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MALINS, William. A plan for additional national defences. Respectfully submitted to field-marshal his grace the duke of wellington, k.g., commander-in-chief, &c. &c. &c.; and her majesty's ministers.

London. Published by J. Ridgway, 1848. First edition.
8vo. 44pp. Modern brick red cloth-backed marbled paper boards, printed paper lettering-piece to spine. A clean and crisp copy.
The sole edition of a pamphlet by Peninsular War veteran William Malins - addressed to the Duke of Wellington - concerning the improvement of English coastal defences. Malins notably advocates the construction of an 'Ordnance railway' for the more effective transportation of troops and artillery.
£ 150.00 Antiquates Ref: 30223