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London: John Murray, 1884. First edition. Cloth. Very Good. 8.5" by 5.5". None. A first edition of this collection of writings from Sir George Thomas Napier, a presentation copy from the publisher. First edition. Presentation copy with embossed stamp to the title page from the publisher, John Murray. With portrait frontispiece. A collection of narrative extracts from the life and military experiences of Sir George Thomas Napier, a British Army officer who saw service in the Peninsular War and commanded the army of the Cape Colony. Edited by his son, William Craig Emilius Napier, a British Army officer who became Governor of the Royal Military College in Sandhurst. Publisher's catalogue to the rear. In the original blue cloth binding. Externally, smart with light shelf wear and bumping to the extremities. Fading to the spine with a mark to the tail of the spine. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very bright and clean with the odd spot. Very Good

London: John Murray, 1884. First Edition. Napier served in the CoruÒa campaign as aide-de-camp to Sir John Moore, and in the Peninsular war with the 52nd Regiment. He afterwards served in the Guards and was Governor of the Cape of Good Hope 1838-44. 8vo. pp. xi, [1]errata, 295, [1]. with half-title engraved frontis. portrait. original gilt-stamped cloth (short tear to upper rear joint, foxing to portrait & outer leaves)