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1877 Fifteen Decisive Battles of the World | Sir Edward Creasy | Full Prize Calf Binding | Illustrated
1877 Fifteen Decisive Battles of the World | Sir Edward Creasy | Full Prize Calf Binding | Illustrated
1877 Fifteen Decisive Battles of the World | Sir Edward Creasy | Full Prize Calf Binding | Illustrated
1877 Fifteen Decisive Battles of the World | Sir Edward Creasy | Full Prize Calf Binding | Illustrated
1877 Fifteen Decisive Battles of the World | Sir Edward Creasy | Full Prize Calf Binding | Illustrated
1877 Fifteen Decisive Battles of the World | Sir Edward Creasy | Full Prize Calf Binding | Illustrated
1877 Fifteen Decisive Battles of the World | Sir Edward Creasy | Full Prize Calf Binding | Illustrated
1877 Fifteen Decisive Battles of the World | Sir Edward Creasy | Full Prize Calf Binding | Illustrated
1877 Fifteen Decisive Battles of the World | Sir Edward Creasy | Full Prize Calf Binding | Illustrated
1877 Fifteen Decisive Battles of the World | Sir Edward Creasy | Full Prize Calf Binding | Illustrated
1877 Fifteen Decisive Battles of the World | Sir Edward Creasy | Full Prize Calf Binding | Illustrated
1877 Fifteen Decisive Battles of the World | Sir Edward Creasy | Full Prize Calf Binding | Illustrated
1877 Fifteen Decisive Battles of the World | Sir Edward Creasy | Full Prize Calf Binding | Illustrated
1877 Fifteen Decisive Battles of the World | Sir Edward Creasy | Full Prize Calf Binding | Illustrated
1877 Fifteen Decisive Battles of the World | Sir Edward Creasy | Full Prize Calf Binding | Illustrated
1877 Fifteen Decisive Battles of the World | Sir Edward Creasy | Full Prize Calf Binding | Illustrated
1877 Fifteen Decisive Battles of the World | Sir Edward Creasy | Full Prize Calf Binding | Illustrated
1877 Fifteen Decisive Battles of the World | Sir Edward Creasy | Full Prize Calf Binding | Illustrated
1877 Fifteen Decisive Battles of the World | Sir Edward Creasy | Full Prize Calf Binding | Illustrated
1877 Fifteen Decisive Battles of the World | Sir Edward Creasy | Full Prize Calf Binding | Illustrated
1877 Fifteen Decisive Battles of the World | Sir Edward Creasy | Full Prize Calf Binding | Illustrated
$225.00

1877 Fifteen Decisive Battles of the World | Sir Edward Creasy | Full Prize Calf Binding | Illustrated

An exceptionally handsome 1877 edition of The Fifteen Decisive Battles of the World: From Marathon to Waterloo by Sir Edward Creasy, beautifully bound in full tan calf leather as a Somersetshire College, Bath prize binding.

The elegant Victorian binding features raised bands, gilt rules, floral spine ornaments, maroon morocco title label, decorative board borders, Dentelle turn-ins, and the gilt armorial crest of Somersetshire College to the upper board. Marbled endpapers and marbled page edges complete this distinguished presentation, making the volume as appealing on the shelf as it is to read.

Originally published in 1851, Creasy’s influential work examines fifteen pivotal military engagements that shaped the course of Western civilization. Creasy explores how each battle altered political power, national identity, and world history. This edition includes in-text battle plans and map that help illustrate troop movements and strategic decisions.

The volume examines fifteen pivotal battles that reshaped the course of history, from Marathon and Arbela to Hastings, Joan of Arc’s victory at Orléans, the Spanish Armada, Saratoga, and Waterloo, illustrating how each transformed nations and civilizations.

Condition: Very Good +

Beautiful full tan calf prize binding with bright gilt decoration throughout. Light scattered foxing throughout, primarily confined to a handful of pages. Small spots of foxing and age-related wear to the leather boards, as shown. Binding is tight and sound with pages clean overall. An excellent example displaying beautifully. 407pp.

 Size: 5.2” x 7.6”

A beautifully preserved Victorian prize binding that offers equal appeal to collectors of fine bindings, military history and British school prize books.

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