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...]
Scarce volume from Father Tuck's Patriotic Songs series. With b/w and colour illustrations to accompany this jingoistic account of British soldiers and their Indian allies. No date but c. 1900. Rubbing to spine with loss. Toning to covers and pages. Bindi [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...]
Collection of humorous verse about WWI and specifically the YMCA, who provided support to the army and war effort both at home and at the front lines. With numerous colour illustrations by Joyce Dennys. No date but c. 1917. Printed on khaki coloured paper. [more...]
The third supplementary volume of Swinton's pictorial record of World War One battlefields and how they changed/recovered, featuring further images and accounts from participants. 4to. With numerous b/w pictures. Toning and marks to covers, fading to spine [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. Rubbing to edges, toning/marking to cove [more...]
Whimsical children's story where a boy who dreams of war and is sucked into a fantastical battle between his toys. With b/w and colour illustrations plus decorated initials. Small 4to. COvers are stained with rubbing to edges. Light foxing to page edges, e [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 YMCA, who provided support to the army and war effort both at home and at the front lines. With numerous colour illustrations by Joyce Dennys. No date but c. 1917. Printed on khaki coloured paper. [more...]
Fascinating account of Lawrence's life after his Arabian exploits; detailing his attempts to serve anonymously and his literary efforts. In crisp fine condition, [more...]
Handsome Folio Society edition of Xenophon's great Anabasis, the expedition of 10,00 Greek mercenaries in the service of Cyrus. Betrayed after the death of Cyrus, they had to fight their way home through hostile and inhospitable territory. The inspiration fo [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...]
Pleasant green cloth and gilt edition of Blackett's biography the 19th century Italian founding father. With colour plates. Beneled edges. Mild rubbing and bumping tp edges. Mild foxing to page edges. Contents clean and binding sound. Good. [more...]
The Second volume of Swinton's pictorial record of World War One battlefields and how they changed/recovered, featuring images and accounts from participants. 4to. With numerous b/w pictures. Toning and marks to covers, fading to spine. Tanning to page ed [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...]
Completed revised third edition of Mason's history of all Hawker Aircraft from 1920, including the Hurricane and Harrier. With numerous b/w images and diagrams. 8vo. 657pp. Bumping to top edge of jacket. Volume is crisp and clean. Near Fine. [more...]
A history of all Handley Page Aircraft from 1907, including their warplanes of the first world war and their civil aircraft. With numerous b/w images and diagrams. 8vo. 664pp. Very light bumping to top of spine. Contents crisp and clean, Binding tight. [more...]
