Colonel Pearse (27 results)

Condition: New. 2011 N & M Press reprint (original pub 1916). SB. XV + 468 pp portraits, Plates, Maps, 2 coloured plates of uniform.Published Price £22 The Regiment which became the 1st and 2nd Battalions East Surreys began life in 1702 during the expansion of the British Army to fight Louis XIV's expansionist France in the reigns of King William III and Queen Anne. Originally the 31st Foot (Huntingdonshire Regiment) and the 70th Foot (Surrey Regiment), the units took part in the 1704-5 siege of Gibraltar in the Seven Years War; the battle of Dettingen - the last action in which a reigning English monarch (George II) fought; and the attack on the French Caribbean island of Martinique during the French Revolutionary wars. The regiment played a prominent part in the Peninsular War, fighting in the battles of Talavera, Albuhera, Vittoria, the Pyrenees and Nivelle. It fought in the siege of Sebastopol in the Crimean War, the Maori wars in New Zealand, and the Afghan War of 1879-9. It was deployed in South Africa in the Boer War, being involved in the relief of Ladysmith. This is a complete illustrated history of the regiment's role in all these conflicts, that was first published in 1914 on the eve of the Great War.…

Condition: New.

Paperback or Softback. Condition: New. History of the 31st Foot, Huntingdonshire Regt. 70th Foot, Surrey Regt., Subsequentley 1st & 2nd Battalions the East Surrey Regiment. 1702-1914. Book.

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Paperback. Condition: New.

Gebunden. Condition: New.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. Hardbacks. Two original volumes providing complete coverage of WWI, Both 1st Editions 1923 & 1925. 262pp., 302pp., maps, plates, rolls etc. Original black cloth binding with red crest etc to both volumes.Some foxing and modest rubbing as one would expect with a used set, else very good condition. Matching set. Above average weight. Realistically priced.…

Buch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.…

Hardcover. Condition: Fair. 1st Edition. A reasonable hardback first edition which has been rebound in a modern-looking half leather binding. This copy is an ex-club copy (the Nerbudda Club, Jubbulpore), and there are a couple of oval stamps at the beginning of the volume-one on the title page (pictured), the other at the top of the opening page of the main text. There is a small graze to the spine (see image), and all 3 edges are a bit foxed and marked. There are a few light pencilled annotations in the margins, but overall the contents are clean and the binding is firm. There is a bit of bubbling on the rear paste-down (pictured). Overall, a reasonable first edition with an interesting provenance, with some foxing to the edges.…

Original 1908 printing in red cloth hardback. 420p.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. No Jacket. 1st Edition. Hardbacks. Unusually nice example of this two volume set (Volume II & III of a larger run) fully covering the East Surrey Regiment in WWI. Volume II, 1st Edition 1923 262pp., maps, illustrations & Volume III 1924, 302pp., full Roll of honour, Both volumes in half leather black and cream with gilt titling. Apart from some very light foxing and very slight rubbing an immaculate and very bright set. Heavy. …

1st Ed. xi + 410pp. + 32pp. publ. catalogue. Port. frontis. From the Library of Professor Malcolm Yapp, paper split to firm upper hinge, spotting in part, original black lettered green cloth, leading corner and sl. faded spine sl. bumped. Inscribed 'Brice Hugh Pearse from his affectionate nephew the Author November 15 1905.' US$52.…

1st Edition. Hb original brown leather spine & buff cloth boards de-lux binding covering the Great War xv,262,xii,302pp folding maps and maps to text. Honours and Award at rear of Volume III. The two volumes of the Regimental History that cover The Great War. Light Rubbing O/w A Vg 2 Volume Set.

Leather. Condition: Fair. 8.5" x 5.5", 643pp. The front cover is detached, otherwise a good, solid copy. Including the first published account of Tibet by an Englishman, Samuel Turner and his interview with the Teeshoo Lama at the monastery of Terpaling. There are also dissertations on various nations (Persians, Arabs, Chinese, etc) and essays on the Ruins of Mavalipuram, the literature of the Hindus, the descent of Afghans from the Jews, an account of Nepal, on the cure of persons bitten by snakes, on an ancient building in Hajipur, an inscription at Buddha Gaya, translation of a Sanskrit inscription, and much more.…

3 VOLUME SET, imperial octavo, leather half bound cream boards, gilt lettering to spines, teg, vol1- frontispiece with tissue guard, ix-xvii + 262-468pp, illus/plates, folding maps to vols 2 & 3, VG- (moderate to heavy scuffing & surface loss to spines & extrems, heavy cracking to front hinge of vol 1, moderate cracking to gutters, light chafing & soiling to boards, front board to vol 1 shaky, light foxing to page edges, moderate tanning to eps, prev. owner's name in ink to ffep of vol 1, 2x folding maps detached but present- others potentially missing).…

Half-Leather. Condition: Good. All volumes are half leather with cream cloth depicting the regimental badge in gilt to the front. the leather is dark green?, the spine of volume 1 is detached and loosely inserted to the front, the other spines are chipped and scuffed, but not beyond repair. Top edges gilt. Volume 3, lists all those killed during the First World War. A good tight set in need of some attention. Publication dates, vol.1 1916, vol.2 1923, vol.3 1924. Size: 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Book.…

Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 454 pages. 8.75x5.75x1.02 inches. This item is printed on demand.

Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 424 pages. 10.00x7.50x0.96 inches. This item is printed on demand.

Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 454 pages. 10.00x7.50x1.02 inches. This item is printed on demand.

LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1905 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. Pages: 471 As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 471 Language: English.…

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1905. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages: - 468, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 468 468.…

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1908. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages: : - 472, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 472 472.…

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1908. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages: : - 510, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 510 510.…

Kartoniert / Broschiert. Condition: New. Dieser Artikel ist ein Print on Demand Artikel und wird nach Ihrer Bestellung fuer Sie gedruckt. KlappentextThe Regiment which became the 1st and 2nd Battalions East Surreys began life in 1702 during the expansion of the British Army to fight Louis XIV s expansionist France in the reigns of King William III and Queen Anne. Original.…

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - The Regiment which became the 1st and 2nd Battalions East Surreys began life in 1702 during the expansion of the British Army to fight Louis XIV's expansionist France in the reigns of King William III and Queen Anne. Originally the 31st Foot (Huntingdonshire Regiment) and the 70th Foot (Surrey Regiment), the units took part in the 1704-5 siege of Gibraltar in the Seven Years War; the battle of Dettingen - the last action in which a reigning English monarch (George II) fought; and the attack on the French Caribbean island of Martinique during the French Revolutionary wars. The regiment played a prominent part in the Peninsular War, fighting in the battles of Talavera, Albuhera, Vittoria, the Pyrenees and Nivelle. It fought in the siege of Sebastopol in the Crimean War, the Maori wars in New Zealand, and the Afghan War of 1879-9. It was deployed in South Africa in the Boer War, being involved in the relief of Ladysmith. This is a complete illustrated history of the regiment's role in all these conflicts, that was first published in 1914 on the eve of the Great War.…

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. History of the 31st Foot, Huntingdonshire Regt. 70th Foot, Surrey Regt., Subsequentley 1st & 2nd Battalions the East Surrey Regiment. 1702-1914. | Dso Colonel Hugh W. Pearse | Taschenbuch | Kartoniert / Broschiert | Englisch | 2014 | Naval and Military Press | EAN 9781847341006 | Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, 36244 Bad Hersfeld, gpsr[at]libri[dot]de | Anbieter: preigu Print on Demand.…