Charles Cornwallis Henry Clinton (24 results)

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Condition: New. KlappentextbTitle:/b The Campaign in Virginia, 1781. An exact reprint of six rare pamphlets on the Clinton-Cornwallis controversy, with very numerous . unpublished manuscript notes by Sir H. Clinton . and the omitted and hitherto unp.

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Hardcover. tall8vo. 25cm, xxix, in 2 volumes, 507 &465pp., index, in the original quarter crimson morocco grain roanleather, crimson cloth boards, top edges gilt, the rest untrimmed, innerlinen hinges, wear on the spine edges, (expertly re-touched) a very goodto fine set. (mt) "With a Supplement containing Extracts from theJournals of the House of Lords, a French translation of papers laidbefore the House. And a Catalogue of the Additional Correspondence ofClinton and of Cornwallis, in 1780-81: about 3456 papers relating to thecontroversy or bearing on Affairs in America." (Sub-title). A scarcecompilation of the papers relating to controversy over responsibility forthe British defeat at Yorktown in 1781.

Hardcover. Condition: Very good -. First printing. Small octavo (8-3/4" x 5-1/2"). (2), xvi, (6), 260pp. With the errata leaf at rear, but lacking 4 pages of ads, otherwise complete. Rebound in early 20th c. blue buckram, gilt lettered spine, light rubbing at hinges and extremities. Illustrated with a large folding table of Cornwallis' troop strength and duty roster at Yorktown, VA, as of October 18, 1781 (he surrendered to George Washington the following day). Folding table partially separated at one fold, and there is a small chip with loss of two words. Title page lightly tanned, but still a very good copy of this significant work illuminating (from the other side) Washington's final victory in the American Revolutionary War.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. Rebound in fine modern leather. Marbled end pages. Fine binding and cover. Stamp on title page, otherwise unmarked. A crisp copy. [4], 35, 113, [1] pp. + folding chart. Sir Henry Clinton's replay to Lord Cornwallis' defense of the Yorktown campaign during the American Revolution. Cornwallis blamed Clinton for the defeat at Yorktown. In this book, Clinton, naturally, blames Cornwallis. Refs: Howes C499. Sabin 13754. Sowerby 482. Subtitle: "To which is added an appendix: containing extracts of letters and other papers, to which reference is necessary.".

Condition: Good. 8vo. Original roan with leather label ,with defect along spine. 304pp. Engraved portrait of George Washington by Esnauts and Rapilly: "George Washington Eqer. général en chef de l'armée Anglo-Amériquaine, nommé dictateur par congrès en Fevrier 1777." Folding table at end.Print shows George Washington, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing right, wearing military uniform; in oval with ribbon and laurel border, a liberty cap on the right, and at the base a sword, shield, and a cannon barrel draped with a flag.OCLC Number: 64419383; Howes, USiana FinalEdition, no. 130 .Lord George Germain (also occasionally spelled Germaine) recovered sufficiently from a major military scandal in the 1750s to become Secretary of State for the Colonies in 1775, which made him principally responsible for conducting the War for Independence. Many historians attribute to Germain fundamental strategic and political mistakes that cost Britain the American colonies, the most glaring of which was his support for Charles Cornwallis' independent operations in 1781 that resulted in the surrender at Yorktown and the fall of the wartime ministry.He was born Lord George Sackville on June 16, 1716, the youngest son Lionel, Duke of Dorset, then Lord Lieutenant of Ireland. The king rewarded Germain with a peerage of his own, elevating him to Viscount Sackville on February 11, 1782. He died on August 26, 1785.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: No jacket as Issued. Fourth Edition. Engaging primary account of the events and controversy surrounding the Yorktown Campaign of the American Revolution by British commander Henry Clinton, and his subordinate general, Charles Cornwallis. Clinton's Narrative contains an appendix of correspondence with George Germain, Cornwallis, and Rear Admiral Thomas Graves. Bound with Cornwallis' "Answer to That Part of the Narrative of Lieutenant-General Sir Henry Clinton, K.B. Which Relates to the Conduct of Lieutenant-General Earl Cornwallis, During the Campaign in North America, in the Year 1781". Includes correspondence between Clinton and Cornwallis after the surrender at Yorktown. Attractive copy with old marbled boards. Modern calf-back and corners with morocco spine label; gilt title and ribbing to spine. Two full-page tables, and fold-out table, of troop strengths of the British Army including the campaign in North Carolina, march to Virginia, and Yorktown. Scattered light foxing. Complete with half-title. Howes C-496; Howes C-781 Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

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LeatherBound. Condition: NEW. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1782 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. A perfect gift for your loved ones. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 348.

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1783. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages: - 308, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 308 308.

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2025, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1888. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Vol:- Volume 1, Pages:- 560, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. Volume 1 560 560.