andres journal authentic record movements di major john andre (4 risultati)

Hardcover. Condizione: Near Fine. Limited Edition. Edited by Henry Cabot Lodge. Two thick quarto volumes: pp xx, 135; [vi], 78. Two portraits, seven facsimiles, thirty-eight maps (some folding, some double-page). Engraved portrait of André signed by the engraver W.F. Hopson; title-page etching signed by the etcher W.H.W. Bicknell. Printed from a manuscript discovered in 1902. Limited to 467 copies on handmade paper out of a total edition of 487 sets. Full vellum lettered in gilt, gilt crest on upper covers. Top edge gilt. Housed in the original publisher's slipcases. Slipcases with some wear, but stunning copies of the books.

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Scarce. Number 94 of only 600 copies. Full brown leather with gilt lettering and embellishments. Minor edge wear may be present due to storage. Minor wear to slipcase ONLY. Otherwise NF, appears unread.

ANDRE, John. Andre's Journal. An Authentic Record of the Movements and Engagements of the British Army in America from June 1777 to November 1778. Edited by Henry Cabot Lodge. Boston: The Bibliophile Society, 1903. 4to. Two vols. Illus. with engraved titles & facs. 38 maps. A fine set in publisher's box. Howes A-239. Limited to 467 sets. First printing of this military journal which lay undiscovered in England until 1902.

Excellent. 2 Volumes. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Two portraits, seven facsimilies, 38 maps, some folding, some double page, all drawn by the etcher, W.H.W. Bicknell. Limited Edition 487 copies beautifully bound in full vellum with gold coat of arms on boards and gold lettering on the spines, t.e.g. Frontispiece from an original engraving by Andre - signed by the engraver William F. Hopson and slo by E. D. French the designer of the title pages. A comprehensive and highly interesting account of the movements and engagements of the British Army during the months of June 1777 to November 1778. A very scarce set in wonderful condition.