WARD J.MareMagnum
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8vo., First Edition, with a portrait and 10 plates on 7, fore-edge browning slightly; original regimental grey cloth, upper board blocked with crest in black, upper board and backstrip lettered in black, covers mildly age-stained else a very good, clean copy. The astonishing, if gruelling, account of the 25th (Navvies) Battalion of The Middlesex Regiment in WWI, and THE ONLY BRITISH UNIT HISTORY IN THE RUSSIAN INTERVENTION. 'Ward's story really belongs in the main to the 'after-the-war' period in Russia. He gives an interesting account of Admiral Koltchak, whom he admired, and shows how insuperable were the difficulties which that unfortunate patriot had to face. It is now beginning to be recognised that Koltchak was, with the possible exception of Wrangel, far and away the ablest of the White [Russian] commanders. For the rest, his [Ward's] story is one of gallantry and endurance in frightful conditions displayed by troops for the most part of a low physical category' (Falls). 'In 1915 [Ward] raised the 25th Navvies Battalion, which was then ordered to the Far East and ultimately to Siberia to support Admiral Koltchak.' (Sutcliffe). Very scarce. Enser, p.68; Falls, p.236; Sutcliffe, p.328; not recorded by White.
8vo., First Edition, with maps in the text, small neat service signature on front free endpaper and half-title, faint label scar on front paste-down; original regimental black cloth, upper board blocked in yellow enclosing regimental badge in gilt, gilt back, a very good, bright, clean copy. Includes list of colonels, war service (to the Great War), and summary record of battalions in WWI. SCARCE IN THIS CONDITION. Sutcliffe, p.114; White, p. 69.
First edition, 8vo, 72pp., coloured frontis., and 2 further coloured plates, orig. publishers pebble cloth, upper cover lettered in gilt and detached, spine split, in need of recasing. Rare, not listed by JISC. Provenance: Ink signature of Lieut.-Colonel Hubert Arthur Oldfield Hanley; bookplate of Ernest J. Martin.
First edition, 8vo, xvi, 263, [1]pp., author's presentation inscription to title page, tape to inner hinges, cont. half calf, joints cracked, spine worn.
8vo., First Edition, with photographs in the text; printed wrappers, sewed as issued, yapped edges, a near fine copy. Commemorates the bestowal on the Regiment of the privilege of marching through the streets of the city [York] with bayonets fixed, colours flying and band playing. With the privately printed Regimental Privilege slip loosely inserted. A RARE SURVIVAL. Not recorded by Sutcliffe or White.
8vo., First Edition, with 48 plates on 24, and 13 full-page maps (one double-page) in the text, top faintly spotted; maroon cloth, backstrip lettered in blue, a near fine copy in unclipped dustwrapper, the latter lightly chafed at head and tail of backstrip. This classic memoir by the commander of 1 Airborne Division remains the best eye-witness account of the most poignant (and by far the most documented) airborne operation in history. Includes transcripts of the airborne corps instruction, confirmatory notes of GOC's verbal orders, glider and unit allotments and 1 Airborne Div OOB. THE ORIGINAL EDITION IS VERY SCARCE IN THIS CONDITION. Enser, p.36.
8vo., First Edition, with portrait frontispiece, 3 coloured plates, 6 plates in monochrome, 14 maps in the text and front and rear endpaper maps; original red buckram, upper board with crest blocked in gilt, gilt back, a very good, clean copy. The best history of a proud regiment poorly served in this respect; the best section is that covering service in WWII. Although White gives 3 coloured plates of uniform, one of these is more accurately termed a battle scene. EXTREMELY SCARCE, ESPECIALLY IN THIS CONDITION. Sutcliffe, p.340; White, p.112.
8vo., First Edition, with portrait frontispiece, 7 plates, 22 full-page maps and large folding coloured map at end; original navy cloth, gilt back, lower joint rubbed, backstrip chafed (not affecting lettering) at headband else a very good, bright, clean copy. Compiled by a Committee of Officers of the Battalion. VERY SCARCE. Sutcliffe, p.220; White, p.89.
12 pages. "Not to be Published - the information given in this publication is not to be communicated, either directly, to the Press or to any person not holding an official position in His Majesty's Forces." - from front cover. Reprinted in Canada October, 1942. Contents: Life in the R.A.C. - tank crews in training; The Tanks at Dieppe - actual dialogue of R.T. wireless conversation between members of the tank crews of B and C Squadrons of the 14th Canadian Army Tank Regiment (The Calgarys); Finding New Officers; Index for numbers 1-26 of this publication. Light wear. Clean and unmarked. A nice copy. Book
Photo portrait and write-up of Colonel Sir John Smith-Young, C.V.O. A Page from a Non.-Com's Diary. The Cheery Optimist by Cairn Brogie. Roll of Non-Commissioned Officers and Men, 14th Battalion County of London Regiment (The London Scottish). Average wear. Unmarked. Staples disintegrated. Book
Inter-Company Football Photo of Winning Team "A" (Capt. J.B.Gray) Company. Easter at Aldershot. Bisley, Easter, 1909. Photo and obituary for Ex.-Col.-Sergt. N. MacPhee. A Page from a Non.-Com's. Diary. Roll of Non-Commissioned Officers and Men - 14th (County of London) Battalion the London Regiment (The London Scottish). Average wear. Unmarked. Staples disintegrated. Book
Nice photo of the Dewar Trophy; Photo of Major Cohen, Brigade Signalling Officer, working the helio, plus brief write-up. A Page from a Non.-Com's Diary. Roll of Non-Commissioned Officers and Men - 14th (County of London) Battalion the London Regiment (The London Scottish). Somewhat above-average wear. Unmarked. Staples disintegrated. Book
Photo of "Reception of the Colours in Hyde Park". Photo of "H" Co. Team, Winners of the "Celestial" Cup. Photo of "Our Marathon Team Breasting the Tape". Article and Photo - Territorial Day - Presentation of Colours, Saturday, June 19, 1909. Article - Territorial Sports at the Stadium, June 26, 1909. A Page from a Non.-Com's. Diary. A Born Solider - second instalment. Roll of Non-Commissioned Officers and Men, 14th (County of London) Battalion the London Regiment (The London Scottish). Average wear. Unmarked. Staples disintegrated. Book
Illustration of Queen Victoria Firing the First Shot on Wimbledon Common, July 2nd, 1860. The Territorial Marching Song, by Herbert G. De Hamel. Notes by the Commanding Officer. The Bisley Meeting - Jubilee of the N.R.A., with photo of the event and small photo portraits of Capt. St. John Mildmay and Col. C.R. Crosse. Handsome photo portrait of Lord Cheylesmore, Chairman N.R.A. A page from a Non.-Com's. Diary. Roll of Non-Commissioned Officers and Men, 14th (County of London) Battalion the London Regiment (The London Scottish). Average wear. Unmarked. Staples disintegrated. Book
Article and photo of Lce.-Sergt. A. L. Barr. Rifle Match at Darnley. Photo of the Scottish Shooting Teams at Darnley. Full-page photo entitled "Types of the Regiment." Full-page of diagrams entitled "Position of Commanders, etc." Chapter 1 of a new serial "Fergus the Fearless" - a tale of the Territorials. Average wear. Unmarked. Staples disintegrated. Book
Features: Phot and write-up re: "Our Brigadier, Col. F.W. Romilly, C.B., D.S.O.; Sheet music (piano music, solo, and lyrics) to Herbert G. De Hamel's "The Hodden Gray; A Territorial Training Song; Shooting results; "B" Company's Week-end; A Page from a Non.-Com's. Diary; Scots Abroad - a tramp in Burma; Roll of Non-Commissioned Officers and Men, 14th (County of London) Battalion, the London Regiment (The London Scottish); and more. Average wear and soiling. Staples disintegrated. Name written atop front cover. Book
xvi, 192 pages. Printed on glossy stock. Black and white photos. "A record of happenings, from 1885 to 1939, which tells the story of the first unit of the permanent force to be stationed in Canada's North-West." - from page iii. Light wear to clean and unmarked book. Average wear to dust jacket now preserved in archival-grade Brodart. A quality copy. Book
24 pages. Consolidating British Positions in the Balkans; Photos of flame attacks by night and day; Photos of British troops in respirators walking through poison gas from their own bombs; Photo of a French artillery commander's hardened headquarters; Photo of French troops and their gun which fires 220lb shells - such guns helped the French win at Champagne in 1915; Roadside photo of German troops killed and wounded by a French bombardment of howitzers; Photo of a floating bridge being constructed across the Tigris by Indo-British Pioneers; Photo of dozens of British sailors pulling a naval gun across a Mesopotamian desert; Photos of belligerents carrying goods in Cameroon; Photo of Russian machine guns and gunners on the bessarabia front; Good Bye to Gallipoli! - the last scenes - four photos and one two-page illustration (which is loose but present); Records of the Regments in the War - XI - The Dorsets; Photos of mascots; Before, during, and after photos of the German demolition of the church of Lampernisse; Three photos of Damage in Paris after a Zeppelin bombing raid; Photos of 17 brave British sons decorated for Valour. Lacking outer wraps. Last page loose but present. Appears to have been disbound from a hardcover volume. A rough but worthy reference copy. Book
170 pages. Printed upon glossy stock. Reproductions of many black and white photos. Average wear to light blue boards. Unmarked. Some sunning to spine. Binding intact. A sound copy. Book
40 pages. Circa 1940s. 72 black and white photos and illustrations. Printed on glossy stock. Features: Great ad for part I of Hitler's Mein Kampf inside front cover; Big guns of the coast of France; Australia prepares to fight for the Allied cause - nice full-page photo of troops of the Australian Scottish Regiment marching on a road near Victoria, Australia; Royal Navy Gunners in training at sea; Photo of the Fire Region Nerve Centre; Princess Royal inspecting the Royal Corps of Signals on December 12th; The Corps of the Military Police - illustrated article by Sir Malcolm Campbell; Refuelling a Nazi seaplane; Finland holds out against the Soviet Invaders - eight great photos; British Air Supremacy - illustrated article by Sir Kingsley Wood; Torpedoed survivors have second adventure - the Belgian steamer Louis Sheid beaches on the coast of Devonshire on December 7th after rescuing survivors of the Dutch motor-ship Tajandoen - two super photos; Wonderful centerfold illustrations show how the R.A.F. has obtained thousands of valuable photos of German territory on the Western front; French Army activity on the Front; Training sailors for the Fleet Air Arm; The War at Sea - statement by Winston Churchill with photos; Sweden strengthens her defences - ten great photos including a full-page photo of the Drottning Victoria with guns ablaze; Commentary on the war this week; Photos of bomb-making for the Royal Air Force; Nazi Heinkel reconnaissance aircraft crashes into sea off Sheringham on December 6th; Summary of the chief events of this week. Average wear. Unmarked. A sound copy. Book
155 pages. Features include: Regimental Notes; 1961 Rifle Team; Marine Magic; Interim Report from Ghana; First Battalion Report; Home Station Report - Regimental Depot, Second Battalion, Mess Activities; PPCLI Cadet Corps; The Loyal Edmonton Regiment; The Rifle Brigade; PPCLI Association; Exercise Tombstone Association; Regimental Number "1"; Crossing the Savio River - Italy; The History of the PPCLI Band; West Coast Trek; Memorial Plaque - Dedication Ceremonies; U.S. Army Ranger Course; and more. Very light wear. Clean and unmarked. Mild yellowing to contents. Brilliant gilt lettering and emblem upon forest green cloth flexible boards. Excellent copy. Book
122 pages. Features: Regimental Notes; The 1960 Rifle Team; An Unforgettable Soldier; Honours and Awards; First Battalion Report; Home Station Report - Second Battalion, Mess Activities, The Depot, Regimental Band, Regimental Museum, PPCLI Cadet Corps; The Loyal Edmonton Regiment (3 PPCLI); PPCLI Regiment; The Rifle Brigade; Letter From England; Two Years with the Rifle Brigade; Canadians in Indo-China; Congo Papers; The 8th of May 1915; Kapyong; Customs of the Service. Very light wear. Clean and unmarked. Brilliant gilt lettering and emblem upon forest green cloth covered flexible boards. Excellent copy. Book
Contents: Two photo views of Metz, the capital of Lorraine; Photo in a French trench; Donington Hall and Nelson's Last Prayer; Photo of the last victim of the intrepid Garros - photo shows a downed Taube; Photo of General Galopin reviewing the Garrison of Paris; Photo of men of the Royal Naval Division training in the Crystal Palace; The Great Landing Battles of the Dardanelles; Our Allies at Alexandria set out to meet the Turk - five photos; Turkey's Death Struggle with Forces of Progress - five photos; Planting the Union Jack in German Africa - 4 photos; Charge of the Uhlans - Martyrdom of Rheims - two photos; Britain's Pioneer Regiment in the Line of Fire - four photos; Work for Blinded Soldiers - War's Saddest Victims - five photos; Four photos of war prisoners at work for their captors; Photo of dozens of British bluejackets hauling a heavy gun ashore; Photos of women filling in the gaps while men fill the trenches; The war in the Air - article by C.G. Grey; Britain's Roll of Honoured dead - twenty-one photos; Chronology of events May 1st to May 7th; Photo portrait of Lt.-Gen. Edmund Henry Hynman Allenby, C.B. inside back cover. Staples disintegrated. Average wear. Missing page 297 and 298. Center page loose but present. An informative issue. Book
[11], 252, [2] pages. Maps. Several black and white reprodutions of photos. "In this honest and often very moving book, James Roberts looks back over a business, military, civil service and diplimatic career, recalling the ups and downs and above all the people he has known and loved in a long and active life. Roberts served for Canada with distinction in WWII and rapidly rose to the rank of Brigadier at the height of the battle for the opening of the strategic Scheldt estuary. The next year, from within the German lines, he negotiated details of the unconditional German surrender on the Canadian front." - dust jacket. Few tiny markings to military map printed upon front endpaper otherwise book quite clean and unmarked with light wear. Minor lean to spine. Quarter-inch opening in publisher's olive cloth at lower tip of back board. Average wear to dust jacket now preserved in glossy new archival-grade Brodart. A quality copy of this fascinating life story featuring significant WWII involvement. Book
Pages 213 - 307. Features: The Romance of Thomas Lincoln and Nancy Hanks; Benjamin Franklin and the Beace Treaty of 1783; Friendship Church; President William A. Jones; Restoration of the Capital at Corydon; Up from Dixie; A Glasburn Family Tradition Authenticated; The Fourteenth Indiana Regiment in the Valley of Virginia; and more. Prior owner's ink stamp atop first page otherwise clean and unmarked with moderate wear. Binding intact. A sound vintage copy. Book
