Edited Nicholas Bentley (13 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Nicholas Bentley (illustrator). See photos for condition details. Hardcover, no dust jacket. Orange cloth boards with blue design on front, text on spine. No signatures or bookplates noted. End pages are heavily foxed as seen in the photos. Text pages are clean.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. Reprint. a nice, clean copy, like new, octavo, 287 pages, reprint edition.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Review slip laid in.

Hardcover. Condition: Very good. First American edition. 287p; b/w plates and maps. A fine hardcover book in a very good dustjacket. The jacket is whole and complete but has some short closed tears at the spine ends. William Howard Russell was the first modern war correspondent. His despatches are an invaluable source for the Crimean War.

hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Michael Joseph 1948 first edition. Pages clean and bright, binding firm, shelf wear to dust jacket, including tear to spine. ALL ITEMS ARE DISPATCHED FROM THE UK WITHIN 48 HOURS ( BOOKS ORDERED OVER THE WEEKEND DISPATCHED ON MONDAY) ALL OVERSEAS ORDERS SENT BY TRACKABLE AIR MAIL. IF YOU ARE LOCATED OUTSIDE THE UK PLEASE ASK US FOR A POSTAGE QUOTE FOR MULTI VOLUME SETS BEFORE ORDERING.

8vo. 176pp. B/w frontispiece. Original cloth in dustwrapper. A few pencilled margnalia A very good copy. . 2nd impression.

Hardback. 1st Edition. Large octavo size [16x24cm approx]. Very Good condition in Good Dustjacket - now protected in our purpose-made clear archival plastic sleeve. DJ has some insect damage to spine and is a little chipped at corners. Some age-toning to DJ spine. Illustrated with Black and White plates. Robust, professional packaging and tracking provided for all parcels. 285 pages.

Hardcover. Condition: USED FINE. ### Russell's Despatches from the Crimea 1854-56 by William Howard Russell 1977 ### ## THIS BOOK: Classified as USED FINE. This is the 1977 edition, first published in 1977. The book has no bumping or foxing. The front hardcover is made of light purple linen cloth with a black image of fighting horsemen. The book has the title and author's name on the top of the spine in gold lettering, with the title and author in gold at the top. The page edges are clean and unmarked. The spine remains tight. ## IMAGES: We provide at least two images for each book, along with a map, to give you a clear idea of what you are purchasing. ## Read on for interesting information. ## ## Buying more than one title?or ordering internationally? Drop me a message for a personalised quote and discounted rates, via the Contact Seller option.## ## Bentley's edition of *Russell's Despatches from the Crimea* captures the raw immediacy of war through a human story that goes beyond military details, offering readers not just a record of battles but a glimpse into the suffering, bravery, and chaos that characterised one of the 19th century's most brutal conflicts. It stands as a testament to journalism's power to witness and influence public conscience. ## Nicholas Bentley's *Russell's Despatches from the Crimea, 1854-56* provides a curated and accessible edition of Sir William Howard Russell's pioneering war correspondence, originally published in 1858 as *The British Expedition to the Crimea*. Russell, widely regarded as the first modern war correspondent, documented the Crimean War with notable immediacy and honesty, revealing the harsh realities of battlefield life, military mismanagement, and soldiers' suffering. Bentley's editorial approach condenses the original volume to about one-third of its length, maintaining the vividness and urgency of Russell's voice while removing repetitive or obscure details. The result is a compelling narrative that immerses readers in the front-line experience?from the chaos of Balaclava and the Charge of the Light Brigade to the prolonged siege of Sevastopol and the frozen trenches of Inkerman. ## ## Russell's dispatches are more than mere military reports; they serve as human records filled with observations of the wounded, the dying, scavengers, and bewildered Crimean Tatar civilians caught in the crossfire. Bentley's edition features maps, illustrations, a brief chronology, and contextual notes, making it accessible for general readers while also valuable to historians. Although it does not offer exhaustive strategic analysis, the book effectively captures the texture of war and highlights journalism's rise as a force for accountability. It remains an essential resource for understanding Victorian warfare, media development, and the lived experience of 19th-century conflict. ## ### INTERNATIONAL BUYERS: Please Note. FREE SHIPPING IS ONLY FOR THE UK. Please contact me for a shipping quote. ####. No Author signature.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. 19x13cm. Dispatched Royal Mail First Class with tracking next working day or sooner securely boxed in cardboard. ref A9.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. 19x13cm. Dispatched Royal Mail First Class with tracking next working day or sooner securely boxed in cardboard. ref A9.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 287 printed pages of text with monochrome frontispiece. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped, £19.99. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 9781844157082 CRIMEA and GEORGIA.

Publisher's original colour illustrated paper card wrap covers. 8vo. 7½'' x 5½''. Slight tanning to the page margins, only very tiny rubs to the spine tips and in Very Good clean and sound condition, spine not faded, priced 4/- to the spine. We currently hold 83 other Ellery Queen Mystery Magazine titles in stock. Member of the P.B.F.A. DETECTIVE | CRIME FICTION.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. Cover art by Nicholas Bentley (illustrator). Soft cover. 21x14cm. 95 pages. SPINE HAS A LIGHT CREASE. Clean & tight. No inscriptions. English & French text. Dispatched ROYAL MAIL FIRST CLASS with TRACKING next working day or sooner securely boxed in cardboard. ref 127.3. ADAM International Review. Nos. 397-400. Vol. XL. 400th Issue - A Tribute to the London Library. Adam = Arts Drama Architecture Music. A Literary Quarterly in English & French. Published in London.