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Sir George S. Robertson. Chitral

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Sir George S. Robertson. Chitral
<B>Sir George S. Robertson. </B></I><B><I>Chitral</B></I></B></I> <I>the Story of a minor Siege</B></I>. By Sir George S. Robertson. London: Methuen, 1898.<BR><BR>First edition. Octavo. x, 368 pages. 40 page publisher's ad bound at the rear. Thirty inserted illustrations including the frontispiece, five inserted maps and plans. Index. <BR><BR>Publisher's red cloth covers with single rule border, lettering, and central vignette in gilt on the front cover. Spine lettered and ruled in gilt. Top edge gilt. Slightly faded and creased spine, expected shelf wear, rear hinge beginning to crack but sound. Overall a very good copy. <BR><BR>As the senior political officer at Chitral, Sir George S. Robertson recalls the siege that took place in 1895 on the frontier of India.<BR><BR><b>Shipping:</b> Books & Catalogs (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.heritageauctions.com/common/shipping.php">view shipping information</a>)