Description: LETTERS FROM THE BLACK SEA DURING THE CRIMEAN WAR, 1854-1855 Author: Heath, Admiral Sir Leopold George, K.C.B. Title: LETTERS FROM THE BLACK SEA DURING THE CRIMEAN WAR, 1854-1855 Publication: London: Richard Bentley, 1897 Edition: First edition Description: Hardcover. 246 p. Frontispiece portrait, with seven plates (eight called for), including three folding, seven textual illustrations, and two folding facsimiles. "Forty-six letters, dating from 10 April 1854 to 14 September 1855, were sent by Admiral Sir Leopold (1817-1907), serving in the Black Sea, initially as captain of HMS Niger, and, after a period ashore at Balaklava (27 October-8 November 1854), as captain of HMS Sanspareil. Away from the Crimea between 3 February and 12 March 1855, he returned as agent of transports, before leaving for England in November" (Cross, Anthony: In the Land of the Romanovs, p.187). Octavo. Original blue cloth binding, with gilt stamping. Closed tear to the folding plate opposite p.170. The half-title has been excised, and the hinges are just starting. The spine is darkened a bit, with some wear to the corners and tips, including a nick to the spine head. Good. Seller ID: 63343 Subject: Military History Established in 1981, Johnson Rare Books & Archives offers a wide array of materials from fine first editions to holographic letters, vernacular photography, archives, and other cultural resources. Our bricks and mortar location in downtown Covina, The Book Shop, is located about 20 miles east of Los Angeles. The shop is open six days a week and houses an inventory of some 30,000 titles, ranging from the general second-hand to the truly antiquarian. As proud members of the Antiquarian Booksellers' Association of America (ABAA), we uphold our association's code of ethics. Terms All orders ship within two business days. Standard mail is USPS Media Mail. Expedited and international shipping are also available. We offer combined shipping on multiple orders. All items are guaranteed to be as described or they may be returned within 30 days of receipt for a full refund.This listing was created by Bibliopolis.
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Author: Heath, Admiral Sir Leopold George, K.C.B
Publisher: Richard Bentley
Year Printed: 1897
Special Attributes: 1st Edition
Binding: Cloth
Language: English
Subject: History
Original/Facsimile: Original
