Book #20907

The Battle Of Aughrim - 1st US Edition/1st Printing

Richard Murphy
Book #20907 The Battle Of Aughrim - 1st US Edition/1st Printing. Richard Murphy.

Binding: Cloth
Book Condition: Fine in Near Fine dust jacket
Edition: First US Edition; First Printing
Publisher: New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1968.

A lovely first American edition/first printing in Near Fine condition, sunning along spine in Very Good+, spine faded dust-jacket. From the collection of Betty Anderson, legendary art director of publisher Knopf in the late 20th century as evidenced by her (small and unobtrusive) inventory number and signature on front paste down.

Richard Murphy's The Battle of Aughrim is the story of the Irish forces led by the legendary Owen Roe O'Neill and the French forces led by the dashing and brilliant Jean-Baptiste de Rochambeau. The battle is noted for its bloody and intense combat and is also remembered for the stunning French victory.; 8vo ; FSA.

Price: $50.00