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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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1908 The Last Fight of the RevengeLondon: 1908A smart copy of this illustrated history following the last battle of the English race-built galleon Revenge. -
1895 Recollections of a Military LifeLondon: 1895A bright example of the first edition of John Adye's memoir of his military life between the years 1854 and 1882. -
1937 The Disasters of the WarLondon: 1937Francisco De Goya's impactful etchings depicting the horrors of the Spanish uprising in 1808. -
1945 The Two Types: Being the Saga of the Two Jaunty HeroesNone stated: [1945]A humorous wartime comic about two jaunty heroes, published by the British Army Newspaper. -
c1871 The German Conquest of England in 1875 and Battle of Dorking; or, Reminiscences of a VolunteerPhiladelphia: c1871The first edition of this fictional future war novella by George Tomkyns Chesney. -
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1927 Right Off the Map, A NovelLondon: 1927A special limited edition of Charles Edward Montague's anti-war novel, signed by the author. -
1960 Warriors for the Working DayLondon: 1960A bright first edition, first impression of Peter Elstob's best-known novel, based on the author's experiences of the Battle of Normandy. -
1917 The Tale of a Casualty Clearing StationEdinburgh: 1917The first edition of this very scarce autobiographical account of the author's experiences during WWI while being posted at a casualty clearing station. -
1940 Nordic TwilightLondon: 1940The first edition of this Macmillan War Pamphlet containing E. M. Forster's important statement of his belief in the British effort during the Second World War. -
1945-1956 Novels by Nevil ShuteLondon: 1945-1956A handsome set of first edition war and romance novels by aeronautical engineer and author, Nevil Shute. -
c1978 Illustrated Guide to German Decorations and InsigniasLondon: c1978A very scarce series of illustrations showcasing the uniform decorations and insignias of the German Army. -
1946 Ten Chapters 1942 to 1945London: 1946A unique British history of the Second World War, as told in chapters by a senior Army Officer and facsimile prints of Winston Churchill's own impressions. -
1852 Instructions in Brigade Drill For the Practice of Regiments and Depots of InfantryLondon: 1852A very scarce work detailing the brigade drills used by infantry, complete with eight plates. -
1867 Women of the War; Their Heroism and Self SacrificeHartford: 1867A first edition, second printing of this illustrated celebration of the heroism and self-sacrifice of American women during the American Civil War. -
1912-1919 History & Campaigns of the Rifle BrigadeLondon: 1912-1919The first edition of Colonel Willoughby Verner's two volume illustrated history of the Rifle Brigade. -
1918 The Lowland Scots RegimentsGlasgow: 1918The first edition of this illustrated history of the regiments of the Scottish Lowlands, complete with colour plates. -
1925 The Dress of the First Regiment of Life Guards in Three CenturiesLondon: 1925A colourfully illustrated limited edition study on the history of the dress of the First Regiment of the Life Guards. -
1872 Loyaute m' Oblige Historical Record of the Eighty-First RegimentGibraltar: 1872The first edition of this very scarce history of the Eighty-First Regiment, with two hand-coloured plates. -
1891 Historical Records of the 53rd (Shropshire) RegimentLondon: [1891]A scarce account of the 53rd (Shropshire) Regiment of Foot, an illustrated military work. -
1712 Avis aux Negociateurs sur les Nouveaux Plans de PartageA Londers: 1712The very scarce first French language translation of George Ridpath's discussion of diplomatic negotiations in Europe. -
1913 The 85th King's Light InfantryLondon: 1913An illustrated first edition copy of this extensive military history, edited by C. R. B. Barrett. -
1893 The Standards and Colours of the ArmyLeeds: 1893The uncommon limited edition, first edition, of this richly illustrated account of the standards and colours of the British army. -
1991 RegenerationLondon: 1991A smart first edition, first impression, of Pat Barker's historical anti-war novel Regeneration. -
1818 Reponse De M. Le Lieutenant-General Canuel, A Lecrit Intitule Lyon in 1817 Colonel FabvierParis: 1818The first edition of this scarce work featuring Simon Canuel's commentary on Charles Fabvier's pamphlet on the Lyon riots caused by Canuel's harsh conduct. -
1757 A New Naval HistoryLondon: 1757The first edition of John Entick's very scarce illustrated history of the British Navy, complete with illustrations. -
1887-88 The Navy ListLondon: 1887-88Four volumes of 'The Navy List' bound in one volume, updating the list from 1887 to 1888. -
1899 CawnporeLondon: 1899Sir George Trevelyan's work on the siege of Cawnpore during the Indian Rebellion of 1857. -
1935 Abyssinia and ItalyLondon: 1935A smart first edition copy of this scarce work on the conflict between Abyssinia and Italy, with a folding map. -
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1903 War Sketches in ColourLondon: 1903A limited edition collection of stunning colour prints and sketches by Colonel Stratford Edward St Leger, depicting the Second Boer War and signed by the artist. -
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2003 The Collector and Researchers Guide to the Great War II: Small Arms, Munitions, MilitariaEssex: 2003A signed, numbered copy of this privately published guide to identifying the arms, munitions and militaria of the Great War. -
1912-33 Bees, Architecture, The Sea-Shore and Ships and Sea-FaringLondon: [1912-33]A four volume set of works from the 'Shown' series, all beautifully illustrated with numerous plates, and discussing topics such as architecture, ships, bees and the sea-shore. -
1971 Beyond the VicarageLondon: 1971The scarce first edition of this autobiographical novel by Noel Streatfeild about her experiences during World War Two, in the original dust wrapper. -
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1808 [1815] American Encroachments on British RightsLondon: 1808 [1815]Two scarce pamphlets, disbound but complete, about naval relations between Britain and the North American Colonies. -
1874 The Depths of the SeaLondon: 1874The second edition of this uncommon study of the 1868 to 1870 dredging missions of the 'Porcupine' and 'Lightning'. -
1872 Poseidon: A Link Between Semite, Hamite, and AryanLondon: 1872A very scarce work by Robert Brown, in which he explores the mythos of the great Olympian Poseidon. -
1917 Munition Lasses: Six Months as a Principal Overlooker in Danger BuildingsLondon: 1917A smart first edition of this very scarce work on the life of a munitions worker during the First World War.