Burleigh,Bennet — Two Campaigns Madagascar and Ashantee (SIGNED BY SIR HERBERT EVERSLEY BELFIELD KCB 1914 and KCMG 1918 CB 1900 and DSO 1902)

T Fisher Unwin This is a Very Good Copy of this Book rebound in brown cloth with it's original cover laid down onto the front board.This fascinating copy has been signed and dated by Major H.E. Belfield Staff Officer on the 4th Ashantee War 1895-1896 and there are several entries annotated by him in pencil towards the rear of the book itself.Herbert Belfield was commissioined into the 101st foot (Royal Munster Fusiliers) and His first experience of active service was in 1895 when he was selected to be chief Staff Officer of the Asantee Expedition.There was no fighting however his good work secured him his brevet as Lieutenant Colonel.In 1897 he was appointed to command the 2nd Battalion The Duke of Wellington's Regiment and stationed in Natal.In 1902 he became Inspector General of the Imperial Yeomanry in South Africa.When returning to England he was appointed to command 4 Brigade at Aldershot.In 1907 he became GOC 4 Division and held that office until 1912 when he retired.He was recalled in 1914 and appointed Director of Prisoners of War a post he held for the duration.He died in 1934 and his ashes are interred in the Regimental Chapel at York Minster and the tablet beneath records that he was responsible for the establishment of the Chapel as a Regimental Shrine.Illustrated with over 45 plates and there are 2 maps one of Madagascar and one of Ashantee.Binding remains firm with NO hinge weakness.Gilt title to the spine of this rebind.New endpapers.Contents remain clean internally and free from foxing apart from a few spots to the title page and final page of text.Great collector's copy especially with the Belfield signature,and his pencil notes and his fine distinguished Military Career.Thick 8vo (555pp) First Edition 1896 Very Good No Jacket First Edition 1st Printing London 8vo