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LUSHINGTON, Henry

A great country's little wars; or, England, Affghanistan [sic], and Sinde; being a sketch, with reference to their morality and policy, of recent transactions on the north-western frontier of India.


Parker, London 1844. First edition. 8vo., INSCRIBED BY THE AUTHOR, [iv], 303pp., 4 pages ads at end, 2 maps (1 folding), original blind-stamped blue cloth gilt, spine faded else a fine copy.

Inscribed: Archdeacon Venables/ May 1844/ H.L. An uncommon title. Presumably the anti-invasion sentiment didn't play well with the popular opinion.

Price: £ 750
US Dollar Price: $ 1490
Stock Number: 63934

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