Historical Records 91st Argyllshire Highlanders by Goff (39 results)

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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Brightly bound copy in pale orange cloth with gold lettered titles and designs. Lightly worn at edges and very slight slant. The contents have a few small marks and a slight separation at pages 272/273, however the binding remains tight. The opening color lithographic frontispiece of "The Colours of the Regiment" is by Vincent Brooks, Day and Son, Inc. and there are numerous color and B/W illustrations throughout the text. This copy is from a 19th Century private lending institution, the Mercantile Library of New York (Astor Place). There is a number and Mercantile Library stamp to the title page and on some text pages. There are no other indications of the library's ownership. International shipping may require added postage charges. A very nice copy.

Hardcover. Condition: Good+. First Edition. Orange cloth binding with gilt & black decoration & lettering. Decorative endpapers. [xvi, 361pp]. Text is tight, clean & intact. Illustrated with 22 full-page engravings & maps including two in color (frontis) plus a vignette. Armorial bookplate of Burton-Mackenzie Kilroy. Front & rear covers & endpapers have a dampstain on lower corners. An Alphabetical List of Officers and their Services is printed in the Appendix. South Africa, Kaffir Wars and the Zulu War. Military. ; B&W & Color Illus.; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 361 pages.

1st Ed. xvi + 361pp. Colour frontis., 1 chapter heading, 21 plates including 1 colour. Some light marginal browning, marbled e.ps., gilt tooled dentlles, turn-ins, paper split to firm hinges, full gilt tooled morocco with gilt armorial shield to upper board, minor marking, gilt ruled compartments and gilt lettering to sl. rubbed spine, t.e.g. US$147.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Illus. (including color); maps, gilt-pict 9 x 6", cloth, 361pp, covers rubbed and soiled, extremities bumped and fraying, large chunk missing from foredge of rear cover (with contusions on following pp), inner hinges cracking, a well-used copy with some scattered finger soiling and spotting. COMPILER'S (Gerald Lionel Joseph Goff) OWN COPY, WITH HIS BOOKPLATE (marked "Corrected Copy") INSIDE FRONT COVER, with newspaper reviews clipped and inserted on rear blanks. Also included is an envelope marked "Alterations and Additions to Reg'tal History" containing: six portraits removed from other books (to be used in an updated edition?), a page of The Daily Graphic from Oct. 20, 1892 with an illus. of "Princess Louise presenting new Colours to the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders on the Edinburgh Castle Esplanade", several old, yellowed related newspaper clipping, several pages of notes in Goff's handwriting, a small leaflet on the Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders, an ALS from an Alex Steuart to Colonel Chater(?) re: the 91st, two pages of "Emendation of Capt. Goff's 91st High History", a mounted photo of a print showing Napoleon's funeral, and a black-edge handwritten note from Queen Victoria's "Equerry in Waiting" (Arthur Davidson) asking Goff's Mother for a picture of her son, marked "Private" on Windsor Castle letterhead. One of a kind.

GOFF, G. I. Historical Records of the 91st Argyllshire Highlanders, now the 1st Battalion Princess Louise's Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders. Containing an Account of the Formation of the Regiment in 1794, and of Its Subsequent Services to 1881. London: Richard Bentley and Son, 1891. 1st ed. xvi,361pp. Frontis., plates, maps. Orig. gilt-armorial cloth. Spine slightly sun-darkened, light wear to corners, inner hinges just starting, small abrasion to rear pastedown. Includes much on the South African frontier wars 1847-1848 and 1851-1853 and Zulu War.

LeatherBound. Condition: New. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1891 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: 424 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: 424 Language: English.

Leather Bound. Condition: New. 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 1891. 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: - 424, 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. 424.

Leather Bound. Condition: New. 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 2018, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1891. 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:- 424, 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. [Please Note - pages In Book] 424.

Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 404 pages. 8.75x5.75x0.91 inches. This item is printed on demand.

Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 404 pages. 10.00x7.50x0.91 inches. This item is printed on demand.