1899 The Exploits Of Brigadier Gerard Arthur Conan Doyle Illustrated

Description: Click here to see our other books! The Exploits of Brigadier Gerard Arthur Conan Doyle 1899 George Newnes : London 7.5" by 5" [8], 1-334pp. SUMMARY An early printing of this illustrated Brigadier Gerard's novel by the acclaimed author Arthur Conan Doyle. Early Edition,Illustrated,Publishers' Original Binding Overall Condition: Good This book weighs 0.75 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 3.99 US Postage: £ 19.99 EU Postage: £ 15.99 European Postage: £ 16.99 Asia Postage: £ 21.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 25.99 DESCRIPTION An 1899 reprint of this work. The story of Brigadier Gerard and his exploits. Containing various stories following the comedic hero, Hussar officer in the French Army during the Napoleonic Wars. Gerard is very vain, he believes to be the best soldier, greatest swordsman and horseman, as well as the most desirable lover of France. A work by Arthur Conan Doyle, who featured Brigadier Gerard in seventeen historical short stories. With his character, he satirises the British view of the French and English manners and attitudes.This volume contains eight stories: 'How the Brigadier Came to the Castle of Gloom,' 'How the Brigadier Slew the Brothers of Ajaccio,' 'How the Brigadier Held the King,' 'How the King Held the Brigadier,' 'How the Brigadier Took the Field Against the Marshall Millefleurs,' 'How the Brigadier Played for a Kingdom,' 'How the Brigadier Won his Medal,' and 'How the Brigadier was Tempted by the Devil.' Profusely illustrated with twenty four plates by W. B. Wolle. Collated. CONDITION In the original publisher's gilt blocked cloth. Externally smart with slight shelfwear and slight bumping to the head and tail of the spine. The cloth to spine has slightly darkened. Slight damp marking to the boards. G J Barrett's bookplate to the front pastedown. Internally, firmly bound. Minor faint scattered spotting to the occasional leaf. Tidemarks to the rear gutters, from page two hundred and ninety one, affecting the leaves with minor cockling. Profusely illustrated throughout with twenty four plates by W. B. Wollen. Collated. Overall Condition: Good GLOSSARY OF TERMS Overall Condition (Dustwrapper condition rating is shown after that for the book itself, where a dustwrapper is present) Fine - Very well preserved copy showing very little wear Very Good Indeed - Only one or two minor faults, really a very attractive copy Very Good - Quite a wide term meaning no major faults but probably several smaller ones often expected given the age of the book, but still a respectable copy Good - Meaning not very good. Some more serious faults as will be described in the condition report under 'condition' Good Only - Meaning one or more faults that could really do with repair Fair - As with good only above but with other faults leaving a compromised copy even after repair Poor - Really bad and possibly seriously incomplete. We only sell books in this condition where their rarity or value makes them attractive none the less. Major defects will be described. GUARANTEE We offer a full money back guarantee on our descriptions. Please ask for details and conditions. We prefer PAYPAL. If you pay via PAYPAL we will post the item off the same or the next working day with the postage you have selected. Please note we cannot accept USD cheques

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