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Naval & Maritime
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1958 Hornblower in the West IndiesLondon: 1958A First Edition, first impression copy of the last of C. S. Lewis' Hornblowers series, Hornblower in the West Indies. -
1898 A Fleet in BeingLondon: 1898A well-preserved first edition of this account of the Royal Navy at sea by Rudyard Kipling. -
1958 Hornblower in the West IndiesLondon: 1958A First Edition, first impression copy of the last of C. S. Lewis' Hornblowers series, Hornblower in the West Indies. -
1966 Admiral HornblowerLondon: 1966A first edition copy containing the last four volumes of C. S. Forester's Hornblower series, including James Tait Black Memorial Prize 1938 winner for fiction, Flying Colours. -
1952 Lieutenant HornblowerLondon: 1952A First Edition, first impression copy of the second of C. S. Lewis's Hornblower series, Lieutenant Hornblower (1952). -
1953 Hornblower and the AtroposLondon: 1953A First Edition, first impression copy of the third of C. S. Lewis' Hornblowers series, Hornblower and the Atropos. -
1953 Hornblower and the AtroposLondon: 1953A First Edition first impression copy of the third of C. S. Lewis' Hornblowers series, Hornblower and the Atropos. -
1804 The Shipwreck: A PoemLondon: 1804A wonderfully bound epic poem by this Scottish writer, himself lost to a shipwreck. -
1931 Rules and Regulations Governing Navigation of the Panama Canal and Adjacent WatersMount Hope: 1931A very scarce collection of rules regarding navigation on the Panama Canal, illustrated throughout. -
1854 Report of the Select Committee Appointed by the House of CommonsNew York: 1854A very scarce pamphlet on the Victorian defence system in Britain regarding their Navy and reserve Navy. -
1859 Description of a Method of Coiling Submarine Telegraph CablesPortsea: 1859An immensely scarce pamphlet of Leopold Heath's methods of organising cables in ships, written upon the H.M.S. Arrogant. -
1918 Naval DemobilisationLondon: 1918A very scarce first edition of this interesting post-First World War pamphlet concerning the issue of naval demobilisation in Britain. -
1934 The Harriet McGregor a Staunch Ship's Sea StoryAustralia: 1934The first edition of this charming account of the Harriet McGregor ship, from the library of the daughter-in-law of the ship's builder. -
1816 Naval Tactics Extract Encyclopaedia PerthensisNot Stated: 1816An extract from 'Encyclopaedia Perthensis', discussing the subject of naval tactics in fascinating academic detail, illustrated with four plates. -
1952 Merchant Steam Vessels of the United States 1807-1868Connecticut: 1952A limited edition list of the United States merchant steam vessels, limited to one-thousand copies. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
1932 Royal Yachts C. M. Gavin First Limited Edition Colour IllustratedLondon: 1932An exceptional and original copy of this limited first edition of this work, a study of Royal Yachts by Charles Murray Gavin, copiously illustrated throughout. -
1961 5 Vol in 1 Civil War Naval Chronology 1861-1865 IllustratedWashington: 1961An illustrated account of the involvement of the American Navy throughout the American Civil War. -
1917 Recollections Rebel Reefer Morgan First Thus English Edition Uncommon IllustratedLondon: 1917An uncommon first English edition of this fascinating autobiography by James Morris Morgan, a member of the Confederate States Navy, who served on the Confederate States Ship 'Georgia'. -
1888 Story of American Sailor Elbridge S Brooks First Edition Uncommon IllustratedBoston: 1888An uncommon first edition of this fascinating study of the duties, experiences, adventures, and 'romance' of the American Sailor, by Elbridge S Brooks. -
1879 A Popular History of The British Navy W. H. G. Kingston Illustrated ScarceEdinburgh; London: 1879A history of the British Navy from the late 19th century, written by W. H. G. Kingston.