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Naval & Maritime
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1878-80 Battles of the British NavyLondon: 1878-80A Bickers' bound edition of Joseph Allen's detailed discussion on the important battles of the British Navy, illustrated throughout. -
1915-6 Documents Relating to Law and Custom of the SeaLondon: 1915-6The first edition of this collection of documents about the Navy and sea laws, edited by R. G. Marsden. -
1905 Sea Power in its Relations to the War of 1812London: 1905An illustrated first edition of Alfred Thayer Mahan's influential naval work on the War of 1812. -
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. -
The Naval History of Great BritainLondon: 1837A very smart six volume set regarding Britain's Naval History. Written by William M James, a military historian whose works are regarded as being extremely accurate and a cornerstone regarding a Naval account of the Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars. -
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. -
1899 A Life of Richard Badiley Vice Admiral of the Fleet Thomas A Spalding 1stLondon: 1899A signed, first edition copy of this biographical insight to the life and career of English naval officer Richard Badiley. With a presentation inscription from the author to the front endpaper. -
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. -
1910 The Navy List October Her Majesty's Stationery Office MaritimeLondon: 1910A fascinating work of naval history from the start of the twentieth century, bound in a half calf binding. Offering a look into the history of the British Navy. -
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. -
1967 The Search for Speed Under Sail 1700 - 1855 Howard Chapelle Folding PlatesNew York: 1967Howard Chapelle's work looking at the history and development of the sailing vessel in the US, illustrated with folding plates 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.