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Naval & Maritime
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1926 Imperial Defence A Book for TaxpayersLondon: 1926A scarce, first edition copy of Stephen King-Hall's political treatise on the Committee of Imperial Defence, and its cost to the British tax-payer. -
1927 Britain's Sea Soldiers. A Record of the Royal Marines During the War 1914-1919Devonport: 1927The first edition of Colonel Herbert Blumberg's detailed history of the Royal Navy during the First World War, illustrated throughout. -
1924 Britain's Sea-Soldiers a History of the Royal Marines and Their PredecessorsLiverpool: 1924The first edition of Colonel Cyril Field's monumental history of the Royal Navy from its beginnings to the outbreak of the First World War, illustrated throughout with many colour plates, and additional illustrations tipped in my a prior owner. -
1897-1908 The Royal Navy a History From the Earliest Times to the PresentLondon: 1897-1903The first edition of William Laird Clowes' monumental and immensely influential history of the British Royal Navy, illustrated throughout with many plates. -
1923 Tonbridge School and the Great WarLondon : 1923The first edition of this exploration of Tonbridge School and its relation to the First World War. -
1759 Reasons for an Augmentation of at Least Twelve Thousand MarinersLondon: 1759A bright, very scarce, first edition copy of this treatise by Jonas Hanway which looks at the state of the British coasting trade, and mariners during the Seven Years' War. -
1739 An Account of the Expedition of the British Fleet to SicilyLondon: 1739The first edition of George Byng's work recounting his experiences as the leader of the Sicilian Expedition in 1718, which help to win the War of the Quadruple Alliance. Illustrated with one double-sided folding plate. -
1911 A Handbook of British and Foreign Orders, War Medals and DecorationsSheffield: 1911A detailed history of the British and Foreign medals and honours bestowed to the Army and Navy prior to the First World War, with the author's compliments to the dedication page. -
Royal Naval Biography: or, Memoirs of the Services of all the Flag OfficersLondon: 1823-1835A uniformly bound first edition set of this very scarce naval biography. With all four supplement volumes, this comprehensive study looks at noted naval officers from 1760 to the 1830s. -
Regulations and Instructions Relating to His Majesty's Service at SeaLondon: 1808An uncommon record of the official regulations governing the organization and discipline of the British Navy. This copy once belonged to George Augustus Westphal who took command of the HMS Jupiter. -
The Naval Chronology of Great Britain; or, an Historical Account of NavalLondon: 1820A very fine first edition set bound by Bayntun of James Ralfe's sought after chronological history of the Royal Navy, looking at the years of the Napoleonic Wars. Illustrated throughout with beautiful aquatint plates. -
A Narrative of the Loss of the H.M.S. Royal George, of 108 Guns, Sunk at SpitheadPortsmouth: 1840A very scarce copy of this interesting and concise history of the H.M.S. Royal George, bound with wood from the ship to the boards. -
Ironclads in Action a Sketch of Naval Warfare From 1855 to 1895London: 1896A finely bound second edition of Herbert W. Wilson's interesting history looking in-depth at the ironclad battleships during the mid to late nineteenth century. Illustrated profusely throughout, including with folding maps. -
History of the Life Boat and Its WorkLondon: 1874The first edition of this early, important work on the life-boat. Written by the gentleman who is responsible for the making of the modern Royal National Lifeboat Institution as we know it today. -
A History of Naval Architecture Introductory DissertationLondon: 1851A very smart first edition copy of this thorough exploration of Naval architecture. Scarce in the original cloth, this work has been written by an expert in the field. -
Naval Discipline Subordination Contrasted with InsubordinationLondon: 1830A very scarce Naval work, regarding the methods and accounts of discipline on board ships in the Merchant-Service. Written by the late commander of the East India Company's Ships. -
Hudson's Bay Record Society Volumes XIV, XV, XVI, XXI and XXIILondon: 1951-1959Five volumes of publications by the Hudson's Bay Record Society regarding the history of fur trade in the United States. All are first editions, from a limited print run, and are in a lovely condition. -
9 Photographs from the U. S. Naval Auxiliary Air Station Glynco, Brunswick, GeorgiaUnknown: c1952A collection of unbound photographs each in black and white featuring both portraits and group photographs of United States Naval men. -
Naval and Military TrophiesLondon: 1896An illustrated first edition of this art collection on Naval and Military history bound in an attractive leather binding. -
A Cavalry Officer in The Corunna CampaignLondon: 1913The first edition of this fascinating naval work regarding Captain Gordon, complete with numerous illustrations and a demonstrative folding map. -
1851 The Latitude and Course Corrector Edward Loggan Illustrated 1st Very ScarceLondon: 1851A very scarce copy of the first edition of Edward Loggan's interesting and instructional work on navigation. -
1917 Review Copy The Life and Letters of Admiral Sir Charles Napier H Noel WilliamLondon: 1917The first edition of this biography regarding the life and career of the long-serving Admiral, Sir Charles Napier. Being a review copy, in the publisher's original navy blue cloth, this illustrated work traces the career and history of this officer. -
1937-41 2vols The Barrington Papers First Edition Bonner-Smyth IllustratedLondon: 1937-41A complete two volume set of this first edition copy of 'The Barrington Papers'; consisting of the letters, papers, and correspondence of Samuel Barrington. -
1975 The Adventure of Sail 1520-1914 Macintyre Second Impression IllustratedLondon: 1975A second impression copy of this fascinating historical record of sailing ships, by the British naval officer and renowned author of numerous books on British naval history, Donald Macintyre. -
1865 The Marine Steam Engine Tomas J Main Thomas Brown Uncommon IllusLondon: 1865The fifth edition of this informative and practical work regarding firing, running and servicing marine steam engines. With descriptions of the leading makes at the time. -
1757 De La Manoeuvre des Vaisseaux Pierre Bouguer Scarce Folding Plates 1stParis: 1757A scarce first edition of Pierre Bouguer's work on naval problems and mechanics, written in French, illustrated with multiple folding plates. -
1922 The Triumph of the Tramp Ship Archibald Hurd IllustratedLondon: 1922An illustrated history of the significance of tramp ships, written by Sir Archibald Hurd, held in the original publisher's cloth binding. -
1905 Famous British Admirals Albert Lee Illustrated Publishers Cloth BindingLondon: 1905In the publisher's original cloth binding, this copy explores the history of the famous British admiral, illustrated with several portraits throughout. -
1885 Our Sailors British Navy W. H. G. Kingston Children's FrontispieceLondon: 1885A work for children, collecting various anecdotes of the brave deeds of sailors in the reign of Queen Victoria. -
1899 Life and Letters of Admiral Dewey Adelbert M. Dewey Illustrated First EditionNew York: 1899A first edition copy is this fascinating biography of the only recipient of the highest possible rank in the United States Navy, Admiral of the Navy George Dewey. -
1837 6vol The Naval History of Great Britain William James Captain Chamier IllusLondon: 1837A six volume set of works being a work of naval history written by William James, with additional work by Captain Chamier. -
1883 2vols The Voyage of the Jeanette Ship and Ice Journals George W De LongLondon: 1883A two volume set of works which discusses the trail of the voyage of the Jeannette and the death of its many crew members. This work has been edited by the Ship captain's wife, Emma De Long. -
1846-52 7 Vol in 1 Pamphlets on Naval Subject Bowles Author Presentation CopyLondon: 1846-52A very scarce collection of naval works by William Bowles, looking at the state of the Royal Navy during the middle of the nineteenth century. Author's presentation copy. -
1915 Fleet Annual and Naval Yearbook Yexley Illus Folding Maps Very ScarceLondon: 1915A very scarce copy of this 1915 yearbook of the British Navy, illustrated throughout with a folding map and a folding plate, compiled by Lionel Yexley. -
1980 2vols American Secretaries of the Navy Paolo E Coletta Maritime HistoryAnnapolis: 1980A two volume set of works being a comprehensive list of the Secretaries of the U. S. Navy, illustrated throughout. -
1914 The Man-Of-War Currey First Edition Colour IllustratedLondon: [1914]A first edition copy of this fascinating study of the powerful 'Man-of-war' warships employed from the sixteenth to the nineteenth century.