W. H. Fitchett — Deeds That Won the Empire, Historic Battle Scenes

London, Smith, Elder & Co. 1903 . Leather. An uncommon early edition of this history of the British Empire in full tree calf binding with illustrations. Early edition of Deeds that Won the Empire, Historic Battle Scenes by W. H. Fitchett in full tree calf binding. The sixteenth edition, illustrated with portraits and plans. Includes fourteen out of the sixteen monochrome plates listed. Collated, incomplete. The plates facing pages 62 and 224 are missing. A beautifully bound uncommon edition. Contents include topics such as 'The Great Lord Hawke' and 'Great Sea-Duels&apos. In full tree calf binding. Externally, smart. There is some bumping to the head and tail of the spine and to the extremities. There is some rubbing to the leather in these areas. The hinges are strained but firm. Prior owner's partially removed book plate to the first pastedown. Internally, generally firmly bound. The pages are bright and clean with some occasional spots. Very Good . Ill.: Various. Very Good .