xvi, 406, [2 ad] pp. (8vo) 17.5x11 cm (7x4¼") finely rebound in full burgundy morocco, decorative gilt paneling with inlaid green morocco surround, spine gilt, raised bands, gilt dentelles, watered silk endleaves, all edges gilt, custom slipcase. First English Edition. Superbly bound by Sangorski & Sutcliffe, with a letter from the binding to the apparently dissatisfied customer laid in. The author, a lieutenant in the United States Navy, served in the Mexican War, and his narrative includes accounts of the battles of San Pascual, San Gabriel and La Mesa, Fremont, Monterey, the town of Yerba Buena, the blockade of Mazatlan, etc. Cowan p.691; Howes W593
xvi, 406, [2 ad] pp. (8vo) 17.5x11 cm (7x4¼") finely rebound in full burgundy morocco, decorative gilt paneling with inlaid green morocco surround, spine gilt, raised bands, gilt dentelles, watered silk endleaves, all edges gilt, custom slipcase. First English Edition. Superbly bound by Sangorski & Sutcliffe, with a letter from the binding to the apparently dissatisfied customer laid in. The author, a lieutenant in the United States Navy, served in the Mexican War, and his narrative includes accounts of the battles of San Pascual, San Gabriel and La Mesa, Fremont, Monterey, the town of Yerba Buena, the blockade of Mazatlan, etc. Cowan p.691; Howes W593
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