1889 The Scottish Soldier of Fortune : James Grant : Scotland Military

The Scottish Soldier of Fortune
Their Adventures and Achievements in the Armies of Europe

By James Grant

With illustrations by F A Fraser

Published by George Routledge and Sons, London, 1889. First Edition. Hardback, 8vo, pictorial cloth binding with titles in gilt, all edges gilt, patterned endpapers, pp iv, 331, [14 pages of adverts]. Illustrated.

CONDITION
A very good first edition. The cloth binding is very good and the gilt titles remain bright and clear. Inner and outer hinges secure with no cracking. Binding firm and square. All contents present and pages in good clean condition throughout. Presentation slip pasted to the inside front board (George Watson's College for Boys, Edinburgh). Overall a very good first edition.

(Loc : Scotland, Top shelf)