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...]
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...]
The third volumes of diaries from the soldier and ornithologist, describing his experiences in Africa during WWI. With b/w images and colour maps/plans. No DJ. Spine sunned. Some light toning to covers, contents clean and tight. Good. [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...]
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...]
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...]
The twelfth volume (of 24) of the Times Historians History of the world, with contributions from historians and specialists from around the world. A readable but hefty account of French history from the lead up to the Revolution to the defeat of Napoleon. W [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...]
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...]
Account of Ward's experiences during WWI where, too old to enlist, the artist and explorer volunteered with the French Ambulance service. With numerous tipped illustrations by the author. First edition. Large 8vo. Rubbing and wear to covers. Foxing to end [more...]
Account of the history and politics of Ireland in the late 16th and early 17th century, including the Nine years war. 8vo. Lacks title page. Mild rubbing and bumping to edges. Light foxing to page edges. Previous owner's name to ffep.. Contents clean and [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...]
Fetching decorative binding of Macaulay's accessible biography of the 18th century sailor who rose to become lord of the admiralty, George Anson. Describing his rise and in particular his circumnavigation of the globe. With b/w illustrations. All edges gilt [more...]
A detailed account of the 28 surviving De Havilland Mosquitos with numerous b/w images. 8vo. 138pp. DJ has some sunning to spine. Contents crisp and clean. Very good. [more...]
