Cassell&Apos;S History of the Russo-Japanese War
London, Cassell and Company, Limited, 1904-5 . First edition. Cloth. A special, illustrated edition of Cassell's history of the Russo-Japanese war, complete in five volumes. A Special Edition, being prepared for subscription and not available through general booksellers.Bound in the publisher's original cloth. Complete in five volumes. Dated using Jisc, from copies of the work held at the British Library. This set provides a comprehensive history of the Russo-Japanese War, which was fought between the Empire of Japan and the Russian Empire in 1904 and 1905. The informative work was published by Cassell and Company as part of their 'Cassell's History of..' series. Illustrated with four colour plates to volume I, three to volume II, one to volume III, two to volume IV and two to volume V. Collated, complete. With numerous monochrome vignettes throughout to accompany the text. With a charming thank-you note adhered to the front paste down, dated 1972. In the publisher's original cloth binding. Externally, generally smart, with slight rubbing causing the odd tear to cloth, mainly to the extremities. Slight bumping to the extremities and to the head and tail of the spine, causing a little fraying to the cloth. Light fading to spines. Hinges are a touch strained, but holding firm. Thank-you note to the front paste down of volume I. Internally, firmly bound. Pages generally bright and clean, with the occasional mark. Tear to tissue guard to volume I. Very Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good .
Rooke Books
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GBP 190.00 [Appr.: EURO 225.25 US$ 241.12 | JP¥ 37953]
Keywords: russo-japanese war russia japan military history russia Not Stated