A HISTORY OF THE UNIFORMS OF THE BRITISH ARMY
London: Peter Davies, 1940-1967. Lawson, C. C. P. First. A HISTORY OF THE UNIFORMS OF THE BRITISH ARMY (5-VOL. SET) BY C. C. P. LAWSON. London: Peter Davies (vols.1-2), Norman Military Publications (vols. 3-4), and Kaye & Ward (vol. 5), 1940-1967. Hardcovers. First editions in quarto (10 x 7 ¼ in.). In five volumes: Vol 1, xvi, 213 pp.; Vol. 2, xvi, 276 pp.; Vol. 3. xii, 264 pp.; Vol. 4, x, 197 pp., index [2]; Vol. 5, viii, 184 pp. OP and scarce. Extensively illustrated in BW and color. Gilt-stamped burgundy cloth. Extremities lightly worn on first two volumes–primarily chipping to the upper spines; internal contents bright and clean throughout. Despite the passage of years, this seminal work by C. C. P. Lawson remains a classic reference, required for any library on British military dress. The 5-volume work covers the advent of uniforms during the 17th century and concludes with the close of the Napoleonic Wars, the last volume being completed posthumously, largely through the editorial efforts and contributions of the late William C. Carman, former Deputy Director of the National Army Museum, the previous owner of this set. Item #11
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