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1951150309Edinburgh: William Blackwood and Sons Ltd 1951. Pp. x300last blank frontispiece 35 plates appendices index; cr. 4to; green cloth lettered and ruled in gilt gilt insignia to upper and lower boards cloth slightly marked; book label of David Levine Sydney together with bookseller's sticker on upper pastedown; William Blackwood and Sons Ltd Edinburgh 1951. First edition. White p. 256. William Blackwood and Sons Ltd unknown
8vo., First Edition, with plates; blue cloth, backstrip lettered in silver, a near fine copy in unclipped dustwrapper. A PRESENTATION COPY FROM THE AUTHOR WITH HIS SIGNED HOLOGRAPH INSCRIPTION ON FRONT FREE ENDPAPER.
KD7638Milwaukee: Printed by Hammersmith-Kortmeyer Co No Date 192-. HB. Flexible maroon cloth gilt lettering on front cover 4to 128 pp. World War I unit history of the 328th Field Artillery A.E.F. part of the 85th "Custer" Division. Organized in August 1917 mainly of men from MIchigan the division was broke up to support other parts of the Army when it arrived in France. The 328th Artillery Regiment served near Montauville France. Book contains a chronological history of the regiment a complete list of member of the 4 batteries of the regiment with 2 large foldout photographs of members of the batteries. Illustrated with photographs and drawings. Minor offsetting to endpapers no marks in book binding tight. Covers show light shelf wear several small white dots on the top front cover. Book condition VG. Printed by Hammersmith-Kortmeyer Co hardcover
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
1334208115.Gpaperback. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. paperback
0267618905.Ghardcover. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. hardcover
Armorial bookplate of Major General Edward Blagden Hale on front pastedown. Back cover loose, front cover still attached but weak. Pages from 549 to end almost loose also. Page edges greyed. All other text pages still firmly bound.
1330930053.Gpaperback. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. paperback
1768018479Belfast: Printed by James Magee 1768. Book. Good condition. Hardcover. Early edition. 12mo - over 6¾ - 7¾" tall. 299 pages followed by xxiv pages of subscriber's names. Bound in what are likely the original paper composite/cardboard boards with the original leather removed housed in a primitive hand-sewn leather/suede binding with strap and loop intact. The spine is inversely rolled but the pages remain attached. The suede is heavily worn with rubbing especially to the extremities and a few small tears to the edges and heavy wear to the strap but remaining intact and attractive. The title page and first 30 pages of text are damaged with chipping creasing soiling and staining with some weakness to the paper indicating exposure to moisture. An additional 70 pages or so are stained and there is scattered soiling staining and minor chipping and tearing throughout the text. There are numerous instances of previous ownership all or most of which point to the book passing through various members of the Royal Artillery in the late 18th Century. The names include: 1 SAMUEL DAY with a 30 word inscription on the front endpaper; again on rear endpaper. There is also a lengthy practice letter or writing on the rear endpaper that may be Day's. 2 R. SHAW or SHAIN on title page. 3 MALCOM M'DUFFE or M'DUFFY "1769" with a poem in another hand pg. 148 210 229. There are two Mc Duffee names in the subscriber's list John and William. 4 HENRY MCLERNAN or M'LORMAN stating he is attached to Bombardiers 7th Battery Royal Artillery on pg. 271 and again his name on pg 273. This book passed through certainly two and likely 4 members of the Royal Artillery approximately 1767 through circa 1790. . Printed by James Magee Hardcover books
1768018479Belfast: Printed by James Magee 1768. Book. Good condition. Hardcover. Early edition. 12mo - over 6¾ - 7¾" tall. 299 pages followed by xxiv pages of subscriber's names. Bound in what are likely the original paper composite/cardboard boards with the original leather removed housed in a primitive hand-sewn leather/suede binding with strap and loop intact. The spine is inversely rolled but the pages remain attached. The suede is heavily worn with rubbing especially to the extremities and a few small tears to the edges and heavy wear to the strap but remaining intact and attractive. The title page and first 30 pages of text are damaged with chipping creasing soiling and staining with some weakness to the paper indicating exposure to moisture. An additional 70 pages or so are stained and there is scattered soiling staining and minor chipping and tearing throughout the text. There are numerous instances of previous ownership all or most of which point to the book passing through various members of the Royal Artillery in the late 18th Century. The names include: 1 SAMUEL DAY with a 30 word inscription on the front endpaper; again on rear endpaper. There is also a lengthy practice letter or writing on the rear endpaper that may be Day's. 2 R. SHAW or SHAIN on title page. 3 MALCOM M'DUFFE or M'DUFFY "1769" with a poem in another hand pg. 148 210 229. There are two Mc Duffee names in the subscriber's list John and William. 4 HENRY MCLERNAN or M'LORMAN stating he is attached to Bombardiers 7th Battery Royal Artillery on pg. 271 and again his name on pg 273. This book passed through certainly two and likely 4 members of the Royal Artillery approximately 1767 through circa 1790. . Printed by James Magee Hardcover
Sm. folio, First Edition, printed typescript, with numerous photographs and maps in the text; printed wrappers, a near fine copy. SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR ON TITLE.
72 pages. Detailed diagrams. Intended to "provide a picture of the light 6-Pdr. used by the Royal Regiment of Artillery during the last quarter of the 18th century." - page 5. Unmarked with moderate wear. A sound copy of this fascinating and informative reference. Book
1830060577London.: John Murray Albermarle Street 1830. First Edition . Hardcover. Very Good. FIRST EDITION. LONDON : 1830. Printer: London : Printed by William Clowes Stamford-street. Hardback. Original printer's buff cloth boards; no spine. Untrimmed edges as issued. Contemporary owner name of Captain Aytoun Royal Artillery to first blank; no internal markings. Tight bright and clean. Text-block excellent. Boards worn but sound. Original printer's label inserted. VERY GOOD. xvi 436 pages. Includes bibliographical references. Appendix. 8vo. Will be well-packed for posting/shipping. London: John Murray Albermarle Street. SCARCE. <br/> <br/> John Murray, Albermarle Street hardcover
ISBN : 711002258. IAN ALLAN. 1971. In-4 Carré. Relié, Jaquette. Bon état. Couv. convenable. Dos satisfaisant. Intérieur frais. 144 pages. Nombreuses photographies en noir et blanc dans et hors texte. Ouvrage en anglais.
193441122Woolwich. Royal Artillery Institution 1934-36. Bound in 2 contemporary half cloth bindings. Stamp on titles. VIII576VII526 pp.Illustrated with photos folding plates and maps. <br/><br/><em>Various excellent articles including Hunting as training for war to India by Light aeroplane Horse artillery and mechanization what to fly August 1914 &c. </em> hardcover
19411626Woolwich GB: The Royal Artillery Institution. Very Good. 1941. Hardcover. Slight musty smell and some dampstains on upper edges of some pages. ; Maroon cloth covers with bright gilt lettering on the spine. Previous owner's amorial bookplate Lt. Col. M. E. S. Laws on inside front board. Tight binding and clean unmarked text. 28 pages of illustrations including color plates fold-out maps and tables and glossy drawings. Articles include "The History and Traditions of the Royal Artillery" "Notes on German Artillery Organization and Equipment" and "Long Range Weather Forecasting." Heavy book. Because of weight or size of some books additional postage may be required. We will notify you if it is necessary to charge you an additional amount. You will then have the option of cancelling the order. ; Vol. 68; Color & B&W Illustrations; tall 8vo 9" - 10" tall; 438 pages . The Royal Artillery Institution hardcover
8vo., First Edition, with portrait frontispiece and plates; black cloth, gilt back, brown endpapers, a near fine copy in unclipped dustwrapper. The author served with 67 Field Artillery Battalion of 3rd Armoured Division from Omaha to the Elbe.
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
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
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
64p., illus. Hardcover Very good condition very good d.j.
8vo., First Edition, with 2 plates on 1 as frontispiece, 32 plates on 15, and 4 illustrations and 9 maps and plans in the text, some light worming to preliminaries and title margins, and to lower blank corner of last few leaves; neatly rebound in tan buckram, arms blocked in gilt from original binding mounted on upper board, gilt label from original binding mounted on backstrip, a very good, tight copy in unclipped dustwrapper, the latter with some light worming at extremities. The standard history in WWI of the oldest and most famous territorial regiment. 1 Bn served in France from 1914; 2 Bn from October 1916. Two Horse Artillery batteries served with Palestine Expeditionary Force from July 1915. The two second-line batteries and a siege battery served in France. Scarce, especially in the dustwrapper. Enser, p.66; White, p.198.
8vo., Second Edition, with a coloured frontispiece, 4 coloured plates, 42 plates in monochrome, 29 illustrations in the text and 3 folding maps on japon; original blue cloth, arms blocked in gilt on upper board, gilt back, a near fine copy in unclipped dustwrapper, the latter chafed at head and tail of backstrip. A PRESENTATION COMPANY FROM THE COURT OF ASSISTANTS OF THE HAC TO THE LIBRARY OF THE CITY OF LONDON TERRITORIAL AND AUXILIARY FORCES ASSOCIATION. Second edition of the original history of 1926, updated to include the regiment's service in WWII. White, p.198.
8vo., First Edition, on laid paper, with coloured frontispiece, 3 coloured plates, 40 plates in monochrome, and 35 illustrations and facsimiles in the text; small neat contemporary signature on front paste-down; original blue cloth, badge in gilt on upper board, gilt back, red top, a very good, bright, clean copy. With a relevant cutting loosely inserted. White, p.198.
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.
