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Lot 25

CONNOLLY, W.J. The History of the Corps of Royal Sappers and Miners.

Estimate: $80 - $120
Starting Bid
$40

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CONNOLLY, W.J. The History of the Corps of Royal Sappers and Miners.
Publisher: Longman, Brown, Green, and Longmans: London. 1855.

2 vols. 8vo. Red cloth with embossed covers and gilt spine. Deckled edges.

Vol. 1: Frontispiece, 368 pp., with 7 plates at rear.
Vol. 2: Frontispiece, 324 pp., with appendix, with 8 plates, with publisher's advertising.

Each volume is H: 9 x W: 6 x D: 1 1/4 in.

Poor. Vol. 1 torn and separating at panels,with cracked and scuffed spine. Losses to head and tail, and corners. Vol. 2 torn, scuffed, bumped, and rubbed. Browning and foxing to front and rear flyleaves.

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From the Estate of John A. Davidson, Jr. Proceeds to benefit the APL of Lorain County and the Dittrick Museum, CWRU.