Lusitanicus (2 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. Hardback. Dust Jacket. 8vo.pp.95. Historical story of the Spanish Carlist wars, as told through the involvement of the Irish crew of the (fictional?)steamship 'City of Bilbo.' Signed presentation copy:" To Mr. J.M. Marsden, Solicitor, Lisbon. With the compliments of the author, Mortimer C.Tait- lately Chief Solicitor of the London North & Western Railway Co." Original publisherÕs cloth binding in green, lettered gilt at spine. Dust jacket in ivory, lettered black and with an illustration of a harp and clover with the motto 'Eire Go Brach.' /The Carlist Wars were a series of civil wars that took place in Spain during the 19th century. The contenders fought over claims to the throne, although some political differences also existed./The Spanish slug, Arion vulgaris is also widely known as Arion lusitanicus owing to a misidentification. Very good indeed in very good dust jacket. Dust jacket complete; slightly used and slightly soiled. Signedes.

1st ed. - With handwritten dedication by the autor. - Green cloth.