G. A. Henty — Eight G.A. Henty Novels

London, Blackie & Son; Partridge, 1894-1902. First edition. Cloth. A wonderful collection of eight thrilling adventure novels from G. A. Henty, illustrated throughout and in the publisher's original decorative cloth bindings. A collection of eight first edition G. A. Henty adventure novels and works of historical fiction.The 1894 first edition of 'Through the Sikh War: A Tale of the Conquest of the Punjab', as identified via the presence of the correct date to the title page, Newbolt 64.1. Illustrated with twelve plates by Hal Hurst and a double page colour map. Collated, complete.With a thirty-two page catalogue to the rear.The 1895 first edition of 'When London Burned', Newbolt 68.1.Illustrated with twelve plates. Collated, complete.With a thirty-two page catalogue to the rear.The 1896 first edition of 'The Tiger of Mysore: A Story of the War with Tippoo Saib', as identified via the presence of the correct date to the title page, Newbolt 74.1.Illustrated with twelve plates, a double page map in colour, and two battle plan plates. Collated, complete.With a thirty-two page catalogue to the rear.An early issue of 'A March on London', 1898, with off-white endpapers rather than the grey papers of the first issue. Newbolt 81.1 (Note 2.).Illustrated with a frontispiece and eight plates. Collated, complete. With a thirty-two page catalogue to the rear.The 1899 first edition of 'Under Wellington's Command', as identified via the presence of the correct date to the title page, Newbold 83.1. Illustrated with eleven plates and five plans. Collated, lacking the frontispiece.With a thirty-two page catalogue to the rear.The 1899 first edition of 'Both Sides the Border', Newbolt 84.1.Illustrated with twelve plates, one of which is detached and loosely inserted. Collated, complete.With a thirty-two page catalogue to the rear.The 1901 first edition, first issue of 'With Buller in Natal', Newbolt 97.1.Illustrated with ten plates and a map. Collated, complete.With a thirty-two page catalogue to the rear.The 1902 first edition of 'To Herat and Cabul', Newbolt 100.1Illustrated with eight plates and a map. One plate detached and loosely inserted. Collated, complete.With a thirty-two page catalogue to the rear.Inscription to front free endpaper of 'Sikh', 'Wellington', 'March', 'Buller', 'Cabul&apos. In the publisher's decorative cloth bindings. Bumping to back strip heads and tails. Split to back strip head of 'Buller&apos. Rear hinge of 'Tiger' strained, but firmly held. Front hinge of 'Sikh' and 'March' a touch strained, with front free endpaper tenderly held, and inscription to front free endpaper. Hinges of 'Wellington' strained and a touch tender. Inscriptions to front free endpaper or half title of 'Sikh', 'Wellington', 'March', 'Buller', 'Cabul&apos. Internally, generally firmly bound, with 'Sikh' strained. One plate of 'Sikh', 'Herat' and 'Both Sides' detached and loosely inserted. 'Wellington' lacking frontispiece. Pages bright and generally clean, with the odd instance of spotting or handling marks. Very Good . Ill.: Hal Hurst et al. Very Good .