Clent Books (Est.1977)
COOK, H.C.B THE BATTLE HONOURS OF THE BRITISH AND INDIAN ARMIES 1662-1982 , London: Leo Cooper, 1987.First Edition. Hard Cover. Fine/Very Good. 0850520827 Signed by Author Limited Edition - this being Number 343 of 750 copies, in a slipcase - signed by the author Hugh Cook" - this is on a label on free front endpaper. Hardcover in very fine condition. Slipcase in fine condition. Dustjacket in very good condition, very slightly rubbed top of spine and top outer corner edges, with gilt lettering on d/j. xi, 552pp, including indexes of Battle Honours - Regimental Index - and General Index. From d/j flap - "Giving a brief account of each campaign, siege or battle and showing when and where it occurred, how it evolved and the major incidents therein. The record details the Honours of the Regular Army, Militia, Yeomanry, Volunteers, Territorials, Colonial Forces and Indian Army. The author also provides a framework in which to view the whole subject by showing the way in which the system of awards developed, what principles were involved in selecting them and who decided upon the recipients. Tables attached to each chapter as annexes form a cross-reference to the text and together, give a complete list of which unit received what Honours." (9½"h x 6¼"w) (24cms x 16cms). (Book ref. 7551) £45.00 The payment methods accepted by the seller, Clent Books (Est.1977) , are shown in the right-hand column. |
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