Naval & Maritime
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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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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.
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1978 Marine Chronometer: Its History and DevelopmentLondon: 1978A very neat edition of this educational work discussing to creation and development of a marine timekeeper.
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1895 Watch, Station, Quarter and Fire Bills, &c.London: 1895A very scarce watch bill for the commander of a late nineteenth century ship, this edition belonging to Admiral C. F. Thursby.
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1948-54 The Second World WarLondon: 1948-54A first edition set of William Churchill's groundbreaking memoirs regarding the Second World War.
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1911 Letters from the SeaNone: 1911A very scarce edition of this collection of letters from Edward Ashley Baird, Lieutenant-Commander of H.M.S. Britomart.
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1957 Surveys of the Seas: A Brief History of British HydrographyLondon: 1957A beautifully illustrated first edition of this survey of British hydrography.
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1891 A Master MarinerLondon: 1891A smart first edition copy of this sea captain's autobiographical work, edited by his grandson.
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1896 Navy & Army IllustratedLondon: 1896An smart collection of 'The Navy & Army Illustrated' magazine, containing the issues from June to December 1896, with numerous photographs throughout.
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1946 The Opium ClippersGlasgow: 1946A fascinating account of the opium sailing vessels from China and Japan, with numerous illustrations and a fold out map.
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1897 Medals and Decorations of the British Army and NavyWestminster: 1897A colourfully illustrated guide and history of the medals in the British Army and Navy, complete with fifty-five plates.
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1901 English Seamen in the Sixteenth CenturyLondon: 1901A Riviere bound new impression of Froude's brilliant lectures on the English Navy in the sixteenth century, complete with illustrations.
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1902 The Life of NelsonLondon: 1902Sumptuous leather-bund copy of this celebrated biography of Horatio Lord Nelson by Robert Southey.