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First edition, in two volumes, leather-bound, hardcover, folio (33cm x 25cm), pp. viii, 119; viii, 112; English text, handsomely bound in half morocco gilt by Sotheran, smooth spines, pebbled cloth boards, all page edges gilt, patterned endpapers, illustrated with ninety full-page plates from 222 original photographs, title pages in red and black. Condition: VERY GOOD. Bindings tight and secure, vol. 2 with slight rubbing to spine ends, contents complete and very well-preserved, without previous ownership markings; a wonderful set. Notes: First edition, complete in two volumes, issued by subscription, dated from Preface. A profusely illustrated work of military history which deals with the British Army by regiment and includes the Auxiliaries. From the Preface: "What I have endeavoured, is to shortly describe how the regiments came to be, and what they have done; to note those who have distinguished themselves, and helped to make the regimental name; and, finally to add such homely details as their domestic pets and their nicknames, and brief description of the uniform, so as to explain the details the illustrations could not show.". Seller Inventory # MFR0244
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