HISTORICAL RECORDS, OF THE BRITISH ARMY [Third Regiment of Foot, or The Buffs] Comprising the History of every Regiment in her Majesty's Service. (Association Copy) Historical Record of The Third Regiment of Foot, or The Buffs; formerly designated The Holland Regiment. Containing an account of its origin in the reign of Queen Elizabeth, and of its subsequent services to 1838.

FIRST EDITION 8vo. hardback in modern rebinding of vellum, gilt. Contains original ffep with presentation inscriptions by various members of The Buffs to other members, starting with the brother of the original owner, James Pownall of The Buffs whose attractive armorial bookplate is on the rear of the half-title page. 281pp., illustrated with handcoloured frontispiece of the Regimental colours, plus 3 other handcoloured plates. Small newspaper cutting concerning The Buffs, dated 1853, pasted to foot of page 244. Bookbinder's small label to inside rear cover with small handwritten ink number. Light foxing and slight soiling to prelims. Overall a VERY GOOD COPY.