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Naval & Maritime
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1886 The Sixty-Eighth Annual Report of the British & Foreign Sailors' Society 1885-1886 WalesLondon: 1886A scarce copy of the annual report of the British and foreign Sailors' Society for Wales, covering the year 1885 to 1886. -
1965 Libro Del Consulado Del MarBarcelona: 1965A very smart edition of this compendium of maritime law for trade in the Mediterranean, in the Spanish language. -
1922 English Seamen in the Sixteenth CenturyLondon: 1922A beautiful leather-bound new impression of James Anthony Froude's study of English fishermen in the sixteenth century. -
1919 Merchantmen-at-ArmsLondon: 1919A first edition of this interesting volume describing the work of the Merchants' army in the First World War. With illustrations by Muirhead Bone. -
1907 Whispers from the FleetPortsmouth: 1907The uncommon first edition of Captain Christopher Cradock's notes and observations from life in the Royal Navy. -
1729 Memoirs of the English Affairs, Chiefly Naval, From the Year 1660 to 1673London: 1729A scarce first edition work recounting the adventures of King James II during his naval career, illustrated with a portrait frontispiece. -
1849 The Life of NelsonLondon: 1849The tenth edition of Robert Southey's celebrated biography of Horatio Lord Nelson. -
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1935 Sea Fights and Corsairs of the Indian OceanMauritius: 1935A scarce second impression of this illustrated naval history of Mauritius, signed by the author. -
1934 Edward Pellew Viscount Exmouth Admiral of the RedLondon: 1934A presentation copy of the first edition of this extensive and illustrated biography of Edward Pellew in the original dust wrapper. -
1911 My Naval Career and TravelsLondon: 1911The second edition of this autobiographical work of the Right Hon Sir Edward H Seymour in the very scarce, unclipped dust wrapper. -
1946 British Ports and Harbours; The Port of LondonLondon: 1946-47History of British ports and of the port of London from the 'Britain in Pictures' series by Collins, second and first impressions. -
1947 2 vols Ships of the Royal Navy Statement of Losses During the Second World War and What is a War ShipLondon : 1947Two pamphlets detailing the losses of the Royal Navy during World War One and What is a War Ship? -
1947-1949 2 vols Ships of the Royal Navy Statement of Losses During the Second World War 3rd September, 1939 to 2nd September 1945 with Amendment 1London : 1947-1949A first edition copy of Ships of the Royal Navy Statement of Losses During the Second World War along with the first Amendment to the volume. -
1943 Ship Flying and Aircraft CarriersLondon : 1943A smart and scarce pamphlet detailing Ship Flying and Aircraft Carriers, with illustrations. -
1921 Particulars of British War Vessels Showing Principal Dimensions, Armament, Speed, EtcLondon : 1921A smart pamphlet detailing British navel vessels. -
1889-1890 2 vols Statistical Report of the Health of the Navy 1888 and 1889London : 1889-1890Two volumes of health reports of the Navy from 1888 and 1889, with folding plates. -
1871 A Copy of the Statistical Report on the Health of the Navy for the Year 1869London: 1871The scarce first edition of this report on the health of the navy for the year 1869 in the original paper wraps. -
1848-1849 Etat Général De La Marine et Des ColoniesParis: 1848-1849An association copy of this 1848 directory of French Navy personnel, owned by the contemporaneous Senior Commander of the British Navy, Augustus Phillimore. In French. -
1966 Naval Pay and Identity BookNot Stated : 1966A fascinating piece of naval history in the form of a Naval pay and Identity Book for Sgt Ronald Kinder of the Royal Marines. -
1816 Studies of Boats, and Coast SceneryLondon: 1816A very scarce first edition of this pictorial study of boats and coast scenery in England by Samuel Prout. -
1924 Britain's Sea SoldiersLiverpool: 1924A monumental history of the Royal Navy by Colonel Cyril Field adorned with beautiful coloured plates. -
1928 History of the Canadian Pacific LineLondon: 1928A fascinating work of Canadian naval history by Frank C. Bowen. -
1900 Battling With Waves and LawyersLondon: 1900A third, revised and enlarged edition of this illustrated history of the perils of the deep. -
1970 Jane's Fighting Ships: 1905-6London: 1970A smart, bright reprint of the 1905-6 edition of Jane's Fighting Ships; a valuable reference tool on naval history. -
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1769-1803 Lists of the Navy: 1769, 1774 and 1803London: 1769-1803Navy Lists for the years 1768, 1774 and 1803, providing an account of the names and rank of those in the British Navy in the respective years covered. -
1926 The Wonders of SalvageLondon: 1926A bright copy of this scarce work dedicated to marine salvage by David Masters, complete with its vanishingly scarce dust wrapper. -
1972-78 Works of Alexander KentLondon: 1972-78Four first edition copies of Anthony Kent's exciting maritime novels, each with their original dust wrapper. -
1859 Siege of SebastopolLondon: 1859A first edition map box containing numerous fascinating maps and plans from the Siege of Sevastopol. -
1761 The Naval History of Great Britain, Volume IVLondon: 1761Volume IV of this scarce eighteenth-century naval history of Great Britain, complete with numerous engraved plates. -
1924 Particulars of British War Vessels Showing Principal Dimensions, Armament, Speed, Etc.London: 1924A very neat edition of these particulars for British naval forces. -
1978 Marine Chronometer: Its History and DevelopmentLondon: 1978A very neat edition of this educational work discussing to creation and development of a marine timekeeper. -
1895 Watch, Station, Quarter and Fire Bills, &c.London: 1895A very scarce watch bill for the commander of a late nineteenth century ship, this edition belonging to Admiral C. F. Thursby. -
1948-54 The Second World WarLondon: 1948-54A first edition set of William Churchill's groundbreaking memoirs regarding the Second World War. -
1896 Navy & Army IllustratedLondon: 1896An smart collection of 'The Navy & Army Illustrated' magazine, containing the issues from June to December 1896, with numerous photographs throughout. -
1946 The Opium ClippersGlasgow: 1946A fascinating account of the opium sailing vessels from China and Japan, with numerous illustrations and a fold out map.