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Naval & Military History
Legendary battles and heroes of years gone by. Classic tales of conflict and bravery from around the world and the seven seas.
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1943 Malta EpicNew York and London: 1943A smart first edition of this illustrated account of the British occupation and defense of Malta. -
1825 The Military Catechism for Young Officers and SerjeantsLondon: 1825A scarce military catechism for young officers and serjeants of infantry, revised by Lieutenant John Sydney Doyle. -
1805 Speech Delivered by Lord Viscount Melville, in the House of Peers Respecting the State of the NavyLondon: 1805The scarce first edition of this publication of Lord Melville's speech at the House of Peers, regarding the 'State of the Navy'. -
c1900 The Illustrated London News Record of the Transvaal WarLondon: c1900An issue from the Illustrated London News on the Transvaal War with plates, full-page illustrations and a page of advertisements. -
1900-01 With the Flag to PretoriaLondon: 1900-01The first edition of this illustrated study on the Boer War, a detailed history of the conflict by Herbert Wrigley Wilson. -
1914-1919 The Great War: The Standard History of the All-European ConflictLondon: 1914-1919The complete thirteen volume first edition of H. W. Wilson and J. A. Hammerton's lavishly illustrated study of World War I, 'The Great War.' -
1982 Badges of the British Army 1820-1960: An Illustrated Reference Guide for CollectorsLondon: 1982An impressively informative collector's guide to the badges of the British Army, illustrated throughout. -
1928 Schlachten des WeltkriegesOldenburg: 1928Two insightful German military volumes exploring the First World War, both volumes illustrated, including with folding maps. -
1944 GuerrillaLondon: 1944The first edition of this novel set during World War II, written by Lord Dunsany and in the original uncommon dust wrapper. -
1901 The Military Maxims of NapoleonLondon: 1901A scarce translation of the military maxims of French military commander Napoleon Bonaparte. -
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1980 Black & WhiteLondon: 1980A signed first edition of Shiva Naipaul's autobiographical work on his trip to Guyana after the Jonestown Massacre. -
1844-1845 6vols The Dispatches and Letters of Vice Admiral Lord Viscount NelsonLondon: 1844-1845A first edition set containing the correspondence of Vice-Admiral Horatio Nelson, a standard work of reference compiled by Sir Nicholas Harris Nicolas. -
1980 The South African War: The Anglo-Boer War 1899-1902London: 1980The first edition of this illustrated work on the South African War, bound in a Maltbys crushed half morocco binding. -
1950 Captain Hornblower R. N.: The Happy Return, A Ship of the Line & Flying ColoursLondon: 1950A later impression of this uncommon omnibus of Captain Hornblower tales, written by C. S. Forester, with the dust wrapper and scarce wraparound band. -
1914 The Book of the Blue SeaLondon: 1914A finely bound first edition of this illustrated collection of true stories from the seas by Henry Newbolt, bound by Bickers & Son. -
1979 The Chindit War: The Campaign in Burma, 1944London: 1979A finely bound first edition of this illustrated account of the Chindit War, bound by Maltbys of Oxford. -
1834 The Naval and Military Library of EntertainmentLondon: 1834A collection of six first editions from The Naval and Military Library of Entertainment, a scarce work compiled by Irish author William Maginn. -
1970 The Vainglorious War 1854-56London: 1970A lovely copy of this historical study of the Crimean War, rebound by Maltby's in a handsome half calf binding. -
1899 At Aboukir and Acre: A Story of Napoleon's Invasion of EgyptLondon: 1899A smart first edition of this illustrated historical account of Napoleon's invasion of Egypt from English war correspondent George Alfred Henty. -
1916 Ambulance No. 10 Personal LettersBoston : 1916A very smart copy of this important work detailing Leslie Buswell's time working in the American Field Ambulance Service during WWI. -
1980 Green Knight Red MourningNew York: 1980A very scarce first edition of this searing Vietnam War autobiography from Richard E. Ogden. -
1908 The Vanishing FleetsNew York : 1908A very scarce work depicting the author's thoughts and warnings on the state of United States' navy defences pre-World War I. -
1950-1956 6vol The Second World WarLondon: 1950-1956A smart complete set of this reprinted edition of Winston Churchill's work on the Second World War. -
1885-7 The War in Egypt and the SoudanLondon: 1885-7Three volumes from Thomas Archer's historical study on the war in Egypt and the Soudan. -
1913 The Human Slaughter-HouseLondon: [1913]The first UK paperback edition of this chilling anti-war novel written by Wilhelm Lamszus, translated by Oakley Williams. -
1885 Our SailorsLondon: 1885W. H. G. Kingston's work on the heroic deeds of the British Navy, written by W. H. G. Kingston. -
1910 Ford of H.M.S. VigilantLondon: 1910A bright first edition copy of this adventure tale for young readers set in the Chusan Archipelago. -
1919 Pushed and The Return PushLondon: 1919A smart first edition of this autobiographical account of an Artillery Officer of the 18th Division during the First World War. -
1937 In Sail and Steam: Behind the Scenes of the Merchant Service 1902-1927London: 1937A scarce, first edition of this work presenting Captain Victor Leslie Making's time working and living at sea between 1902 to 1927. -
1941-2 The Aeroplane Spotter Volume I and IIILondon: 1941-2Two volumes of this popular wartime aviation magazine edited by Peter G. Masefield, intended to aid civilians in recognising aircrafts. -
1916 Sea WarefareLondon: 1916The first edition of this collection of newspaper articles on sea warfare by the celebrated Rudyard Kipling. -
1936 Atlantic FerryLondon: 1936A scarce copy of this interesting account of transatlantic crossings by ship from the 1800s until the start of the First World War. -
1920 Merchant Adventurers 1914-1918London: 1920An uncommon, first edition of this work exploring the input of merchant adventurers during the First World War, by F. A. Hook. -
1971 'Twixt Rail & Sea: A Book of Docks, Seaports, and Shipping for Boys of All AgesLondon: 1971A smart facsimile reprint of this scarce work from Great Western Railway for young boys to learn about rail and sea. -
1933-1936 2vol Ships and Ship Models: A Magazine for All Lovers of Ships and the Sea Volumes III & VLondon: 1933-1936Two smart illustrated volumes of 'Ships and Ship Models' magazine, with fascinating articles for lovers of the sea. -
1969 2vol Supplement No. 8 - 1979 & 1980 to Pacific Islands Pilot Vol. II & Vol. IIINot Stated: 1969Two ninth edition works to supplement studies on the hydrography of the Pacific Islands.