Historical Record of the Third (King's Own) Hussars; Containing an Account of the Formation of the Regiment in 1685, and Its Subsequent Services to 1903
by Historical Record
- Used
- near fine
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Near Fine
- Seller
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South Pasadena, California, United States
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About This Item
London: W.P. Griffith & Sons, 1903. First Edition. Hardcover. Near Fine. First edition. Full tan calf with five raised bans. Bright gilt edges on all sides. Decorative gilt design on spine. Marbled end papers. Light water stain along back edge. One bumped corner. Interior pages are clean and fresh. Color plates throughout in beautiful condition. 8vo. 349 pp. Scarce in any condition.
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- Bookseller
- Warwick Books
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 95240
- Title
- Historical Record of the Third (King's Own) Hussars; Containing an Account of the Formation of the Regiment in 1685, and Its Subsequent Services to 1903
- Author
- Historical Record
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition
- Publisher
- W.P. Griffith & Sons
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1903
- Keywords
- Military history; British military history; 3rd Light Dragoons
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- Calf
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- Gilt
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- Fine
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