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The Afghan Wars 1839-42 and 1878-80
by Archibald Forbes
- Used
- Good
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Good
- Seller
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BATH, Somerset, United Kingdom
Item Price
£280.00£252.00
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About This Item
London: Seeley and Co., Limited, 1892. Leather. Good. 10" by 6.5". Not Stated. A scarce to see limited large paper copy of this interesting study on the First and Second Afghan Wars from 1839 to 1880, an illustrated account. A large paper copy, limited to 200 copies, of which this is numbered 105.Archibald Forbes' insightful study on the First and Second Afghan Wars, which spanned from 1839-42 and 1878-80. Forbes was present in Afghanistan during this second war, and accompanied the Khyber Pass force to Jalalabad. In this work he provides vivid first-hand details on the Wars. Illustrated with a frontispiece, three plates, and five plans.Collated, complete.Ink inscription of G. Smyth Osbourne to the front paste down, dated 1906.Six pages of adverts to the rear. In the original publisher's quarter morocco binding with cloth to the boards. Externally, generally smart, with light rubbing to the spine and extremities. Some minor marks to the boards and spine. Spine is a little discoloured. A small amount of loss to the head and tail of the spine. Prior owner's ink inscription to the front paste down. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean, with spots to the plates and title page. Good
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- Bookseller
- Rooke Books
(GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 870P1
- Title
- The Afghan Wars 1839-42 and 1878-80
- Author
- Archibald Forbes
- Illustrator
- Not Stated
- Format/Binding
- Leather
- Book Condition
- Used - Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Seeley and Co., Limited
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1892
- Size
- 10" by 6.5"
- Keywords
- The Afghan Wars 1839-42 and 1878-80 afghan war archibald forbes military afghan war second afghan war
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We are a small team dedicated to bringing you very scarce books at reasonable prices. We specialise in rare and hard to come by works on all subjects over the last 500 years, together with modern first editions and decorative sets and bindings. Our library has something for every interest and specialism. We deliver worldwide using a fully tracked and insured courier delivery service.
Where are We?
Based in the literary city of Bath, our offices are housed in the Eastern Dispensary. Built in 1845, the building originally existed as a charitable institution providing medical care. The building now houses our collection of over twenty thousand books and has five full time members of staff.
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