The war in Egypt and the Soudan : an episode in the history of the British empire; being a descriptive account of the scenes and events of that great drama and sketches of the principal actors in it / by Thomas Archer [complete in 4 volumes]

Archer, Thomas (1830-1893)

1887, First Edition. London : Blackie, [1887]. Very good copies bound in contemporary gilt-blocked, leather-backed boards. Gilt-tooling to spine. Spine bands worn, with some wear and rubbing also to panel edges as with age. Corners bumped. Previous owner's typed label to front pastedown of each volume. Frontis of volume 1 has some edge wear (with no loss), and is taped to half-title. Remains quite well-preserved overall. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; Description: 4v. Frontis. , ports, plates ; 24.5cm. Subjects: Gordon Relief Expedition, 1884-1885. British - Sudan - History - 19th century. Egypt - History - British occupation, 1882-1936. Note: Preface dated 1887. Item #197766

Price: €295.00