The Life of Nelson the Embodiment of the Sea Power of Great Britain By Captain A.T. Mahan
Published year: 1897, First edition.
Hardcover, cloth with gilt bust of Nelson on the front. Top edge gilt. Spine lettering bright. Maps, plans of naval battles (illustrator).
Complete two volume set bound in publsiher's original blue cloth,
Volume I contains 454 pages, ten maps and battle plans, plus ten tissue-guarded engravings.
Volume II contains 427 pages, ten maps and battle plans, plus nine tissue-guard engravings. Note: some pages uncut.
The endpapers of both volumes are split, binding is tight. Light rubbing in a few spots.
Former owner's name and date on first blank front free endpaper.
Contents clean and tight. A good set.
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- Object
- Book
- Number of Books
- 2
- Subject
- Colonial history, History, Illustrated, War history
- Author/ Illustrator
- Captain A.T. Mahan
- Book Title
- The Life of Nelson the Embodiment of the Sea Power of Great Britain
- Condition
- Good
- Publication year oldest item
- 1897
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Language
- English
- Original language
- Yes
- Binding/ Material
- Hardback
- Number of pages
- 881
- Dimensions
- 23×16 cm