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The Field of Mars: Being an Alphabetical Digestion of the Principal Naval And Military Engagements, in Europe, Asia, Africa, and America, Particularly of Great Britain and Her Allies, from the Ninth Century to the Peace of 1801
by (British Military)
- Used
- Condition
- Titlepage and frontispiece of each volume foxed. Light scattered foxing to text. Modern half brown calf and marbled boards. In u
- Seller
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New York, New York, United States
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About This Item
A veritable trove of military information, with descriptions of many important battles in British - and American - history. Sabin 24297
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- Bookseller
- James Cummins Bookseller
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 247610
- Title
- The Field of Mars: Being an Alphabetical Digestion of the Principal Naval And Military Engagements, in Europe, Asia, Africa, and America, Particularly of Great Britain and Her Allies, from the Ninth Century to the Peace of 1801
- Author
- (British Military)
- Format/Binding
- Frontispieces. With half-titles. 2 vols. 4to
- Book Condition
- Used - Titlepage and frontispiece of each volume foxed. Light scattered foxing to text. Modern half brown calf and marbled boards. In u
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Publisher
- G. and J. Robinson, Paternoster Row
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1801
- Keywords
- Military
- Bookseller catalogs
- History, Travel & Geography;
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