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James Moore. A Narrative of the Campaign 1809

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James Moore. A Narrative of the Campaign 1809
<B>James Moore. </B></I><B><I>A Narrative of the Campaign of the British Army in Spain, Commanded By His Excellency Lieut.-General Sir John Moore, K.B. &c. &c. &c. Authenticated By Official Papers And Original Letters.</B></I></B></I> London: Joseph Johnson., 1809.<BR><BR>Octavo. xix, 388, 136 pages. 2 folding engraved maps. Very small loss of text pages 365-368.<BR>Contemporary half calf over marbled boards. Gilt spine with black Morocco label. Binding lightly worn. Professional restoration to spine. A very good copy.<BR><BR>Edited by Sir John Moore's brother and comprises correspondence and narration about the campaign. Illustrations include plans of the action near Corunna; Spain and Portugal with the march of the British columns, and a view of the British and French positions before Corunna.<BR><BR><BR><b>Shipping:</b> Books & Catalogs (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.heritageauctions.com/common/shipping.php">view shipping information</a>)
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