Naval & Maritime
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1823 The Naval History of Great BritainLondon: 1823-25Four volumes from the scarce first edition naval history of Britain by Edward Pelham Brenton.
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1924 Old Naval Prints Their Artists and EngraversLondon: 1924A limited edition of this beautiful collection of naval prints both in black and white and colour.
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1935 Sea Fights and Corsairs of the Indian OceanMauritius: 1935A scarce second impression of this illustrated naval history of Mauritius, signed by the author. -
1934 Edward Pellew Viscount Exmouth Admiral of the RedLondon: 1934A presentation copy of the first edition of this extensive and illustrated biography of Edward Pellew in the original dust wrapper.
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1911 My Naval Career and TravelsLondon: 1911The second edition of this autobiographical work of the Right Hon Sir Edward H Seymour in the very scarce, unclipped dust wrapper.
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1946 British Ports and Harbours; The Port of LondonLondon: 1946-47History of British ports and of the port of London from the 'Britain in Pictures' series by Collins, second and first impressions.
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1947 2 vols Ships of the Royal Navy Statement of Losses During the Second World War and What is a War ShipLondon : 1947Two pamphlets detailing the losses of the Royal Navy during World War One and What is a War Ship?
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1947-1949 2 vols Ships of the Royal Navy Statement of Losses During the Second World War 3rd September, 1939 to 2nd September 1945 with Amendment 1London : 1947-1949A first edition copy of Ships of the Royal Navy Statement of Losses During the Second World War along with the first Amendment to the volume.
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1943 Ship Flying and Aircraft CarriersLondon : 1943A smart and scarce pamphlet detailing Ship Flying and Aircraft Carriers, with illustrations.
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1921 Particulars of British War Vessels Showing Principal Dimensions, Armament, Speed, EtcLondon : 1921A smart pamphlet detailing British navel vessels.
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1940 British Warships: The Royal Navy Completely Illustrated and DescribedLondon : 1940A first edition copy of this illustrated guide to the Royal Navy.
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1889-1890 2 vols Statistical Report of the Health of the Navy 1888 and 1889London : 1889-1890Two volumes of health reports of the Navy from 1888 and 1889, with folding plates.
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1871 A Copy of the Statistical Report on the Health of the Navy for the Year 1869London: 1871The scarce first edition of this report on the health of the navy for the year 1869 in the original paper wraps.
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1848-1849 Etat Général De La Marine et Des ColoniesParis: 1848-1849An association copy of this 1848 directory of French Navy personnel, owned by the contemporaneous Senior Commander of the British Navy, Augustus Phillimore. In French.
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1970 Rees's Naval ArchitectureDevon: 1970A beautifully illustrated edition of extracts from the original text issued in 1819-1820.
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1966 Naval Pay and Identity BookNot Stated : 1966A fascinating piece of naval history in the form of a Naval pay and Identity Book for Sgt Ronald Kinder of the Royal Marines.
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1819 Voyage of His Majesty's Ship AlcesteLondon: 1819The third edition of ship's surgeon John McLeod's account of the voyage and eventual shipwreck of HMS Alceste; she struck a reef in the Java Sea, with her wreck subsequently plundered by Malayan pirates.
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1816 Studies of Boats, and Coast SceneryLondon: 1816A very scarce first edition of this pictorial study of boats and coast scenery in England by Samuel Prout.
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1924 Narrative of the Battle of JutlandLondon: 1924The Admirality's official narrative of the Battle of Jutland
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1924 Britain's Sea SoldiersLiverpool: 1924A monumental history of the Royal Navy by Colonel Cyril Field adorned with beautiful coloured plates.
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1911 The Campaigns and History of the Royal Irish Regiment from 1684 to 1902Edinburgh and London: 1911A smartly rebound copy of the first edition of this illustrated history of the Royal Irish Regiment from 1684 to 1902.
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1947 The Navy List for April 1947Not Stated : 1947A very scarce copy of the April 1947 Navy list in two volumes.
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1880 Varieties of Sailing Vessels and Names of Masts, Spars, Sails, Standing and Running Rigging, &c., &c.London: [1880]A very scarce booklet illustrative of sailing vessels.
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1928 History of the Canadian Pacific LineLondon: 1928A fascinating work of Canadian naval history by Frank C. Bowen.
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1900 Battling With Waves and LawyersLondon: 1900A third, revised and enlarged edition of this illustrated history of the perils of the deep.
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1970 Jane's Fighting Ships: 1905-6London: 1970A smart, bright reprint of the 1905-6 edition of Jane's Fighting Ships; a valuable reference tool on naval history.
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1898 Nelson and His TimesLondon: 1898A first edition study of the life of Admiral Nelson, dated from the late nineteenth century, and illustrated throughout.
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1844 The Dispatches and Letters of Vice Admiral Lord Viscount NelsonLondon: 1844The first edition of the first volume of the correspondences of Horatio Nelson, covering his letters and dispatches from 1777 to 1794.
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1769-1803 Lists of the Navy: 1769, 1774 and 1803London: 1769-1803Navy Lists for the years 1768, 1774 and 1803, providing an account of the names and rank of those in the British Navy in the respective years covered.
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1967 The Senior John Samuel SwireLiverpool: 1967A smart first edition copy of this historical and biographical book regarding John Samuel Swire and his work within the Chinese shipping trade.
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1926 The Wonders of SalvageLondon: 1926A bright copy of this scarce work dedicated to marine salvage by David Masters, complete with its vanishingly scarce dust wrapper.
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1972-78 Works of Alexander KentLondon: 1972-78Four first edition copies of Anthony Kent's exciting maritime novels, each with their original dust wrapper.
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1859 Siege of SebastopolLondon: 1859A first edition map box containing numerous fascinating maps and plans from the Siege of Sevastopol.
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1761 The Naval History of Great Britain, Volume IVLondon: 1761Volume IV of this scarce eighteenth-century naval history of Great Britain, complete with numerous engraved plates.
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1924 Particulars of British War Vessels Showing Principal Dimensions, Armament, Speed, Etc.London: 1924A very neat edition of these particulars for British naval forces.