Military
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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.
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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.
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1989-2013 6vols Six Works by Geoff DyerLondon: 1989-2013A lovely collection of six works by the award-winning author Geoff Dyer; all in the original dust wrappers.
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1999-2018 First Edition and Signed 'Matthew Hervey' NovelsLondon: 1999-2018Twelve first edition volumes from Allan Mallinson's 'Matthew Hervey' series set during the Napoleonic Wars, with ten being signed by the author.
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1992 Quartered Safe Out Here: A Recollection of the War in BurmaLondon: 1992A very smart first edition of this recollection of the author's own experiences during the Second World War.
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c1978 Illustrated Guide to German Decorations and InsigniasLondon: c1978A very scarce series of illustrations showcasing the uniform decorations and insignias of the German Army.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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1918 The Lowland Scots RegimentsGlasgow: 1918The first edition of this illustrated history of the regiments of the Scottish Lowlands, complete with colour plates.
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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.
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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.
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1891 Historical Records of the 53rd (Shropshire) RegimentLondon: [1891]A scarce account of the 53rd (Shropshire) Regiment of Foot, an illustrated military work.
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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.
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1913 The 85th King's Light InfantryLondon: 1913An illustrated first edition copy of this extensive military history, edited by C. R. B. Barrett.
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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.
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1991 RegenerationLondon: 1991A smart first edition, first impression, of Pat Barker's historical anti-war novel Regeneration.
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1905 The Fight With France for North AmericaLondon: 1905A smart copy of this illustrated history of the fight between France and Britain for North America, with maps.
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1899 CawnporeLondon: 1899Sir George Trevelyan's work on the siege of Cawnpore during the Indian Rebellion of 1857.
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Signed1903 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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Signed2003 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.
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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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1902 Breaking and Riding: With Military CommentariesLondon: 1902The scarce first UK edition of James Fillis' equestrian work, with illustrations throughout.
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1918 The Horse and the WarLondon: 1918A fascinating history of the horse in warfare, written in 1918 when this practice was coming to a close.
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1893-1905 4vol History of the Great Civil War 1642-1649London: 1893-1905A complete four volume set of this new edition history of the English Civil War from English historian Samuel Rawson Gardiner.
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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.
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1877 A Primitive Methodist Soldier in the British ArmyLeeds: 1877The very scarce first edition of WIlliam Mason's biographical account of his life in the army and finding religion.
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Signed1915 The Great War, its Lessons and its WarningsLondon: [1915]Jesse Collings' insightful work on the ongoing Great War, his own presentation copy to Christopher Hatton Turnor.
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1744 Authentic Papers Relating to the Expedition Against CarthagenaLondon: 1744The first edition of this very scarce work concerning the Navy's unsuccessful attack on Cartagena, in Colombia.
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1823 Campaign of the Left Wing of the Allied Army, in the Western Pyrenees andLondon: 1823A very scarce work detailing the military campaign of the Battle of the Pyrenees, written by English army officer and artist Robert Batty.
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2004-2007 Duke of Marlborough HistoriesLondon; Staplehurst; South Yorkshire; Gloucestershire : 2004-2007A terrific selection of first edition histories on the 1st Duke of Marlborough, John Churchill, and his notorious victories and sieges, each in their own excellent unclipped dust wrapper.
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1951 "Envy" "Hatred" "Malice": An Indictment of the Ministry of Pensions at the Bar of Public OpinionFolkestone: 1951A very scarce pamphlet condemning the dishonesty of the Ministry of Pensions towards First World War veterans.
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1924 On the Road with Wellington: The Diary of a War Commissary in the Peninsular CampaignsLondon: 1924The first edition of this translated series of fascinating accounts, detailing a war commissary's services in the Peninsular campaign, with colour plates.
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1901-2 La Guerre Fatale: France-AngleterreParis : 1901-2The first two volumes of Capitaine Danrit's heroic war novel surrounding a swift invasion and conquest of England by France, with the original wraps bound in.
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1916 The Way of the CrossNew York: 1916The first edition of the English translation of Doroshevich's account of the sufferings of Russian refugees in World War I.