Luard Lieut Colonel John (29 results)

Condition: New. 2004 N & M Press reprint of 1852 original Edition . SB. xii + 171pp. 50 B&W plates.Published Price £14.50 This book was published in 1852 by subscription, so it is now a rare item indeed.The Library of the Royal Armouries at Leeds holds one copy, which has been chosen for reproduction by Naval and Military Press because of the scarcity of the book, the importance of its subject, and the expert and detailed descriptions given by the author.Col. Luard starts his history of uniforms with the ancient Britons, describing the dress of the soldiers of the Romano-British period, followed by the Anglo-Saxon and Norman invaders. As he approaches his own time his descriptions become more detailed. He describes the dress of British soldiers during the reigns of every sovereign from William Rufus to Victoria, and includes the Indian Army. He also includes their weaponry, marching drill, describes how armies were raised and formed in the various periods and explains the detail of armour, including armour for horses. The book is ideal for research into the changes in dress from the earliest times to the mid- 19th Century, and the illustrative plates add an extra dimension to the text. The excellent illustrations cover the whole period, from Roman soldiers via knights, cavalry and the New Model Army to the infantry, cavalry and artillery of 1852, Luard's own era. Book.…

Hardcover. Condition: Nr Fine. No Dustwrapper. 1st Thus. pp 171 + L (plates).This is a limited faccimile reprint of book first published in 1852.

Condition: New. 2004 N & M Press reprint of 1852 original Edition . HB. xii + 171pp. 50 B&W plates. This book was published in 1852 by subscription, so it is now a rare item indeed.The Library of the Royal Armouries at Leeds holds one copy, which has been chosen for reproduction by Naval and Military Press because of the scarcity of the book, the importance of its subject, and the expert and detailed descriptions given by the author.Col. Luard starts his history of uniforms with the ancient Britons, describing the dress of the soldiers of the Romano-British period, followed by the Anglo-Saxon and Norman invaders. As he approaches his own time his descriptions become more detailed. He describes the dress of British soldiers during the reigns of every sovereign from William Rufus to Victoria, and includes the Indian Army. He also includes their weaponry, marching drill, describes how armies were raised and formed in the various periods and explains the detail of armour, including armour for horses. The book is ideal for research into the changes in dress from the earliest times to the mid- 19th Century, and the illustrative plates add an extra dimension to the text. The excellent illustrations cover the whole period, from Roman soldiers via knights, cavalry and the New Model Army to the infantry, cavalry and artillery of 1852, Luard's own era. Book.…

Hardback or Cased Book. Condition: New. History of the Dress of the British Soldier (from the Earliest Period to the Present Time)1852. Book.

Hardback. Condition: New.

Hardcover. Condition: Fair. xxiv, 171pp, bound in gilt illustrated, red cloth, with b/w plates throughout. Backstrip wear, showing upper/lower edge loss, with inner joint split. Bookplate of William F. Ross, with additional ownership on ffp.

Condition: New.

Condition: New.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. Proof copy of the facsimile edition, which was limited to 400 copies. Illustrated with fifty black and white plates. An unbound copy, with mocked-up title page and colophon, followed by the plates and preface (which is incomplete). Very slightly handled. [A light item, UK postage will be reduced].…

xxiv, 171 [1] pp. Illustrated with Fifty Drawings. Large 8vo, publisher's gilt cloth. First edition. Light foxing throughout; spine darkened with chipping at its extremities and non-structural splitting along the joints.

Condition: New.

Hardcover. Condition: Brand New. 284 pages. 9.30x6.20x0.90 inches. In Stock.

Gebunden. Condition: New.

Buch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - This book was published in 1852 by subscription, so it is now a rare item indeed. The Library of the Royal Armouries at Leeds holds one copy, which has been chosen for reproduction by Naval and Military Press because of the scarcity of the book, the importance of its subject, and the expert and detailed descriptions given by the author. Col. Luard starts his history of uniforms with the ancient Britons, describing the dress of the soldiers of the Romano-British period, followed by the Anglo-Saxon and Norman invaders. As he approaches his own time his descriptions become more detailed. He describes the dress of British soldiers during the reigns of every sovereign from William Rufus to Victoria, and includes the Indian Army. He also includes their weaponry, marching drill, describes how armies were raised and formed in the various periods and explains the detail of armour, including armour for horses. The book is ideal for research into the changes in dress from the earliest times to the mid- 19th Century, and the illustrative plates add an extra dimension to the text. The excellent illustrations cover the whole period, from Roman soldiers via knights, cavalry and the New Model Army to the infantry, cavalry and artillery of 1852, Luard's own era.…

Condition: fine. xxiv,171pp. Facsimile Reprint. Limited edition of which this is 219 of 400. Octavo. Illustrated with 50 plates from drawings. Original blue cloth with gilt trim and lettering to front cover and spine. In slightly torn mylar cover. fine.

Hardback. Condition: New.

xxiv, 171 [1] pp. Illustrated with Fifty Drawings. Large 8vo, modern rebinding in red leatherette with original gilt vignette laid down on front panel; new endsheets. First edition. Bookplate; some scattered light use to edges; one plate very slightly foxed; tight and sound.

FIRST EDITION Large 8vo. red clothbound hardback, gilt. 171pp., with 50 b/w plates. Includes loose associated receipt and drawing. Previous owner's attractive bookplate to inside front cover. Small pencil markings throughout. Hessian holding binding of front endpapers together. Binding throughout very weak. Some foxing throughout. Damage to some sections of binding. Strong wear to spine, including slight fading. Soiling to covers. A Sound, Reference Copy only. (Shelf 246) NOTE: Heavy Book (1.1 kg+) might require special shipping arrangements. Buyer is responsible for any additional duties, taxes, or fees required by recipient's country.** Pictures available upon request.** Visit our homepage for our shop opening hours. Over 20,000 books in stock - come and browse. PayPal, credit and most debit cards welcome. Books posted worldwide. For any queries please contact us direct.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. 8vo, cloth-gilt, xxiv, 171pp., 50 plates (all present, two transposed). First edition. Inscribed by the author at the head of the title page. VG: cloth darkened at the edges, chafed at the spine ends, bumped at the corners; binding solid if mildly shaken; text and plates mildly toned, plates mildly foxed. Signed by Author(s).…

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. 6 1/5" X 9 3/4";171pgs. Red cover page with gilt decoration. Top of spine damaged. Showing foxing on FFEP. Weak binding. Book illustrated with fifty drawings. B-36.

1st edition orig. dec. cloth Very Good lge. octavo xxiv + 171 + (50)pp., illusts., With 50 nice tissue-guarded plates. Minor use but generally a nice copy.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000.

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Hardback. Condition: New. This item is printed on demand. New copy - Usually dispatched within 5-9 working days.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - This book was published in 1852 by subscription, so it is now a rare item indeed. The Library of the Royal Armouries at Leeds holds one copy, which has been chosen for reproduction by Naval and Military Press because of the scarcity of the book, the importance of its subject, and the expert and detailed descriptions given by the author.Col. Luard starts his history of uniforms with the ancient Britons, describing the dress of the soldiers of the Romano-British period, followed by the Anglo-Saxon and Norman invaders. As he approaches his own time his descriptions become more detailed. He describes the dress of British soldiers during the reigns of every sovereign from William Rufus to Victoria, and includes the Indian Army. He also includes their weaponry, marching drill, describes how armies were raised and formed in the various periods and explains the detail of armour, including armour for horses.The book is ideal for research into the changes in dress from the earliest times to the mid- 19th Century, and the illustrative plates add an extra dimension to the text. The excellent illustrations cover the whole period, from Roman soldiers via knights, cavalry and the New Model Army to the infantry, cavalry and artillery of 1852, Luard's own era.…

Condition: New. Print on Demand pp. 284 54:B&W 6.14 x 9.21in or 234 x 156mm (Royal 8vo) Blue Cloth w/Jacket on White w/Gloss Lam.

Condition: New. Print on Demand pp. 284.

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Condition: New. PRINT ON DEMAND pp. 284.