Captain g a raikes (5 Ergebnisse)

1st edition. 2 volumes. 8vo. [xxxii] + 491pp. + xl + 563pp. 2 colour frontispieces, b/w. plates, maps and plans, some folding. Occasional slight foxing, heavier to e.ps. Volume I lacks front f.e.p. Upper hinge of volume II almost detached and upper hinge of volume I tender. Original gilt armorial blue cloth, rubbed to edges, fraying to corners, and to head and tail of spine of volume I. Please note that additional postage charges may be necessary. US$58.…

Hardcover. Zustand: Good. Volume 2. The History of the Honourable Artillery Company, Volume II by Captain G. A. Raikes is a detailed and authoritative history of the Honourable Artillery Company (HAC), the oldest regiment in the British Army. This second volume continues the story of the Company through later centuries, examining its military service, organisation, traditions, distinguished members, and role within the defence of London and the nation. Drawing extensively on official records and archival sources, Raikes provides a richly documented account of the regiment's evolution, achievements, and unique position in British military history. An essential work for military historians, genealogists, and collectors interested in regimental history and the history of the British Army.…

Cloth. Zustand: Good Plus. First Edition. Inscribed in both volumes. ''Colonel G. Vincent Watson from the author, Colchester Oct, 1882. Books measure 22.5x16.cm. xxxi,[1],491,[4],xl,563,4pp, illustrated with plates, maps, plans. Bound in original publishers blue gilt cloth. At some time both volumes have been rebacked, retaining the original spines. Cloth rubbed, worn. Internally, folding plate torn. Pages and plates in good condition. A good solid set. Size: 8vo. Signed by Author.…

1st Ed. 2 vols. xxxi + 491pp. + [v] + xl + 563pp. + 4pp. adverts. Cold. frontiss., 82 plates including 11 folding, 16 folding maps and plans including 1 partially cold. (1 repaired). Some browning, marginal light brown stain to tail of preliminary leaves of volume 2., dec. gilt devices to original blue cloth, some marking, volume 1 rebacked and with new upper board with original cloth laid down, spine chipped to volume 2. US$111.…

1st Ed. 2 vols. xxxi + 491pp. + [v] + xl + 563pp. + 4pp. adverts. Cold. frontiss., 82 plates including 11 folding, 16 folding maps and plans including 1 partially cold. (1 heavily repaired). Some browning, dec. gilt devices to original blue cloth, some marking, chipped spines, dulled to volume 1. US$149. …