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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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1893 Histoire de L'École Spéciale Militaire de Saint-CyrParis: 1893An extremely scarce, second edition of this interesting work on Saint-Cyr French military academy, written by a previous officer of the school. -
1881 Les Peintres MilitairesParis: 1881A beautifully bound, limited edition of this illustrated work on military artists, compiled by Eugène Montrosier. -
1940 War Begins at HomeLondon: 1940The first edition of this scarce and informative work documenting the public's reactions to the start of the Second World War. -
1882 The Works of John Ruskin: The Crown of Wild OliveKent : 1882A well presented early edition of John Ruskin's four lectures on industry and war, bound in half morocco. -
1923-1931 A Collection of French Works Surrounding the First World WarParis: 1923-1931A collection of illustrated works surrounding the First World War, each written in French and uniformly bound in a smart half calf. -
1926-1927 2vol La Grande Guerre Relation de l'Etat-Major Russe & De La Conduite De La GuerreParis : 1926-1927Two smartly bound volumes on the history of the Great War, in the original French language. -
c1880 2vol Heroes of Britain in Peace and WarLondon: c1880A two volume set of this illustrated account of great figures in British history. -
1796 A List of the Officers of the Army and MarinesLondon: 1796A scarce seventeenth century reference work on the officers of the Army and the Marines, bound in quarter calf. -
1915-1916 5vol The War Illustrated Album De LuxeLondon: 1915-1916A smart five volume set of this illustrated account of The Great War, with maps. -
1899 The Wars of the 'Nineties: A History of the Warfare of the Last Ten Years of the Nineteenth CenturyLondon: 1899A detailed historical study on the wars and conflicts of the late nineteenth century, with illustrations throughout. -
c1936 One-Hundred and Forty-Four Postcards of Military UniformsMunich; Potsdam; Edinburgh; Paris: c1936A fascinating collection of one-hundred and forty-four postcards of military uniforms, a number of which depict 1930s Germany. -
1899 2vol Cassell's History of the War between France and Germany 1870-1871London: 1899A smart complete two volume set of this detailed history of the Franco-Prussian War of 1870 to 1871. -
1902 2vols After Pretoria: The Guerilla WarLondon: 1902A first edition copy of this illustrated two-volume supplement to 'With the Flag of Pretoria' by Herbert Wrigley Wilson. -
1995 The Ghost RoadLondon: 1995A bright first edition, first impression copy of Pat Barker's impressive novel The Ghost Road from the Regeneration trilogy. -
1901 Britannia's Bulwarks: The Achievements of Our Seamen, The Honours of Our ShipsLondon: 1901The first edition of this naval history by Commander Charles N. Robinson, with illustrations throughout. -
1939-1947 10vols The War IllustratedLondon: 1939-1947A complete ten-volume set of 'The War Illustrated', offering a comprehensive record of the Second World War by air, land and sea. -
1904-5 Cassell's History of the Russo-Japanese WarLondon: 1904-5A special, illustrated edition of Cassell's history of the Russo-Japanese war, complete in five volumes. -
1942 Assignment to BerlinNew York: 1942A first edition copy of Flannery's bestselling work concerning his experience as a Berlin news correspondent during the Second World War. -
1936 Fifty Amazing Stories of the Great WarLondon: 1936A smart first edition copy of this illustrated anthology of stories from the First World War. -
1819 The History of EnglandLondon: 1819The Regent's edition of this historical work on England, started by David Hume and continued by T. Smollett, bound in full straight grain morocco. -
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1987 With the Boer ForcesMelville: 1987An excellent limited edition copy of this illustrated facsimile, offering insights into the Second Boer War. -
1898 With Kitchener to KhartumLondon: 1898A detailed account of the campaign in Sudan, known as the Madhist Revolt, or the Second Anglo-Sudan War of 1896-9, illustrated with folding maps. -
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1987 Boer War Operations in South Africa 1899-1901Mellville: 1987A limited edition copy of the facsimile reproduction of this fascinating work on the Boer War in South Africa, with the original slipcase. -
1917 With Our Heroes in KhakiLondon: 1917A scarce, first edition presenting the Christian work carried out with soldiers during the First World War, written by William Sellers. -
1902 Im Kampf um Sud-Afrika: General Ben Viljoen and President Paul KrugerMunchen : [1902]Two first edition works in German on the fight for South Africa in the Boer War, with details on the lives of General Ben Viljoen and President Paul Kruger. -
1898 A Fleet in Being: Notes of Two Trips with the Channel SquadronLondon: 1898The first edition of this collection of articles by Rudyard Kipling on his time with the navy. -
1918 The Eyes of AsiaNew York: 1918An excellent first edition of Rudyard Kipling's collection of letters home from Indian soldiers inns literary agent. 1915-16, with the original, scarce dust wrapper. From the library of Kiplin -
1926 SeafaringLondon: 1926A brightly illustrated first edition exploring what life was like for sailors on the high seas in the nineteenth and early twentieth century. -
1943 Roof Over BritainLondon: 1943An illustrated first edition copy of this fascinating exploration of Britain's Anti-Aircraft Defences from 1939 to 1942. -
1939 First Aid and Nursing for Gas CasualtiesLondon: 1939The third edition of this Air Raid Precautions Handbook, offering a fascinating insight into nursing during the Second World War. -
1932 War Debts and ReparationsLondon: 1932A bright copy of this scarce pamphlet, arguing against war debts and reparations, with reference to the economic slump. -
1940 Is This an Imperialist War?London: 1940A scarce pamphlet in which the influential Harold Laski discusses the interests of Socialism in the Second World War. -
1819 Instructions in Military Equitation, and in the Elements of Field Movements of CavalryLondon: 1819The first edition of this scarce instructional work on the training and care of horses in the military. -
1936 Rebellion in SpainBirmingham: 1936A scarce pamphlet exploring the Spanish Revolution of 1936 from a British perspective. -
1819 Instructions in Military Equitation, and in the Elements of Field Movements of CavalryLondon: 1819A scarce instructional work on the training and care of horses in the military, the first edition of this interesting work. -
1941 Why France Fell: The Lessons for UsLondon: 1941A bright copy of this political pamphlet arguing that the 'Fall of France' in 1940 was due to a lack of social reform and democratic spirit.