282pp. The diary of Colonel Bayly from 1796 when gazetted as Ensign in HM 12th Regiment of Infantry through to 1830 when he retires after 34 years service. Includes period when collected army of reserve to oppose Napoleon. The fighting against the Raja of Travancore. Service in Mauritius. Half maroon leather in clean tight condition with split to top of spine and in the middle of spine to bottom. . Small chip in middle and to bottom spine. gae. split to paper at inner edge fep's showing gauze. Gilt badge to front board. Split to middle of leather at spine with small chip to middle with small tear to hinge at spine top and bottom. leather to top of spine trimmed and chipped at bottom. Scuffing to corners. This is a very scarce item. Insurance will be required. Rare item and price would have been high if spine condition had not been better. please contact for photographs or for any other information Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall 0.0 0.0