Pax Britannica
by Morris, James
This centerpiece of the trilogy captures the British at the height of their vigor and self-satisfaction, imposing their traditions and tastes, their idealists and rascals, on diverse peoples of the world. Index. A Helen and Kurt Wolff Book
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PAX BRITANNICA: THE CLIMAX OF AN EMPIRE
by Morris, James [Jan]
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- 1968
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New York: Harcourt, Brace & World, 1968. 544pp ---- Inscribed and signed by the author, as Jan Morris, on title page ---- [light chipping and short, closed tears to price-clipped dj - in protective sleeve]. Inscribed and Signed By the Author. First American Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good+/Very Good. Illus. by B&w plates. 8vo - over 7¾" -… Read more about this item Item Price
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Pax Britannica: The Climax of an Empire.
by Morris, James [Jan]
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London: Faber & Faber, 1968. First British edition of the author's second volume in the acclaimed Pax Britannica Trilogy. Boldly signed by the author on the title page. Fine in a very good dust jacket. James Morris's "Pax Britannica" trilogy is widely acclaimed for its comprehensive exploration of the British Empire during the 19th century. Morris, later known as… Read more about this item Item Price
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PAX BRITANNICA: The Climax of an Empire
by James Morris
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- 1968
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Dayton, Ohio, USA
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Orlando, FL: Harcourt Brace Joanovich, 1968. Paperback. 544p. A softcover book in fine condition. The text is clean and the binding tight. The first volume of Morris's PAX BRITANNICA trilogy. Item Price
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Pax Britannica.
by James Morris
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- 1968
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In the original dustsheet. Red cloth binding with gilt title on the spine. First Edition
James" Morris became Jan Morris becoming a noted travel writer--you can get a sense of his ability to capture the essence of a particular place in these pages. Morris admits a bias in viewing the idea of Empire in a sympathetic light; however, he/she never… Read more about this item Item Price
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Pax Britannica: The Climax of an Empire
by James Morris
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- 1979
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Penguin, 1979. . Softcover. Good Condition/No Dust Jacket. Book 1982 reprint. . Size: 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. 544 pages. Item Type: Book. Binding is tight, covers and spine fully intact, but spine is faded/sunned. No inscriptions. Shipped Weight: Under 500 grams. Category: History; ISBN: 0140049274. ISBN/EAN: 9780140049275. Please contact H4o… Read more about this item Item Price
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Pax Britannica: The Climax of an Empire
by Morris, James
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Faber and Faber, London, 1968, first impression,. 1968. 1st Edition. Hardcover. 0571085350 1st edition, hardback, 8vo, 544pp, illustrated, slight browning, otherwise clean and sound, no inscriptions, red cloth, gilt titles, Very Good condition / no dustwrapper. ISBN: 0571085350 . Item Price
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Pax Britannica: The Climax of an Empire
by Morris, James
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Pax Britannica: The Climax of an Empire
by Morris, James
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U.S.A.: Penguin Books, 1979. Soft cover. Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. A clean, tight and unmarked copy.This centerpiece of the trilogy captures the British at the height of their vigor and self-satisfaction, imposing their traditions and tastes, their idealists and rascals, on diverse peoples of the world. Index. A Helen and Kurt Wolff Book… Read more about this item Item Price
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Pax Britannica : the climax of an Empire
by Morris, James (1926-2020)
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- 1968
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London : Faber, 1968. First Edition. Hardcover. Near fine cloth copy in a good if somewhat edge-nicked and dust-dulled dust-wrapper, now mylar-sleeved. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Physical description: 544 pages 30 plates, illustrations, color map (on lining papers), portraits 23 cm. Notes; Includes bibliographical references (pages 524-526). Contents: The heirs of Rome : the… Read more about this item Item Price
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Pax Britannica (Trilogy 3 Volumes in Collector Slipcase Box).
by Morris, James
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- 1993
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The Folio Society, London U.K., 1993. First Edition, 4th Printing.. Hardcovers.. Very Fine/--. 9 3/8 H x 6 1/4 W x 1 1/2 thick (Volume 1); 1 3/8 thick (Volume 2); 1 5/8 thick (Volume 3).. Volume 1: Heaven’s Command An Imperial Progress; Volume 2: Pax Britannica The Climax Of An Empire; Volume 3: Farewell… Read more about this item Item Price
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Pax Britannica: The Climax of an Empire
by Morris, James
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- 1968
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Pax Britannica: A Three Volume Set (Heaven's Command, Pax Britannica, and Farewell the Trumpets)
by James Morris
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- Reprint
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- January 1992
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Atlanta, Georgia, USA
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£60.50
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The Folio Society, January 1992. Reprint. Hardcover . Very Good/No Jacket As Issued. Three volume set. {6 & 1/4'} Green cloth covered boards with gold lettering along spine and gold emblem on front, In stiff cardstock pictorial paper covered slipcase. Third printing. [470 pages; 408 pages; Item Price
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Pax Britannica: The Climax of an Empire / Heaven's Command: An Imperial Progress / Farewell the Trumpets: An Imperial Retreat [three volumes, all first printings, in jackets]
by James Morris
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London (Birr), Ontario, CAN
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London: Faber and Faber Book. Very Good. Hardcover. 1st Edition. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. The first editions (first printings) published in 1968, 1973, and 1978. Hardcovers, in price-clipped dust jackets. Jackets show edge-wear and handling (now in archival mylar sleeves). Old owner's brief gift inscription to front endpaper in each volume. Otherwise clean,… Read more about this item Item Price
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Pax Britannica: Climax of an Empire
by Morris, James
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- 1980T
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Chicago, Illinois, USA
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Harcourt, 1980T. paperback. Good. 1.3000 in x 7.8000 in x 5.4000 in. Spine creased, but binding still sound. Item Price
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Pax Britannica: The Climax Of An Empire
by James Morris
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- 1968
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Faber and Faber, 1968. 1st. Hardback. Very Good/Very Good. First edition hardback, 1968, with clipped jacket. In overall very good used condition with minor signs of age, handling and storage - dust jacket rubbed with light crease to rear upper lefthand corner (now protected); boards clean and crisp. Binding tight and appears little read. Internally clean, no annotation… Read more about this item Item Price
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Pax Britannica: The Climax of an Empire
by Morris, James
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Pax Britannica: A Three Volume Set
by Morris, James
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- 3rd Printing
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- 1993
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London, England : Folio Society, 1993. 3rd Printing. Hardcover. As New/As New. As New, An Unread Copy. May Have Minor Shelf Wear To Edges and/or Turned Corners. - For More Information On Condition. Please See All Photos. Folio Society 1993 3rd Printing Box Set Trilogy consists of Heaven's Command, Pax Britannica and Farewell the Trumpets. The opening… Read more about this item Item Price
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Pax Britannica: The Climax of an Empire
by Morris, James
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- 1968-10-01
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London, London, GBR
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Faber & Faber, 1968-10-01. Hardcover. Very Good. 4.3147 in x 21.5736 in x 14.7208 in. Faber & Faber 1968 first edition. Pages clean and bright, binding firm, minor shelf wear to dust jacket, price clipped. Item Price
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Pax Britannica: Climax of an Empire
by Morris, James
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Harcourt. Used - Good. Good condition. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains. Item Price
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Pax Britannica: The Climax of an Empire (Harvest/Hbj Book)
by Morris, James,
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