Air Raid Precautions Memorandum No. 6: Local Communications and Reporting of Air Raid Damage

London, His Majesty's Stationary Office, 1938. First edition. Brochure/Pamphlet. A very scarce first edition of this pamphlet on communications and reporting of air raid damage for local communities during the Second World War. First edition. Very scarce. Air Raid Precautions Memorandum No. 6. An informative pamphlet on reporting air raid damage and casualties during the Second World War, with details of means of communication, instructions for reporting, training, locations of report centers, staffing, actions to be taken in large towns, and actions to be taken in country areas. In the original green paper wraps. Externally, smart with light wear to the extremities and creases to the corners of the boards. Minor sunning and the odd small mark to the boards. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very bright and clean with the odd crease. Pencil annotations to some pages. Very Good . Ill.: None. Very Good .

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Boeknummer: 895T2

Catalogus: Naval & Military History

Trefwoorden: Air Raid Second World War Precautions Memorandum Second World War Communications Reporting None

The Army List, for July, 1836

London, Printed by C Roworth and Sons, 1836. Paperback. A very scarce reference work containing the Army list for July 1836. A very scarce work, rarely seen in commerce. Containing a complete Army list for July, 1836, including field marshals, general and field officers, aides-de-camps to the King, general officers, life guards, horse guards, &c &c. From the War Office.  Rebound in paper wraps from 'The Times,' with original wraps bound in. Externally with light chipping and handling marking. Original wraps lightly marked, loss to tail of rear wrap. Internally, firmly bound. Pages generally very clean throughout. Good . Ill.: None. Good .

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Boeknummer: 861A22

Catalogus: Naval & Military History

Trefwoorden: army lists reference very scarce reference None

The Army List for November 1854

London, The Annual Army List; Parker, Furnivall, and Parker, 1854. Leather. The scarce 'Army List' for November 1854, a detailed snapshot into the British Army in the mid-nineteenth century. The scarce November 1854 volume of 'The Army List&apos.'The Army List' was a monthly publication detailing all members of the military, from general and field officers to aides de camp to the Queen, to medical departments and chaplains.This particular edition shows the position of the army after a fraught few decades during the Napoleonic Wars.Original wraps bound in, prior owner's ink inscription to the head of the front wrap. In a half morocco binding with loth to the boards. Externally, smart. Leather is a little rubbed. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are lightly age toned and clean. Prior owner's ink inscription to the head of the front wrap. Very Good . Ill.: None. Very Good .

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Boeknummer: 835P50

Catalogus: Naval & Military History

Trefwoorden: The Army List For November 1854 army list military army list None

The Army List

London, John Murray; War Office, 1871-98. Cloth. A uniformly bound set of three scarce editions of 'The Army List', tracing the British Army across a total of 27 years. Three scarce editions of 'The Army List', this set including the volumes for July 1871, April 1883, and April 1898.'The Army List' was a monthly publication detailing all members of the military, from general and field officers to aides de camp to the Queen, to medical departments and chaplains. These three volumes span the mid- to late-Victorian era, spanning a total of 27 years. The publication offers a very detailed insight into the British Army. July 1871 has the original front wrap bound in, and sixteen pages of adverts to the rear, lacking the rear wrap. April 1883 and April 1898 are not bound with the original wraps or title pages. Extensive index to each volume. Rebound in a half calf binding with marbled paper to the boards. Externally, smart. Spines are a little faded. Light rubbing to the cloth. Some minor marks to the boards. Cloth reinforcements to the hinges. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and generally clean with some spots. Wear to the original front wrap of 1871, with some loss and edge wear, and a cloth repair to the gutter; the final leaf of adverts is a little worn as well. Wear to the first few pages of 1898, with pages iv-viii torn. Very Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good .

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Boeknummer: 835P51

Catalogus: Naval & Military History

Trefwoorden: The Army List army army list military army Not Stated

Auguste Marceau: Capitaine de Fregate Commandant de L&Apos;Arche D&Apos;Alliance

Paris, Librairie de Propagande , 1873. Leather. Two volumes exploring the life of French naval officer Auguste Francois Marceau in some charming half calf bindings. Claudius Maria Mayet explores the life of French naval officer Auguste Marceau, his work, and influential Catholic faith. Marceau was known for his faith, and was often labelled 'le missionnaire des missionnaires;' he was made a knight of Saint-Grégoire-le-Grand by the pope in 1849. Complete in two volumes, a new edition. Illustrated with a frontispiece to volume I. In a half calf binding over marbled boards with four raised bands. Externally excellent with minor shelf wear only and some sunning to the spine. Internally, firmly bound. With a minor faint scattered spotting to the first and last few leaves, otherwise the pages are bright and clean. Illustrated with a frontispiece to vol. I. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: None. Very Good Indeed .

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Boeknummer: 792A19

Catalogus: Naval & Military History

Trefwoorden: auguste marceau biographies french navy biographies None

Belgium

London , Naval Intelligence Division , 1944. First edition. Cloth. A fascinating, previously restricted, copy of a geographical survey of Belgium, originally published for official use during the Second World War. This is a volume from the Naval Intelligence Division Geographical Handbook series which was produced between 1941-1946 encompassing 58 volumes and were written to provide information for the Allied war effort. They were written by academics based at Oxford and Cambridge and the information within the books saved lives throughout the war. Each volume was based on a different geographical location in relation to the war, with this volume detailing Belgium which was crucial within the Second World War.  These volumes were initially restricted during the war and for official use. The volume is extensively illustrated with maps, photographs and diagrams with two folding maps within the text and a a large colour folding map of Belgium in a pocket to the rear. In the publisher's original cloth binding. Externally, smart with some fading to the spine and some marks to the boards. There is a library stamp to the title page. Internally, firmly bound with bright and clean pages. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good Indeed .

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Boeknummer: 823B59

Catalogus: Naval & Military History

Trefwoorden: geographical handbook series belgium restricted world war two belgium Not Stated

Campagne de Monsier le Marechal Duc de Noailles, En Allemagne L&Apos;an M. Dcc. XLIII

Amsterdam, Marc-Michel Rey, 1761. Leather. A very scarce account of the campaign of the Marshal Duke of Noailles in Germany during the year 1743, in the original French language. Complete in two volumes. A detailed historical account of the campaign of Adrien Maurice de Noailles, 3rd Duke of Noailles, a French nobleman and soldier during the War of Austrian Succession in 1743. Having previously distinguished himself in the War of Polish Succession, he was made a marshal of France in 1734. Serving the in the War of Austrian Succession, he was appointed to command the French forces in March 1743. Though defeated at the Battle of Dettingen, he and his forces successfully drove the Austrians out of Alsace-Lorraine. Bound in full brown calf. Externally, smart with rubbing and wear to the extremities. Fading to the spine and marks to the boards. Minor loss to the head of the spine. A crack to the spine resulting in minor loss to the spine labels of volume one. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very bright with the odd spot. Light age toning to the first and last few pages. Good . Ill.: None. Good .

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Boeknummer: 881T79

Catalogus: Naval & Military History

Trefwoorden: Campagne Monsier le Marechal Duc du Noailles Allemagne Monsier le Marechal None

Cassell&Apos;S History of the War between France and Germany 1870-1871

London, Cassell & Company, Limited, 1899. Cloth. A smart complete two volume set of this detailed history of the Franco-Prussian War of 1870 to 1871. Complete in two volumes. Illustrated with a frontispiece and numerous images, many of which are full-page, to each volume. A detailed commentary of the Franco-Prussian War or Franco-German War, a conflict between the Second French Empire and the North German Confederation led by the Kingdom of Prussia which lasted from 19th July 1870 to 28th January 1871. Includes reference to: the address of citizens, naval action in the Baltic, observations on the campaign, daring reconnaissance, statements from government, tactical instruction, and more. In the original full cloth binding. Externally, smart with light rubbing and minor bumping to the extremities. Minor fading to the spine and the odd small mark to the boards. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very bright with light age toning to the extremities. The odd mark to the pages and scattered spotting to the first and last few pages. Very Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good .

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Boeknummer: 896T42

Catalogus: Naval & Military History

Trefwoorden: Cassell's History War France History Franco-Prussian War Not Stated

Cassell&Apos;S History of the Russo-Japanese War

London, Cassell and Company, Limited, 1904-5 . First edition. Cloth. A special, illustrated edition of Cassell's history of the Russo-Japanese war, complete in five volumes. A Special Edition, being prepared for subscription and not available through general booksellers.Bound in the publisher's original cloth. Complete in five volumes. Dated using Jisc, from copies of the work held at the British Library. This set provides a comprehensive history of the Russo-Japanese War, which was fought between the Empire of Japan and the Russian Empire in 1904 and 1905. The informative work was published by Cassell and Company as part of their 'Cassell's History of..' series. Illustrated with four colour plates to volume I, three to volume II, one to volume III, two to volume IV and two to volume V. Collated, complete. With numerous monochrome vignettes throughout to accompany the text. With a charming thank-you note adhered to the front paste down, dated 1972. In the publisher's original cloth binding. Externally, generally smart, with slight rubbing causing the odd tear to cloth, mainly to the extremities. Slight bumping to the extremities and to the head and tail of the spine, causing a little fraying to the cloth. Light fading to spines. Hinges are a touch strained, but holding firm. Thank-you note to the front paste down of volume I. Internally, firmly bound. Pages generally bright and clean, with the occasional mark. Tear to tissue guard to volume I. Very Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good .

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Boeknummer: 896Q15

Catalogus: Naval & Military History

Trefwoorden: russo-japanese war russia japan military history russia Not Stated

CIVIL War Naval Chronology

Washington, Naval History Division, 1961. Cloth. An illustrated account of the involvement of the American Navy throughout the American Civil War. Complete with five volumes bound as one. Bound from the parts, with binders punctures to the gutter throughout. This work is an interesting account of the naval operations and involvement during the American Civil War from 1861 to 1865. The U.S. Navy was still relatively small in 1861, but was rapidly enlarged at the outbreak of the civil war. It was the Navy's mission to blockade Confederate ports and to take control of the river system, all the time being prepared for a possible war with the British Royal Navy. Illustrated with numerous plates throughout. In a full straight-grain morocco binding. Externally, smart. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Fine . Ill.: Not Stated. Fine .

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Boeknummer: 628P1

Catalogus: Naval & Maritime

Trefwoorden: naval history chronology civil war history chronology Not Stated

Combined Operations 1940 - 1942

London, His Majesty's Stationery Office, 1943. First edition. Paperback. A lovely first edition of this study into the combined operations of Britain during World War Two, in particular between the years 1940 and 1942. The first edition of this work.An interesting study into the military operations by Britain from 1940 to 1942, prepared by the Ministry of Information.Offering an informative detailing of the war efforts during these deciding years, looking at the combined efforts of the land, sea, and air.Illustrated throughout. Collated, complete. In the original publisher's paper wraps. Externally, smart. A little creasing to the tail of the wraps. Light rubbing to the spine. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. A little wear to the rear paste down. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: Various. Very Good Indeed .

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Boeknummer: 800P24

Catalogus: Naval & Military History

Trefwoorden: Combined Operations 1940 - 1942 combined operations ministry of information war combined operations second world war Various

Considerations on the Present State of Affairs in Europe, and Particularly with Regard to the Number of Forces in the Pay of Great-Britain

London, J. Robert, 1730. First edition. Unbound. An uncommon first edition copy of this fascinating pamphlet discussing the affairs in Europe with regard to the British forces. The first edition of this work, unbound with the sewing intact. An interesting political pamphlet discussing the contemporary affairs in Europe with regard to the British forces in the eighteenth century. The author is not stated, however the British Library attributes it to Horace Walpole, 1st Baron Walpole, diplomatist involved in the affairs of the capital. He was the brother of the first Prime Minister of Great Britain. Unbound with the sewing intact. Externally, a little age toned to the wraps. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good Indeed .

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Boeknummer: 862M16

Catalogus: Naval & Military History

Trefwoorden: European history Military history British history Military history Not Stated

Decret Sur le Service a Bord Des Batiments de la Flotte

Paris, Imprimerie Nationale , 1851. Leather. Official decree on board service of French fleet ships from 1851, a very scarce copy. A very scarce work, rarely seen in commerce and not seen in institutional libraries. In the original French. Featuring a report to the President of the Republic as well as a complete report on the French fleet for 1851, including: functions attributed to the officials of the marine; general duties of officers and other people on board; report on the captain of the fleet; &c.  In full calf binding with titles in gilt to morocco spine labels, marbled edges and endpapers. Externally with rubbing to boards and spine, boards marked, joints rubbed, rear joint cracked only to tail. Loss to spine title labels. Internally, firmly bound. Odd light minor faint spotting to odd leaf, pages otherwise generally bright and clean. Good . Ill.: None. Good .

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Boeknummer: 860A55

Catalogus: Naval & Maritime

Trefwoorden: french naval history leather binding naval history None

A Descriptive Collection of the Marine Collection to Be Found at India House

Connecticut, Wesleyan University Press, 1973. Cloth. An illustrated work on the India House's marine art collection, illustrated with coloured plates, one folding map, being held in the original cloth slipcase. Held in the original cloth slipcase in a very good condition. India House is a private club based in New York, with a stunning collection of marine artwork. The artwork is described here in this work, with a wide selection of plates. With a frontispiece, one coloured folding map, eleven coloured plates, and thirty-eight monochrome plates. Collated, complete. In the original publisher's cloth binding, held in the original cloth slipcase. Externally, generally smart. Light spotting to the boards, a little heavier to the front board. Some further light spots and marks to the slipcase, heavier to the top edge. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good Indeed .

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Boeknummer: 627P14

Catalogus: Naval & Military History

Trefwoorden: india house marine collection naval marine Not Stated

The Dreadnought, Submarines, Torpedo Boat Destroyers, Etc.

Not Stated, Not Stated, c1906. Fine Binding. A handsomely bound and very scarce commemorative work on the Dreadnought, British submarines, and torpedo destroyers, with numerous colourful tipped-in plates. A beautifully bound early twentieth-century commemorative work on British naval ships and diving submarines.Originally, this work was not for publication, and works such as these were often given out as commemorative gifts following Royal Naval visits or launches. This particular copy contains illustrations and information about the 'Dreadnought', submarines, torpedo destroyers, and the Main Fleet. The Dreadnought was a battleship first launched by the Royal Navy in 1906 as the H.M.S. Dreadnought. It was so influential that all battleships created subsequently were referred to as 'dreadnought types' and earlier battleships were called 'pre-dreadnoughts&apos. This work contains fourteen tipped-in photographs, six of which are in colour. Including one photograph of the 'Dreadnought', five photographs of diving submarines, two photographs of torpedo destroyers, and six illustrated plates depicting the Main Fleet in Home Waters ('Dreadnought' types). Collated and complete. Beautifully bound in full royal blue calf with gilt detailing and satin endpapers. Beautifully bound in full royal blue calf with gilt detailing and satin endpapers. Externally, lovely, with just a small amount of rubbing to the head and tail of the spine. Internally, firmly bound. The odd spot to the pages, which are otherwise bright and clean throughout. Near Fine . Ill.: Not Stated. Near Fine .

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Boeknummer: 830J4

Catalogus: Naval & Military History

Trefwoorden: dreadnought navy military torpedo destroyer navy british Not Stated