Orme (Robert) A History of the Military Transactions of the British Nation in Indostan, from the year MDCCXLV, 2 vol. in 3, third edition vol.1, first edition vol.2, 1780-78

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[Orme (Robert)] A History of the Military Transactions of the British Nation in Indostan, from the year MDCCXLV, 2 vol. in 3, third edition of vol.1, first edition vol.2, 35 engraved maps, plans and plates (one large map of Coromandel in two parts), most folding, 3pp. errata/directions to binder leaves at end of vol.1 & vol.2, some browning or offsetting, occasional soiling, heavy foxing at beginning of vol.1, contemporary calf with central coat-of-arms to boards in blind, spines ruled in gilt with red & green roan labels (one chipped), rubbed, some scuffs, splits to joints, spine ends and corners a little worn, 4to, John Nourse, 1780-78. *** Account of the battle for dominance in India between the British and the French, by the official historiographer of the East India Company.

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