WILLIAMS, Captain.

Historical Account of the Rise and Progress of the Bengal Native Infantry,

Name: Historical Account of the Rise and Progress of the Bengal Native Infantry,
Brand: WILLIAMS, Captain.
SKU: 123940
Price: 850.00 GBP
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from its first formation in 1757, to 1796, when the present regulations took place. Together with a detail of the services on which the several battalions have been employed during that period.

Stock Code 123940

London, John Murray, 1817.

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Charming copy of this early work on the history of the army in Bengal, with attractive hand-coloured plates.

First edition; 8vo (21.5 x 13.5 cm); 4 hand-coloured plates, discreet bookplates to front pastedown, previous ownership inscription to front endpaper; contemporary full calf, gilt spine in five compartments with gilt lettering pieces, all edges marbled, touch of rubbing to spine, else a fine copy; [iv], 387, [1] pp.

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