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A List of the Officers of the Army and Marines with an Index
London, War-Office, 1786. Leather. A scarce, eighteenth-century reference work on the officers of the army and marines, bound in full contemporary morocco. A comprehensive, eighteenth-century reference work containing a list of the officers of the army and marines, including a lengthy index to the rear. Also including a list of the officers on half pay and a succession of colonels. Produced by the British Army and printed by the War-Office in 1786. The thirty-fourth edition of this work. A scarce work in any edition. Containing a previous owner's bookplate to the front pastedown. ESTC Citation No. T92001Signature: [2] A1-2K2 In contemporary full morocco binding. Externally, sound, with rubbing to the joints, head and tail of the spine and extremities. More significant rubbing to the spine. Containing a previous owner's bookplate to the front pastedown. Internally, front hinge is lightly strained. Title page has some removal to the head, possibly to cut off a contemporary signature. A few light spots to the pages, which are otherwise bright and clean. Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Good .
-- Boeknummer: 845J12
GBP 350.00 [Appr.: EURO 411.75]
Catalogus: Naval & Military History
Trefwoorden: british army reference army and marines marines reference eighteenth century Not Stated
History of the 17th (Northern) Division
Glasgow , Robert Maclehose & Co, 1929. First edition. Cloth. A first edition copy of the history of 17th Northern Division, with maps. This is an extensive first edition account of the history of the 17th Northern Division which was an infantry division in the British Army, a Kitchener's Army formation which was raised during the Great War. The volume charts their progression through the First World War, the Battle of the Somme, and a victorious advance. With thirty four maps throughout, one being folding to the rear.Collated, complete. In the publisher's original cloth binding. Externally, smart with bumping to the head and tail of the spine and fading to the spine. Front hinge is starting but remains firm. Library book plates and markings to the front and rear pastedowns and markings to the front free endpaper. Internally, firmly bound with bright and clean pages. Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Good .
Boeknummer: 846B56
GBP 60.00 [Appr.: EURO 70.75]
Catalogus: Naval & Military History
Trefwoorden: History of the 17th (Northern) Division military history military Not Stated
The Wars of the &Apos;Nineties: A History of the Warfare of the Last Ten Years of the Nineteenth Century
London, Cassell & Company, Limited, 1899. Leather. A detailed historical study on the wars and conflicts of the late nineteenth century, with illustrations throughout. Illustrated with a frontispiece and over five hundred images including original sketch-maps and plans. A detailed commentary of the conflicts and wars of the last ten years of the nineteenth century, with chapters on the reconquest of the Soudan, the Spanish-American War, the Chino-Japanese War, the Matabele Wars, civil war in South America, campaigns in Central and Eastern Africa, the second civil war of the Philippines, and more. Written by Andrew Hilliard Atteridge, an Anglo-Irish Catholic journalist, war correspondent, and author. Bound in half red calf with black cloth boards. Externally, worn with rubbing and bumping to the extremities. Light loss to the head and tail of the spine as well as the board edges. With marks to the boards. Front board reattached with amateur binding after detaching, with repairs to the front hinge resulting in front hinge being tightly bound. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very bright with light age toning to the extremities and the odd spot to the endpapers. Good Only . Ill.: Not Stated. Good Only .
Boeknummer: 896T43
GBP 49.00 [Appr.: EURO 57.75]
Catalogus: Naval & Military History
Trefwoorden: Wars Nineties History Warfare Nineties Atteridge Not Stated
![A. T. Wilson [attributed], A Sketch of the Political History of Persia, Iraq and Arabia, with Special Reference to the Present Campaign](https://c2.bibtopia.com/h/423/118/1582118423.0.x.jpg "Click to enlarge")
A Sketch of the Political History of Persia, Iraq and Arabia, with Special Reference to the Present Campaign
Calcutta, Superintendent Government Printing, 1917. Cloth. A scarce copy of this important guide prepared for the Indian Expeditionary Force "D" providing an account of the political and historical context of the British Mesopotamian campaign of the First World War. Scarce work. Printed for official use only, containing highly confidential subjects at the time of printing. An important pamphlet prepared at the request of Officers from the Indian Expeditionary Force "D," the largest of the Indian Army forces to serve abroad during the First World War. In the Mesopotamian campaign they served under the command of Major General Barrett and, after a string of early successes, the campaign was delivered significant setbacks at the Battle of Ctesiphon and the Siege of Kut. The pamphlet provides accounts of the political status of Mesopotamia and neighbouring countries throughout the war, exploring the trend of policy in the Arabistan province of Iran, the Bakhtiari and Pusht-i-Kuh tribes of Iran, as well as Central Arabia. This work is commonly attributed to Sir Arnold Talbot Wilson, a British soldier, colonial administrator, Conservative politician, writer and editor. Wilson served under Percy Cox, the colonial administrator of Mesopotamia during the First World War and an Iraqi revolt in 1920. In the original green cloth wrappers. Externally, smart with light shelf wear and minor rubbing to the extremities. The odd small mark to the boards. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very bright and clean with the odd spot. Contemporary ink inscriptions to the front endpaper dated 2/4/17. Previous owner's bookplate to the front pastedown. Very Good . Ill.: None. Very Good .
Boeknummer: 889T14
GBP 7950.00 [Appr.: EURO 9347.75]
Catalogus: Naval & Military History
Trefwoorden: Sketch Political History Persia Political Arabia Wilson None
The Tiger Kills and the Tiger Triumphs
London , His Majesty's Stationary Office, 1944-1946. First edition. Paperback. A fascinating two volume set detailing various World War Two campaigns of Indian Divisions within the British Army, with illustrations throughout. Two first edition volumes detailing the campaigns of Indian Divisions within the British Army during World War Two. The Tiger Kills is the story of the Indian division in the North African Campaign and has a foreword by General Sir Claude Auchinleck who was Commander in Chief in India. This volume was published by His Majesty's Stationary Office for The Government of India. With thirteen photographic plates. The Tiger Triumphs is the story of three great divisions in Italy and was published by His Majesty's Stationary Office for The Government of India. This volume has thirty-two plates. Collated, complete. In the publisher's original paper wraps. Externally, smart with some fading to The Tiger Triumph's spine. Internally, both volumes are firmly bound with bright and clean pages. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good Indeed .
Boeknummer: 826B51
GBP 79.00 [Appr.: EURO 93]
Catalogus: Naval & Military History
Trefwoorden: The Tiger Kills The Tiger Triumphs world war two British army The Tiger Triumphs Not Stated
Sea Fights and Corsairs of the Indian Ocean Being the Naval History of Mauritius from 1715 to 1810
Mauritius, R. W. Brooks, 1935. Cloth. A scarce second impression of this illustrated naval history of Mauritius, signed by the author. Second impression, 1935. Originally published 1934. Signed with the author's compliments to front endpaper. Illustrated with coloured frontispiece, three maps (two of which are folding), three plans, and twenty-eight plates. Collated complete. The naval history of Mauritius from 1715 to 1810, with reference to: the Seven Years' War, King of the Corsairs, naval command, English attacks, and the battle of Grand Port. Written by H. C. M. Austen, a writer and historian. In the original blue cloth binding. Externally, sound with rubbing and bumping to the extremities. Minor loss resulting in fraying to the edges. Rear joint starting but firm. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean with the odd mark. Good . Ill.: None. Good .
Boeknummer: 852T44
GBP 650.00 [Appr.: EURO 764.5]
Catalogus: Naval & Maritime
Trefwoorden: Sea Fights Austen Fights None
A List of the Officers of the Army and Royal Marines, on Full, Retired, and Half-Pay
London, William Clowes, 1828-1833 . First edition. Leather. A comprehensive documentation of all the officers of the Army and Royal Marines who were on full, retired or half-pay in 1828 and 1833. Bound in full tree calf. First edition. Scarce work. These works provide a view of all the officers of the army and Royal Marines who were on full, retired or half-pay in the years 1828 and 1833. Each volume is comprised of chapters listing 'Garrisons', 'Officers with Honorable Distinctions', 'Local Rank' and many more. With an unpaginated Index on 'Succession of Colonels', 'Casualties' and 'Alterations and Additions' to both volumes. In a full tree calf binding. Externally, generally smart, with rubbing to the extremities and joints. Light bumping to the extremities. Rubbing to the gilt and to the spine, causing loss to the spine lettering. Lacking spine label. Hinges are slightly strained, but holding. Front endpaper to 1833 volume is strained. Internally, generally firmly bound, with a few pages working loose or partially detached, mainly to the 1828 volume. Pages are generally bright and clean, with the occasional spot. Very Good . Ill.: None. Very Good .
Boeknummer: 897Q16
GBP 190.00 [Appr.: EURO 223.5]
Catalogus: Naval & Military History
Trefwoorden: Army Royal Marines military history officers Royal Marines None
Sawas 1939-1947 Book of Thanks
Inversanda, Ardgour, EAS Bailey, 1981. First edition. Cloth. The first limited edition of this historical record of World War Two with a signed letter from the editor. First limited edition of Sawas 1939-1947 Book of Thanks 1980 in the original publisher's imitation leather. Limited to 700 copies, this is copy number 626. Includes a signed letter from the editor, Captain EAS Bailey. A record of war service to give thanks. Includes a tribute message from the Queen Mother. With monochrome illustrations throughout the text, two maps to the rear and a colour plate as the frontispiece. In the original publisher's imitation leather. Externally, excellent. There is some very slight bumping to the head and tail of the spine. Internally, firmly bound. The pages are very bright and clean. Fine . Ill.: Not stated. Fine .
Boeknummer: 840W43
GBP 70.00 [Appr.: EURO 82.5]
Catalogus: Naval & Military History
Trefwoorden: SAWAS Book of Thanks EAS Bailey Limited edition Book of Thanks Illustrated Not stated
Before We Go Back a Pictorial Record of Norway&Apos;S Fight Against Nazism, Both Inside and Outside the Country
London , His Majesty's Stationary Office, 1944. First edition. Brochure/Pamphlet. A deeply interesting pamphlet on Norway's fight during the Second World War, with illustrations and photographs throughout. Before We Go Back is a pictorial record of Norway's fight against Nazism, inside outside of Norway. This volume was published by His Majesty's Stationary Office on behalf of the Royal Norwegian Government. There is a postscript by Philip Noel-Baker who was Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of War Transport. The volume is richly illustrated with photographs throughout. In the original pictorial paper wraps. Externally, very smart with some light fading to the wraps. Internally, firmly bound with bright and clean pages. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good Indeed .
Boeknummer: 827B45
GBP 30.00 [Appr.: EURO 35.5]
Catalogus: Naval & Military History
Trefwoorden: Before We Go Back A Pictorial Record of Norway's Fight Against Nazism, Both Inside and Outside the Country world war two Norway A Pictorial Record of Norway's Fight Against Nazism, Both Inside and Outside the Country Not Stated
Indian Military Law
London, W. Thacker & Co. 1924. First edition. Cloth. A signed first edition of this very scarce guide to Indian Military Law for the use of officers in the Indian Army preparing for their examinations. First edition. Very scarce work. Signed by the author to the front endpaper, dated 21st February 1924. Compiled at the urgent request of several officers in the Indian Army to study and prepare for their examinations, this work acts as a guide to Indian Military Law and its administration. With chapters on military code, persons subject to Indian Military Law, crimes and punishments, arrests and investigations, proceedings, court-martials, sentencing, evidence, inquiries, and more. Written by Lieutenant-Colonel Stuart T. Banning, a member of the British Army's Royal Munster Fusiliers serving in India before the Second Boer War. Previously held in the library of Peter Fabyan Evans, a British judge. Publisher's catalogue to the rear. In the original red cloth binding. Externally, very smart with minor rubbing to the extremities and the odd small mark to the boards. Light fading to the spine. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very bright and clean with the odd spot. Minor age toning to the endpapers. Author's ink inscription to the front endpaper. Previous owner's bookplate to the front pastedown. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: None. Very Good Indeed .
Boeknummer: 898T56
GBP 125.00 [Appr.: EURO 147]
Catalogus: Naval & Military History
Trefwoorden: Indian Military Law Banning Military None
The London Scottish in the Second World War 1939 to 1945
London, William Clowes & Sons Ltd. 1952 . First edition. Cloth. The first edition of this history of the London Scottish Regiment during the Second World War in the original dust wrapper. First edition of The London Scottish In the Second World War 1939 to 1945 by C. N. Barclay in the original publisher's cloth binding and unclipped dust wrapper. With a foreword by R. J. L. Ogilby. Compiled under the direction and supervision of the Regimental History Committee. A lovely historical record of this regiment and their service during the War. Illustrated with 32 monochrome plates and ten folding maps. Collated, complete. In the original publisher's cloth binding and unclipped dust wrapper. Externally, excellent. The dust wrapper has some slight wear to the extremities and some light markings. There is some slight bumping to the head and tail of the spine. There is some light spotting to the fore edge. Internally, firmly bound. The pages are very bright and clean. Near Fine . Ill.: Not stated. Near Fine/Very Good Indeed.
Boeknummer: 837W16
GBP 95.00 [Appr.: EURO 111.75]
Catalogus: Naval & Military History
Trefwoorden: London Scottish Regiment Second World War First edition C. N. Barclay Second World War Illustrated Not stated
The Ghost Road
London, Viking, 1995. First edition. Cloth. A bright first edition, first impression copy of Pat Barker's impressive novel The Ghost Road from the Regeneration trilogy. First edition. Inspired by her step-grandfather, who was wounded and left scarred after the First World War, the Regeneration trilogy blends history and fiction drawing on the writings of poets of the time. Winner of the Booker Prize, this novel continues to follow the fortunes of shell-shocked British army officers towards the end of the First World War focusing on fictional working-class officer Billy Prior and the real-life psychoanalyst William Rivers. Written by Pat Barker, a British writer and award-winning novelist. In the original full black cloth binding. Externally, very smart with a small mark to the front board. Original unclipped dust wrapper is also very smart with minor wear to the extremities. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very bright and clean throughout. Contemporary ink inscription to the front endpaper. Near Fine . Ill.: None. Near Fine/Near Fine.
Boeknummer: 896T34
GBP 80.00 [Appr.: EURO 94.25]
Catalogus: Naval & Military History
Trefwoorden: Ghost Road Barker First World War Road None
Naval Development in the Century
Toronto; London, The Linscott Publishing Company; W & R Chambers Limited, 1904. Cloth. An uncommon copy of this work looking at the development of warships during the nineteenth century. An uncommon work. This work analyses and reviews the development on warships during the nineteenth century. The nineteenth century was vital to the development of warships, with a revolution taking place in the construction of warships, marine steam engines being introduced, and the Crimean War creating stimulus to the development of guns. Written by Sir N. Barnaby, a former Director of Naval Construction. With a folding plate showing 'Victorian Expansion in Steam Speed at Sea&apos. In the original publisher's cloth binding. Externally, smart. Light bumping to the head and tail of the spine. Very light marking to the boards. The odd spot to the fore edge. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and generally clean with the odd spot, heavier to the first and last few pages. Prior owner's ink inscription to the half title. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good Indeed .
Boeknummer: 626P33
GBP 120.00 [Appr.: EURO 141.25]
Catalogus: Naval & Maritime
Trefwoorden: naval development n baranby navy naval n baranby warships Not Stated
The Soldiers of London
London, Seeley Service & Co. Ltd. 1963. First edition. Leather. A lovely leather bound first edition of a historical military study in London. First edition uncommon leather bound copy of The Soldiers of London by Major R. Money Barnes. Major Robert Money Barnes was a Second Lieutenant in the British Army. He wrote many books of military history, including A History of the Regiments Uniforms of the British Army (1960).Barnes deciphers how soldiers in London differ to that of the rest of the national army in history through their presence as protectors of the royal family. Gold engraved lettering and design to the leather spine.Includes 84 illustrations, including 8 monochrome plates and 12 colour plates. Collated, complete. In half calf leather binding. Externally, excellent. Some very minor bumping to the head and tail of the spine. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very bright and clean. Near Fine . Ill.: Major R. Money Barnes. Near Fine .
Boeknummer: 825W12
GBP 130.00 [Appr.: EURO 153]
Catalogus: Naval & Military History
Trefwoorden: Leather binding British history Military history First edition British history Major R. Money Barnes
The 7th (Queen&Apos;S Own) Hussars
London, Royal United Service Institution, 1914. First edition. Leather. A smart complete first edition of this detailed and illustrated history of the 7th Queen's Own Hussars cavalry regiment. Complete in two volumes. First edition. Volume one is illustrated with a colour frontispiece, three colour plates, twenty-seven black-and-white plates, eleven maps and two medals. Volume two is illustrated with a colour frontispiece, five colour plates, forty-two black-and-white plates, four maps, and seven medals. Collated complete. The history of the distinguished cavalry regiment known as the 7th (Queen's Own) Hussars, first formed in 1689 for the British Army. With detailed military history from the regiment's incorporation down to the conclusion of the Waterloo Campaign, and on to the present day. Written by Charles Robert Browning Barrett, a British historian, artist, and book illustrator. In the original half navy crushed morocco with navy cloth boards. Externally, very smart with minor shelf wear and the odd small mark to the boards. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very bright with the odd spot. Light scattered spotting to the first and last few pages. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good Indeed .
Boeknummer: 892T62
GBP 190.00 [Appr.: EURO 223.5]
Catalogus: Naval & Military History
Trefwoorden: 7th Hussars Queen's Own Cavalry Regiment Barrett Queen's Own Not Stated
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