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235 pages. Author's signature and inscription upon title page. Bibliography. Index. Black and white illustrations. "The skill, bravery, and perseverance of the Canadian soldier in the dying months of the war leap off these pages. Mr. Fowler has performed a valuable service in confirming once again the proud military tradition enjoyed by Canada." - from Foreward. Clean, bright, tight and square with very light wear. Quality copy. Book
8vo., First Edition, with maps; blue cloth, gilt back, covers mildy age-soiled else a very good, bright, firm copy. THE ORIGINAL EDITION IS VERY SCARCE.
petit in-4 carre, 156 pp., illustrations en couleurs, cartonnage illustre de l'editeur.- RARE Tres bon etat. [PIL-HA]
Roy. 8vo., First Edition, with illustrations in the text; blue cloth, gilt back, a very good, bright, clean copy in unclipped dustwrapper, the latter with one or two short closed tears.
Roy. 8vo., Second Edition, on laid paper, with coloured frontispiece, title-vignette, coloured and monochrome plates, maps and plans; green cloth, upper board with regimental badge blocked in silver, gilt back, a near fine copy. First volume of one of the great regimental histories. This volume was first published in 1901. A second volume followed in 1903, a third volume in 1939, and fourth, fifth and sixth volumes by Falls (1958), Miles (1961) and A.D. Gardyne (1972). Sutcliffe, p.389; White, p.120.
2 vols., roy. 8vo., Second Edition, on laid paper, with coloured frontispieces, title-vignettes, 6 fine coloured plates (mainly of uniform), 23 plates in monochrome, a folding panorama, 9 folding maps and 7 full-page maps (coloured or coloured in outline), and 32 illustrations (many full-page) and numerous tables and pedigrees in the text, free endpapers lightly browned; original regimental cloth, badge blocked in silver on upper boards, gilt backs, a very good, bright, clean set. One of the great regimental histories. The set comprises Vol. I: 1794-1816; Vol. II: 1816-1898. Including the 75th Regiment 1787-1881. The first editions of these two volumes were published in 1901 and 1903 respectively. The first two volumes constitute a set in themselves. A third volume by Gardyne followed in 1939, and fourth, fifth and sixth volumes by Falls (1958), Miles (1961) and A.D. Gardyne (1972). White, p.120.
162p. Illustrated with numerous photographs. Printed plate: "Compliments of the Gettysburg Battlefield Memorial Commission." Penciled ownership of W. McLain, 1916. Tall 8vo. Original full cloth binding, lettered in gilt. Extremities worn. Hardbound. Very Good. The illustrations show the statuary and plaques that appear on the monument. The thousands of soldiers and units named on the plaques are easily read. PA 33
8vo., First Edition, with portrait frontispiece, title in red and black, 8 plates of portraits, 110 sepia-toned plates on 48, 2 coloured plates of unit insignia, a map as plate, a full-page map in the text and 4 large folding maps coloured in outline, half-title mildly browned; original brown boards, divisional insignia in white and red mounted on upper board, backstrip lettered in black, backstrip very lightly chafed at head and tail else a very good, bright, clean copy. Published in the 'Country Life' series of military histories. The first territorial division to travel overseas, the 42nd served in Egypt and at Gallipoli (May 1915 to January 1916), the Suez Canal and Sinai. Transferred to the Western Front at a time of crisis (March 1917), it fought at Ypres, Nieuport and La Bassee. It was part of the thrust through the Hindenburg Line, crossed the Selle and ended at Foret de Mormal and Hautmont. Includes ROH, honours and awards, OOB, HQ staff and officers commanding. One of the most detailed territorial divisional histories. Falls decries the maps but recognises the unusually high number of excellent photographs. SCARCE. Enser, p.61; Falls, p.110.
8vo., First Edition, with portrait frontispiece, title in red and black, 8 plates of portraits, 110 sepia-toned plates on 48, 2 coloured plates of unit insignia, a map as plate, a full-page map in the text and 4 large folding maps coloured in outline, half-title lightly browned; handsomely bound in twentieth century red full morocco, gilt back, divisional insignia in white and red from original cloth binding preserved and mounted on blank preliminary, a very good, bright, clean copy. Sold with a small quantity of relevant cuttings and a printed flier on behalf of the Old Members' Association.Published in the 'Country Life' series of military histories. The first territorial division to travel overseas, the 42nd served in Egypt and at Gallipoli (May 1915 to January 1916), the Suez Canal and Sinai. Transferred to the Western Front at a time of crisis (March 1917), it fought at Ypres, Nieuport and La Bassee. It was part of the thrust through the Hindenburg Line, crossed the Selle and ended at Foret de Mormal and Hautmont. Includes ROH, honours and awards, OOB, HQ staff and officers commanding. One of the most detailed territorial divisional histories. Falls decries the maps but recognises the unusually number of excellent photographs. A very attractive copy ideal as a gift or for presentation. SCARCE. Enser, p.61; Falls, p.110..
ca. 23cm x 15cm. XII, 362 p. Original boards (softcover) with title to spine and illustrated title to cover. (= Instituto di Storia Economica, Università di Bari, 4). Boards slightly worn, inside in good condition. Introduction by Antonio di Vittorio. All texts in Italian.
In-8 p. (mm. 225x142), brossura orig. (dorso brunito con picc. manc.), pp. (6),VI,387 + ca. 80 pagine di pubblicità editoriale della Libreria Leneveu (sull’arte militare, la marina, la matematica, ecc.). L’opera di Giustiniani “Lieutenant aide-de-camp du Général Comte Renaud de Falcon” è divisa in 5 parti: “De l’organisation des armées en général sous le rapport de la tactique - Tactique de l’infantrie - .. de la cavalerie - ..de l’artillerie - Tactique des trois armes combinées”, con 6 tavole f.t. ripieg. Con fioriture ma discreto esempl. con barbe, pressoché intonso.
110p., 2 fold. maps in pocket at rear Hardcover Very good condition
8vo., First Edition, with a coloured portrait frontispiece, coloured plates, and numerous photographs and maps in the text; blue cloth, upper board and backstrip blocked and lettered in red, a fine copy in unclipped dustwrapper. Sutcliffe, p.147
8vo., First Edition, with numerous maps (a number full-page); green regimental cloth, upper board blocked with crest in silver and red, backstrip lettered in silver, small tear in backstrip else a very good, bright, clean, crisp copy. Neat 'File Copy' stamp on front free endpaper. Includes ROH, awards and decorations, glossary. Sutcliffe, p.200.
8vo., First Edition, with numerous illustrations in the text, small blind-embossed personal book-stamp on front free endpaper; blue cloth, gilt back, a near fine copy in unclipped dustwrapper. Published in Cooper's concise Famous Regiments series, edited by Lt.-General Sir Brian Horrocks. Sutcliffe, p.201.
(ca. 22,2 x 15,5 cm). VIII, 394 S., 24 Karten in Buchtasche. (Fraktur). Original-Leinen mit goldgeprägtem Rücken- und Deckeltitel. Einband leicht berieben, oberer Schnitt etwas fleckig, hinteres Innenscharnier angeplatzt (wegen der schweren Beilage), sonst gut erhalten. Altersentsprechend guter Zustand. Mit 24 teils mehrfarbigen Karten und Kartenausschnitten mit zum Teil zweifarbig eingezeichneten Lagen, vier Planpausen sowie in 8 Kartenausschnitten und 25 Skizzen im Text.
95p. Illustrated with diagrams and maps. Penciled notations. Endpapers foxed. Tall 8vo. Original full green cloth binding. WWI 6
ii + 245pp., Mémoire présenté à la séance du 7 février 1876, publié dans et extrait de "Mémoires de l'Académie Royale des sciences, des lettres et des beaux-arts de Belgique" Tome XLII (42), in-4, brochure muette moderne, qqs. rousseurs, sinon en bon état, B57808
170 pages. Index. Footnotes. Nominal Roll, Irnzir, 8 May 1964. Black and white reproductions of photos. "This valuable monograph is above all a tribute to the traditional qualities of the Kiwi soldier at all levels - responsible, resourceful, compassionate and professionally competent. New Zealanders can be proud of what is recorded here, as well as grateful for the way it is presented." - Foreword. Clean and unmarked with moderate wear. A quality copy. Book
8vo., First Edition, with numerous photographs throughout; pictorial wrappers, a very good, bright, clean copy.
8vo., First Edition, with numerous illustrations in the text; cloth, gilt back, a near fine copy in unclipped dustwrapper. Published in Cooper's concise Famous Regiments series edited by Lt.-General Sir Brian Horrocks. Sutcliffe, p.412.
4to., First Edition, with coloured frontispiece, 4 coloured plates, 28 monochrome plates on 22 and folding coloured map; original regimental cloth in blue and red, title and regiment badge blocked in gilt on upper cover, gilt back, gilt top, black endpapers, covers mildly age-soiled else very good, bright, crisp copy. A PRESENTATION COPY FROM THE AUTHOR WITH HIS LONG UNSIGNED HOLOGRAPH INSCRIPTION DATED OCTOBER 1914 ON HALF-TITLE. The author and the recipient served together in the Birmingham National Reserve and Recruiting Office. Includes three coloured plates of uniforms and two of medals. SCARCE. Sutcliffe, p.54; White, p.218.
68 pages. Features: Use Your Rifle - For Strength - 12 exercises using your rifle; Hughes gun ordnance 2-page ad; Small Unit Operations - Counterguerrilla War - Part 7 of 7; Illustrated ad for the new 'winged' LVHX2 LCA by FMC; KKo - Indonesia's Marines; Guerrilla War Factors and Reflections - Its Theory and Practice from Clausewitz to Castro; Syllabus Training for the Infantry Battalion; Hit or Miss - putting on a green suit does not make Marines into expert marksmen; The Life of LtGen Lewis B. (Chesty) Puller, USMC (Ret.) (part 2 of 2); CHICOM - small arms and tactics - photo-illustrated article; The Evolution of Firearms; Photos of helicopter activity in Vietnam; Transfers and Promotions; and more. Average wear. Unmarked. A sound vintage copy. Magazine
pp. 49 + Woodcut frontis portrait of Captain Sees in his uniform. Small thin 12 mo. 160 mm. Old use stains. Original full blue binding; faded. Wm. E. Sees was with the 11th Pennsylvania Infantry, recruited at Pittston, Luzerne County, PA in 1861. Hardbound. **PRICE JUST REDUCED! PA IMPRINTS 6
362 pages. Fold-out map inside back board indicates operations of the Battalion. Twenty-one black and white photographic plates (including one at page 56 not included in List of Illustrations). Lists of: Service Dates; Engagements of the Battalion; Wastage in France; Casualties; Honours and Awards. Also includes Nominal Roll of Officers, including name, address and record of service, and Nominal Roll Other Ranks, including number, name, address and record of service. "Being a history of the justly famous 85th Canadian Infantry Battalion (Nova Scotia Highlanders) in the various theatres of the war [WWI], together with a Nominal Roll and synopsis of service of Officers, Non-Commissioned Officers and Men who served with the Battalion in France." - subtitle. Gilt lettering and decoration upon forest green cloth-covered boards. Unmarked with average wear. Binding intact. A sound copy of this important Canadian military history. [Enser p. 88. Cooke p. 130. Dornbusch 426. Amtmann H523] Book