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Click here to see our other books! Rough Sketches of the Life of an Old Soldier: During a Service in the West Indies at the Siege of Copenhagen in 1807 Lieut.-Colonel J. Leach 1831 Longman, Rees, Orme, Brown and Green : London 8.5" by 5.5" xxix [2], 2-411pp SUMMARY The uncommon first edition of Lieutenant-Colonel Jonathan Leach's first hand account of the Light Division's campaigns during the Peninsular Wars, in a lovely half calf binding. First Edition,Leather Binding,Uncommon Overall Condition: Near Fine This book weighs 0.75 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 3.99 US Postage: £ 19.99 EU Postage : £ 15.99 European Postage: £ 16.99 Asia Postage: £ 21.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 25.99 DESCRIPTION The work recounts the Peninsular War, during which the author, Jonathan Leach, fought in the south of France in campaigns from 1808 to 1814. During this time, he was with the Light Division. The Light Division was formed in 1803 during the Napoleonic Wars, with this memoir offering a first hand account of the newly formed light infantry division, at an interesting and turbulent time for the division. The author offers here an unbroken narrative; almost every scene recounted in this work was one to which he was an eyewitness, and recorded in his journal. For other scenes, the author utilised the log-books of his brother-officers. With a library blind stamp to the head of the title page, and no further library markings. The first edition of this memoir of a Lieutenant-Colonel's experiences in the Peninsular War, in a wonderful half calf binding. CONDITION Rebound in half calf, with gilt detailing to back strip and bright marbled paper covered boards. Externally, fine. Endpapers renewed. Internally, firmly bound. Blind stamp to title page. With only the odd light handling mark or spot, with pages otherwise clean and bright. Overall Condition: Near Fine 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
Guilherme Correa Gonçalves
Very speedy delivery and extremely well packaged. The book is in wonderful condition for age, better I think than described. This now sits alongside a companion volume, another work of Worcestershire historian and antiquarian, John Noak. I very much looking forward to reading it. As for price, I snatched the offer and am extremely pleased that I did. This seller is a perfect find on eBay and I would purchase from them without hesitation, saved seller, excellent.
michael cosgro
Excellent in every respect; much better than originally described and pictured. The shipping was exceptionally fast, and the books arrived precisely on schedule. The packaging was both robust and thoughtful, which always makes a most distinct difference. I am grateful for this great value and for your having accepted my offer. Thank you so much, Katherine, for a truly pluperfect transaction.
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