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Lot # 1011: Period Books and Prints Concerning The Duke of Wellington and Admiral Lord Nelson

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Item was in Auction "Spring 2006 Catalog",
which ran from 4/5/2006 12:00 AM to
4/28/2006 9:00 PM



Historic collection of period prints and books related to Napoleon's British archrivals Lord Nelson of Trafalgar and the Duke of Wellington. 1. Three 11X14" hand-watercolored prints parodying the Duke Of Wellington c. 1825, 2. 9X11" engraved print of Lord Nelson victor at Trafalgar c.1825, 3. Hardbound limited edition copy #63 of "The Nelson Memorial" by John Knox Laughton, 1896, overall condition VG. 4. Original hardbound 1st edition of "The Wars of Wellington" by DR. Syntax, published by W.T. Gilling, Suffolk, Street, London, UK., 1821. Six color engravings, gold leaf spines, complete G/VG condition. 4. Incredible first edition of The "Life of Lord Viscount Nelson", by T.O. Churchhill, engraved, complete and original in G cond., 1808. Rare and important books.

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