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Rare and Collectable book dealers. Recently moved to our new offices in Watton, Norfolk. Viewing available upon request. Celebrating 12 years of selling books. Members of the PBFA. Registered with Company House.

The Invasion of the Crimea;

Its Origin and An Account of its Progress down to the death of Lord Raglan

By Alexander William Kinglake 

Eight Volume Set

1863-1887

With 64 battle plans and maps

**William Blackwood and sons. Alexander William Kinglake. All bound in contemporary tree calf bindings. Contrasting black and red Morocco title labels in gilt to the spine. 8vo's measuring; 22.4cm x 15cm.**

Volume 1; dated 1863 [Third Edition] with 1 full page plan. - Volume 2; dated 1863 [Third Edition] with two folding coloured plans and 11 full pages plans. Volume 3; dated 1868 [no edition stated] With coloured folding frontispiece, and 12 full page and folding plates. Volume 4; dated 1868 [no edition stated] with 9 plates full page and folding. Volume 5; dated 1875 [no edition stated] with 8 folding maps, and 3 plans. Volume 6; dated 1880 [no edition stated]. With folding frontispiece. Volume 7; dated 1887 with folding frontispiece and 8 full page and folding maps. Volume 8; dated 1887, with folding frontispiece, and 6 folding plans. 

 

Condition: See photos as part of condition report: Eight volume set All bound in contemporary tree calf. Volume 1 with upper panel repaired, the upper joint cracked and reinforced to the inner joint. volume 2 with the upper and inner joint reinforced with tape. Volume 3's upper joint cracked with the board attached by cords. Some rubbing to the extremities, W. A. Foyle Beeleigh Abbey morocco bookplate to the front pastedowns. Text blocks firm, all maps and plans present. some fixing and spotting. 



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Who we are: We are book enthusiasts, Fiona Gladwin and Steve Thomas who started Yeoldbookworms Limited on eBay in 2013.  We recently moved to our new offices in Watton, Norfolk UK, where viewing can be arranged upon request.  

 We hope you buy with confidence, we celebrated, at the end of 2023 30,000 successful Book sales and have gained a reputation of honesty and reliability.