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Tue, May 26, 2026 10:00AM EDT - Wed, Jun 3, 2026 10:00AM EDT
Lot 52

KINGLAKE, Alexander. The Invasion of the Crimea.

Estimate: $80 - $120

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KINGLAKE, Alexander. The Invasion of the Crimea: Its Origin, and an account of its progress down to the death of Lord Raglan.
Publisher: William Blackwood and Sons, London. 1863.

8vo. 8 vols. Maroon publishers cloth, with embossed covers and gilt titles on spines.

Each volume is approximately 500 pp., with folding plates (some chromolithographic).

Each volume is H: 8 3/4 x W: 6 x D: 1 7/8 in.

Condition

Poor. Foxing and toning throughout. Rear board of vol. 1 detached. Hinges weak. Rubbing, scuffing, and water damaged to covers and spines. Tails and heads bumped rubbed, and frayed. Corners bumped and scuffed, with slight losses. Sun fading to spines.

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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.