Hatchards and Son; Bentham & Co.; Millikin, Dublin 1829
'With Anecdotes, documents and cases interesting to Christian Moralist who decline the combat; to experienced duellists; and to benevolent legislators.' Scarce volume containing Hamilton's collected writings on Duelling including The Royal Code of Honour and [more...]
The London Printing and Publishing Company Limited 1875
Handsomely rebound set of Ball's generously illustrated account of the Sepoy rebellion. Complete with 90 engravings, including a two page map, three double page spreads, frontispieces and engraved title vignettes. Bound in half leather. With raised bands to [more...]
The complete set of Charnock's well researched naval biographies, including the continuation of 1797-1798. Arranged chronologically. With engraved frontispieces by Francesco Bartolozzi and others, Fold-out lines of battle and a pull out prospect of the enga [more...]
Printing and Stationery Services British Army on the Rhine, Germany 1946
First edition of Montgomery's account of the endeavours of the Eighth Army, from its operations in North Africa, in 1942 to the crossing of the River Sangro in Italy in late 1943. Initially published for private circulation in the British Army of the Rhine bef [more...]
An alphabet's worth of caricature's of military figures, done by Surgeon Major Scanlan. Complete with 26 colour plates plus an illustrated title page with facsimile signature. All edges gilt. 4to. Some mild rubbing and bumping to edges. Light spotting thro [more...]
'A descriptive account of the Queen's Regiments from their first establishment to the present time'. Plus the 'various regiments comprising the Queen's forces in India and the Colonies'. Handsome cloth bindings with decorative covers. All edges gilt. Featur [more...]
Nicely rebound copy of James' hefty but readable history of Britain, from the earliest period to the present time. six volumes bound as three. With numerous excellent b/w plates, portraits and fold-out maps bound in at the start of each division. With signif [more...]
Canadian War Records Office; The Pictorial Newspaper Co. 1917
Complete run of the magazine, in book form, detailing Canadian actions in World War One. With numerous b/w images and maps plus colour plates. Bound in half leather. 4to. Slight shelf-wear. A few nicks to covers. Tanning to page edges. Contents clean an [more...]
Fascinating introduction to the history of Japan. Commissioned by the Yamato society to promote a more nuanced appreciation of Japan beyond its military prowess. Intended for european and american readers it tells the political and social history of the coun [more...]
First edition of Montagu's thrilling account of operation mincemeat, a allied plot to deceive German High Command as to their invasion of Sicily. Working in naval intelligence, Montagu supplemented his own direct experiences of the operation with further rese [more...]
Colour illustrations of various archetypes of the Paris commune in 1871 done by Bertall, each with descriptions by an English eye-witness. Complete with 40 hand coloured plates. Decorative cloth. All edges gilt. 4to. Skillfully rebacked with original spine [more...]
English translation/reconstitution of the Prussian General Prince Kraft zu Hohenlohe-Ingelfingen's military treatises on martial organization. His pieces on Strategy, Cavalry and Artillery were written in the late 19th century and quickly became classic tract [more...]
Account of the 'long, interesting and eventful commission' of the H.M.S. Tribune to the China and Pacific stations between 1856-60. With numerous b/w illustrations and maps. Green cloth covers with gilt decoration. Top edge gilt. 8vo. Rubbing with some fra [more...]
Military themed quotes from Shakespeare with colour illustrations by Seccombe. Complete with 24 plates. Oblong 4to. No date but c. 1880. Rubbing to edges, bumping to spine. Previous owner's name to half-title. Mild tanning to page edges. Contents clea [more...]
Numerous images of photographs of the Spanish-American War in the Philippines, each with brief description. oblong 8vo. Rubbing to joints, mild marking and wear to covers. Toning within but contents clean and binding tight. Good. [more...]
Red cloth with blind stamped decoration. 79 plates featuring b/w images of dress, weapons and trim. First edition. 4to. [vii] 118pp. Spine is splitting along joints and starting to detach. Binding still sound. Contents clean. Fair condition [more...]
Collection of humorous verse about WWI and specifically the work of women taking on traditionally male roles. With numerous colour illustrations by Joyce Dennys. No date but c. 1917. Printed on khaki coloured paper. Some rubbing to cloth spine and edges. [more...]
Charming, slightly jingoistic tale, told in verse, of two four year olds who take command of the Boer War. With colour illustrations by Mrs. Ames. Oblong 4to. Rubbing to edges. Mild toning and marking to overs. Previous owner's inscription to fly leaf. O [more...]
First edition of this thorough account of the uniform of British Soldiers from Roman times until the Victorian era. With 100 b/w illustrations. Large octavo, [xxiv] 177pp. Bumping, rubbing and marking to blue cloth covers. Extremely light foxing within. Oth [more...]
Collection of humorous verse about WWI and specifically the hospitals for Anzac, British and Canadian forces and volunteers. With numerous colour illustrations by Joyce Dennys. No date but c. 1917. Printed on khaki coloured paper. Some rubbing to cloth spi [more...]
