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Three Books Written by or About the Distinguished English Military Napier Family... (Total: 9 Items)
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Three Books Written by or About the Distinguished English Military Napier Family including William F. P. Napier. History of the War in the Peninsula and in the South of France From the Year 1807 to the Year 1814. London: John Murray, 1828-1840. First edition. Six octavo volumes. 530, xcvi; 534; 640; 589; 622; 710 pages. Maps throughout, some folding. Contemporary half leather binding and marbled paper over boards; titles stamped in gilt on the spine. Marbled edges. A very clean set with only minimal wear. [and] H. A. Bruce. Life of General Sir William Napier. London: John Murray, 1864. First edition. Two octavo volumes. 556; 578 pages. Original blue cloth with Napier armorial device stamped in gilt on the front board and titles stamped in gilt on the spine. Moderate shelf wear to boards, especially at the edges and corners. Former owner's book plates on the front pastedown. Contents slightly toned; hinges slightly cracked, else a good set. [and] Sir George T. Napier. Passages in the Early Military Life of General Sir George T. Napier, K.C.B. Written by Himself. London: John Murray, 1884. First edition. Octavo. 295 pages. Original blue cloth with Napier family armorial device stamped in gilt on the front board and titles stamped in gilt on the spine. Modest shelf wear to boards. Note, in ink on the title page, former owner's book plate on the front pastedown. Very good.Auction Info
2009 December Signature Arms & Militaria Including Civil War Auction #6021 (go to Auction Home page)
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