Second Hand The Battles of Newbury
The First and Second Battles of Newbury and the Siege of Donnington Castle during the Civil War, A.D. 1643–6
Author : Walter Money, F.S.A.
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Condition
Acceptable / reading-copy condition, with significant staining and binding wear.
The cloth covers show rubbing, fading, marks and wear to the edges and corners. Spine ends are frayed, with splitting along the outer joints. The inner hinges are cracked, exposing underlying binding material.
Pages have age-related tanning, foxing and staining, particularly heavy on the endpapers and some illustrated pages. Page edges are browned and marked. Folding-plan creases show staining and wear.
A handwritten gift inscription dated 28 June 1884 appears inside the front, together with pencil notes. The photographed text remains readable.
Offered as a reading, research or restoration copy. Please examine all photographs carefully, particularly those showing the staining, split hinges and spine wear.
Details
General - Pages : 287 | Images : Contains black & white illustrations and maps | Publisher : Simpkin, Marshall & Co. | Place of Publication : London, England | Language : English
Hardback - Year of Publication : 1884 | Edition : Second Edition | Size : 190mm x 130mm
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Walter Money’s detailed account of the two Battles of Newbury and the siege of nearby Donnington Castle during the English Civil War.
The book examines the campaigns, commanders and local geography, with supporting historical material, biographical information and appendices. Illustrated with portraits, views of Donnington Castle and battle plans, including a folding plan visible in the photographs.
Of interest to collectors of Victorian military histories, English Civil War books and Berkshire local history.
