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Lot #35: Vintage 1900 Book - "Won By the Sword: A Tale of the Thirty Years' War" by G. A. Henty

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Green Cloth. Gold Gilt Lettering. Coloured Cover. London, Blackie and Son, 1900. The narrative follows the adventures of Hector Campbell, a young orphaned Scotsman serving in the French army under the celebrated generals Turenne and Condé. Set against the backdrop of the mid-17th century conflict, the story tracks Hector as he rises through the military ranks by demonstrating exceptional bravery and tactical wit at pivotal engagements such as the Battle of Rocroi and the Battle of Freiburg. Henty masterfully weaves historical military strategy into the plot, detailing the political maneuverings of Cardinal Mazarin and the brutal realities of European warfare while ensuring Hector ultimately secures his fortune and a noble title. The original editions of the book are highly collectible, typically featuring vibrant cover art and several full-page illustrations by Charles M. Sheldon that depict dramatic cavalry charges and sieges characteristic of the era. Pickup category timeslot {A}

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Only Available Pickup Date/Time: Sun, September 27 2026 Category A: 08:00 AM - 11:45 AM

Pickup Location:  Old Lakeview Avenue, Ottawa, ON, K1M 0T1 View Map (opens in new window)


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Wednesday, September 16, 2026 at 9:00:00 PM UTC

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Thursday, September 24, 2026 between 12:30 AM and 4:15 AM

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