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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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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. -
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. -
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. -
1931 Leaves from an Unwritten Log-BookLondon: 1931A first edition of this illustrated autobiographical commentary on the author's experiences at sea. -
1912 The Arabs in TripoliLondon: 1912A publisher's presentation copy of the uncommon first edition of Alan Ostler's account of the Arab camps at the beginning of the Tripoli campaign. -
1930 Loyalties Mesopotamia 1914-1917Oxford; London: 1930The first edition of Arnold Wilson's insightful first-hand account of action in Mesopotamia during the First World War. -
1905 The Bravest Deed I Ever Saw: Stories of Personal ExperienceLondon: 1905A smart second edition of this illustrated collection of personal anecdotes, with the original prize competition issue slip. -
1932 The History of the Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry 1914-1919London: 1932The first edition of this historical work on the Duke of Cornwall's light infantry between 1914 and 1919, with illustrations and folding maps. -
1930 The Patriot's Progress: Being the Vicissitudes of Pte. John BullockLondon: 1930A smart second impression of this illustrated war novel based on true events, with the original unclipped dust wrapper. -
1938 The Western Front: Then and NowLondon: 1938A smart copy of this vastly illustrated account of the Western Front as it was during the First World War and as it is now. -
1959 Indian CavalrymanLondon: 1959A smart first edition of this illustrated autobiography of a British Officer in the Indian Army. -
1812 The General History of the Wars of the RomansLondon: 1812A very scarce early nineteenth century English language edition of the works of Polybius, 'now reprinted and enlarged with several additions'. -
1936 - 1937 Shipping Wonders of the World: A Saga of the Sea in Story and PictureLondon : 1936-1937A complete set of the popular naval weekly magazine 'Shipping Wonders of the World', a beautifully illustrated work with many colourful plates. -
1938 Wonders of World Aviation: The Conquest of the Air in Story and PictureLondon : [1938]A beautiful complete collection in two volumes of the full publication of this magazine regarding aviation edited by Clarence Winchester and J. Laurence Pritchard -
1916 Fleets of the WorldLondon: 1916A very scarce copy of this interesting documentation of the worlds' different fleets from 1916, with illustrations throughout. -
1914 The British Navy and Its MeaningLondon: 1914An illustrated first edition of this detailed study of the British Royal Navy. -
1902 8vols A Collection of Works by Theodore RooseveltNew York and London: 1902A smart collection of eight volumes of works from the twenty-sixth President of the United Stated of America, Theodore Roosevelt. -
1804 General Regulations and OrdersLondon: 1804An interesting and scarce study on the regulations of the British Army at the beginning of the nineteenth century.