one of 250 copies presented by Grand Duke Dmitriy

A rare publication, presenting the history of one the most prestigious Imperial regiments.

Published by H.I.H Grand Duke Dmitriy of Russia (1891 - 1942), this book contains a synopsis of the history of over two hundred years of loyal service rendered by the gallant regiment of The Horse Guards to Emperor and country. The illustrations contained in the present volume have been reproduced from paintings
and engravings belonging to the Horse Guards`Museum in St. Petersburg; what their fate may have been since the revolution is not known.

This copy is number 122, one of the 250 copies that have been presented by Grand Duke Dmitriy to Members of the Russian Imperial Family, to all members of the Association of Former Officers of the Horse Guards and to some National Libraries.

Limited edition, no. 122 of 250 copies out of a total edition of 500; tall 8vo (27 x 18.5 cm); 87 pp., with 3 plates and tipped-in illustrations. Original wrappers.

Savine No 25488 - "Rare".