The Afghan Wars 1839-42 and 1878-80 1st Edition

1st Edition of Scottish war correspondent Achibald Forbes’ account of the two 19th-Century wars fought by the British in Afghanistan, 1839-42 and 1878-80; b&w frontispiece plate with tissue-guard, 8 b&w plates and plans; 3/4 maroon leather, with gilt titling to spine, marbled boards; former owner’s name to front endpaper, med-heavy foxing to endpapers and prelims, scattered foxing, o.w. Good; boards rubbed; significant worn patches to leather, with loss to corners and rear at spine, wear along hinges; boards a little loose (but holding).