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History of the 5th Royal Gurkha Rifles (Frontier Force) 1858-1928.
1st Ed., xx+518pp., 4to, 46 plates (around 100 photos., several fldg. plates), 5 fldg. maps in end-pocket, 17 bound-in (most fldg.). Printed for Private Circulation Only by Gale & Polden. nd (c.1929)
#67985
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A superb & substantial history, lavish in detail, covering Umbeyla, 2nd Afghan War, Black Mountain Expedition, Hunza affair, Gallipoli & Mespot in WW1 & 3rd Afghan War 1919. Appendices include casualties & various rolls & details of officers' services. Superlative range of photos., portraits, maps &c. "a superb unit history..." - Perkins 502. Orig. green & black cloth, gilt, little rubbed & worn, generally VG. See illustration on our website.
£350
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