The Life of Nelson: The Embodiment of the Sea Power of Great Britain (In Two Volumes)
by Mahan, A. T
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- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Good with no dust jacket; Boards worn, hinges cracked, first signature of first volume detached and have penciled notes.
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Selkirk, New York, United States
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About This Item
Boston: Little, Brown, and Company. Good with no dust jacket; Boards worn, hinges cracked, first signature of . first volume detached and have penciled notes.. 1897. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. Navy cloth with titles stamped in gilt on spine. Top edges gilt. xxiii, 454 pp; xix, 427pp. Index, [4] pp publisher's ads. Detailed biography of the life and career of British Vice-Admiral, Lord Nelson. Black and white illustrations, notes, maps, plans, fold-out maps, and index. Examines Nelson's military actions, public and private life, and correspondence. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall .
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- Bookseller
- Old Saratoga Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 56755
- Title
- The Life of Nelson: The Embodiment of the Sea Power of Great Britain (In Two Volumes)
- Author
- Mahan, A. T
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Good with no dust jacket; Boards worn, hinges cracked, first signature of first volume detached and have penciled notes.
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition; First Printing
- Publisher
- Little, Brown, and Company
- Place of Publication
- Boston
- Date Published
- 1897
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Keywords
- Lord Nelson, British Royal Navy, Naval History
- Bookseller catalogs
- Biography and Memoir; Nautical Books;
- Note
- May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.
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