Anonymous — The Guards a Novel

London, T. Clerc Smith, 1827. First edition. Leather. A very scarce first edition of this novel following soldiers in the British Army. A very scarce work.The first edition of this work.Complete in three volumes.An exciting novel based within the British Army, focusing on the many adventures of the soldiers whilst fighting.Written anonymously. Bound without half-titles and adverts.Prior owner's ink inscription to the title pages. 'R. C. Kingsford, Seaton&apos. In a half calf binding with marbled paper to the boards. Externally, generally smart, with some rubbing to the boards and spines. Minor bumping to the spines and extremities. A little loss to the front board of Volume I. A little chipping to the spine labels. Hinges of Volume I are starting but firm. Bound without half-titles and adverts. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are lightly age-toned with some spots. Prior owner's ink inscription to the head of the title pages, and the first leaf of text to Volume I. Good . Ill.: None. Good .