This Lot Contains Six Rare And Detailed Books About The Army And Navy During The British Raj In India. Praised For Its Comprehensiveness And Accuracy, ‘Her Majesty’S Army- Volumes I And Ii’ &Amp; ‘Her Majesty’S Indian And Colonial Forces’ Became&Nbsp;The Standard Reference For Work On British Army. With Beautiful Coloured Plates By Artists Like G.D. Giles And H. Bunnett, It Provides A Descriptive Account Of The Variety Of Divisions In The Regiments Now Comprising The Queens Forces, Like The Royal Artillery, The Horse Guards, The Bengal Cavalry, Victorian Forces, The Welsh Regiment, The Royal Marines Etc. From Their First Establishment To The Present Times. ‘Her Majesty’S Navy’ Highlights&Nbsp;The Critical Role Of The British Navy In Its Overseas Campaigns And Colonies. They Trace The Navy’S History And Pivotal Events Such As The Battle&Nbsp;Of Trafalgar, The Napoleonic Wars And Nelson’S Celebrated Battles. Charles Rathbone Low, A Lieutenant In The Indian Navy And A Distinguished Author, Is Known For His Historical Maritime Studies With A Focus On Naval Warfare. With Wonderful Plates By W. Fred. Mitchell, A Celebrated Artist Whose Works Are Now At The National Maritime Museum In Greenwich, The Volumes Make For A Rare And Desirable Set.
The Book Is Well-Used And Shows Age-Related Wear.
Provenance: Property From A Collection Base In Mumbai
This Lot Is Over One Hundred Years Old Or National Art Treasure, Cannot Be Exported Out Of India As Per Antiques And Art Treasures Act, 1972 (Payment Only In Indian Rupees)
