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50 pages. Many reproductions of black and white photos. Printed upon glossy stock. Features: Christmas at Fort Pitt; Hobby for Booklovers - the Canadiana book collection of D'Alton C. Coleman; The House That Mac Built - the log buildings erected by the North West Company in the north and west originated in French Canada - interesting photo-illustrated article on early building styles; Redcoats at Fort Garry - nearly a century ago, 300 foot soldiers, with artillery and engineers, came from England to Red River, brought by the HBC to stand on guard for Canada; The Cowichan Sweater - photo-illustrated article; Mining in the North; Sled Journey - photo study; Peter Rindisbacher - Red River Artist; Chief Factor Dr. John McLoughlin's Letters, 1844-46; Arctic fur show - photos of Eskimo ladies wearing fur fashions; Atmospheric Defence - how HBC 'brass-pounders' heled guard our northern approaches during WWII - fascinating photo-illustrated article; Veteran of Two Wars - the good ship 'Nascopie'; Vintage back cover two-colour (orange and black) ad for the HBC's Imperial Mixture of tinned pipe tobacco. Unmarked with moderate wear. A sound vintage copy. Book
Extensive coverage of the Transvaal (Boer) War. Photos and illustrations include: Troops around the Water-Cart after Colenso, Seaforth Highlanders Bivouacking, "Joe Chamberlain", Transport Leaving Southampton, Camp on Look-out Hill, Pretoria Jail (laid in), Hospital Ship Lismore Castle, Lord Roberts arrives at Cape Town, Mr. Lynch's Captivity, The Brighton Artillery Position Battery, Hampshire Volunteers for the front, Ladysmith images, Lubbes Hoop Farm, 16 photos of men killed at Spion Kop, Ladysmith, and Modder River, "D" Battery, Royal Canadian Artillery, departs Ottawa, In the Trenches at Ladysmith (centerfold), Lord Iveagh's Field Hospital Staff prior to Departure, Two-page illustration of "Canadian Artillery Entraining at Ottawa for the Cape" (laid in). Moisture exposure at edges has resulted in light staining and waviness. Average wear. Binding intact. Book
Front cover illustration of Major-General E.H.H. Allenby, the brilliant Cavalry Leader. Later phases of the Great Retreat. With the Northern French Armies during the Great Retreat. The Course of Events from Mons to Lemberg. Photos and illustrations include: The Grand Duke Nicholas - Generalissimo of the Russian Armies; with our French Allies - horse, foot, and artillery - in the field; Big Guns employed by the Allies against heavy artillery of the Germans; Buses converted to Lorries in France; and more. Average wear. Sound and unmarked copy. Book
P., ANCRE " Archéologie navale française", sans date (env.1990). Deux volumes in-4 brochés dans une chemise et insérés dans une chemise en toile bleue avec rabat et jaquette, 115 pages avec des dessins et des illustrations photographiques en noir et blanc-23 plans dépliants (pl. 19 bis+ pl. 23) et 63 pages-7 planches dépliantes.
4to, (275 x 195mm), 18, 13-48, 52-91, 93-140, 133-148, 12, [2]pp., LARGE PAPER COPY, in addition there are two final leaves with manuscript additions for the 32 Regiment of Foot and the 36 Regiment of Foot, later half calf, rubbed, lacks spine, covers detached. Annual Army list to November, 1763. The pagination of this book is erratic to say the least: there are no pages 49, 50 or 51, page 52 follows p. 48, from thence onwards to p. 91 (38th Foot) inclusive, all the odd numbers are on the verso side, there is no page 91, page 93 (39th Foot) follows p. 91, and from thence to p. 140 the pagination is normal, a page numbered 133 (70 Companies of Marines) follows p. 140, and this continues to p. 148, thence follows 12 pages (succession of Colonels) and a final leaf (Additions since Printing). It seems the printer who set up this list, must have been a 'Dreamer'. Provenance: ex-ministry of Defence Library. ESTC (N62475) locates a single copy of this edition at the National Archives.
First edition, 110pp., printed on thick vellum paper, mounted photographic frontispiece of 'Lieut-Col. Lord Suffield', two further mounted regimental photographs with all pictured named in manuscript below, marbled endpapers, bound in cont. full vellum, gilt, a little soiled but a very good copy. The extremely rare first edition, issued in a de-luxe format with the addition of 3 photographic illustrations. Provenance: With the armorial bookplate of 'Sir William ffolkes Bart.' on front paste-down. Oxford and Bodleian copies only on JISC.
ISBN : 2950948561. LELA PRESSE. 1998. In-4 Carré. Relié. Bon état. Couv. convenable. Dos satisfaisant. Intérieur frais. 208 pages. Nombreuses photographies en noir et blanc dans et hors texte. Préface du général Silvestre de Sacy (SHAA).
8 ads, [2], [iii], iv-v, [1], 2-187, [1], 9-15 ads, pages. 24.5 x 16 cm. Index. Fold-out illustration. Black and white plates. A quite detailed treatment of British artillery equipment of the day, which was surely oft refered to during WWI. "It is hoped the book will be found of use for instructional purposes, for assisting artificers and others, who have to adjust or repair the instruments, and for general reference for those who use or have charge of the instruments." - Preface. Prior owner's name penciled several times upon endpapers. Name faintly visible upon front board. Above-average wear to publisher's attractively embossed red cloth. Openings along backstrip. Binding sound. A worthy vintage copy. Book
Ecole Spéciale Militaire, 1877. In-8 carré relié demi-basane bleue, dos à feux nerfs, titre doré. 180 pages + Annexe au cours d'artillerie : Armes portatives en service chez les puissances étrangères. 48 pages + Cours d'Artillerie : 342 pages + tables et errata. Nombreux tableaux dépliants (Renseignements sur les bouches à feu françaises en service en 1878, etc) et 35 planches dépliantes. Petit manque en reliure sinon Bon état général
#350 of 700 facsimile copies of the 1746 first edition specially reprinted in 1970. [10], 118, 15 [plates] pages. "Being the first part of Le Blond's Elements of War - written in French by that eminent mathematician, for the use of Lewis Charles of Lorraine, Count de Brionne, and published for the introduction of the young gentlemen in the armies of France." - subtitle. "Was a standard reference on the continent. Covers much the same field as Muller and Rudyerd in the period just prior to the French and Indian Wars." - dust jacket. Armorial bookplate upon front free endpaper, otherwise book clean, bright and unmarked with very light wear. Average wear to dust jacket which is now preserved in archival-grade Brodart. Book
Ecole Spéciale Militaire, 1906. In-4 carré relié demi-toile marron, titre doré en dos. 1ère partie : l'évolution au XIXè siècle. 126 pages et bien complet des 22 planches dépliantes sous portefeuille. 2ème partie : Le présent. Paginé 127 à 281 + annexes : 33 pages et complet des 32 planches dépliantes sous portefeuille. 3ème partie : Essai sur l'emploi tactique des cuirassements. Les idées nouvelles en France. Résumé général et conclusions des cours. 41 pages. Supplément au cours de la Fortification cuirassée et les forteresses au début du XXe siècle (mise au point Juillet 1908) 18 pages et bien complet des 4 planches sous portefeuille.
#350 of 700 facsimile copies of the 1793 first edition specially reprinted in 1970. vii-xvi, 57 [plates], [3 index] pages. Many plates fold out. Larger folded versions of plates 37 and 50 stored in pocket inside back board. "The notebook which is reproduced here provides information on the artillery of the mid to late 18th century and was compiled by Charles William Rudyerd. His notebook consisted of two or perhaps three parts. The second part, which is reproduced here, consists of 57 plates on artillery which were drawn between 1791 and 1793. The fine draftsmanship in the pen and ink work is superb while the water colours show the highest skill." - xv-xvi. Armorial bookplate upon front free endpaper, otherwise book clean, bright and unmarked with very light wear. Average wear to dust jacket which is now preserved in archival-grade Brodart. Book
6 numbers in I vol., roy. 8vo., First Edition, titles and text in red and black, and numerous photographs and illustrations throughout; strongly bound in black boards, red cloth back lettered in gilt, ALL ORIGINAL WRAPPERS PRESERVED, a very good, bright, clean copy. This copy was formerly in the library of the National War College and carries its stamps on titles, together with Library of Congress accession and withdrawal stamps on endpapers. BOUND VOLUMES ARE EXTREMELY SCARCE.
Features: Title page photo of large column of British and French infantry on the march; Seven excellent photos document the Austrian offensive on the Italian Front; Photo of Italian naval regiment being reviewed on St. Mark's Piazza; G.K. Chesterton writes about the pacifist/patriot groups; One-page illustration of pilot guiding burning plane while standing on its wing; The Japanese Fleet in the War (article); The"New" Star - of 1895!; The Woman, The Boy, and the Land; Page of illustrations present "Sons of Sister Republics - Franco-American Brothers -in-Arms; The Acrobatics of Aviation (article) One page illustration with inset sketch describes the "Immelmann Turn" performed by aircraft; Two pages of photos and illustrations of personalities of the Supreme War Council meeting at Versailles; Muscles, Nerves, and Brains - article describes how to take care of our health; Photo of artillery horses wearing gas-masks; Photo of American ambulance men evacuating wounded soldiers down a ladder from a French hospital under German shell-fire; Six photos illustrate the West in the East - British methods in Mesopotamia; Glorious centrefold illustration shows French, American, and British fighting shoulder to shoulder; One-page illustration shows the salvage of scrap metal in the Midlands; One-page illustration shows copper driving-bands for shells being thrown into annealing furnace at Birmingham in the National Shell Factory; Roll of Honour - 18 photos of officers including Lieut.-Col. Arthur L. Wrenford; Photo of Japanese General being received at a French headquarters; Photo of Canadian nurses picking through a downed Gotha aircraft; Charming two-colour back cover ad for Cavanders "Army Club" cigarettes features well-dressed young lady with umbrella chatting with man in uniform; and more. 36 pages including several pages of marvelous vintage ads, most of which are illustrated. Unmarked with average wear. Binding intact. A sound copy of this excellent WWI-era issue. Magazine
ISBN : 2950948596. LELA PRESSE. 1999. In-4 Carré. Relié. Bon état. Couv. convenable. Dos satisfaisant. Intérieur frais. 368 pages. Nombreuses photographies en noir et blanc dans et hors texte. Nombreuses illustrations en couleurs hors texte. Préface de Henri Perrin & Georges Picchi.
ISBN : 2914017138. LELA PRESSE. 2001. In-4 Carré. Relié. Bon état. Couv. convenable. Dos satisfaisant. Intérieur frais. 255 pages. Nombreuses photographies en noir et blanc hors texte. 2 photos disponibles.
Pages 537-564. Features: Cover photo-portrait of the King with General Henri Giraud (in 1940); Burial of Lieut.-Commander E. Esmonde, V.C.; King welcomes fighter pilots back after daylight sweep over northern France; Photo of dozens of gas producer units to be fitted into lorries to save petrol; Photo of Australia's Dr. H.V. Evatt with Churchill; Photo of U.S. Admiral H.R. Stark in London; Photo of POW German Generals Von Ravenstein, Arthur Schmidt, and I.P. de Villiers at South African port; Photo of A.T.A. platoon marching; Seven photos of Madagascar plus one-page relief map indicating its strategic importance and why it has been occupied by British forces; Photos of bomb damage in York, Norwich, and Hazebrouck Railway Station; Photos of King and Queen surveying Bath bomb damage; The Spring Air Offensive - article with maps of Burma and Mandalay vicinity; Six interesting photos of Mandalay and Lashio; Fascinating two-page map illustrates "The Riddle of the Middle East as viewed from Berchtesgaden" - a map looking towards the oilfields; Wonderful photos of Marshal Chiang Kai-Shek and his wife meeting Gandhi and Nehru - scenes at Calcutta, including photo of Madame Chiang Kai-Shek wearing Sari presented to her by the Birla family; Air photos of Grim aftermath of R.A.F. attacks in Rostock and Augsburg; Dramatic centerfold action illustration of Beaufighter long-range fighter downing enemy aircraft; Polish troops march in Edinburgh; Photos of Royal Artillery Mountain Battery excercises in Wales; One page of illustrations of Luftwaffe Developments - Germany's new fighters and bombers; Nine great photos explain how $millions in gold was recovered from mine-infested waters - salvage ship 'Claymore' recovers booty from sunken liner 'Niagara'; Photos of thirteen personalities of the week include W.P. Pycraft, Rear-Admiral H.J. Ruser-Larsen, Mr. Patrick Munro, M.P., Third Officer Agnes McLennan Traynor, Mr. Thorvald Stauning, Brig.-Gen. H.H. George, Staff Sergeant J.L. Lockhard, and General MacArthur with Mr. Curtin in Canberra; Fascinating one page of illustrations introduce stereoscopic television pictures - a notable British achievement; Eight high-resolution photos illustrated the world's diamond trade, now centred in London as experts from the low countries help the Allies; Classy B.S.A. colour back cover ad shows Egyptian scene with caption "The ever-turning wheel", by F. Matania; more nice vintage ads. This copy was never stapled. Clean and unmarked with moderate wear. A quality copy of this vintage issue. Book
48 pages. Features: Cover portrait illustration of female member of the military; Ford ad inside front cover features action photo of troops constructing bridge under fire; Nice half-page colour Pepsi ad features naval officer in uniform and illustration of boys swimming; News of the month includes Dissolution of the Third International (Comintern), and Closing Ranks Against Japan; Editorial on Black Markets and Summer Vacations; Jet Black (short story); The Pacific Coast Rangers - photo-illustrated article includes photos of Lieut.-Col. T.A.H. Taylor, O.B.E., M.C., and Col. M.E. Dopping-Hepenstal; Matilda and the Wolf (short story); Key Men of War - an enormous directory of over 200,000 names is relied upon for expertise which has saved hundreds of lives and brought success to major campaigns; Garfield Weston - article with Karsh photo-portrait; Old-Style Cop (short story); Hollywood news - article with photos including Lenore Aubert; Northern Electric one-page ad features illustration of tank; Five to One (short story); Rare one-page two-colour illustrated ad for General Motors and their "Victory Service; R.C.A.F. half-page recruiting ad features lady in uniform having tea with civilians; Wings on Her Feet - first part of a series on AW2 Heck's experiences in the Air Force; One-page Westinghouse ad entitled "After Victory" includes photo of airman using bombsight and large illustration of large artillery piece in use; Woodbury Powder ad includes photo of beautiful Linda Darnell; "What's In My Lunch Box?" - wartime photo-illustrated article on home food tips; Colour Ritz cracker ad features illustration of naval personnel; Canadian Women Take to the Block Plan - photo-illustrated article explains the Women's Voluntary Service and the block leaders they assign, with particular attention to Mrs. Jack Wilson of Rochester Ave. in Lawrence Park in Toronto; Colour Orange Crush ad; World Sayings; Canadian Pacific Air Lines ad inside back cover includes large illustration of much of the northern hemisphere and heading "Wings over the North... and Beyond!"; Nice Kodak black and white photo ad on back cover shows air crew enjoying photos; and more. Unmarked with moderate wear. A quality copy of this excellent vintage wartime issue. Book
In-8, xiv-538-x p. Traduit de l'allemand, avec des notes par M. Lombard, Professeur royal aux Ecoles d'Artillerie à Auxonne. Avec 2 planches gravées dépliantes. L'intérieur de l'ouvrage est en parfaite condition, mais la reliure a souffert (un mors fendu, coiffe abimée, manques de cuir sur les plats).
8vo., First Edition, De Luxe Edition, with coloured portrait frontispiece, numerous plates in monochrome, 2 illustrations and 7 maps in the text, and 5 folding maps; original full black leather, badge in gilt on upper board, back with five flat bands lettered in gilt, black top, silk headband, marbled endpapers, silk marker in regimental colours, a near fine copy in unclipped dustwrapper, the latter a trifle spotted and dust-soiled. THIS IS SUBSCRIBER'S COPY NO. 5 WITH THE HAC'S ELEGANT SUBSCRIBERS' NUMBERED BOOKPLATE SIGNED BY GASCOIGNE AND MOUNTED ON FRONT PASTE-DOWN. The subscriber is Flt.-Lt. S R J Addison whose name is duly recorded in the list of subscribers. EXTREMELY SCARCE. White, p.198 (recording the trade edition).
8vo., First Edition, on laid paper, with coloured frontispiece, 3 coloured plates, 40 plates in monochrome, and 35 illustrations and facsimiles in the text; handsomely bound in full navy crushed morocco, sides with gilt frame border, back with raised bands, second and fourth compartments lettered and ruled in gilt, all other compartments tooled in gilt, gilt top, hand-made endpapers, a most attractive copy ideal as a gift or for presentation. White, p.198.
Third edition, with large additions, alterations, and corrections, 8vo (200 x 120 mm), [8], xl, 214, [2]pp., with a final advert leaf, engraved frontispiece and 28 folding engraved plates, cont. calf, upper cover rubbed otherwise a nice copy. John Muller (1699-1784) a German mathematician and engineer, was appointed Head Master of the Royal Military Academy at Woolwich in 1741. Later, he was appointed Professor of Fortification and Artillery. Provenance: Armorial bookplate of Thomas Francis Fremantle (3rd Lord Cottesloe) to front paste-down.
xiv + [iv] + xxv + 679pp.+ 15 large folding plates + 130pp.of tables, 24cm., text in Russian in Cyrillic script, hardcover with spine in green leather, gilt title at spine, front joint repaired, some foxing, good condition, [rare copy of this first Russian edition on external ballistics, by Maievski, General-major, member of the Artillery-Committee, professor in ballistics at the Michajlow Artillery Academy, etc. This work was translated into French and edited in a shortened version in Paris in 1872, with the title "Traité de balistique extérieure"], W89463
Second, best, and last edition of this comprehensive guide to military strategy. A how-to guide for all ranks of soldier, from private to general. With three folding plates, showing typographical diagrams of military formations. Cockle 588. 4to. Contemporary vellum, title in manuscript on spine. Binding lightly soiled but surprisingly unworn. A little minor, faint, old staining in margins of the first few leaves, but otherwise very fresh internally. A very good copy of a rare book.
In-4°, (8), 135pp, numerose illustrazioni, legatura in pergamena, titolo manoscritto al dorso. Il Discorso inizia con un proprio frontespizio, marca editoriale (Pace: sensum exuperat omnem). Lieve restaura a una carta. In-4 °, (8), 135pp, numerous illustrations, vellum binding, manuscript title on the spine. The Discorso begins with its own title page, printer’s mark (Pace: sensum exuperat omnem). One leaf slightly restored.
