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2 vol. A.T. Mahan, The Life of Nelson, First English Edition

$950per set
£724.18per set
€827.32per set
CA$1,336.78per set
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CHF 770.90per set
MX$17,474.66per set
NOK 9,824.40per set
SEK 8,980.98per set
DKK 6,182.32per set

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2 vol. A.T. Mahan, The Life of Nelson; The Embodiment of the Sea Power of Great Britain. First English Edition. Illustrated with 19 engraved plates and 20 maps and plans (two folding). Bound in polished dark blue calf. Marbled endpapers. Raised bands. Published: London; Sampson Low, Marston; 1897. H: 8 7/8” W: 6 1/2” D: 1 1/2”
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 8.875 in (22.55 cm)Width: 6.5 in (16.51 cm)Depth: 1.5 in (3.81 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1897
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU856148050332

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