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Click here to see our other books! Recollections of an Old Soldier: A Biographical Sketch of the Late Colonel Tidy, C.B., 24th Regt. With Anecdotes of His Contemporaries Mrs. Ward; Harriet Ward 1849 Richard Bentley : London 6.5" by 4.5" [5], viii-x, 275, [1pp] SUMMARY A vanishingly scarce first edition biography on the Colonel Francis Skelly Tidy, a touching memorial penned by his daughter. First Edition,Leather Binding,Very Scarce Overall Condition: Very Good This book weighs 0.5 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 3.99 US Postage: £ 15.99 EU Postage : £ 13.99 European Postage: £ 14.99 Asia Postage: £ 18.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 19.99 DESCRIPTION The first edition of this vanishingly scarce work, last sold at auction in 1964. A touching biography on Colonel Francis Skelly Tidy, written by his daughter, Harriet Ward. This detailed biography follows Tidy's career from when he entered the army in 1792 to his eventual death in 1835. In 1793, just one year into his career, Tidy was dispatched to the West Indies. During his long military career he was present at many important events, such as the siege of Fort Bourbon, and Waterloo. He was captured at Barville and held captive for fifteen months. Tidy's daughter, Harriet Ward, was a notable author who wrote much about South Africa. She is best known today for her non-fiction 'Five Years in Kaffirland', and for her novel, the first English novel set entirely in England, 'Jasper Lyle'. 'Recollections of an Old Soldier' is an insightful biography that spans the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars. Newspaper clipping from the 'Daily Telegraph' in 1996 tipped in to the recto of the front free endpaper, 'Waterloo relic is returned to regiment'; the article recounts how Tidy's Waterloo medal was stolen and return to the regiment. CONDITION In a half calf binding with marbled paper to the boards. Externally, smart. Leather is a little discoloured with light rubbing to the boards and raised bands. Minor bumping to the extremities. Crease to the head of the front board. Newspaper clipping tipped in to the recto of the front free endpaper. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are lightly age toned and generally clean with some occasional spots, including to the fore edge. Small closed tears to the head and tail of the title page. Overall Condition: Very Good GLOSSARY OF TERMS Overall Condition (Dustwrapper condition rating is shown after that for the book itself, where a dustwrapper is present) Fine - Very well preserved copy showing very little wear Very Good Indeed - Only one or two minor faults, really a very attractive copy Very Good - Quite a wide term meaning no major faults but probably several smaller ones often expected given the age of the book, but still a respectable copy Good - Meaning not very good. Some more serious faults as will be described in the condition report under 'condition' Good Only - Meaning one or more faults that could really do with repair Fair - As with good only above but with other faults leaving a compromised copy even after repair Poor - Really bad and possibly seriously incomplete. We only sell books in this condition where their rarity or value makes them attractive none the less. Major defects will be described. GUARANTEE We offer a full money back guarantee on our descriptions. Please ask for details and conditions. We prefer PAYPAL. If you pay via PAYPAL we will post the item off the same or the next working day with the postage you have selected. Please note we cannot accept USD cheques