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2012012463Imperial House Antiques 2012. 248pp/illus. Volume II on the German Navy & Central Power Air Services. Another First. The FIRST book to cover in detail the Imperial German Navy and Central Powers Austro-Hungarian Ottoman Turkish and Bulgarian Air Service flight training requirements flight badge award criteria as well as badge construction details. The book provides exact information on how to identify the many fake badges on the market and gives information on the firms that produced these rare badges. A must for the serious WWI German aviation and Central Powers collector or historian. This is the follow on and matching book to Volume I on the Imperial German Army Flight Badges and Commemorative Airship Badges which was another first and has done extremely well with collectors. New Clean No marks. Signed by Author. 1st Printing. Glossy Illustrated Boards. New/No Jacket - Issued. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Imperial House Antiques Hardcover
1986012609San Jose Ca: R. J.Bender Publishing 1986. 448pp/illus b&w and color. Detailed history of the German Steel helmet. Clean. 1st Edition. Illustrated Boards. Near Fine/No Jacket - Issued. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. R. J.Bender Publishing Hardcover
1982011002Hamburg GE: Verlag Sammlerfreund 1982. 377pp/illus/maps. Hardcover english edition. Standard work on the Prussian Pour Le Merite Covers awards from 1740-1812 timeframe Includes names of all those awarded medal. Text is clean half-title page separating. DJ chpped and stained. 1st Edition. Cloth. Very Good/Very Good. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Verlag Sammlerfreund Hardcover
Pages 505-532. Features: Cover photo portrait of Anthony Eden; Three pages of illustrations of life aboard H.M.S. "Indomitable"; Book review of "Head-Hunting in the Solomon Islands" by Caroline Mytinger; Photos of the Fifth and Eighth Armies advancing in Italy; Two pages of photos illustrate Allied crossings of the Volturno by bridge and water in Italy; Two pages of photos of troops in action in the Volturno River battle and a service for three war correspondents killed in action on September 28; Article on our far eastern theatre of the war; Photos of war in the far east - bombing Marcus Island, wrecked landscape at Lae, New Guinea, the destroyed Japanese base at Salamaua, Hansa Bay shipping being attacked, and parachute bombs being dropped on a Japanese anti-aircraft unit in the Wewak area of New Guinea; Two-page illustration of E-Boats attacking a North Sea convoy being routed; One-page map shows Russia's mighty victories against Germany; Eight photos illustrate the great summer Soviet offensive continuing apace; Aerial photo of night attack on Hanover, plus daylight photo of the resulting destruction; Early photo of the Avro York; Photos and details of U.S. and Canadian awards and medals; Six photos of the Fifth Army rehearsing how to cross the Volturno; Three impressive photos of Britain's anti-aircraft guns on parade; Page of illustrations explain the new British all-steel fireproof lifeboat designed for oil tankers; Photos of personalities of the week include Sayid Daourd Al Haidari, L.V.L. Whateley, The Marquis and Marchioness of Linlithgow, Louis Mountbatten in China, General Konev, General Feodor Tolbukhin, Sir Henry Strakosch, Professor Max Reinhardt, Dr. F.J. Poynton, Sir Aurel Stein, Lt. Mark Bonham-Carter, Major T.P. Butler, Leiut. J.M. Marshall, and Lt.-Com. J. Cortland-Simpson; Page of photos of the funeral of Admiral of the Fleet Sir Dudley Pound; Photos of artifacts discovered at Point Hope, Alaska; Seven photos of joyous repatriated POWs arriving in Leith aboard three ships; and more. Unmarked with average wear. Spine taped. A sound vintage copy. Book
2002012597San Jose California U.S.A.: R James Bender Pub 2002. 496 pages -962 photos many in color. This extensive study the result of many years of painstaking research provides the collector and historian with an in-depth analysis of all grades of the 1939 issue of the most famous military decoration of all time. As well as covering all major variants of the Iron Cross itself miniatures presentation cases and award documents with many of their variants are also included. Special emphasis has been placed on the various manufacturers to include their markings and the miniscule but unique die characteristics of their products. Now out of print. New. First Edition. Illustrated Boards. As New/No Jacket Issued. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. R James Bender Pub Hardcover
1993011054Atglen Pennsylvania U.S.A.: Schiffer Pub Ltd 1993. 319pp profusely illus. some in color bibliography. Topics covered include rank insignia and waffenfarben; uniforms; headgear; cuff titles/armbands; special uniforms and insignia; uniform accessories; Luftwaffe specialty badges; badges clasps and decorations; civilian and auxiliary branches of the Luftwaffe; standards flags and pennants of the Luftwaffe; and military aircraft markings. Small tear at top corner of dj. Text clean. 1st Edition. Illustrated Cloth. Near Fine/Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Schiffer Pub Ltd Hardcover
1993011411Atglen Pennsylvania U.S.A.: Schiffer Pub Ltd 1993. 319pp profusely illus. some in color bibliography. Topics covered include rank insignia and waffenfarben; uniforms; headgear; cuff titles/armbands; special uniforms and insignia; uniform accessories; Luftwaffe specialty badges; badges clasps and decorations; civilian and auxiliary branches of the Luftwaffe; standards flags and pennants of the Luftwaffe; and military aircraft markings. Text clean. 1st Edition. Illustrated Cloth. Near Fine/Near Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Schiffer Pub Ltd Hardcover
1993011594Atglen Pennsylvania U.S.A.: Schiffer Pub Ltd 1993. 319pp profusely illus. some in color bibliography. Topics covered include rank insignia and waffenfarben; uniforms; headgear; cuff titles/armbands; special uniforms and insignia; uniform accessories; Luftwaffe specialty badges; badges clasps and decorations; civilian and auxiliary branches of the Luftwaffe; standards flags and pennants of the Luftwaffe; and military aircraft markings. Text clean. 1st Edition. Illustrated Cloth. Near Fine/Near Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Schiffer Pub Ltd Hardcover
1996011612Atglen PA: Schiffer Publishing Ltd. 1996. 112pp/illus some color. The development and combat use of the U.S. World War II era fixed bail M-1 helmet is covered in this all new volume. Years of research has resulted in this well-balanced and complete work which includes previously unknown material and unique examples of the M-1 helmet. Much attention is given to the many specific manufacturing details contract numbers and dates involved in the production of M-1 and M-2 helmets. Clean. 1st Edition. Cloth. Near Fine/Near Fine. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Schiffer Publishing, Ltd. Hardcover
1975127322Long Beach California: The Orders and Medals Society of America 1975-85. Hardcover. fine. 1st Editions. approx. 5280pp. 11 volumes Octavo. Custom blue cloth with gilt borders & lettering. Illustrated throughout with B/W photographs contemporary advertisements etc. Each volume contains No.1-12 January through December for the year stated. Index included. Title boxes on volumes 33-36 '82-85 read "The O.M.S.A. Journal" but contents are the same as all others. Spines on 3 vols are slightly bumped overall the set is in fine condition with no internal problems. fine A monthly publication on medal collecting and related fields of interest complete for the years 1975-85. Each issue is usually around 40 pages and contains many articles on highlighted medals and medal history related campaigns valuations and auction reviews wants-list book-lists and membership information etc. Vol.35 '84 contains "Index of the Medal Collector. Volume I. 1949-1984" indexing articles of ALL previous publications alphabetically by subject. Set is custom-bound for the private collection of George A. Brown former president of the Military Collector's Club of Canada. An incredible one-of-a-kind set beautifully preserved and virtually unmarked. 1975 The Orders and Medals Society of America hardcover
8vo., First Edition, with numerous illustrations and plans (a number full-page) in the text; cloth, gilt back, a fine copy in unclipped dustwrapper. A PRESENTATION COPY TO OSCAR BURGER WITH THE AUTHOR'S SIGNED HOLOGRAPH PRESENTATION SLIP MOUNTED ON TITLE
2004161211048Systemdruck GmBH 2004-01-01. Paperback. Very Good. Systemdruck GmBH paperback
557322London, The Royal Numismatic Society, 2006. In-8 red buckram hardcover, VII-551-XXpp., frontispiece, 96 plates
1951008217Albany:: The University of the State of New York 1951. A solid copy -- square and reasonably tight. Bound in the original blue cloth lettered in gold on the spine. Laid-in are two typed letters signed by the compiler Milton W. Hamilton to George H. Crosbie editor of THE AUTOGRAPH COLLECTOR'S JOURNAL. Both discuss an article that Hamilton was writing about a Sir William Johnson letter. The article was scheduled to be published in the April 1952 issue of Crosbie's magazine. Sir William Johnson 1715-1774 was the superintendent of Indian affairs for British America. See DAB Vol V pp. 124-128. This volume of Johnson's papers covers the period September 1758 through December 1763 including the campaigns and diplomacy of the French and Indian War Pontiac's conspiracy settlement of the peace Johnson's wise policies and importance in placating and controlling the Indian tribes especially the Six Nations of Iroquois. It parallels Volume III and a part of Volume IV of the Johnson Papers supplementing and filling out the picture of those years. Illustrated with 12 plates. This volume is also of interest to numismatists for its information on the rare Montreal Medals -- awarded in the late Spring and Summer 1761 by Johnson to 182 Native Americans who remained loyal to him and to the British army throughout the Montreal campaign of 1760. With 2 letters SIGNED by Hamilton. First Edition. Oversize Hardcover heavy. Very Good condition./No jacket. Thick 8vo. xiv 998pp. The University of the State of New York Hardcover
1984012067Friendswood Texas: Hackney Publishing Co 1984. 288pp/illus. Black boards with gilt title and decoration on front and gilt titles on spine are on this very attractive book. This book is about "a medal and the early airmen who sought to achieve the distinction of wearing it. The history of the coveted Pour le Merite is explored diligently and in-depth. "Clean . First Edition. Hard Cover. Fine/No Jacket. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Hackney Publishing Co Hardcover
1984008113Friendswood Texas: Hackney Publishing Co 1984. 288pp/illus. Black boards with gilt title and decoration on front and gilt titles on spine are on this very attractive book. This book is about "a medal and the early airmen who sought to achieve the distinction of wearing it. The history of the coveted Pour le Merite is explored diligently and in-depth. "Clean . First Edition. Hard Cover. Fine/No Jacket. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Hackney Publishing Co hardcover
1986007177London: Greenhill Books 1986. 942pp/illus with b&w and 24 color plates. 943 pages of information on all British Army regiments as of 1900. 24 colour plates of uniforms and colours. It covers the Cavalry Royal Artillery Royal Engineers Brigade of Guards Infantry of the Line Departments of the Army Army Service Corps Hong Kong Regiment Royal Marine Artillery and Light Infantry and the West India Regiment. Typical regiment coverage includes line drawings of badges etc. battle honours insignia details and a detailed history. Commanding officers are listed with bios and further details are given on historical records militia and volunteer battalions. Clean. Reprint Edition. Decorative Cloth. Fine/No Jacket Issued. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Greenhill Books hardcover
1980011438Aukland NZ: Ray Richards 1980. 320pp/illus. THIS IS THE REVISED AND ENLARGED 1980 EDITION.An illustrated history of the badges worn the mottoes of and the battle honours gained by the MIlitia Volunteer Territorial and Regular units of the New Zealand Army from the 1840's to the 1970's. Spine sunned. Text clean. Revised Edition. Cloth. Very Good/Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Ray Richards Hardcover
1985012510Crown/Agincourt Pub 1985. 277pp/illus. The only full length history of the SA available in English. It breaks entirely new ground in its study of the Sturmabteilung's major role in the development and survival of the NSDAP and its subsequent part in the life of the Third Reich. A significant and visually fascinating addition to the literature dealing with the Third Reich. Previous owner name inside front cover. Light wear to dj. Clean no marks. 1st Edition. Cloth. Near Fine/Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Crown/Agincourt Pub Hardcover
Sm. folio, First Edition; red cloth, gilt back, a near fine copy in unclipped dustwrapper. EDITION LIMITED TO 1000 COPIES (this copy out-of-series).
1963011412London England: Seeley Service & Co. Limited 1963. 376pp/illus color and b/w. Uniforms Regimental Exploits Colours. Color uniform plates. DJ lightly rubbed. Thext clean. 1st Edition. Cloth. Near Fine/Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Seeley Service & Co. Limited Hardcover
1994011503Tempe AZ: Borch/Westlake Publishing 1994. 271 pages/illus. Navy blue soft cover white lettering. A history of the Soldier's Medal and listings year by year of reciptients and their distinguished heroic act. Clean. First Edition. Trade Paperback. As New/No Jacket - Wraps. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Borch/Westlake Publishing Paperback
Sm. folio, First Edition, with coloured frontspiece and endpaper maps; blue cloth, gilt back, a near fine copy in unclipped dustwrapper.
2004__0954199758Ulric Publishing 2004. Hardcover. New. 288 pages. 11.97x8.50x1.02 inches. Ulric Publishing hardcover
n.p. Title ruled in black and red and printed in four languages. Text printed in (Cyrillic) Russian. Profusely illustrated with photographs. Folio. Original full cloth binding. With a folio phamplet insert describing each of the 381 items detailed in this exhibit. A fascinating photographic study of 450 years of Russian military art and royal craftsmanship. Gene Box 2 **PRICE JUST REDUCED!
