Rules and Regulations Governing Navigation of the Panama Canal and Adjacent Waters

Mount Hope, The Panama Canal Press, 1931. Paperback. A very scarce collection of rules regarding navigation on the Panama Canal, illustrated throughout. A very scarce work.An interesting study into the rules and regulations about navigating the Panama Canal and its adjacent waters in the early twentieth century.The Panama Canal was completed in 1914, connecting the Atlantic and Pacific Ocean.Illustrated with a few in-text illustrations. In the original publisher's paper wraps. Externally, generally smart, with loss to the rear wrap. Wraps are a little discoloured with some spots. Minor edgewear, resulting in a small closed tear to the rear wrap. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are lightly age-toned and generally clean with some odd spots. Very Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good .

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Boeknummer: 747P28

Catalogus: Naval & Military History

Trefwoorden: Rules and Regulations Governing Navigation of the Panama Canal and Adjacent Waters panama canal rules regulations panama canal panama canal Not Stated

The Sea Book: A Nautical Repository of Perils and Pleasures, Adventures, Joys and Sufferings on the Briny Deep, Being a Summary of the Life and Doings of the Sailor, Both Ashore and Afloat

London, Printed for the Proprietor, 1842. Cloth. A charming and scarce collection of writings concerning life at sea, with adventurous tales of shipwrecks, storms, and ghosts. A scarce work in the publisher's original cloth binding, with gilt detailing to the boards and spine. All edges gilt. Prize bookplate to the front free end paper, dated 1843. Illustrated with a frontispiece, title page vignette and eighteen further plates. Collated, complete. A lovely collection of stories, anecdotes and poems on the sea, and life as a sailor, with adventurous tales of shipwrecks, ghosts, storms, battles, Lord Nelson and Admiral Blake. These writings are anonymous. Illustrations throughout by J. M. W. Turner, A. G. Vickers, Clarkson Stanfield, R. P. Eonnington, and R. Westall. This scarce work is in an unusually smart condition.Undated, dated from copies held at the National Maritime Museum Caird Library & Archive. In the publisher's original cloth binding. Externally, fairly smart, with bumping to the extremities and a little fading to the gilt to the boards. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are generally bright with the odd spot throughout. Very Good . Ill.: J. M. W. Turner; A. G. Vickers; Clarkson Stanfield; et al. Very Good .

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Boeknummer: 870M24

Catalogus: Naval & Military History

Trefwoorden: Sea Voyages Shipwrecks Sailor Voyages Maritime J. M. W. Turner; A. G. Vickers; Clarkson Stanfield; et al.

Ships and Ship Models: A Magazine for All Lovers of Ships and the Sea Volumes III & V

London, Percival Marshall & Co. Ltd. 1933-1936. Cloth. Two smart illustrated volumes of 'Ships and Ship Models' magazine, with fascinating articles for lovers of the sea. Two volumes. Illustrated throughout. A fascinating magazine for lovers of the sea and sea travel, with articles including: Naval Polar Exhibition, The "Lady of Avenel", Danish Windjammers, The "Model Engineer" Exhibition, The Naval Photograph Club, Interesting Packets of 1935, and many others. This set includes Volume III containing monthly issues from September 1933 to August 1934 and Volume V containing monthly issues from September 1935 to August 1936. In the original blue cloth binding. Externally, smart with light rubbing and minor bumping to the extremities. Fading to the spine and board edges with the odd small mark to the boards. Internally, generally firmly bound with the odd page loosening. Pages are very bright and clean with the odd handling mark. Minor spotting to the endpapers. Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Good .

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Boeknummer: 901T30

Catalogus: Naval & Military History

Trefwoorden: Ships Ship Models Magazine Lovers Ship Models Not Stated

The Soldier&Apos;S Life, from Enlistment to His Return Home, Exhibiting the Trials and Hardships of Battle

London, W. S. Fortey, c1900. Paperback. A very scare copy of this interesting pamphlet looking at the life of solider, with two poems included telling of life in battle. A very scarce work. This work is a very charming and interesting look at the life of the soldier, offering insight into the thoughts and feelings of him and those around him as he sets off, during battle, and on his eventual return home. Including the poems 'The Soldier's Dream' by Thomas Campbell, and 'After the Battle&apos. Published by W. S. Fortey. Undated, dated using Copac. In the original publishers paper wraps. Externally, smart. Light discolouration to the wraps due to their light colour. Very minor marking. Small chip to the extremities. Internally, the wraps have detached from the text block. Pages are lightly age-toned and generally clean, with very light tidemarking. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good Indeed .

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Boeknummer: 617P28

Catalogus: Naval & Military History

Trefwoorden: solider army military enlistment army war Not Stated

The Soldier&Apos;S Companion, or Martial Recorder, Consisting of Biography, Anecdotes, Poetry, and Miscellaneous Information; Peculiarly Interesting to Those Connected with the Military Profession and Calculated to Convey Instruction and Amusement to Society in General

London, Edward Cock, 1824. First edition. Leather. Scarce first edition of this work dedicated to the military, presentation copy inscribed by the author to his daughter. Reference work of military interest, the first edition, a scarce volume. Volume I. Containing a series of biographies, anecdotes of battles, poetry, &c. in relation to the military profession. Inscribed to recto front blank leaf 'Presented to Sophia Jackson by her Father, the compiler of the volume, dated November 15th 1827. Rebound in full straight up grain morocco binding with gilt tooling to spine, gilt to edges. Externally smart with shelf wear, rubbed to back strip and extremities, joints rubbed, front joint with minor cracking to tail. Neat inscription by the author to recto front blank leaf, dated 1827. Internally, firmly bound. Light minor spotting to odd leaf, pages otherwise generally bright and clean. Good . Ill.: None. Good .

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Boeknummer: 834A55

Catalogus: Naval & Military History

Trefwoorden: first editions scarce books presentation copy scarce books None

Somerset County War Memorial

Taunton, E. Goodman and Son, 1923 . First edition. Leather. The scarce first edition of the County war memorial in Somerset bound by Zahensdorf First edition of Somerset County War Memorial in full morocco binding. A report of administration of fund, order of dedication service, list of subscribers, and roll of honour.A scarce work, with only four of the first edition held in libraries. Illustrated with six monochrome plates and a folding map. Collated, complete. In full morocco binding. Externally, smart. There is rubbing to the spine and to the extremities, particularly to the head and tail of the spine and the rear joint. Internally, firmly bound. The pages are bright and generally clean with some light spotting throughout. Very Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good .

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Boeknummer: 857W31

Catalogus: Naval & Military History

Trefwoorden: Somerset War Memorial History Roll of Honour War Memorial Not Stated

Supplement No. 8 - 1979 & 1980 to Pacific Islands Pilot Vol. II & Vol. III

Not Stated, The Hydrographer of The Navy, 1969. Brochure/Pamphlet. Two ninth edition works to supplement studies on the hydrography of the Pacific Islands. Two volumes. Ninth edition. Supplement No. 8. Volume II is illustrated with four full-page images and two folding charts. Volume III is illustrated with one folding chart to the rear. Supplements with explanatory notes for Pacific Islands Pilot, a study of the latest information on the hydrography of the Pacific Islands, corrected in line with the Notice of Mariners. Published and compiled by the Hydrographic Department, who work for the Ministry of Defence in Somerset. This team sources, analyses and processes data from the ocean floor to the surface in order to help those around the work make the best use of their marine environment. Original pamphlets with grey paper board to the rear. Externally, smart with minor wear to the exterior pages and the odd small mark. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very bright with the odd small handling mark. Light rust marks from the staples. Very Good . Ill.: None. Very Good .

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Boeknummer: 901T29

Catalogus: Naval & Military History

Trefwoorden: Supplement Pacific Island Pilot Pacific None

Tales of the War: Or, Naval and Military Chronicle

Lonson, William Mark Clark, 1838-1840. Leather. A scarce set of this military periodical detailing the Napoleonic Wars, in four volumes. Scarce, particularly with all four volumes present. Bound from the parts, with a general title page to each volume. Two hundred and nine issues bound across the four volumes, as issued. With a frontispiece of Napoleon to volume four and vignette engravings throughout. Lacking the frontispiece to volumes one, two and three.Volume one published later, in 1840. with volumes two and three published in 1838 and volume four published in 1839. Volume one first published in 1836.A scarce periodical detailing The Napoleonic War, including issues relating to The Battle of Trafalgar and The Siege of Gibraltar, as well as memoirs of William IV, The Duke of Wellington and Lord Viscount Nelson, as well as a chronological history of Napoleon. A scarce set of this interesting periodical. In half morocco with marbled boards. Externally generally smart with slight rubbing and bumping to the extremities. The odd mark to the boards. Internally firmly bound. Pages generally bright and clean, heavier to the occasional leaf and the first and last few pages. Marginal age toning. Very Good . Ill.: Not States. Very Good .

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Boeknummer: 868K1

Catalogus: Naval & Military History

Trefwoorden: Navy Military History Nelson Napoleonic Wars Military History Not States

The Treatment of Prisoners of War in England and Germany During the First Eight Months of the War

London , Her Majesty's Stationary Office, 1915. First edition. Brochure/Pamphlet. A scarce pamphlet describing the treatment of prisoners of war during the first eight months of the First World War. A scarce pamphlet published by Her Majesty's Stationary Office on The Treatment of Prisoners of War in England and Germany During the First Eight Months of the War. This volume gives evidence on the treatment by Germany of captured soldiers after capture, and before internment with comments on matters affecting the general welfare of prisoners. In the original paper wraps which are taped together with a reference library sticker. Wraps are heavily chipped and pages are unbound but remain clean and bright. Good . Ill.: None. Good .

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Boeknummer: 846B70

Catalogus: Naval & Military History

Trefwoorden: The Treatment of Prisoners of War in England and Germany During the First Eight Months of the War First World War prisoners of war First World War None

The Truth Respecting the Revolution Which Broke out in Paris, in the Month of July, 1830; Its Causes and Its Consequences

London, M. Alexandre , 1831. First edition. Disbound. A very scarce pamphlet translated from the French, concerning the 1830 Revolution in Paris. The first edition of this work. A very scarce pamphlet containing a discussion concerning the Revolution of 1830 in Paris, also known as the July Revolution, which led to the overthrow of King Charles X and the ascent of his cousin Louis Philippe, marking a shift from one constitutional monarchy to another, and the favour of popular sovereignty over hereditary right. Translated from the French. Unbound. With minor tidemark to rear wrap. Leaves up to p.8 loose but present, rest of text block bound firmly. Pages bright and clean. Good . Ill.: None. Good .

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Boeknummer: 834A42

Catalogus: Naval & Military History

Trefwoorden: paris revolution history revolution None

Varieties of Sailing Vessels and Names of Masts, Spars, Sails, Standing and Running Rigging, &C. , &C.

London, Charles Wilson, [1880]. Hardback. A very scarce booklet illustrative of sailing vessels. A very scarce booklet containing illustrative plates and descriptive notes of sailing vessels, masts, spars, sails, riggings, &c. With eight plates. Scarce in all editions, found in three institutional libraries including the University of Cambridge Libraries and the National Library of Scotland. Dated via Jisc.  In the original publisher's quarter cloth binding over illustrated boards. Externally with shelf wear, bumped to head and tail of spine, boards marked and rubbed. Text-block detached from boards. Light minor spotting scattered to odd leaf, otherwise pages appear generally very clean throughout. Good Only . Ill.: Not Stated. Good Only .

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Boeknummer: 846A35

Catalogus: Naval & Maritime

Trefwoorden: sailing vessels very scarce illustrated very scarce Not Stated

La Vieille Garde Imperiale

Tours, Maison Alfred Mame et Fils, c1900. Leather. A colourfully illustrated history of Napoleon's Old Imperial Guard, and interesting look at the Napoleonic Wars. In the original French.A military history of France, looking at the Imperial Guard that was under the direct command of Napoleon.Illustrated with a colour frontispiece, eighteen colour plates, and in-text engravings.Collated, complete.Illustrated throughout by Job, the pen name of Jacques Marie Gaston Onfroy de Breville.Undated, dated from Jisc from a copy held at the British Library. In a quarter morocco binding with marbled paper to the boards. Externally, smart. A little wear to the extremities. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean, with just a couple of very light spots. Near Fine . Ill.: Job. Near Fine .

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Boeknummer: 766P4

Catalogus: Naval & Military History

Trefwoorden: La Vieille Garde Imperiale old imperial guard military french old imperial guard militia Job

The Western Front: Then and Now

London, George Newnes, Limited, 1938. First edition. Cloth. A smart copy of this vastly illustrated account of the Western Front as it was during the First World War and as it is now. First edition. Illustrated throughout. The war-time photographs were supplied by the Imperial War Museum in London. Twenty years on from the signing of the Armistice, this work explores the changes to the Western Front from its state during the First World War to the development and restoration during the time since. With images and descriptions of Amiens, Arras, Dunkirk, Etaples, Loos, Nieppe Forest, Ypres, and more. In the original full cloth binding. Externally, very smart with light rubbing to the extremities. Minor fading to the spine with the odd small mark to the boards. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very bright and clean. The odd spot and light age toning to the first and last few pages. Contemporary ink inscription to the front endpaper. Very Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good .

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Boeknummer: 900T12

Catalogus: Naval & Military History

Trefwoorden: Western Front Then Now First World War Then Not Stated

Henry L. Abbot; Frank Anderson

Beginning of Modern Submarine Warfare Under Captain Lieutenant David Bushnell

Connecticut, Archon Books, 1966. Cloth. A scarce facsimile reproduction of this work on the history of modern submarine warfare by Henry Larcom Abbot. A scarce work. A facsimile reproduction of a rare 1881 pamphlet with bibliographical appendices and bibliography by Frank Anderson. This work is an interesting look at the roots of modern submarine warfare, looking at the influence of David Bushnell. David Bushnell was credited with having created the first ever submarine used in combat whilst he was studying at Yale. By Henry Larcom Abbot. Abbot was a military engineer and officer in the United States Army. He also wrote a selection of works about the Panama Canal, as well as serving as a consultant for the locks on the Canal. With a frontispiece. In the original publisher's cloth binding. Externally, smart. Light marking to the boards. The odd spot to the fore edge. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good Indeed .

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Boeknummer: 626P27

Catalogus: Naval & Maritime

Trefwoorden: navy naval warfare submarine naval henry abbot frank anderon Not Stated

P. E. Abbott

Recipients of the Distinguished Conduct Medal 1855-1909

Suffolk, J. B. Hayward & Son, 1987. Cloth. The scarce second edition of this military history and list of recipients of the conduct medal. Second edition of Recipients of the Distinguished Conduct Medal 1855-1909 compiled by P. E. Abbott, in the original publisher's cloth binding.A list, with other details, of all those who were awarded the Medal before the outbreak of the First World War. The Distinguished Conduct Medal was a decoration established in 1854 by Queen Victoria, and is the oldest British award for gallantry. Illustrated with a monochrome frontispiece and sixteen monochrome plates. Collated, complete.  In the original publisher's cloth binding. Externally, excellent. There is some very light bumping to the head and tail of the spine. Internally, firmly bound. The pages are very bright and clean. Fine . Ill.: Not Stated. Fine .

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Boeknummer: 857W34

Catalogus: Naval & Military History

Trefwoorden: Conduct Medal Military History P. E. Abbott Military History Not Stated