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| FLEMING, THOMAS J., West Point: The Men and Times of the United States Military Academy. New York:, William Morrow & Co.,, 1969. 1st edition. Illustrated; Bibliography; Index. 9 1/2 x 6. Hardbound in blue paper-covered boards backed by darker blue cloth spine. White-stamped title on spine and front cover. Light shelf wear, former owner's name on front blank end paper, else Very Good or better in a dustjacket that has edge wear and a couple of small closed tears, else Very Good. "All of them (Jefferson Davis, Edgar Allen Poe, William Tecumseh Sherman, James McNeil Whistler, George Armstrong Custer, Dwight Eisenhower and others)..come to vivid life in this fascinating, informative and eminently readable story of a school whose graduates have played a central role in American history since its founding in 1802." USD 18.50 [Appr.: EURO 12.5 | £UK 11.25 | JP¥ 1633] Book number: 10340 Click here to order or inquire at Sun Mountain Books. | ||
| SCHUYLER, HARTLEY & GRAHAM. (ED: NORM FLAYDERMAN) Illustrated Catalog of Arms and Military Goods: Containing Regulations for the Uniform of the Army, Navy, Marine and Revenue Corps of the United States. Greenwich, Conn.:, Norm Flayderman,, 1961. This is a facsimile reproduction of the 1864 catalog. Illustrated throughout. 12 1/4 x 9 1/4. Peach colored linen-covered boards backed by black cloth spine, gilt title on front cover and spine. There is a 2" separation at the top of the front hinge, minor wrinkling of the spine cover, else Very Good. No d.j. USD 35.00 [Appr.: EURO 23.5 | £UK 21.25 | JP¥ 3089] Book number: 6785 Click here to order or inquire at Sun Mountain Books. | ||
| WHEELER, J. B., The Elements of Field Fortifications for the Use of the Cadets of the United States Military Academy at West Point, N.Y. New York:, D. Van Norstrand,, 1882. Frontis. and illustrated with drawings. 7 5/8 x 5 1/4. Original brown cloth with gilt spine title. Corners bumped, covers mottled in places, spine gilt is faded, overall G+. There are pencil writings on some of the margins and on the blank end papers, obviously by one of the cadets who was using the book in class, who has also written his name on the end paper. Very Scarce. A text book for the future soldiers at West Point. Interesting early tactical strategy book and makes us wonder how much of it is still valid. A nice collector's item for the ex or present military person or military buff. USD 45.00 [Appr.: EURO 30.25 | £UK 27.25 | JP¥ 3972] Book number: 10330 Click here to order or inquire at Sun Mountain Books. |
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