176 résultats
Octavo. Pp. xiv, 386. Plus 4 page Publisher's announcement of Goldbeck's next book, tipped-in. Plus 4 photographic plates, printed on different paper, tipped-in. With 165 wood engraved illustrations, many of which are full-page. Original printed wrappers, shabby, spine worn, old military institutional stamp to title. In a very good internal condition. ~ First edition. A thorough study and guide, very well illustrated. Rare.
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
Very Good Turkish Paperback. Roy. 8vo. (24 x 17 cm). In Turkish. 55 p. Süvari binicilik brosürü. Brochure on riding for cavalries.
Paris, Presses de La Cité, 1985 ; in-8, broché, couverture illustrée en couleurs, 221 pp. Planches hors-texte.
petit in-4 carre, 156 pp., illustrations en couleurs, cartonnage illustre de l'editeur.- RARE Tres bon etat. [PIL-HA]
8vo., First Edition, with illustrations in the text; grey cloth, gilt back, a near fine copy in unclipped dustwrapper. Published in the series 'Famous Regiments' edited by Lt.-Gen. Sir Brian Horrocks. Sutcliffe, p. 101.
181 pages including index, bibliography and black and white plates. The first book in a series of Concise Guides to various campaigns. A short guide to the whole war. Includes among the appendices a complete key to the British cavalry and infantry regiments with their titles i n1854, 1900 and 1971. Illustrations lean heavily upon the well-known engravings from the drawings by William Simpson. Usual library markings. Moderate lean to spine. Above average but not excessive wear. Pocket removal from front endpaper has caused some peeling. Book
Crown quarto. Pp. vii, 283, (1). Original printed wrappers, bit shabby, shelf ticket to spine, old military institutional stamps to title. In a very good internal condition. ~ First edition.
Book is fine. Very light shelfwear to DJ; The cavalry was a vital part of the army of Rome and it played a significant role in the expansion and success of the Roman Empire. The authors describe the origins of the mounted units of the Roman army and trace their development from temporary allied troops to the regular alae and cohorts. The book covers the subject from the perspective of both the men and the horses. How were the horses selected and disposed of; how were they trained, stabled and fed? How were the men recruited, organized and equipped; and what were the conditions of service for a Roman cavalryman? The cavalry had to be employed in peacetime and this is discussed as well as its role in war. This book provides a comprehensive account of the Roman cavalry and the current state of knowledge concerning it. The wide selection of illustrations includes original drawings by Karen R. Dixon. ; 256 pages
Book is fine. DJ in mylar. ; The cavalry was a vital part of the army of Rome and it played a significant role in the expansion and success of the Roman Empire. The authors describe the origins of the mounted units of the Roman army and trace their development from temporary allied troops to the regular alae and cohorts. The book covers the subject from the perspective of both the men and the horses. How were the horses selected and disposed of; how were they trained, stabled and fed? How were the men recruited, organized and equipped; and what were the conditions of service for a Roman cavalryman? The cavalry had to be employed in peacetime and this is discussed as well as its role in war. This book provides a comprehensive account of the Roman cavalry and the current state of knowledge concerning it. The wide selection of illustrations includes original drawings by Karen R. Dixon. ; 256 pages
8vo, 12pp., manuscript on vellum, hand illuminated by Frank Walker, illuminator to the Queen, in colours and gold, with a green morocco binding, wide gilt decorative border to upper cover, centre lettered in gilt, a nice copy.
Octavo. Pp. xiv, (ii), 308. Plus 2 hand-coloured lithographs of which one is frontispiece, and 2 folding lithograph maps, printed in red and black. Hardcover, bound in contemporary quarter black calf and paper-covered boards, cloth French corners, spine lettered and ruled in gilt; extremities bit rubbed in places, old military institutional stamp and bookplate. In a very good condition. ~ First German edition. Translated from the English by E. von Xylander. With an Appendix by Fitzhugh Lee, Stephan D. Lee, and T. L. Rosser.
8vo., First Edition, with illustrations and maps in the text; black cloth, gilt back, a fine copy in unclipped dustwrapper. SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR ON TITLE. Smith p.78, 80; Sutcliffe, p.126.
8vo., First Edition, with illustrations and maps in the text; black cloth, gilt back, a fine copy in unclipped dustwrapper. Smith p.78, 80; Sutcliffe, p.126.
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.
8vo., First Edition, with illustrations and maps in the text; original green cloth, gilt back, a fine copy in unclipped dustwrapper. SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR ON TITLE. Smith, p.85; Sutcliffe, p.127.
8vo., Second Edition, with 57 engraved plates, and numerous diagrams and tables in the text, some light and inoffensive spotting, neat contemporary signature on front free endpaper; original rose cloth, leather label lettered and framed in gilt mounted on upper boards, backstrip and joints mildly sunned else a very good, crisp, clean copy in contemporary binding. This copy was formerly in the library of Ralph Gillingham of Manor Farm, Pilsdon near Bridport in Dorset, and bears his holograph signature on front free endpaper. Loosely inserted is a holograph letter dated 1915 from a member of the Hannams family (successors of the Gillinghams at Pilsdon) confirming the gift of this copy to Major (later Lt.-Col.) Sir William Colfox . Sir William Philip Colfox, 1st Baronet (1888-1966), educated at Eton and Woolwich, served during the Great War as Major in the Royal Field Artillery. Wounded in 1917, he was awarded the MC and taught classics and mathematics at Eton for the remainder of the conflict. After the war he entered politics as MP first for Dorset North and then Dorset West. In 1920 he served as Minister for Pensions. During WWII he ran the Home Guard in West Dorset and continued to teach classics and mathematics at Colfox School in Bridport. A lovely copy in wholly unrestored contemporary state. De Ros's detailed manual was first published in 1835. Third and fourth issues are dated 1844 and 1853. All editions are scarce. No edition is listed in NUC; BLPC records only the third and fourth editions.
186pp.+ 1 planche dépliante, 2e éd., reliure moderne toile, bel état
8vo., First Edition, with very numerous plates; blue cloth, gilt back, a near fine copy in unclipped dustwrapper.
8vo., First Edition, with colour plates of insignia, numerous photographs in monochrome throughout and illustrated endpapers; laminated poictorial boards, a very good, bright, clean copy in unclipped, lightly age-soiled dustwrapper.
Front cover photo of the King and an Australian V.C. Abundantly illustrated with black and white photos. Contents: The Daring Deeds of Captian Ball; The Honourable Artillery Company Crosses for the Fighting Fifth; Succouring the Wounded; A cross won in the bush; more posthumous awards; Gallant officers; Canadian Exploits; Machine Gun Acts; An Airman's Rescue; Presentation by the King; Colonial Heroes; Cruel Treatment of a V.C. POW; Death of Captain Chavasse, V.C. Average wear. Unmarked. Sound copy. Please note: it is recommended that the following two issues be read in conjuction with this: Part 118 - Victoria Crosses of the War (I); Part 148 - Victoria Crosses of the War (II). Magazine
Pages 161-200. Includes the chapter "The Dardanelles Campaign (IV) - Sari Bair and Suvla Bay. Photos and illustrations include: Transporting French shells, Major-Gen. W. Douglas, Lieut.-Col W.J. Millar, Suvla Bay gun position, British cavalry and artillery horses, amazing one-page photo of hillside at Suvla Bay with hundreds of British troops preparing a bivouac - with many ships visible in the distance, Brig.-Gen. A.H. Baldwin, Indian troops at the Dardanelles, a 'great bomb' used by the Allies at Gallipoli, map of the Anzac area, One-page photo compilation of V.C. recipients Captain R.R. Willis, Sergt. Richards, Corporal W. Cosgrave, Capt. Percy H. HAnsen, Lieut. Forshaw and Alfred Potts, General Sir Ian Hamilton and staff at the Dardanelles, British dugouts, Hon. Sir F. Stopford, Frederick Hammersley, Sir Bryan T. Mahon, P.A. Kenna. Nice back cover ad for the Ingersoll Radiolite watch. Average external wear. Unmarked. Three-hole punched. Covers free of staples but present. A worthy vintage copy. Magazine
pp. (1) [Recommendations], 282, 6 [Recommendations of military men]. Illustrated with drawings. Very foxed. Damp stain. Early pencil ownerships. 12mo. 185 mm. Original cloth binding, worn and soiled. Paper spine label perished. Hardbound. Fair. 'Prepared by Brevet Captain S. Cooper. Under The Supervision of Major General Alexander Macomb, Commanding the Army of the United States.' First edition. S&S/AI 36933. PAIMP 25
First edition, 8vo, viii, 107, [1]pp., frontis., bookplate to front endpaper, orig. publishers red cloth, decorated in gilt and blind.
PARIS, Hachette & Cie - 1875 - In-8 - Débroché - 370 pages + Catalogue libraire
