Peter Owen Limited, Hardcover (Original Cloth), Book Condition: Very Good, Dust Jacket Condition: Good, First
acknowledgement, introduction by author, notes, bibliography and index. Navy blue coloured cloth covered boards with gilt coloured titles to the backstrip. Plain text dustwrapper black and red coloured titles to the front panel and backstrip. "This volume traces the history of warfare from the time of the cave man to the present era of uranium fission. Why is it that man, the most intelligent, highly developed creature on earth, is the only one that engages in organised warfare? After pondering these fundamental problems for years, Mr. Coblentz concluded that a thorough examination of the background and fax of every conflict man his weight would reveal the answer." -- from the front fold over panel blurb. Rubbing and softening to the backstrip edges with rubbing of the book corners and lower book edges. Browning and some staining of the textblock edges and light age toning of the pages. There is a small rough area to the lower edge of the front paste-down and previous owners name to the top edge of the free front end paper. Rubbing and creasing to the dustwrapper edges with significant sunning to the backstrip and outer edges of both the front and rear panels. Staining to the backstrip. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. [6], 7-539, [3] pages,. Please refer to accompanying picture (s). Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: 1-2 kilos. Category: Military & Warfare; Psychology & Psychiatry. Inventory No: 0116227.
acknowledgement, introduction by author, notes, bibliography and index. Navy blue coloured cloth covered boards with gilt coloured titles to the backstrip. Plain text dustwrapper black and red coloured titles to the front panel and backstrip. "This volume traces the history of warfare from the time of the cave man to the present era of uranium fission. Why is it that man, the most intelligent, highly developed creature on earth, is the only one that engages in organised warfare? After pondering these fundamental problems for years, Mr. Coblentz concluded that a thorough examination of the background and fax of every conflict man his weight would reveal the answer." -- from the front fold over panel blurb. Rubbing and softening to the backstrip edges with rubbing of the book corners and lower book edges. Browning and some staining of the textblock edges and light age toning of the pages. There is a small rough area to the lower edge of the front paste-down and previous owners name to the top edge of the free front end paper. Rubbing and creasing to the dustwrapper edges with significant sunning to the backstrip and outer edges of both the front and rear panels. Staining to the backstrip. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. [6], 7-539, [3] pages,. Please refer to accompanying picture (s). Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: 1-2 kilos. Category: Military & Warfare; Psychology & Psychiatry. Inventory No: 0116227.