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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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1933 With the Guards We Shall Go: A Guardsman's Letters in the Crimea 1854-1855London: 1933A smart first edition of this illustrated record of the author's great-uncle, John Jocelyn, 5th Earl of Roden, through the Crimean War. -
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2001 Armoured Guardsmen: A War Diary June 1944 - April 1945Yorkshire: 2001A smart first edition of this illustrated war diary from British Conservative politician, Robert Thomas Boscawen, signed by the author with a letter. -
1934 Old Cavalry StationsLondon: 1934The first edition of this illustrated work exploring old cavalry stations around the UK, with the original unclipped dust wrapper. -
1936 At War With the SmugglersLondon: 1936A smart first edition of this illustrated historical study of naval and maritime issues involving smugglers. -
1842 History of the Mutiny at Spithead and The Nore with an Enquiry into its Origin and TreatmentLondon: 1842A smart copy of this fictional account of the mutinies at Spithead and the Nore, from William Johnson Neale. -
1824 Recollections of the PeninsulaLondon: 1824An association copy of the third edition of this insightful travel work documenting British army officer Joseph Moyle Sherer's time spent fighting in the Peninsula War in the early nineteenth century. -
1892 6vol History of the War in the Peninsula and in the South of France from the Year 1807 to the Year 1814London: 1892A smartly bound complete six volume set of this detailed history of war in the Peninsula and in the South of France from the year 1807 to 1814. -
1883 Fifteen Decisive Battles of the World: From Marathon to WaterlooLondon: 1883A smartly bound thirty-first edition of this insightful history on the great battles of the world. -
1898 Fights for the FlagLondon: 1898A smartly bound first edition, first impression of this fascinating work of military history. -
1915 Ordeal by BattleLondon: 1915Frederick Scott Oliver's political essay about the beginning of the First World War, in a handsome half morocco signed binding by Hatchards. -
1879 Report on the Russian Army and Its Campaigns in Turkey In 1877-1878New York: 1879The first edition of Francis Vinton Greene's account of the Russo-Turkish war in 1877-78, with the uncommon 'Atlas' volume containing copious maps. -
1915 Russia, The Balkans and The DardanellesLondon: [1915]The first edition Granville Fortescue's very scarce work written during WWII, providing a sketch of the military and political landscape of the Balkans. -
1941 Bulgy the Barrage BalloonLondon: 1941The first edition of Enid Marx's scarce children's book, published during World War Two to educate children about barrage balloons and air attacks, with fantastic colour illustrations throughout. -
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1928 Peace in Our Time: Addresses on Europe and the EmpireLondon: 1928A smart first edition of this collection of speeches from British statesman Sir Joseph Austen Chamberlain, a limited edition signed by the author. -
1938 2vol War Memoirs of David Lloyd GeorgeLondon: 1938A new edition of this extensive and fascinating collection of war memoirs from Prime Minister during the First World War, David Lloyd George. -
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1988 Famous Ocean Liners Photo PostcardsToronto; London: 1988A volume of twenty-four postcards depicting famous ocean liners, including four signed colour plates by Stephen J. Card. -
1951 Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers: Volume I - Organization and Operations & Volume II - TechnicalNot Stated: 1951A pair of very scarce works surrounding the military history of the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers during the Second World War. -
1967 12vol The Second World WarLondon: 1967A complete twelve volume set of Churchill's history of the Second World War, with illustrations. -
1950-1955 6vol The Second World WarLondon: 1950-1955A smart complete set of Winston Churchill's work on the Second World War, with illustrations. -
1936 The Life of John Rushworth Earl JellicoeLondon: 1936A smart first edition of this illustrated biography of Admiral of the Fleet John Rushworth Jellicoe. -
1919 Huts in HellBoston: 1919A very smart third impression of this illustrated record of Poling's observations in France during the First World War. -
1852 Memoir of the Services of the Bengal ArtilleryLondon: 1852A scarce history of the Bengal Army, the first edition of this work penned by its former captain. -
1938 2vol The Truth About The Peace TreatiesLondon: 1938A smart first edition of this illustrated study of the Peace Treaties following the First World War. -
1938 The New "Mauretania": Fulfilment of a Great EnterpriseLiverpool: 1938A very scarce launch brochure for the RMS Mauretania, a British ocean liner that was one of the first ships built for the newly formed Cunard-White Star company. -
1902 British Soldiers in the FieldLondon: 1902A first edition of this illustrated historical study of the British Army from The Young England Library. -
1908 Recollections of a Life in the British Army During the Latter Half of the 19th CenturyLondon: 1908A smart first edition of this scarce autobiography from British Army officer General Sir Richard Harrison. -
1918 The Australian Army Medical Corps in EgyptLondon: 1918A smart first UK edition of this illustrated account of the Australian Army Medical Corps in Egypt, a review copy. -
1882 On Some Ancient Battle-Fields in Lancashire and Their Historical, Legendary, and Aesthetic AssociationsManchester; London: 1882A smart first edition of this detailed history on the battle-fields of ancient Lancashire. -
1973-1985 4vol The Bulletin: Military Historical Society Volumes I-XXLondon: 1973-1985Four smartly bound facsimile editions of The Bulletin for the Military Historical Society. -
1990 Works on the Eighth Air in World War IIWisconsin; Osceola; London: 1990-1993A wonderful collection of early 90s aviation works on the Eighth Air Force during WWII. -
1942-1946 3vol Into Battle, The End of the Beginning, & VictoryLondon: 1942-1946Three smart later editions of these collections of speeches from British statesman Sir Winston S. Churchill. -
1933 26vol The Great WarLondon: 1933A collection of periodicals dealing with the scenes and various fronts associated with the First World War, in the original twenty-six fortnightly parts. -
1933 26vol The Great WarLondon: 1933A collection of periodicals dealing with the scenes and various fronts associated with the First World War, in the original twenty-six fortnightly parts. -
1896 My Experiences in Manipur and the Naga HillsLondon: 1896The first edition of James Johnstone's illustrated memoir of his travels and experiences living in India, including his remarks upon the Anglo-Manipur rebellion. -
1823 Fifteen Years in IndiaLondon: 1823A scarce volume exploring British military expeditions to India and the author's life spending fifteen years in India. -
1897 The Relief of ChitralLondon: 1897A work by the Younghusband brothers on the Siege of Chitral and the Chitral Expedition, complete with illustrations.