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MARVIN, Charles.
The Eye-Witnesses' account of the disastrous Russian campaign against the Akhal Tekke Turcomans. Describing the march across the burning desert, the storming of Dengeel Tepe, and the disastrous retreat to the Caspian.
Allen, London 1880. First edition. 8vo., xii, 377pp., 14 maps and plans all laid-down on linen, 3 double-page portraits, light foxing, contemporary red half morocco gilt, marbled edges, an excellent copy. Provenance: New South Wales, Library of Parliament (gilt stamp to upper cover and spine foot).
Marvin's first book on the Russo-Indian question which was adopted by the Russian government for the military libraries and was praised by General Skobeleff.
Price: £ 1250
US Dollar Price: $ 1890
Stock Number: 73218