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Click here to see our other books! The Life and Times of the Late Duke of Wellington, The Political Life of Wellington Lieutenant Colonel Williams; Thomas Gaspey c1853-56 John Tallis and Co : London 11" by 8" xxiv, 343, [1], [2], 407, [1], 375, [1pp] SUMMARY A fascinating biography on the life and campaigns of the Duke of Wellington, illustrated throughout. Colour Plates,Illustrated,Leather Binding Overall Condition: Good This book weighs 2 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 3.99 US Postage: £ 29.99 EU Postage : £ 21.99 European Postage: £ 23.99 Asia Postage: £ 37.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 38.99 DESCRIPTION Three volumes bound in one, without the fourth and final volume, 'England's Battles By Sea and Land.'. An in-depth biography on the life and monumental work on Arthur Wellesley, the first Duke of Wellington. Illustrated with a frontispiece and engraved title to Volumes I and II, as well as one colour folding map, one monochrome folding map, and nine plates to Volume I, five colour folding maps and fourteen plates of Volume II, and two colour folding maps, and twenty-six plates to Volume III. Volumes I and II 'The Life and Times of the Late Duke of Wellington, The Campaigns and Battle-Fields of Wellington and His Comrades, Interspersed with Anecdotes, Personal Incidents, Adventures, Etc.', by Lieutenant Colonel Williams. Volume III, 'The Political Life of Wellington', by Thomas Gaspey. Bound without the title page for Volume III. Undated, dated from Jisc from a copy held at the University of Edinburgh Libraries. From the library of G. M. Pooley, with their name in gilt to the tail of the spine. CONDITION In a full calf binding. Externally, generally smart, with light rubbing to the boards and spine. Minor bumping to the extremities. Light marks to the boards and spine. Small tear to the head of the front joint. Front hinge is a little strained but remains firm. Front endpaper is detached but present. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and generally clean with scattered spots, and a tidemark to the head of the plates. Overall Condition: Good 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