First edition. 2 vols. Nine fine hand-coloured plates of uniform, one lithographed plate, nine maps, one of them folding, three folding tables. 8vo. Contemporary half-calf over marbled boards, black morocco labels to spine, gilt, a little worn. xxxi, [1], 388pp. xxvii, 672, [12]pp. London, Thomas & William Boone, 1832.
Described by Oman as “valuable and conscientious”, “a very favourable example of research for a book of the date, when Cannon’s miserable series represented the level of English regimental history. The two volumes contain many original letters and documents, and some excellent plates of uniforms.”
