Deeds That Won an Empire: Historic Battle Scenes (Fine Signed Prize Binding)

London: Smith, Elder & Co, 1906. 5th or later Edition. Full-Leather. Near Fine. One Volumes, 8vo., x(3)2-328pp. Beautiful 20th Edition of this classic on key battles of the British Empire. Beautiful prize binding by Stoakely of Cambridge in full maroon Morocco . Five raised bands with title and author in gilt in the second and third compartments respectively and gilt borders and anchor decoration in all others. Front board doubled-ruled in gilt with gilt florets in corners and the arms of the Aysgarth School stamped in gilt. Aysgarth is a preparatory school located in Yorkshire, founded in 1877, and still going strong today. End-papers are marbled as are all edges. Illustrated with portraits of important martial figures as well as battle plans. Square, tight and clean throughout save some light scattered foxing but no toning to speak of. Some light surface wear. Prize award inscription on the r4verse of the front end-paper. A gorgeous collectable copy.