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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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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. -
1856 Kars and Our captivity in Russia: With Letters from Gen. Sir W.F. Williams Bart., of Kars, Major Teesdale and The Late Captain ThompsonLondon: 1856The second edition in decorative red cloth of this 1856 work by Atwell Lake about the Crimean War siege and subsequent Russian captivity, with two monochrome portrait frontispieces of both Lake (author) and General Sir W.F. Williams Bart. -
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. -
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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. -
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. -
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. -
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.