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Naval & Military History
Legendary battles and heroes of years gone by. Classic tales of conflict and bravery from around the world and the seven seas.
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1918 The Bombing of BrugesLondon; New York; Toronto: 1918A very scarce first edition presentation copy of wartime poems, signed by the author. -
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1917 Drums of Defeat and Other PoemsLondon: 1917A scarce, signed first edition of this work, with a letter by the author also inserted. -
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1917 MittagLeipzig: 1917The first edition of this work of German anti-war poetry, signed by the author to the front endpaper. -
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1925 Zwischen Serajewo und Versailles: Ein Deutsches HeldenliedHamburg: 1925The first edition of this self-published book of German war poetry by Johann Kähler signed by the author. -
1871 Paris Under the Commune: or, the Seventy-three Days of the Second SiegeLondon: 1871A scarce, richly illustrated contemporary account of the Paris Commune, documenting the seventy-three days of the Second Siege with eyewitness sketches and portraits from original photographs. -
1914 Drake's Drum and other Songs of the SeaNot Stated: 1914A charming limited edition of Henry Newbolt’s "Drake’s Drum", illustrated with twelve tipped-in colour plates by A. D. McCormick, signed by the illustrator and bound in a lovely full vellum binding. -
1875 Les Salles de d'Armes de ParisParis: 1875A handsome 3 quarter morocco copy of this uncommon illustrated title. -
1896 The British FleetLondon: 1896Beautiful blue calf overview on the British Navy bound for Queen Elizabeth's School by the Relfe Brothers. -
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[1901] L'Invasion Le Siège La CommuneParis: [1901]Gorgeous illustrated first edition of Armand Dayot's historical account on the Franco-Prussian War. -
1952-1964 3vol Collection of H. E. Bates Novels and Short StoriesLondon: 1952-1964A lovely collection of 3 works by British novelist H. E. Bates, in their original dust wrappers. -
1990-1991 2vol Collection Michael Dobbs TitlesLondon: 1990-1991A two volume set of riveting first edition titles, signed to the title page, and in excellent condition. -
1963-1967 4vol Set The Bodley Head Ford Madox FordLondon: 1963-1967Four volumes of a five volume set, in original unclipped dust wrappers. -
1893 Weird Tales From the Northern SeasLondon: 1873Uncommon copy of the first English translation of this illustrated title, in lovely condition. -
1946-1951 A Collection of Captain W. E. Johns' 'Gimlet' NovelsLeicester : 1946-1951A bright collection of largely first impression novels from Captain W. E. Johns' 'Gimlet' series, with the original dust wrappers. -
1936-1938 Ace High & Air StoriesLondon: 1936-1938Two smart air and flying annuals from "Flight-Lieutenant", featuring stories by popular adventure novelist Captain W. E. Johns. -
1934-1935 Wings: Flying ThrillsLondon: 1934-1935All four issues of this uncommon aviation periodical, including stories and articles from Captain W. E. Johns, Arch Whitehouse and others. -
1950 2vol Biggles Stories: The Cruise of the Condor and Biggles Flies AgainLondon: 1950Two charming editions on the iconic adventures from the heroic Biggles, including escapades into South America, hunting treasures and encountering spies. -
1938 Ace HighLondon: 1938A lovely collection of heroic tales for children from W.E. Johns and fellow writing air veterans, inspired by their own service during the First World War. -
1935-1941 7Vols Collection of Biggles NovelsLondon: 1935-1941A seven volume set of Captain W. E. Johns' Biggles novels from 1935 to 1941, most of which first edition, all in the original publisher's pictorial cloth with illustrations by Howard Leigh and Alfred Sindall. -
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1902 The History of the Second Queen's Royal Regiment: Volume 4London: 1902The signed first edition of the fourth volume of John Davis's comprehensive regimental history, including their fascinating endeavours during the Napoleonic Wars. -
1923 Regimental Records of the Royal Welch Fusiliers: Volume II, 1816 - July 1914London: 1923The first edition of the second volume of Cary and McCance's detailed history of the Royal Welch Fusiliers during the height of the British Empire. -
1913 With The Turks In ThraceLondon : 1913The illustrated first edition of this fascinating autobiographical account of the Balkan Wars, with a frontispiece, 30 plates and a large folding map. -
1950 Never Give Up: Volume V of The History of the King's Own Yorkshire Light InfantryLondon: 1950The first edition of the fifth volume on the King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry, following their fascinating history from 1919-1942. -
1932 History of the Dorsetshire Regiment 1914-1919 Three VolumesDorchester: 1932An uncommon example of all three volumes on the history of the Dorsetshire Regiment in one, in original binding. -
1989 A History of the Royal Regiment of Wales (24th-41st Foot), 1689-1989Cardiff: 1989A first edition of this history of the Royal Regiment of Wales, richly illustrated and complete in the original dust wrapper, charting three centuries of distinguished service from the Zulu War to the Cold War. -
1973 Emperor's Chambermaids: The Story of the 14th/20th King's HussarsLondon: 1973A first edition history of the 14th/20th King’s Hussars, Lt. Col. L. B. Oatts’s authoritative account of the regiment’s campaigns, richly illustrated and complete in the original unclipped dust wrapper. -
1932 The History of the Welch RegimentCardiff: 1932A comprehensive and richly illustrated history of the Welch Regiment, tracing its service from the seventeenth century through the Great War, complete with folding maps, plates, and photographs. -
1921 History of the Sixth Battalion West Yorkshire Regiment Vol IBradford; London: 1921An uncommon cloth edition of Captain Tempest's recounting of the experiences of the West Yorkshire Regiment. -
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1930 The Great War 1914-1919 The Book of Remembrance of the 5th Battalion (Prince Albert's) Somerset Light InfantryChiswick: 1930A scarce presentation copy, of an already limited edition print run - featuring an inscription by F. D. Urnwick -
1955 Regimental History The Royal Hampshire Regiment Volume Three 1918-1954Aldershot: 1955A smart first edition of this historical account of the British military, with a frontispiece, 3 plates and an abundance of maps, in the original unclipped dust wrapper. -
1924 The Story of a Regiment of a Horse Being The Regimental History from 1685 to 1922 of the 5th Princess Charlotte of Wales' Dragoon Guards Volume IEdinburgh & London : 1924An illustrated first edition of this comprehensive account of British military history, with a frontispiece and colourful plates. -
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1922 History of the Thirty-Third Foot, Duke of Wellington's (West Riding) RegimenLondon: 1922A wonderful association copy of the scarce first edition of Lee's study of the Thirty-Third Foot, inscribed by Arthur Charles Wellesley, 4th Duke of Wellington. -
1925 History of the Manchester Regiment Vol. II 1883-1922London: 1925A smart first edition, with colour and monochrome plates, in its original binding. -
c1710 A General Treatise of the Dominion of the Sea and a Compleat Body of the Sea-LawsLondon: c1710A scarce copy of this fascinating early 18th-century treatise on maritime law, with two folding engraved plates. -
1894 Rulers of India: Lord Amherst and the British Advance Eastwards to BurmaOxford : 1894A near fine copy of the first edition of this historical work on the First Anglo-Burmese War, with a folding map of India and a monochrome portrait frontispiece of Lord Amherst, in the publisher's original blue cloth with gilt lettering. -
1856 A Narrative of the Siege of KarsLondon: 1856Insightful recount of major event in the Crimean War from Humphry Sandwith with lovely folding maps.