{"product_id":"1908-hamley-operations-of-war-military-strategy-book-kiggell-folding-maps","title":"1908 Hamley Operations of War Military Strategy Book Kiggell Folding Maps","description":"1908 Hamley Operations of War Military Strategy Book Kiggell Folding Maps\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn original 1908 reprint of the Sixth Edition of The Operations of War Explained and Illustrated by General Sir Edward Bruce Hamley, revised and brought up to contemporary requirements by Colonel L. E. Kiggell.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePublished by William Blackwood \u0026amp; Sons, Edinburgh and London.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA substantial early 20th-century British military strategy work, originally developed from Hamley's teaching at the Staff College and subsequently revised by Kiggell.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis example retains its particularly desirable rear map pocket and six loose folding campaign maps, covering various military campaigns and theatres of operation. Further maps and diagrams are contained throughout the main text.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe preface records the Sixth Edition as July 1907 and this reprint as October 1908.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn interesting original military reference work with considerable period character, particularly appealing to collectors of British Army history, military strategy, Staff College material and pre-WWI military books.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMeasurements\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHeight: 26cm\u003cbr\u003eWidth: 19.5cm\u003cbr\u003eDepth: 5cm\u003cbr\u003eWeight: approx. 1.2kg\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCondition\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFair antique condition with considerable age-related wear.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe original red cloth is heavily faded and mottled with rubbing, marks and wear, particularly around the spine and extremities. There is age-related foxing and spotting to the endpapers, pages and loose maps, together with previous owner's handwritten notes\/price inscriptions.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe rear pocket remains present and contains six folding maps. The maps show expected folds, handling and scattered foxing consistent with age.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlease study all photographs carefully as these form an important part of the condition description.","brand":"My Store 3","offers":[{"title":"Red","offer_id":58469249253758,"sku":null,"price":54.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1032\/5488\/4734\/files\/61857b8f-0ac9-4688-843b-41c9e3d8ebbf.jpg?v=1794683570","url":"https:\/\/vintagebookden.co.uk\/products\/1908-hamley-operations-of-war-military-strategy-book-kiggell-folding-maps","provider":"The Vintage Book Den","version":"1.0","type":"link"}