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Published by London, Royal United Service Institution, 1924-1928, 1928
Seller: Inanna Rare Books Ltd., Skibbereen, CORK, Ireland
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Original Edition. Three Volumes (complete set). Quarto. Pagination: Volume I: XXVIII, 616 pages / Volume II: XXIII,545 pages / Volume III: XVI,596 pages. With 153 plates and 82 maps. Original Hardcover. Green cloth with gilt lettering on spine. Excellent condition with only minor signs of external wear and some very minor tears to upper hinges. The bindings in firm and wonderful overall condition. Rare with the letter. Volume I covers the 1st Battalion (formerly 88th Foot) from its raising in 1793, including service in The Peninsular Campaign during the Napoleonic Wars, The Crimean War, The Boer War & World War I (Mesopotamia & Kut). Volume II covers the 2nd Battalion (Formerly 94th Foot) from 1572, including service in The Peninsular Campaign, The Crimean War, Zulu War, Boer War & World War I. Volume III covers the 5th & 6th Service Battalions in World War I as well as appendices for all 3 volumes. Together the volumes are illustrated with 150 plates of drawings & photos plus 83 maps & plans. [Description-Source: The Exiles Bookshop] Sprache: english.