1827 Notes on the Battle of Jena 14 October 1806 1st Ed Very Scarce Folding Map

Description: Click here to see our other books! Notes on the Battle of Jena An Officer of the R. Staff Corps 1827 T. Egerton : London 9" by 6" [5], iv-xv, [1], 86, [2]pp SUMMARY A very scarce leather bound copy which relates the events of the Battle of Jena, published anonymously by an officer of the Royal Artillery, with three folding maps. First Edition,Folding Maps,Leather Binding,Very Scarce Overall Condition: Very Good This book weighs 1 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 3.99 US Postage: £ 19.99 EU Postage: £ 15.99 European Postage: £ 16.99 Asia Postage: £ 21.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 25.99 DESCRIPTION First Edition, very scarce. Bound in half-morocco on marbled boards. Illustrations include three folding maps throughout the text depicting the movements of the military campaigns. This is a historical account which relates the events of the Battle of Jena, which took place on the 14th of October in 1806. This battle, along with the Battle of Auerstedt, resulted in a defeat for the Prussian Army, who became part of the Kingdom of Prussia within the French Empire until the Sixth Coalition was formed in 1813. Includes a prefatory note which amends errors made within the text.Written anonymously by 'an officer of the R. Staff Corps', who also fought for the Royal Artillery. One page of publisher's adverts to rear of text.Collated, complete. CONDITION Bound in half-morocco on marbled boards. Externally, excellent. Minimal edge wear to the extremities, with a few marks to the boards. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are age-toned with spotting, with foxing to the first and last few pages. Age-toning and foxing to folding maps, with damp stains to all three folding maps. Closed tear to the final folding map which has been repaired by tape to the reverse. Overall Condition: Very Good GLOSSARY OF TERMS Overall Condition (Dustwrapper condition rating is shown after that for the book itself, where a dustwrapper is present) Fine - Very well preserved copy showing very little wear Very Good Indeed - Only one or two minor faults, really a very attractive copy Very Good - Quite a wide term meaning no major faults but probably several smaller ones often expected given the age of the book, but still a respectable copy Good - Meaning not very good. Some more serious faults as will be described in the condition report under 'condition' Good Only - Meaning one or more faults that could really do with repair Fair - As with good only above but with other faults leaving a compromised copy even after repair Poor - Really bad and possibly seriously incomplete. We only sell books in this condition where their rarity or value makes them attractive none the less. Major defects will be described. GUARANTEE We offer a full money back guarantee on our descriptions. Please ask for details and conditions. We prefer PAYPAL. If you pay via PAYPAL we will post the item off the same or the next working day with the postage you have selected. Please note we cannot accept USD cheques

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