general muffling (2 Ergebnisse)

Hardback. Zustand: Good. None (illustrator). The fifth edition of this collection of papers on the historic Battle of Waterloo, including a sketch of the battle, Wellington's official dispatch, and reflections on the battle by General Muffling. The fifth edition.Illustrated with two monochrome folding plates, a colour folding map, and a larger folding colour map to the rear.This work features a collection of papers on the historic Battle of Waterloo, including; a sketch on the battle with authentic anecdotes, the Duke of Wellington's despatch to Earl Bathurst, The Field-Marshal's reports, and reflections of the battles by General Muffling.In the publisher's original paper covered boards. In the publisher's original paper covered boards. Externally, tears and loss to the spine, joints starting, marks to the boards including a damp stain to the rear, and wear to the extremities. Owner's inscription to the front pastedown. Front hinge starting after pp.14. Internally, the binding tender to pp.15, otherwise firm. Pages lightly age toned with the odd spot, heavier to the front and rear. Owner's inscription to the odd page. Small closed tears to the rear folding map. Good. book.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. No Jacket. First Edition. Original work by the Prussian General von Muffling, (Blucher's liaison officer with Wellington at Waterloo) dealing with Napoleon's 1813 Campaign. Battles described include Gros Gorschen, Bautzen, and Haynau. 62pp., three excellent folding, coloured maps. German text. Bound in attractive quarter leather with the amorial bookplate of Henry Edward Bunbury. Excellent condition, rare contemporary, original work by this important Prussian General and historian. 0.0.