1858 1ed Indian Revolt Sepoy Mutiny RARE British East India Company Campbell MAP

1858 1^ed Indian Revolt Sepoy Mutiny RARE British East India Company Campbell MAP

A highly rare first edition of the 19^th-century historical narrative of the Indian Mutiny of 1857, ‘Narrative of the Indian Revolt.’ Collectively written by a variety of authors, credit is primarily given to Sir Colin Campbell. In response to the uprising, Campbell was appointed a general over the British Army and the British East India Company to stamp out the rebellion. He successfully led the British Army in India from 1857-1860 until the rebellion was entirely dismantled and was subsequently raised to the peerage as Baron Clyde, of Clydesdale in Scotland. This 1858 first edition is heavily illustrated throughout with nearly 200 engravings depicting important historic figures and battles from conflict.

Item number: #40512

Price: $599

[CAMPBELL, Colin]

Narrative of the Indian Revolt from its Outbreak to the Capture of Lucknow by Sir Colin Campbell.

London: George Vickers, 1858. First edition.

Details:

• Collation: Complete
  • iv, 452
  • ~200 engravings
    • Folding map of India
    • 29 double-page
    • 78 full-page
  • Language: English
  • Binding: Hardcover; tight and secure
    • Brown cloth
  • Size: ~10.5in X 7.75in (27cm x 19.5cm)

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