W c e napier editor (2 Ergebnisse)

Hardcover. Interesting account written for Napier's children, covers the Peninsular War in which Napier served in the 52nd Regiment. 295pp., frontispiece. In original blue cloth with gilt titling and embossed design, rubbed to head and tale of spine and with fading on front board, otherwise vgc. Uncommon. …

Cloth. Zustand: Very Good. First edition. A first edition of this collection of writings from Sir George Thomas Napier, a presentation copy from the publisher. First edition. Presentation copy with embossed stamp to the title page from the publisher, John Murray. With portrait frontispiece. A collection of narrative extracts from the life and military experiences of Sir George Thomas Napier, a British Army officer who saw service in the Peninsular War and commanded the army of the Cape Colony. Edited by his son, William Craig Emilius Napier, a British Army officer who became Governor of the Royal Military College in Sandhurst. Publisher's catalogue to the rear. In the original blue cloth binding. Externally, smart with light shelf wear and bumping to the extremities. Fading to the spine with a mark to the tail of the spine. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very bright and clean with the odd spot. Very Good. None (illustrator). book.…