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Sans lieu, sans date (vers 192?) - In-8, carré - couverture illustrée - illustyrations PP HT - Liste des Officiers, sous-Officiers, hommes de troupes tombés au combat - 63 pages - Bon exemplaire - Envoi rapide et soigné Le 17e régiment d'infanterie (17e RI) est un régiment d'infanterie de l'armée française créé sous la Révolution à partir du régiment d', un régiment français d'Ancien Régime créé en 1597 sous le nom de régiment du Bourg de Lespinasse . Il s'est particulièrement distingué à Clostercamp (1760), Austerlitz (1805), Auerstaedt (1806), à la Moskowa (1812), et lors des émeutes viticoles de 1907. Il est dissous en 1921.
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 "Not to be Published - the information given in this publication is not to be communicated, either directly, to the Press or to any person not holding an official position in His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 March, 1943. Contents: Little Men, What Now? - Survey of the Japanese Army including two-page map of Japan's Asiatic Empire - where they were and where they are; The Role of the R.A.F. Regiment - They Guard the Airfields; Boot Quiz. Light wear. Unmarked. A quality copy. Book
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 "Not to be Published - the information given in this publication is not to be communicated, either directly, to the Press or to any person not holding an official position in His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
pp. 300, 12 [Publisher's catalogue] + Engraved Portrait Frontis. Portrait, Title Page and Text dampstained and very foxed. Bookplate of the Bible Class Library of the Church of the Nativity, Philadelphia. Inked inscription on first fly leaf "Emma Heilman with the love of Clara L. Webb, Dec. 31, 1856 (Note: earlier than book's publishing date - but not that ususual for a Christmas / New Years gift) "Fight the good fight of faith. Looking unto Jesus". Also a light inked ownership of Richard R. Moore. First inner hinge cracked. 175mm. Original full cloth binding decorated and embossed in blind. Rear edge of spine worn and fragile with loss. Tail of spine worn with loss. Hardbound. Good. BIOGRAPHY BX 1
First edition, small 4to, [8], 36pp., orig. red publishers cloth, some light staining.
Roy. 8vo., First Edition, text in English and Dutch, with a frontispiece and numerous photographs and maps in the text; original pictorial wrappers, a near fine copy. Includes many lesser-known photographs.
In 8, pp. 391, t. tela con sovrac. ill, imm. fotograf. f. t. Ottimo (6554/ STORIA MILITARE - COMPAGNIA EASY - PARACHUTE INFANTRY REGIMENT - PARACADUTISMO - ESERCITO AMERICANO)
PARIS, Bulletin N° 1 - 1946/1947 - In-8 Broché, couverture illustrée de l'insigne du groupement - Photographies NB, Illustrations - 64 pages - Très propre
Roy. 8vo., First Edition, text in Dutch and English, with very numerous photographs in the text and endpaper maps; original pictorial wrappers, a near fine copy. Scarce.
The French news weekly. Samedi 1er Juillet 1905 (Saturday 1st July 1905) Text in French. Light creasing and marking.
8vo., First Edition, with numerous plates; purple cloth, gilt back, a near fine copy in unclipped dustwrapper. Comprises 150 interviews with veterans of the Parachute Regiment and other airborne forces. Inevitably a major part of the book is devoted to Arnhem.
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
3 parts in 2 vols., 8vo., First Edition, with numerous plates, maps and plans (a number folding); original green cloth gilt, upper boards with regimental badge blocked in gilt, gilt backs, a near fine copy. Spklendid copy of the standard pre-WWII history. The set comprises: Vol. I. Part I: The Thirty-Ninth; Vol. 2. Part 2. The Fifty-Fourth; Vol. 2. Part 3. The Dorsetshire Regiment 1881-1939. Sutcliffe, p.235; White p.92.
8vo., First Edition, with portrait frontispiece, 26 plates on 17 and 62 folding maps (2 large) on japon, fore-edges lightly dust-soiled; original regimental blue cloth, upper board blocked with regimental badge in silver, backstrip lettered in silver, blue top, expertly rebacked with original backstrip laid down, a very good, bright, crisp, clean copy. Complete with errata leaf. The standard record of the regiment's service in the Great War in which eleven battalions were involved. Includes ROH, honours and decorations, MIDs, units and their COs, depots and POW funds 'Well above the average of regimental histories in interest. He has done his best to procure information from officers who served with the regiment to supplement the generally scant and laconic accounts of the war diaries' (Falls). Accordingly this history is particularly well supplied with maps (albeit some of them sketches in outline). SCARCE, ESPECIALLY IN THIS CONDITION. Enser, p.70; Falls p.97; Sutcliffe p.306; White p.105.
Paris, Librairie Henry du Parc vers 1900. In-12 broché, couverture illustrée. Frontispice, 277 pages. Petites rousseurs. Illustratiosn de Draner
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
206 pages. Includes list of references. Several tables and illustrations. Topics include: Infantry Corps History; RHC Historical Background; History of Customs, Traditions, Ranks and Dress; The History of RHC Customs and Traditions; Parades and Guards; Flag Etiquette; Colours, Battle Honours and Military Music; Saluting and Funerals; Miscellaneous Historical Customs; Scottish Music, Dancing, Dress and Weapons; General Military Knowledge and Customs; Mess Etiquette; Conduct of a Mess Dinner. Undated but would seem to be circa 1967 according to a reference to the new Canadian Forces uniform. Clean, unmarked, tight and square with light wear. A quality copy. Book
24 pages. Features: Dramatic one-page colour photo of America's Sputnik blowing up on launch pad at Cape Canaveral; Nice one-page colour-photo Campbell's Vegetable Soup ad; Wonderful four-page feature on the Community Farm of the Brethren at Bright, Ontario includes fourteen photos; Photos (one in colour) of "Bran", the Irish wolfhound and regimental mascot of the Irish Regiment of Canada; Photo and brief write-ups of Sylvia Murphy, Joan Fairfax and Joyce Hahn; Behind the Scenes at the CBC - costume-making for CBC productions - includes nice colour photo of Bill Yule and June Sampson - please note that 1/3 of the second page of this article has been removed and is not included; Wow! One-page colour team photo of the Stanley Cup Champion 1957-8 Montreal Canadiens, featuring captain Maurice (Rocket) Richard; Four amazing photos of the Xavantes tribe of Brazil - taken as part of Rolf Blomberg's trip; Photo of Canada's top horseshoe pitching team, W. Faint, G. Miles, E. Crawford and L. Cruise; Wow! - one-page colour pin-up photo of Frank Sinatra!; The MacKay family of Toronto's Forest Hills Village bands birds - ten photos with write-up - son Barry MacKay went on to become a well-known naturalist and artist; Back cover 1958 calendar features large charming colour photo of baby girl in pink bonnet Average wear. Unmarked. Centerpage and covers holding by one staple. A worthy copy of this wonderful vintage issue.. Book
8vo., First Edition, with numerous illustrations in the text; blue cloth, gilt back, a near fine copy in unclipped, very faintly browned dustwrapper. Published in Cooper's concise Famous Regiments series, edited by Lt.-General Sir Brian Horrocks. Sutcliffe, p.106.