Buy this book on-line George John Douglas Campbell, Duke of Argyll : HANDWRITTEN MANUSCRIPT LETTER FROM THE HAND OF THE 8TH DUKE OF ARGYLL
12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. REFERENCE: OLD INDIA - DUKE OF ARGYLL [1823-1900], 1866 ALS - 8th Duke of Argyll [George John Douglas Campbell. 1823-1900] British statesman; Lord Privy Seal [1853-66]; Postmaster General [1855-58; 60]; Secretary of State for India [1868-74]; 1877-80]. Exerted major influence on scientific programs; religion and politics. His refusal, against the advice of the Indian government, to promise the Amir of Afghanistan support against the Russian aggression, threw the Amir into the arms of Russia and was followed by the second Afghan War. Offered here is an AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED, 1866, written on both sides, approx. 7 x 4-1/4 in. Written from Campletown, Argyllshire. To E. Prinches, Jr. regarding committee work. Very good condition.. Book Condition: Very Good. Binding: Manuscript Click here for full details of this book, to ask a question or to buy it on-line. Bibliophile Bookbase probably offers multiple copies of George John Douglas Campbell, Duke of Argyll : HANDWRITTEN MANUSCRIPT LETTER FROM THE HAND OF THE 8TH DUKE OF ARGYLL. Click here to select from a complete list of available copies of this book. Bibliophile Bookbase lists over 5 million books, maps and prints including collectables, rare books, atlases, livres illustrées and out of print books. Bibliophile Bookbase for antiquarian books, maps and prints. |