THE ORIGIN AND HISTORY OF THE FIRST OR GRENADIER GUARDS. From documents in the State Paper Office, War Office, Horse Guards, contemporary history, regimental records.
by Hamilton, Lieut.-Gen. Sir F.W
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London: John Murray, Albemarle Street, 1874. First edition. 9 1/4 in. Three volumes. xxxiii, [3], [1] 2 - 457pp.; ix, [1], [1] 2 - 496pp. ; x, [1], 2 - 548 +32pp ads. Illustrated with numerous plans, plates and portraits all present. Original pebbled red cloth with spine labels in blue and gilt, blue and gilt Guards device and gilt decorations on front boards. Bookplate of Edward Thomas & Diana Coke of Debdale. Some wear to edges and general soiling to binding. Very good.
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- THE ORIGIN AND HISTORY OF THE FIRST OR GRENADIER GUARDS. From documents in the State Paper Office, War Office, Horse Guards, contemporary history, regimental records.
- Author
- Hamilton, Lieut.-Gen. Sir F.W
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- Used
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- Hardcover
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- John Murray, Albemarle Street
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- London
- Date Published
- 1874
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