The Shropshire Yeomanry 1795-1945: The Story of a Volunteer Cavalry Regiment

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The Shropshire Yeomanry 1795-1945: The Story of a Volunteer Cavalry Regiment

Name: The Shropshire Yeomanry 1795-1945: The Story of a Volunteer Cavalry Regiment
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The Shropshire Yeomanry 1795-1945: The Story of a Volunteer Cavalry Regiment, E. W. Gladstone — First Edition

Publication: Manchester, The Whitethorn Press, 1953

Formatting: 8vo, pp. [xviii], 496.

Condition Report: Near Fine. The dark blue cloth binding remains exceptionally tight and square, displaying virtually no shelf-wear to the extremities or corners. The gilt lettering to the spine is bright, crisp, and wholly unoxidised, indicating careful preservation away from direct sunlight. Internally, the text block is reassuringly firm, with the hinges perfectly sound. The pale, creamy pages are notably clean and bright throughout, entirely free from the foxing or toning typically encountered in post-war publications of this era. Overall, a highly attractive and robustly preserved copy.

Catalogue Note: First Edition. Printed in an unspecified limitation, the colophon notes that a select number of copies were 'specially bound'; however, this volume presents in the standard, uniform dark blue cloth variant. The book was notably designed and seen through the press by the esteemed typographer H. P. Schmoller, adding a layer of bibliographic interest for collectors of mid-century British book design.

The volume is illustrated with an array of colour plates, black-and-white photographs, and folding maps that thoroughly document the regiment's campaigns. Furthermore, this copy includes a loosely inserted supplementary blue paper booklet entitled The Enduring Tradition: A Brief History of The Shropshire Yeomanry.

Given the generally poor survival rate of post-war regimental histories in such highly unhandled condition, this complete and exceptionally clean copy represents a scarce acquisition for military historians.

A meticulously researched and beautifully designed regimental history charting the evolution and operational legacy of The Shropshire Yeomanry, from its formation in 1795 through to the conclusion of the Second World War. E. W. Gladstone’s comprehensive narrative captures the sacrifice, camaraderie, and enduring spirit of this distinguished volunteer cavalry regiment across a century and a half of British military operations. Featuring a foreword by Lieutenant-General Sir Oliver Leese, it stands as both a vital historical record and a poignant tribute to those who served.

Book Condition: Near Fine

Book Authors: E. W. Gladstone

Book Publisher: The Whitethorn Press

Book Language: English

Narrative Type: Non-Fiction

Genre: History

Book edition: First Edition

Signed: No

Book Pages: 496

Book Publication Year: 1953

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Book Binding: Hardcover

Illustrator: N/A

Book Series: N/A

Country/region of manufacture: Manchester, United Kingdom

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