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 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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
Specially bound leather edition of Wootton's history of the British Legion. This copy presented to Sir Brunel Cohen, a key figure in the history of the organisation. The presentation letter attached to ffep and hand written note by J. T. Spinks to rear. Wit [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...]
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...]
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...]
'War Pictures on Land and Sea: Forming a Continuous Narrative of the Naval and Military History of England from the Year 1793 to the Present Time: Interspersed with Anecdotes and Accounts of personal Service.' Jaunty half leather binding in Red with Blue Clot [more...]
'Compiled and Arranged from the most authentic sources.' Comprehensive, 'unbiased' account of the Crimean War, written/compiled soon after its completion. With engraved frontispiece and title page. 32mo. (130x90mm). Rubbing to edges. Sticker partially re [more...]
Detailed bibliography of books written on the military history of India, with essays on the various types of books included. DJ has rubbing to edges with small tears including slight loss to top of spine. DJ is priceclipped. Contents clean and tight. Good/ [more...]
Nicely bound edition containing the poetical works of american soldier and statesman John Hay, featuring his Pike Country Ballads, assimilating his experiences after the civil war. Half leather with marbled boards. Raised bands to spine. 12mo. Some rubbin [more...]
Fetching thick, denim like cloth binding of Abbot's nicely produced history. With b/w illustrations by W. E. Jackson and decorated initial and engravings by various other artists. 8vo. Boards slightly bowed as is common. Spine sunned. Occasional spotting w [more...]
Revised and updated edition of James' history of Westland, describing all their aircraft from 1915. With numerous b/w images and diagrams. 8vo. 515pp. Very light bumping to tail of spine. Contents crisp and clean, Binding tight. Near fine. [more...]
A fresh, unvarnished appreciation of the Texas Revolution and its 'messier' character. With maps and charts. Sunning to spine. Mild marking to cloth covers. Foxing to page edges but contents clean and binding tight. Good+ [more...]
Handsome illustrated edition of Doyle's historical novel, set during the Monmouth Rebellion of 1685. With 10 b/w plates. tissue guarded frontispiece. Some bumping to edges. Toning to spine. Foxing to page edge. Contents clean and binding tight. Very goo [more...]
Comprehensive account of Greece's unexpectedly successful defence against axis invasion. With b/w images. Some mild bumping to edges of DJ. Contents clean and prim. Very good. [more...]
Impressive leather binding of the abridged version of Napier's great history of the Napoleonic wars, focusing on the battles of the English Army. Full leather with decorated spine and raised bands. Marbled end-papers with matching marbling to page edge. s [more...]
