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1878152412London: Richard Bentley & Son 1878. In two volumes. Volume I: Pp. xxxii4924publisher's advertisements coloured frontispiece guard 34 plates 1 coloured 2 folding large coloured folding plan tissue guard edges browned tear from lower fold into small portion of image plus 6 folding maps and plans appendices; Volume II: Pp. xl564last advertisement4publisher's advertisements coloured frontispiece guard 48 plates 9 folding 1 with long ragged tear affecting image and lettering without loss 3 folding maps and plans appendices glossary errata; demy 8vo; blue cloth lettered ruled and decorated in gilt spines darkened cloth lightly marked edges rubbed and lightly bruised small splits at head of spines; book label of David Levine Sydney on upper pastedowns light foxing and marginal browning fore-corner of several leaves lightly creased short tear in fore-edge of one leaf in Volume I and light bruising to several others in Volume II; Richard Bentley & Son London 1878. First edition. White p. 197; Sutcliffe 1/p. 465. Richard Bentley & Son unknown
013795Guillaume Doublet (?-av.1718), chirurgien ordinaire du roi en son artillerie, maître chirurgien juré à Paris, probablement originaire de Honfleur et Dieppe. P.A.S., 5 octobre 1694, 1p in-8 oblong. Sur parchemin. Quittance, entièrement autographe, pour le paiement de sa rente. La famille Doublet, de Honfleur et Dieppe, donna au XVIIe : François Doublet, apothicaire pendant plus de 35 ans ; Louis Doublet, chirurgien et lieutenant du premier barbier du roi ; le corsaire Jean Doublet. Il est fort probablement que Guillaume vient de cette famille nombreuse, François ayant eu 16 enfants, et notamment aussi un autre Guillaume (mort en 1683). [281-2]
186732900Albany New York: Joel Munsell 1867. First Edition. Hardcover. Fair. Octavo. 1 viii 9-240 pages. Illustrated with 3 maps. Brown cloth hardcover with gilt title on spine. This copy has been restored and in fair condition only. Original cloth spine laid back down onto newer cloth. Cream paper end sheets added front and in back covering the priginal floral end sheets. The original front blank end sheet with the previous owner inscription is vertically split on the paper and detached. Cracks in the gutter with some pages starting to loosen. Text block mostly secure Several upper page corner tips are chipped. A bit of light soil in the gutters of a few pages. The folding map "Sketch of the Battlefield of Ocean Pond 1864" is complete but is split at the folds with closed tears to the brittle paper fair only. Fair condition only. <br /> <br /> An association copy. Signature of "W. J. Hord" located on the front detached blank end sheet. A label on the front paste down reads - "Medical Director Wm. T. Hord U.S. Naval Asylum Philadelphia Pa." Beneath his signature is a note - "see page 150." There is also a later photograph portrait of William Taliaferro Hord removed from some other book and placed inside. On pages 150-154 is correspondence from Jno. F. Wheaton to the author Colonel Charles C. Jones Jr. titled "Head Quarters Chatham Artillery Advanced Lines James Island July 20th 1863." Wheaton summarized the action that took place on July 16 17 at Secessionville regarding an attack on Union gunboats. One of the gunboats was named "The Pawnee". William Hord the previous owner was on the Pawnee and writes in the right margin on page 151: "The "Pawnee" was struck fifty odd times but only our men were killed & about a dozen wounded - W T Hord." There is another old ink note which appears to be written in another hand stating - "Medical Director Wm. T. Hord participated in this engagement." No other notes names or written marks in the book. <br /> <br /> Howes J 197; Nevins I p.115; In Tall Cotton. An extract taken from Find A Grave dot com:<br /> <br /> Biography of William Taliaferro Hord<br /> authored by his son Reverend Arnold Harris Hord 1913<br /> <br /> William Taliaferro Hord to whom this biography is dedicated was born March 31832. He was the son of Judge Francis Triplett Hord 1797-1869 the grandson of Captain Elias Hord 1773-1821 an officer in the War of 1812 the great grandson of Jesse Hord 1749-1814 and the great great grandfather of Thomas Hord I 1701-1766. He graduated from the University of Pennsylvania in 1853: entered the United States Navy as Assistant Surgeon in 1854: went to the Mediterranean and served on the frigate "Saranac" visiting Smyrna Constantinople and the Black Sea during the Crimean War. He was promoted to Past Assistant Surgeon April 1859 and was attached to various vessels until the Civil War when he was order home from the Pacific Squadron and commissioned as Surgeon in August of 1861. <br /> <br /> He was a Volunteer Aide on the staff of General William Nelson from the battle of Pittsburg Landing to the evacuation of the Corinth Mississippi by General Beauregard. He served also on the steam sloop "Pawnee" of the South Atlantic Blockading Squadron and participated in several engagements while attached to this vessel. During the year 1863 the "Pawnee" was severely damaged by an explosion of a torpedo. He was detached from the "Pawnee" and ordered to the "Wabash" August 101863 and while on this vessel participated in all operations against Charleston under General Gilmore and Admirals Dupont and Dahlgren. On August 31 1864 he was placed in command of the Medical Headquarters of Mississippi fleet at Mound City Illinois. On November 8 1865 he was ordered to the "U.S.S. Monongahela" and was wrecked November 181867 in the famous earthquake and tidal wave at Santa Croix West Indies the "Monongahela" being almost entirely destroyed. Joel Munsell hardcover
48737s. n. sd Extrait de “l'Encyclopédie ou Dictionnaire raisonné des sciences, des arts et des métiers”. In-folio, reliure moderne pleine toile beige, dos lisse, pièce de titre fauve, titre doré, 17 pp. + XXV planches. Excellent état.
1978mon0000488678The Royal Artillery Institution 1978T. paperback. Good. in x in x in. Ex-library book usual marking. Clean copy in good condition. The Royal Artillery Institution paperback
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).
L137R.G.A.L., 2ème Bureau, 14 Juillet 1917. Grand in-4, 34 pages, 8 planches h.t. de photographies de canons, 2 planches dépliantes de croquis de la pièce de marine de 15 cm S.K.L.40, 16 planches de photographies aériennes d'emplacements, broché.
135223Grenoble, Librairie Dauphinoise, 1899 in-4, IX-327-CLXXIII pp., nombreuses ill. in et h.-t. dont 4 planches en couleurs, bradel percaline verte, dos orné (reliure moderne).
215637Paris, Magimel, an IX - 1801 in-8, viij pp., pp. 9-164, demi-basane havane, dos lisse orné de guirlandes, hachurés et fleurons dorés, tranches marbrées (reliure de l'époque).
1880144463Ernst Siegfried Mittler und Sohn Königliche Hofbuchhandlung 1874 bis 1880. Zusammen in sieben Bänden. Alles geprägte, Original-Leinwand-Einbände mit Titel- bzw. Rückenvergoldung- (Teils mit geringeren Gebrauchsspuren. Eine Karte geklebt. Die Kartensets in den Kartenmappen teils etwas mit den Banderolen verklebt. Fast alle Karten unbenutzt. Band V des Textteils fehlt !). 25x17x
186417635München, Lindauer, 1864. Vortitel, XVIII, 643 SS. 8°, grüner Pappband der Zeit mit rotem Rückenschildchen. Der Einband berieben, besonders der Rücken. Ecken und Kanten bestoßen.
K60Bruxelles, C.Muquardt, Henri Merzbach, 1871. In-8, 252-16pp., 6 pl. dépliantes h.t., demi-chagrin.
17512La Haye (Paris selon certains bibliographes), Pierre Gosse junior, 1756 ; 2 tomes in-8, brochés ; 232 ; 206 pp. , 11 grandes planches dépliantes.
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
1819R320049021MAGIMEL. 1819. In-8. Relié demi-cuir. Etat d'usage, Coins frottés, Dos satisfaisant, Intérieur frais. CLII + 540 pages + Paginé de 541 à 1288 - titre; tomaison et filets dorés - signets conservés.. . . . Classification Dewey : 358-Artillerie. Forces aériennes et spatiales
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.
2001R110219812LELA PRESSE. 2001. In-4. Relié. Bon état, Couv. convenable, Dos satisfaisant, Intérieur frais. 255 pages. Nombreuses photographies en noir et blanc hors texte. 2 photos disponibles.. . . . Classification Dewey : 358-Artillerie. Forces aériennes et spatiales
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.
1920151344London: R.A. War Commemoration Fund 1920. Pp. xxiv408 title page printed in red & black collotype frontispiece portrait of H.M. King George V with 1 cm. closed tear into margin from centre of fore-edge 12 hand-tipped and 13 coloured plates plus 9 sepia and 16 black & white plates text illustrations decorative bordered endpapers The Victoria Cross section printed in red & black roll of Honour 1914-1919 a poem by Anita Dudley some representative artillerymen biographies and collotype portrait with guard and 6 black & white plates of portraits; roy. 4to; navy cloth lettered and decorated in gilt the boards heavily faded more so on upper board spine browned edges worn fore-corners lightly frayed; t.e.g. others uncut; book label of David Levine Sydney on upper pastedown endpapers offset scattered foxing throughout occasionally heavy unidentified former owner's armorial bookplate on upper pastedown; R.A. War Commemoration Fund/G. Bell and Sons Ltd. London 1920. First edition. White p. 29. R.A. War Commemoration Fund unknown
191847202Fort Hancock NJ: 57th Artillery C.A.C. 1918. Very Good. Fort Hancock NJ: 57th Artillery C.A.C. n.d. but 1918. First Edition. Two volumes; slim quartos 27.5cm; original pictorial staplebound wrappers both signed in image by Private Kirby; 16; 32pp.; illus. throughout. Moderate wear and a few small chips to wrapper margins from handling vertical fold across Vol. I no. 1 else Very Good and sound. <br /> <br /> First two issues of this scarce World War I periodical produced out of Fort Hancock before later coming out of "Somewhere" overseas after the third number. "We aim to promote the morale of the regiment to promote a spirit of sympathy between the men of the Regular Army National Guard and National Army and to publish all interesting cheerful and humorous news that will get by the censor" Vol. 1 no. 1 "The Why How and Wherefore of the 'Range Finder'".<br /> <br /> According to OCLC Rutgers and UVA only "The Range Finder" ran irregularly for six issues. 57th Artillery, C.A.C. unknown
1945188278Muzzleburst 1945-01-01. Paperback. Good. Covers worn. Has a good binding. Will illustrated with plates for each chapter. History following the unit from California to the end of the war in Germany. Scarce unit history pamphlet. Muzzleburst paperback books
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
1755106033Paris, chez Charles-Antoine Jombert 1755 In-16 17 x 10,5 cm. Reliure de l’époque veau havane, dos à nerfs, IX-339 pp. Reliure frottée, coiffes avec accrocs, intérieur assez frais.
38466Dijon, L. N. Frantin, 1783. In-8°, xiv-538-x p. Reliure plein veau caillouté d'époque, dosn à nerfs orné de fleurons dorés, tranches rouges.
