Colonial history, Illustrated, War history
Book Title
Deux campagnes au Soudan Français 1886-1888. Avec une préface de Victor Duruy
Author/ Illustrator
Lieutenant - Colonel Galliéni
Condition
Good
Publication year oldest item
1891
Edition
1st Edition
Language
French
Original language
Yes
Number of pages
638
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