The Victoria Cross 1856-1920
by Creagh, Sir O'Moore & Humphris, E. M
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- Hardcover
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- ISBN 10
- 0903754223
- ISBN 13
- 9780903754224
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About This Item
Suffolk, J B Hayward & Son 1985. 0903754223 . Tall quarto, 336 pages with 722 black & white illustrations. Fine red cloth and gilt hard back with a very good dust jacket. No inscriptions or marks. Originally published in 1920 as Volume I 'The V. C. And D. S. O. ' A complete record of the recipients of the Victoria Cross from its institution in 1856, to the 29th October, 1920 with descriptions of the deeds and services for which the award was given and with many biographical and other details. Compiled from official publications and despatches, letters from Commanding Officers and other contemporary accounts, and from information from private sources. An excellent copy. .
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- Title
- The Victoria Cross 1856-1920
- Author
- Creagh, Sir O'Moore & Humphris, E. M
- Book Condition
- Used
- Binding
- Hardcover
- ISBN 10
- 0903754223
- ISBN 13
- 9780903754224
- Publisher
- Suffolk, J B Hayward & Son 1985
- Place of Publication
- Polstead
- This edition first published
- 1985
- Keywords
- 0903754223, Victoria Cross, Gallantry Awards, VC
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