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8vo., First Edition, with 71 plates on 32, 10 maps (6 double-page) in the text, and endpaper maps, small inscription on front free endpaper verso; red cloth, Pegasus blocked in blue on upper board, gilt back, case a little shaken else a bright, clean copy in unclipped dustwrapper, the latter with short closed tear at headband. The best modern account of the epic action, and the basis of Richard Attenborough's immensely successful film (1977) starring Sean Connery, Edward Fox, Dirk Bogarde, Laurence Olivier, James Caan and a host of others. Enser, pp.13, 87.
8vo., First Edition, with 13 plates on 8, a full-page map in the text and front and rear endpaper maps; brown cloth, gilt back, a near fine copy in unclipped dustwrapper. This remarkable and moving account is, astonishingly, the only memoir of Arnhem to come from the pen of a private soldier. Sims served with 2 Para at the Bridge. He was captured at the surrender and held at Fallingbostel Stalag XIB. Enser, p.13.
Sm. 8vo., neat contemporary inscription on half-title; original decorative cloth, gilt back, a very good, clean copy
254p. Top edge gold. Mildly XLib. Tipped in card of Mrs. William F. Vilas. Tipped in newspaper portrait of Vilas. Sm. 4to. Original full brown cloth binding, lettered and decorated in gold. Spine slightly marred. Hardbound. William Freeman Vilas (1840-1908). Born in Vermont, he moved with his parents to Madison, Wisconsin. In 1860 he commenced practice of law in Madison. He enlisted early in the Civil War, and served as Captain of Company A, Twenty-third Regiment, Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry, and afterward major and lieutenant colonel of the regiment. He was later Postmaster General of the U.S. in the Cabinet of President Grover Cleveland (1885-1888) and then became Secretary of the Interior (1888-1889). Elected from Wisconsin, as a Democrat, to the U.S. Senate (1891-1897). Back home, he was regent of the University of Wisconsin (1898-1905) and was a member of the commission to provide for the construction of the State capitol in 1907. AMERICANA BOX 2
PARIS, Bulletin N° 1 - 1946/1947 - In-8 Broché, couverture illustrée de l'insigne du groupement - Photographies NB, Illustrations - 64 pages - Très propre
Sm. 4to., First Edition, with very numerous photographs in the text; original card wrappers, a fine copy. Alan Green served with 1 Border from 1942-1946, taking part in Operation Market as part of 1 Airlanding Brigade. In 1991 he wrote the story of 1 Border at Arnhem.
Roy. 8vo., First Edition, with numerous photographs in the text, page edges browning slightly; original pictorial wrappers, a very good, clean copy. One of the few accounts from a private infantryman: the author served with 1 Border. He was captured at the Hartenstein and held in Stalag IVB Muhlberg until repatriation. Includes 1 Border War Diary, roll call, ROH and list of POWs.
"Compilazione a cura del Comando del gruppo di combattimento FriulI" Detailed history of the 88th. Friuli Regiment during World War II , including its actions after the Armistice of Cassibile on 8 September 1943 as it became part of the Italian Co-belligerent Army and in 1945 advanced with the allied armies to liberate Imola, Castel San Pietro and Bologna. The book includes photographs of the soldiers, aerial photographs, facsimiles of official military documents, multiple fold-out maps. A fold-out sheet of the graves in the military cemetery, lists of military awards. 200p. index.This interesting text appears to be complete BUT it is VERY worn, shabby, stained, has penciilled notes and is held together with duct tape along the spine! Interest in the content may override this condition since WorldCat finds only 4 copies outside of Italy Book
8vo., First Edition, with numerous photographs and maps in the text; red cloth, gilt back, a fine copy in unclipped dustwrapper. 10th, 11th, 12th and 13th Service [Pals] Battalions served in France with 92nd Brigade, 31st Division. Sutcliffe, p.106.
4to., First Edition, with numerous illustrations and maps in the text; cloth, backstrip lettered in silver, a near fine copy in unclipped dustwrapper. 9 RTR was heavily involved from its landing shortly after D-Day to the end in Germany. Includes EPSOM, the Canadians at Falaise, 49 Div at Seine and Le Havre, the Arnhem salient, the Ardennes and the Reichswald Forest. Includes ROH, awards. Smith, p.96; Sutcliffe, p.128.
Roy., 8vo., First Edition, with photographs and facsimiles throughout; pictorial wrappers, a near fine copy.
8vo., First Edition, with numerous plates; cloth, a near fine copy in unclipped dustwrapper. Contains many rare photographs drawn from the regimental museum.
8vo., First Edition, with numerous photographs in the text; original series binding of red cloth, gilt back, a very good, bright, clean copy in unclipped dustwrapper. Published in Cooper's concise 'Famous Regiments' series. Sutcliffe, p.359.
8vo., First Edition, with illustrations and maps in the text; original green cloth, gilt back, a near fine copy in unclipped dustwrapper. Smith, p.85; Sutcliffe, p.127.
Lots of information on the activities of the Household Brigade in 1865. Page edges gilt. 324 pages. Six engravings. Wear to top/base of spine and cover corners.
8vo., First Edition, with 33 plates on 16; burgundy cloth, gilt back, a fine copy in unclipped dustwrapper. Long overdue biography of one of the most distinguished British soldiers of WWII. He was involved in the formation of LRDG, SAS and Popski's Army before commanding 4th Parachute Brigade at Arnhem. His was a memorable career in which he combined action with military history. A fitting tribute to a great soldier.
8vo., First Edition, with plates and maps; cloth, a near fine copy in unclipped dustwrapper. Written by an acknowledged airborne forces historian, this is the first major biography of the legendary airborne forces commander. Hill led 1 Para in North Africa, 9 Para, 3 Parachute Brigade (D-Day, Merville Battery, Rhine Crossing) and 1 Parachute Brigade.
8vo., First Edition, with photographs and maps in the text; riginal pictorial wrappers, a near fine copy. In September 1916 over 200 men of the Herefordshrie Regiment were transferred to 11 Border Regiment to make up for losses on the Somme. Fify-four died at Redan Ridge. Sutcliffe, p. 214.
<p>31 cm, foglio con testo in cornice ornata, stemma di Bologna al centro e 14 riquadri con iniziative amministrative da intraprendere nell'anno 1646 per la città di Bologna</p>
<p>31 cm, foglio con testo in cornice ornata, stemma di Bologna al centro e 14 riquadri con iniziative amministrative da intraprendere nell'anno 1645 per la città di Bologna</p>
Lavauzelle -1997 - Grand in-4 - Reliure éditeur, sous jaquette illustré&e - Gardes illustrées - illustrations en texte - 205 pages - Comme neuf - Envoi rapide et soigné
pp. x, 219, (4) [Publisher's catalogue] + Folding map. Text illustrated with maps. XLib. Bookplate of R.E. Chislett. 12mo. 190 mo.Original full dark blue cloth binding, lettered in gold. Front board decorated in blind with rifle, sword and bayonet. Extremities only slightly worn. XLib. Hardbound. Very Good. W25 / YORK HS
ANGERS, imp. de l'Ecole du Génie - Petit In-4 - 1 & 4 Plats illustrés en couleurs - Très nombreuses illustrations Nb, certaines PP en texte - 8 Illustrations aquarellées d'uniforme en couleurs - 1 Carte PP - 28 pages de pubkicité LOCALE - 42 pages - Très propre - Envoi rapide et soigné
8vo., First Edition, with plates and maps, small neat signature on front free endpaper; black cloth, gilt back, a near fine copy in unclipped dustwrapper. A review copy, with publisher's press release and several relevant cuttings loosly inserted. Graham & Cole, E9.
8vo., Revised Edition, with numerous illustrations (a number full-page) and a full-page map in the text; red cloth, gilt back, a fine copy in unclipped dustwrapper. This classic account is one of the few by a surviving glider pilot. Hagen flew on the Second Lift and fought right through, escaping by swimming the Rhine on the second Monday. First published in January 1945, his story is now widely regarded as a WWII classic. This is the revised and expanded version. Enser, p.51 (recording the first edition).