Military.- Davidson (Major H.) History and Services of the 78th Highlanders, 2 vol., first edition, Edinburgh & London, 1901.

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First edition

Military.- Davidson (Major H.) History and Services of the 78th Highlanders, 2 vol., first edition, half-titles, chromolithographed plates and maps (some folding), tissue-guards, the odd mark or small spot, vol. 1 cracking at lower hinge, else a rather clean set, original half calf, gilt, spines with red morocco labels, rubbed and bumped, a few marks, t.e.g., others uncut, 4to, Edinburgh & London, 1901. *** The 78th (Ross-shire Buffs) Highlanders was one of the most celebrated Highland regiments of the British Army, earning a formidable reputation in the Sikh Wars, the Indian Rebellion of 1857 and the Egyptian campaigns. Renowned for its discipline and battlefield record, the regiment became synonymous with the Victorian Highland soldier and remains one of the best-known Scottish regiments of the British Empire.

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