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HENTY, G. A. (1832-1902). With Clive in India: or the Beginnings of an Empire. London: Blackie & Son, 1884. 8vo. Illustrated with 12 full-page plates by Gordon Browne. 382 pp. Bound in a contemporary award binding, boards and spine stamped in gilt, black gilt morocco lettering label on spine, five raised bands, gilt board edges, blind turn-ins, marbled endleaves (some wear to binding, rear board with a scuff-mark, a few leaves lightly creased, some gutters a bit overopened). Near fine. FIRST EDITION OF THIS HISTORY OF THE EARLY BRITISH OCCUPATION OF INDIA. Award binding of the United Westminster Schools, 1884. Presentation bookplate from the school to “H. Seults, Form Prize" on the fp.