Author: GENTLEMEN CADETS
Title: Twelve Sketches From Nature, Selected From the Sketch Books (1849) of the Gentlemen Cadets of the Royal Military College.
Description: Printed by F.H. Delamotte, [1849] Oblong folio. pp. illustrated title> 11 tinted lithographs. Contemporary paper wrappers, large label printed in gilt. 12 fine views of Sandhurst and the surrounding countryside. Presentation copy inscribed "Charlotte C.E. Somerset, the Gift of Lt. Genl. Sir Geo. Scovell, Feb 15th. 1850." From the Raglan library at Cefntilla. Somerset was the family name of Lord Raglan, so Charlotte must be a relative. Scovell was the Governor of the College at Sandhurst, but had earlier distinguished himself during the Napoleonic Wars where he would have encountered the future Lord Raglan. Not in Abbey and no locations listed on Copac or Worldcat.

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