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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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1915 "Crushing Germany" Union of Democratic Control Leaflet No. 5.London: 1915A very scarce pamphlet from the Union of Democratic Control detailing various proposals for "crushing Germany" during the First World War. -
1915 The Union of Democratic Control: What It Is and What It Is NotLondon: 1915A very scarce leaflet from the Union of Democratic Control detailing its aims and objectives early in the First World War. -
1960 Army Diary 1899-1926Edinburgh: 1960A smart first edition of this illustrated diary of British soldier, Richard Meinertzhagen. -
1939 The South Africans with General Smuts in German East Africa 1916Union of South Africa: 1939A smart first edition of this historical military account of the East Africa Campaign in 1916, with folding maps. -
1929 The Searcher: A War PlayLondon: 1929A smart first edition of this wartime play from Velona Pilcher, with twelve wood engravings. -
1920 "Jambo" or With Jannie in the JungleLondon: 1920The second issue of A. W. Lloyd's scarce collection of illustrations depicting the East Africa campaign of the First World War. -
1918 General Smuts' Campaign in East AfricaLondon: 1918The first edition of this account of General Smuts' East African Campaign of 1916. Illustrated with four folding maps. -
1994-2005 Nelson, Wellington's Regiments and Nelson and NapoleonLondon: 1994-2005Three volumes of handsome first edition works on Nelson, Wellington and Napoleon and their battles, with two of the works being in their original unclipped dust wrappers. -
1954-2007 Seven volumes of Works on the Battle of Waterloo and It's CommandersLondon: 1954-2007Seven volumes of work on the battle of Waterloo and it's commanders; Napoleon and the Duke of Wellington, with six being first editions and all in their original unclipped dust wrappers. -
1907 With Roberts to Candahar: A Tale of the Third Afghan WarLondon: 1907The first edition of this illustrated fictional work set during the third Afghan War by Captain Brereton, in a full calf prize binding. -
1931 Shahra Sultane et la MerNot Stated: 1931A smartly bound copy of this collection of anecdotes from French Navy officer and writer, Claude Farrère. In the original French. -
1929 Souvenirs Sur Les Croix de BoisParis: 1929A smartly bound copy of this important work on World War I, from French novelist Roland Dorgeles. In the original French. -
1908-1912 The Services of the Royal Regiment of Artillery in the Peninsular WarLondon; Woolwich: 1908-1912A complete set of first editions presenting the services of the Royal Regiment of artillery during the Peninsular War, -
1946 The Wild Green EarthLondon: 1946A smart first edition of this account of the author's second expedition across the River Chindwin, with maps. -
1945 Beyond The ChindwinLondon: 1945A very smart first edition of this account of the Wingate Expedition into Burma, 1943, with illustrations. -
1786-88 Military Antiquities Respecting a History of the English ArmyLondon: 1786-88The first edition of this illustrated extensive history of the English military, a pioneering historical study by Francis Grose. -
1924-27 Britain's Sea-SoldiersLiverpool; Devonport: 1924-27A smart first edition set of this important and extensive naval history, an impressive work illustrated with colour plates and folding maps. -
1977-1987 A Collection of Novels and Historical Works by Len DeightonLondon: 1977-1987A very smart collection of first edition novels and historical works surrounding World War Two, by Len Deighton. -
1974 DusklandsJohannesburg : 1974The first edition of Nobel Prize winning author J. M. Coetzee's debut novel, in the original unclipped dust wrapper. -
1826 The Young Rifleman's ComradeLondon: 1826The scarce first edition of this autobiographical work by Johan Christian Mampel, bound in full calf. -
1761 2vol Campagne de Monsier le Marechal Duc de Noailles, en Allemagne l'an M.DCC.XLIIIAmsterdam: 1761A very scarce account of the campaign of the Marshal Duke of Noailles in Germany during the year 1743, in the original French language. -
1966 The Virgin SoldiersLondon: 1966The first edition of Leslie Thomas' debut novel inspired by his experiences in the British Army, in the original unclipped dust wrapper. -
1834 The Naval and Military Library of EntertainmentLondon: 1834A scarce set of first editions from the series on the naval and military library of entertainment. -
1847 The Naval History of Great BritainLondon: 1847A beautiful edition of naval historian William James's detailed and richly illustrated history of the Royal Navy. -
1907 Reminiscences of a Soldier's Wife1907: 1907The author's presentation copy of this illustrated Confederate Civil War autobiography by Ellen McGowan Biddle -
1899 Deeds That Won the Empire: Historic Battle ScenesLondon: 1899A smart tenth edition of this illustrated account of military successes for the British Empire. -
1837 The Naval History of Great BritainLondon: 1837A beautiful edition of naval historian William James's detailed and richly illustrated history of the Royal Navy, in signed half morocco bindings by Riviere. -
1897 The Relief of ChitralLondon: 1897An early edition of this illustrated work on the siege of Chitral by the Younghusband brothers. -
1899 Chitral: The story of a Minor SiegeLondon: 1899An illustrated work on the siege at Chitral by Sir George S. Robertson, with a folding map and plans. -
1895 The History of the Post-Office Packet Service, Between the Years 1793-1815London: 1895A smart copy of this exciting history of Post-Office Packet Service between 1793 and 1815, from the library of Brigadier Peter Young. -
1945 Nautical TablesLondon : 1945A detailed and comprehensive collection of nautical tables sanctioned for use in the Royal Navy. -
1897 Waterloo A Narrative and a CriticismLondon: 1895An uncommon first edition of this work on the battle of Waterloo by E. L. S. Horsburgh. -
1895 The Diary of a Cavalry OfficerNew York: 1895An illustrated second edition of this autobiographical work by Lieut.-Col. Tomkinson. -
1900 Words on Wellington by Sir William FraserLondon: 1900An illustrated copy of this biographical work on the Duke of Wellington by Sir William Fraser. -
1936 Napoleon and WaterlooLondon: 1936A scarce illustrated work in on Napoleon and Waterloo in a very scarce dust wrapper, written by Major. A. F. Becke. -
1903 Naples in 1799London: 1903A very scarce illustrated first edition of this work on the revolution in Naples in 1799 by Constance H. D. Giglioli.