Major General Sleeman (5 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. New Edition. Green cloth on boards with decoration blind-stamped on cover. Spine is lightly rubbed at head/foot. Light foxing through prelims. Previous owner's signature on FFE. Clean contents.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. This is a two volume set , from publishers Oriental Miscellany of original selected publications. The editor states it would be very difficult to find another book so full of instruction for the young Anglo - Indian administrator when this work was published vin 1844. 8vo , 2vols Pp, xxxvi , 447[1] fold out map ; ix, [1] 368, a page of catalogue slips. Original green cloth covered boards , with gilt title on front covers and spines which are slightly faded , all though there is some shelf wear on the whole the books are good . A very interesting and informative set of its time.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. N/A (illustrator). HB Revised annotated edition. Blue cloth boards, Gilt titles spine. 18.5 x 13cm. 667 pages. 2 tone fold out map on back paste down. B/W Portait frontis. o/p in black period handwriting is J.L.Sleeman's signature with period stamp underneat Lieut. Col. 1.O.S. Director of Military Training. Under this: To Peggy, With the best wishes of the authors grandson, in the hope that is pages will help you during the visit to Hindustan. Then signed J L Sleeman dated Christmas 1926. Condition: Top and bottom of cover spine frayed. Wear on spine seam and corners. General age discolouration front, spine and back. A few pages slight age spotting, but overall clean, little wear, tight binding good colour. GC.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. London, Archibald Constable and Company, 1893 ('new edition edited by Vincent Arthur Smith')/ 1844. Octavo, two volumes, xxxvi, 447 and x, 368 pages plus a folding colour map. Original green cloth lettered in gilt on the spine; cloth rubbed and bumped at the extremities and slightly marked; top edge uncut (the others a little foxed); scattered foxing (moderate at the beginning and end of both volumes); one rear inner endpaper hinge cracked but firm; a very good set. Volume 5 in Constable's Oriental Miscellany of Original and Selected Publications. Provenance: Sir Walter Crocker, with his ownership details in both volumes ('W.R. Crocker || Delhi | 1960'), and his occasional pencilled emphases and commentary (such as 'A fascinating book | The Empire at its best'). Sir Walter Russell Crocker (1902-2002), diplomat, academic, and author, was at that time Australian High Commissioner to India. Loosely inserted is a related newspaper clipping from 1960. [2 items].

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2025, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1858. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages:- 424, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 424 424.