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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. -
1875 Les Salles de d'Armes de ParisParis: 1875A handsome 3 quarter morocco copy of this uncommon illustrated title. -
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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. -
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. -
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. -
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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. -
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. -
1907 The Japanese Nation in Evolution: Steps in the Progress of a Great PeopleLondon: 1907A smart first edition of this illustrated study by William Elliot Griffis, tracing Japan’s rapid transformation from feudal isolation to modern world power. -
1913 A War Photographer in Thrace: An Account of Personal Experiences During the Turco-Balkan war, 1912London: 1913A pleasing copy of the first edition of this very scarce work by English war photographer Herbert Baldwin, in the publisher's original red cloth with pictorial gilt embossed, and thirty-two photographic plates taken by Baldwin himself. -
1806 Memoirs of the Professional Life of Horatio Nelson with SupplementLondon: 1806A lovely copy of the enlarged third edition of this scarce work regarding the life of Nelson, complete with numerous demonstrative folding plates. -
1810 The Life of Admiral Lord NelsonLondon: 1810The scarce abridged edition of the life of Horatio Nelson, written by noted naval authors James Stanier Clarke and John M'Arthur. -
1806 Memoirs of the Professional Life of Horatio Nelson with SupplementLondon: 1806An exceptional copy of the enlarged third edition of this scarce work regarding the life of Nelson, complete with numerous demonstrative folding plates. -
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[1853] The Fortunes of Hector O'HalloranLondon: [1853] dated from a copy held by the British LibraryWonderfully preserved, illustrated, half calf copy of Maxwell's military novel. -
