The Invasion of the Crimea: Its Origin, and an Account of Its Progress Down to the Death of Lord Raglan

Kinglake, A. W.

Published by William Blackwood and Sons, Edinburgh and London, 1874

About this Item

Eight volumes, complete. Half red morocco over marbled boards, raised bands, gilt titles and decorative compartments, all edges marbled, marbled endpapers, (8.75 x 6 inches). Published between 1874 and 1887. Vol. I: The Origin of Crimean War, 531 pages; Vol. II: Containing the Alma Campaign, 585 pages; Vol. III: Sebastopol at Bay, 576 pages; Vol. IV: The Battle of Balaclava, 386 pages; Vol. V: Battle of Inkerman, 513 pages; Vol. VI: The Winter Troubles, 482 pages; Vol. VII: From the Morrow of Inkerman to the Fall of Canrobert, 375 pages; Vol. VIII: From the Opening of Pelissier's Command to the Death of Lord Raglan, 383 pages with Index. Complete with all maps and campaign diagrams, many fold-out and with color. Remains one of the finest, most detailed accounts of the Crimean War. Showing some expected light overall general wear and rubbing to exteriors, light scattered foxing mostly on prelims, previous owner's signature, else internally clean and tight. An handsomely bound leather set with strong shelf presence.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Invasion of the Crimea: Its Origin, and an Account of Its Progress Down to the Death of Lord Raglan
• Publisher: William Blackwood and Sons, Edinburgh and London
• Publication Date: 1874
• Language: English
• Binding: Leather
• Condition: Very Good
• Seller catalogs:
  • Leather Bound Books