The New Annual Army List, With an Index. Corrected to 7th February, 1840

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The New Annual Army List, With an Index. Corrected to 7th February, 1840

Name: The New Annual Army List, With an Index. Corrected to 7th February, 1840
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The New Annual Army List, With an Index. Corrected to 7th February, 1840, H. G. Hart — Facsimile Edition

Publication: London, The Naval & Military Press, 1995

Formatting: 8vo, pp. 527.

Condition Report: Near Fine. The book is tightly bound in its original maroon cloth, which remains exceptionally clean, bright, and free from bumping or corner wear. The text block is square and firm, with pristine, unblemished edges. Internally, the pages are crisp, bright, and entirely free from foxing, handling marks, or previous ownership inscriptions. The original cream-coloured dust jacket is excellently preserved, retaining its sharp black typography with only the most marginal signs of shelf-wear to the extremities, presenting beautifully overall.

Catalogue Note: This is a 1995 hardcover facsimile reprint published by The Naval & Military Press, faithfully reproducing the original 1840 first edition of Hart's Annual Army List (initially printed by John Murray). The work is unillustrated but meticulously presents military ranks, regiments, and administrative lists as they stood in early 1840.

The Naval & Military Press are renowned for their high-quality reprints of scarce and definitive military reference works. Original 19th-century copies of Hart's Army List are exceptionally rare and often found in poor condition due to heavy contemporary reference use. As such, these robust, modern facsimile editions are highly sought-after by military historians, genealogists, and collectors for their practical utility and durability.

First published in 1840 by Lieutenant-General Henry George Hart, The New Annual Army List fundamentally transformed the recording of British military service by expanding upon the sparse information contained in the official Army Lists. Granted privileged access to official service records, Hart compiled an indispensable, unofficial register of officers serving in the British Army, providing comprehensive biographical details, campaign service records, medals, and promotions that were otherwise unavailable in a single volume. This meticulous reference work covers officers involved in major global conflicts, including Waterloo and the Peninsular War, making it an invaluable primary source for historians, genealogists, and military enthusiasts researching the careers of British Army officers during the early Victorian era.

Book Condition: Near Fine

Book Authors: H. G. Hart

Book Publisher: The Naval & Military Press

Book Language: English

Narrative Type: Non-Fiction

Genre: History

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Signed: No

Book Pages: 527

Book Publication Year: 1995

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Book Binding: Hardcover

Illustrator: N/A

Book Series: N/A

Country/region of manufacture: Chippenham, Wiltshire, United Kingdom

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