Narrative of a Year's Journey through Central and Eastern Arabia (1862-63) - William Gifford Palgrave, 2 Volumes, Leather-Bound with Folding Maps & Autograph Letter Signed Rudyard Kipling as these were the first

as these were the first and last Churchill first editions published by Longmans

The book was written by Brigadier Sir John Smyth

The Vicar of Nibbleswicke - 1991

a tangible link to the pivotal moment of World War II

Narrative of a Year's Journey through Central and Eastern Arabia (1862-63) - William Gifford Palgrave, 2 Volumes, Leather-Bound with Folding Maps & Autograph Letter Signed Rudyard Kipling as these were the firstLondon and Cambridge: Macmillan and Co, 1865 Half calf binding with sprinkled leather and a nonpareil marble to side side. Spine fully gilt with 5 raised bands and red and green labels, beautiful geometric reback. Volume I features a striking portrait frontispiece and two folding maps and plans. Volume II includes two additional folding plans and maps. This is the scarce first edition, complete in two volumes, of William Gifford Palgrave's monumental