THE BOOK OF THE V. C. A record of the deeds of heroism for which the Victoria Cross has been bestowed, from its institution in 1857, to the present time. Compiled from official papers and other authentic sources.
The Pilgrim Press. London. 1913, 1913.
Fifth (revised) edition. 8vo. (7.5 x 5.4 inches). xvi/1-294pp. Illustrated with 12 full page mono illustrations by various artists. A few pages at the front of the text affected by light foxing but overall a very good clean copy in a fine early leather binding by Austin & Sons Ltd, with their ticket pasted inside back cover. Full red calf, lavish gilt decoration to spine, leather title label in gilt, both boards with gilt ruling/ board edges and inner dentelles. Marbled endpapers, silk head and tailbands. College emblem to front board, in gilt. Marbled block edges. College prize label inside front cover. A lovely presentation of this interesting book.
Item #9931
Price: £200.00