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Naval & Maritime
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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. -
1896 The British FleetLondon: 1896Beautiful blue calf overview on the British Navy bound for Queen Elizabeth's School by the Relfe Brothers. -
1893 Weird Tales From the Northern SeasLondon: 1873Uncommon copy of the first English translation of this illustrated title, in lovely condition. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
1895 The Life of NelsonLondon: 1895A handsomely bound edition of Robert Southey's influential biography on the British naval hero, with illustrations by famous painter Richard Westall. In green morocco binding. -
1900 NelsonLondon: 1900A scarce edition of John Knox Laughton's scholarly biography of the iconic naval commander. A prize binding in full tree calf. -
1899 Horatio Nelson and the Naval Supremacy of EnglandNew York: 1899A scarce edition of William Clark Russell's popular biography of the naval icon. The first book of the Heroes of the Nations series. -
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. -
1814 2vol The Life of NelsonLondon: 1814A pleasingly bound two-volume second edition set of Robert Southey's astounding biography on the British naval icon that helped cement his legendary status today. -
1841 Treatise on the Theory and Practice of Naval ArchitectureEdinburgh: 1841Impressively illustrated with engraved plates and plans, this is Augustin F. B. Creuze's informative and detailed treatise on shipbuilding and naval architecture. -
1858 On Naval Warfare with SteamLondon: 1858An exceptional example of the very scarce first edition of Howard Douglas's guide to naval warfare utilising steam powered ships. -
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. -
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. -
c1915 Naval Expeditionary Force to the Cameroon 1914-1915Not Stated : c1915A very scarce photobook recording the British Naval Expeditionary Force in the Cameroons, involving HMS Cumberland and HMS Challenger. -
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. -
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1938 Life Of Admiral Sir Archibald Lucius DouglasTotnes, Devon: 1938A smart first edition of this biographical work on Royal Navy officer and founder of the Japanese Navy, Admiral Sir Archibald Lucious Douglas, signed by the author. -
1933 Voyage of the "Parma": The Great Grain Race of 1932London: 1933A smart first edition of this illustrated history of the ship the Parma and its place in The Great Grain Race of 1932. With the original dust wrapper. -
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1933-1939 Nine Signed Novels by TaffrailLondon: 1933-1939Signed association copies of the first editions of nine thrilling novels from Taffrail, each inscribed to the author's secretary, Mrs. Mitchell, who typed up the author's handwritten manuscripts and offered editorial advice. -
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1935-1947 Swept Channels; Western Mediterranean, 1942-1945London: 1935-1947First editions of two informative works of naval history from Taffrail, with his account of the WWI minesweepers inscribed to his secretary, who typed out the work herself. -
1922-1927 6 Vols Journal of the Royal United Service InstitutionLondon: 1922-1927A smartly bound six-volume collection of the Journal of the Royal United Service Institution from the years 1922–1927, illustrated with maps, plates, and colour frontispieces. -
1869-1915 Navy (Health). Statistical Report on the Health of the NavyLondon: 1869-1915Six fascinating and very scarce volumes of Royal Navy medical reports and statistical health data, offering insight into the health of the navy between 1869 and 1915. -
1861 Journal of the Royal United Service Institution, Whitehall YardLondon: 1861Illustrated throughout with folding maps, this is a scarce 1861 volume of the 'Journal of the Royal United Service Institution', featuring articles on military and naval strategy. -
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1869 A Copy of the Statistical Report on the Health of the Navy for the Year 1867London: 1869The scarce first edition of this report on the health of the navy for the year 1867, signed by Sir Alexander Armstrong, Director General of the Medical Department of the Navy.