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1852 The Great Civil War of the Times of Charles I. and Cromwell.London: 1852A richly illustrated copy of Richard and George Cattermole’s The Great Civil War, a detailed historical narrative with vivid battle scenes between the Cavaliers and Roundheads -
1909 2vol in 1 Nelson and WellingtonLondon: 1909Two influential biographies of Nelson and Wellington, handsomely bound together in full calf. -
1807 Anecdotes of the Late Lord Viscount Nelson1807: 1807The vanishingly scarce second published edition of this informative work regarding Nelson, featuring three plates depicting his funeral rites. -
1890 Horatio NelsonNew York: 1890A superior full calf copy of this first edition of Russell's comprehensive work regarding Horatio Nelson. -
1899 The Life of NelsonLondon: 1899A handsomely bound copy of this informative historical work regarding the life of Nelson, illustrated throughout with portraits and battle plans. -
1899 The Life of Nelson: The Embodiment of the Sea Power of Great BritainLondon: 1899A smart second edition of The Life of Nelson, Captain Mahan's detailed biography of the naval hero that demonstrates his military expertise. -
1926 Chosen EssaysNewton: 1926A lovely limited edition from The Gregynog Press of noted war poet Edward Thomas' essays. -
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1930 My Sketch Book in the ShinyLondon: 1930An excellent signed second edition of Snaffles’ collection of sketches of the sporting habits of the British in India, inscribed by the author, and in the original dust wrapper. -
1958-2007 48vol The Oxfordshire & Buckinghamshire Light Infantry Chronicle and The Royal Green Jackets ChronicleHampshire: 1958-2007A large set of forty-eight volumes of chronicles from the British Army's infantry regiments. -
1920 2 Vols History of the Norfolk Regiment 1685-1918Norwich : 1920A first edition, two-volume history of the Norfolk Regiment by noted military historian F. Loraine Petre, richly illustrated with maps and plates. -
1923 The History of the 5th (Royal Irish) Regiment of Dragoons from 1689 to 1799, Afterwards the 5th Royal Irish Lancers from 1858 to 1921Aldershot : 1923A scarce first edition privately printed regimental history of the 5th Royal Irish Dragoons and later Lancers, richly illustrated with plates and fold-out maps, tracing the regiment’s distinguished service. -
1904 The History of the King's Body Guard of the Yeomen of the Guard: (Valecti Garde Domini Regis) Oldest Permanent Body Guard of the Sovereigns of England 1485 to 1904Westminster: 1904A detailed illustrated history of the Yeomen of the Guard, detailing over four centuries of royal service, ceremony, and tradition from Henry VII to Edward VII. -
1924 A Field-Marshal's Memoirs: From the Diary, Correspondence, and Reminiscences of Alfred, Count von WalderseeLondon: 1924The first edition of this memoir from German Field Marshal, Alfred Heinrich Karl Ludwig Graf von Waldersee, translated into English. -
1922 The Story of the "9th King's" in FranceLiverpool: 1922A smart first edition of this historical account of the 9th Battalion of the King's Liverpool Regiment through its involvement in the First World War. -
1925 The Rifle Brigade Chronicle for 1924 (Thirty-Fifth Year)London: 1925A scarce copy of the Rifle Brigade Chronicle for the year 1924, compiled by British Army Officer H. G. Parkyn. -
1908 The Annals of the Yeomanry Cavalry of Wiltshire Vol II Being a Complete History of the Prince of Wales' Royal RegimentDevizes: 1908A very pleasing first edition of the second volume of this history of the Yeomanry Cavalry of Wiltshire from 1893 to 1908. -
1908 The Annals of the Yeomanry Cavalry of Wiltshire Vol II Being a Complete History of the Prince of Wales' Own Royal RegimentDevizes: 1908A very pleasing first edition of the second volume of this history of the Yeomanry Cavalry of Wiltshire from 1893 to 1908. -
1952 The Worcestershire Regiment 1922-1950Aldershot: 1952A pleasing first edition of this military history of the Worcestershire Regiment from the end of the First World War to 1950. -
1948 Forewarned Is Forearmed: A History of the Royal Observer CorpsLondon; Edinburgh; Glasgow: 1948The first edition of Winslow's history of the Royal Observer Corps in WWII, with the original unclipped dust wrapper, plates, and fold-out maps, highlighting the vital role of civilian volunteers in Britain’s air defence. -
1930 The Liverpool Scottish 1900-1919Liverpool: 1930The first edition official history of the Liverpool Scottish, complete with plates and fold-out maps, tracing the unit’s service and battles of the First World War. -
1952 The London Scottish In the Second World War 1939 to 1945London: 1952The first edition of this impressive regimental history of the London Scottish in WWII, complete with dust wrapper, folding maps, and 32 plates. -
1974 2 Vols A History of the Army Medical DepartmentEdinburgh; London: 1974The first editions of this two-volume history of the British Army Medical Department by Lt. Gen. Sir Neil Cantlie, complete the original unclipped with dust wrappers, illustrated with folding maps and plates. -
1931 16th Foot: History of the Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire RegimentLondon: 1931The first edition of this regimental history of the 16th Foot: Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire Regiment, by Major-General Sir Frederick Maurice. -
1801 Memoires Militaires et Politiques du General LloydParis: 1801Illustrated with folding maps, this is the first French language translation of Welsh soldier Henry Lloyd's 17th century discussion of his own life and of military strategy. -
1936 Some XII Royal LancersShipston-on-Stour: 1936The first edition of this illustrated collection of stories of the XII Royal Lancers, from Lieutenant-Colonel G. W. Hobson. -
1840 4 Vols in 2 Lives of the Lindsays; or, A Memoir of the Houses of Crawford and BalcarresLondon: 1840A smartly bound set of first editions in half morocco, this set contains four volumes, bound as two, tracing the Lindsay family’s legacy. -
1897 Historical Records of the 1st Devon Militia (4th Battalion the Devonshire Regiment)London: 1897A smartly bound first edition of this uncommon military history of the 1st Devon Militia, with illustrations. -
1877 The History of the Rifle Brigade (The Prince Consort's Own) Formerly the 95thLondon: 1877The first edition of this detailed illustrated history of the Prince Consort's Own Rifle Brigade from their formation. -
1866 The History of Lord Seaton's Regiment, (The 52nd Light Infantry) at The Battle of WaterlooLondon: 1866A very scarce first edition volume from Leeke's detailed history of the 52nd Light Infantry at the Battle of Waterloo, being volume II only. -
1923 The History & Records of Queen Victoria's Rifles 1792-1922London: 1923The first edition of this illustrated history of Queen Victoria's Rifles, the 9th Battalion, London Regiment. -
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1900 History of the Oxfordshire Regiment of Militia 1778-1900Oxford: 1900A first edition of this very scarce illustrated history of the Oxfordshire Regiment of Militia, signed by the author. -
c. 1900 Market Harborough and Inside the BarLondon: [1900]The new edition of G. J. Whyte-Melville's two most popular stories, Market Harborough and Inside the Bar, in half blue morocco with marbled boards and endpapers. -
1916 Ghenko: The Mongol Invasion of JapanLondon: 1916A very scarce first UK edition of this important history of the Mongol invasion of Japan, with plates and maps. -
1949 Croydon and the Second World WarCroydon: 1949A smart first edition of this illustrated history of the town of Croydon during the Second World War, with a folding map. -
1935 Seven Pillars of WisdomLondon: 1935A wonderful example of the first trade edition of T. E. Lawrence's account of his experiences during the First World War, illustrated throughout, and in the original dust wrapper. -
1909 British Military PrintsLondon: 1909Beautifully bound in half morocco and illustrated in colour, this is a first edition of Ralph Nevill's collection of military prints and artworks.