THE DECISIVE BATTLES OF INDIA FROM 1746 TO 1849 INCLUSIVE; With a Portrait of the Author, A Map, and Four Plans
by Malleson, G.B. (Colonel)
- Used
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Good Plus
- Seller
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Eugene, Oregon, United States
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About This Item
London, England: W. H. Allen &: Co, 1885. Second Edition (with an additional chapter). Hardcover. Good Plus. Octavo. Red, cloth-covered boards, ruled in blind at top/bottom of boards. xxvi + pp.462 + 6 (ads); Gilt lettering to spine. Rubbing to extremities (edges and corners). Shelf-scuffing to boards and one 2 in. x 1 1/2 in. grey spot to rear board. Some sunning to spine. Front hinge a little loosey-goosey, one signature sprung, but this still solidly-bound book is holding quite nicely.
Reading copy.
Folding Map of Battle of Gujurat; Plans of Battles of Chilianwala, Plassey, and The Fort and Citadel of Bharatpur.
Reading copy.
Folding Map of Battle of Gujurat; Plans of Battles of Chilianwala, Plassey, and The Fort and Citadel of Bharatpur.
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- Bookseller
- Aardvark Rare Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 87236
- Title
- THE DECISIVE BATTLES OF INDIA FROM 1746 TO 1849 INCLUSIVE; With a Portrait of the Author, A Map, and Four Plans
- Author
- Malleson, G.B. (Colonel)
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Good Plus
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- Second Edition (with an additional chapter)
- Publisher
- W. H. Allen &: Co
- Place of Publication
- London, England
- Date Published
- 1885
- Keywords
- History - India; South Asian History; Warfare - State of India
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Glossary
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- Reading Copy
- Indicates a book that is perfectly serviceable for reading. It may have a defect or damage. As such, reading copy is not a...
- Gilt
- The decorative application of gold or gold coloring to a portion of a book on the spine, edges of the text block, or an inlay in...
- Hinge
- The portion of the book closest to the spine that allows the book to be opened and closed.
- Spine
- The outer portion of a book which covers the actual binding. The spine usually faces outward when a book is placed on a shelf....
- Octavo
- Another of the terms referring to page or book size, octavo refers to a standard printer's sheet folded four times, producing...
- Rubbing
- Abrasion or wear to the surface. Usually used in reference to a book's boards or dust-jacket.