Major Donovan Jackson — India&Apos;S Army

London, Sampson Low , [1940]. Cloth. A beautifully illustrated account of the British Indian Army, with coloured illustrations, and collectible cigarette cards tipped in. A work by the British Army Officer Major Donovan Jackson.The volume provides an account of the British Indian Army, with detailed illustrations of their uniforms and portraits.Illustrated by the author with a coloured frontispiece, 13 coloured plates, and monochrome plates. Collated, complete. This volume has 7 tipped in 'player's cigarettes' illustrations of soldiers, from a series of collectible cigarette cards issued by John Player & Sons, 2 of which matching the figures depicted in the plate to their rear. The "John Player & Sons Military Uniforms of the British Empire & Overseas" cigarette card series is a remarkable collectible set that highlights the diverse military attire of British forces and their colonies during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Produced by the esteemed British tobacco company, this series features beautifully illustrated cards depicting soldiers in their distinctive uniforms from various regions of the British Empire, showcasing the rich tapestry of military heritage across different cultures.Also with 3 tipped in illustrations depicting soldiers, and the Battle of Kooshab, February 8, 1857. Undated, dated from the foreword. In publisher's original cloth binding. Externally, very smart. Fading to spine, with light bumping to the head and tail. Archival reinforcements to front hinge. Book plate of Ronald W. Sargent to the front free endpaper. Front free endpaper clipped. Illustration tipped in to rear of front free endpaper, rear paste down, and rear free endpaper. Cigarette card tipped in to the rear of the rear free endpaper. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Ink inscription to p. 299. Cigarette cards tipped in to the rear notes pages, and to rear of plates facing p.241, and p.277, as well as to p.271. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: Major Donovan Jackson. Very Good Indeed .