1890 The War in the Peninsula H. R. Clinton Illustrated Scarce

Description: Click here to see our other books! The War in the Peninsula H. R. Clinton 1890 Frederick Warne & Co. : London 7.5" by 5" [5], vi-viii, 471, [1]pp SUMMARY A well-illustrated historical work on the military campaigns of the Duke of Wellington in the Peninsular Wars, including a frontispiece and various illustrations. Early Edition,Illustrated,Publishers' Original Binding Overall Condition: Good This book weighs 1 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 3.99 US Postage: £ 22.99 EU Postage: £ 16.99 European Postage: £ 17.99 Asia Postage: £ 22.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 28.99 DESCRIPTION Scarce Third Edition, 'Chandos Library' edition. In the original publisher's cloth binding. Illustrations include a frontispiece depicting relevant military figures, as well as fifteen illustrations.This is an interesting historical work which focuses upon the Duke of Wellington and his campaigns in France and Belgium during the Peninsular War.Contents include a preface as well as chapters such as 'The Origin of the Peninsular War', 'The Deliverance of Portugal', Massena's Invasion of Portugal', and 'The Deliverance of Spain'.Written by H. R. Clinton, who was an instructor or candidates for the Army examinations, and an author of 'A Compendium of English History'. With one page of publisher's adverts to rear of text.Collated, complete. CONDITION In the publisher's original cloth binding. Externally, generally sart. Wear to the extremities adn to the spine, with fading to the bands of joints and marks particularly to the front board.Several marks to the front paste down and endpaper, with a bit of cockling. Hinges are starting. Internally, firmly bound, with binding loosening in places. Several pages are loosening from binding and may detach with further handling. Pages are very clean throughout. Overall Condition: Good GLOSSARY OF TERMS Overall Condition (Dustwrapper condition rating is shown after that for the book itself, where a dustwrapper is present) Fine - Very well preserved copy showing very little wear Very Good Indeed - Only one or two minor faults, really a very attractive copy Very Good - Quite a wide term meaning no major faults but probably several smaller ones often expected given the age of the book, but still a respectable copy Good - Meaning not very good. Some more serious faults as will be described in the condition report under 'condition' Good Only - Meaning one or more faults that could really do with repair Fair - As with good only above but with other faults leaving a compromised copy even after repair Poor - Really bad and possibly seriously incomplete. We only sell books in this condition where their rarity or value makes them attractive none the less. Major defects will be described. GUARANTEE We offer a full money back guarantee on our descriptions. Please ask for details and conditions. We prefer PAYPAL. If you pay via PAYPAL we will post the item off the same or the next working day with the postage you have selected. Please note we cannot accept USD cheques

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