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London: W. Mears, 1734. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. First Edition Thus. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Title continues: "... Containing a particular Account of all the Battles, Sieges, &c. Likewise a true Relation of the most secret Intrigues and Negotiations of the Courts of France, Spain, Germany, and Savoy. Interpreted With Variety of entertaining Amours and original Letters of the several Princes concerned. Also The Political Intrigues of the late King of Sardinia, containing an Account of the ill treatment of Mr. Phelippeaux the French Ambassador at the Court of Turin, contrary to the Law of Nations. Translated from the Original French of Count Bonneval, now in great Esteem at the Court of the Grand-Seignior, By J. Sparrow, Gent. With a correct Map explaining the Seat of the Last and Present War in Italy." [13] 376pp; 1 folding map ("Italy divided into Its Principal States") in excellent condition. Re-bound in modern brown Buckram with gilt dec. and…
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FORGOTTEN SOLDIERS
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Penticton, BC: Theytus Books Ltd., 1985. Book. New. Soft cover. First Edition. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. 152pp; numerous b/w illustrations. An excellent copy of a scarce publication..
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A COMPLETE HISTORY OF THE WARS IN ITALY...
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EYLAU ET FRIEDLAND 8 FEVRIER 1807 - 14 JUIN 1807 LA VICTOIRE AVANT TOUT [LIMITED EDITION]
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Editions Quatuor, 2008. Book. Near Fine. Hardcover. Limited Edition. Folio - over 12" - 15" tall. 263pp; numerous col. illustrations. Copy number 113 of a limited edition of 550 bound in silk over boards. In an excellent slip box. In French. Bookplate of a former owner on the (blank) reverse of the free front end paper, otherwise an excellent copy. (Due to the size/weight of this book, an extra shipping charge will apply.).
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THE INDIAN ENGINEERS 1939-47
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Kirkee, India: The Institution of Military Engineers, 1956. Book. Good. Hardcover. 1st Edition. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. xxix, 534pp, 25 maps (most folding), 21 illustrations. The covers are sunned and show moderate edgewear, and there is name of a former owner on the fep, but this is internally a nice, clean copy of a scarce history..
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THE NEW METHOD OF FORTIFICATION. TRANSLATED FROM THE ORIGINAL DUTCH...
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London: Daniel Midwinter, 1705. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. 1st Edition. Folio - over 12 - 15" tall. Title continues: "...Of the late famous Engineer, Minno Baron of Kehoorn, General of the Artillery and Lieutenant General of the Infantry of the States of Holland; Governour of Flanders and of the Fortress of the Scheld, &c." Printed for Daniel Midwinter at the Rose and Crown in St. Paul's-Church-Yard... " Spine title reads: Coehorne's Fortification". Title page, 2pp Dedication, 14pp Author's Preface, 1pp Translator's Preface; 181pp. 1pp Publisher's advertisement. 16 large folding plates. New pebbled full black leather binding, date in gilt on the spine, title in gilt on red leather panel, 7 raised bands, 5 gilt symbols in panels. The edges of most pages are discoloured, and there is some chipping of the edges of the first few pages, but this is overall a very nice copy of a scarce edition..
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COSTUMES MILITAIRE DE L'ARMEE FRANCAISE 1902-1907
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LES GARDES D'HONNEUR VUES PAR DEUX ARTISTES
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Paris: Le Livre Chez Vous, 2009. Book. Illus. by Charles Brun & Henry Boisselier. Near Fine. Hardcover. First Edition. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. 696pp; hundreds of b/w & col. illustrations. In an excellent slip box. Text in French. Bookplate of a former owner on the (blank) free front endpaper, otherwise as new. (Due to the size/weight of this book (5 kg/11.1 lb), an extra shipping charge will apply.).
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DANSKE UNIFORMER FRA HAER OG FLAADE TEGNEDE AF RS. CHRISTIANSEN UDGIVET MED TILLADELSE AF KRIGSMINISTEREIT OG MARINEMINISTERIET
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TEXT BOOK OF SERVICE ORDNANCE. FIRST EDITION. 1923
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London: His Majesty's Stationery Office, 1923. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. 1st Edition. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. viii (2) 222pp; numerous illustrations and photographs, including 5 large folding and several col. Moderate wear to the ends of the spine and the corners of the covers, lacking the (blank) free front end paper, otherwise a very nice copy..
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MILITARGEOGRAPHISCHE ANGABEN UBER ENGLAND SUDKUSTE TEXT- UND BILDHEFT MIT KARTENANLAGEN MIT 1. UND 2. NACHTRAG ABERESCHLOSSEN AM 15. AUGUST 1940
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Berlin: Generalstab des Heeres Abteilung fur Kriegskarten und Vermessungswesen., 1940. Book. Very Good. Soft cover. First Edition. Wide 24mo. 447pp + 32pp (Erster Nachtrag), + 16pp (Zweiter Nachtrag); large folding map at the rear, hundreds of b/w photographs and line illustrations. This document is a compilation of information and intelligence on the southern coast of England in preparation for the invasion by German forces. In excellent condition..
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Forgotten soldiers
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Theytus Books, 1985. Paperback. Very Good. Disclaimer:A copy that has been read, but remains in excellent condition. Pages are intact and are not marred by notes or highlighting, but may contain a neat previous owner name. The spine remains undamaged. At ThriftBooks, our motto is: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed.
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Forgotten Soldiers
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Canada: Theytus Books, 1985. Book. Illus. by Stelkia, Fred. Very Good. Paperback. First Edition. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. 152 page paperback book. Footnotes. Roll of honour. Honours and Awards. Bibliography. Index. Black and white reproductions of archival photos. Author wrote this book documenting the contributions of Canada's native people in both world wars because no book had previously been written on the topic. "The long list of those who gave their lives bears testimony to war's consequences. Nevertheless, in the midst of battle, qualities such as bravery and self-sacrifice make their appearance and it is these qualities that are recognized." - from Preface. Text divided into four parts: The First World War; Between the Wars; The Second World War; A Comparison with Native Peoples in Australia, New Zealand and the United States. Clean and unmarked with light wear. A quality copy of this important reference..
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Quartering
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Trumansburg, NY: Out of Step Press. Fine with no dust jacket. 2016. Numbered Edition; First Printing. Pamphlet. The author's non-linear poem about the billeting of soldiers in civilian homes in wartime. Copy 89 of a limited edition of 250. Folded into the form of a letter, the work was letterpress printed in wraps of handmade "combat paper" made from military uniforms. The author says: "Some time ago-maybe a year, maybe two? I had a conversation with some of my Combat Paper brothers (well, the kids call them their combat paper uncles, so it follows
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Kentucky's Civil War Battlefields: A Guide to Their History and Preservation
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Pelican, 2012. First Edition. Hardcover. Bishop, Randy : Kentucky's Civil War Battlefields: A Guide to Their History and Preservation. Gretna (LA) : Pelican Publishing, 2012. Size is royal octavo (8vo), 9.25"/24cm h. Bound in publisher's pale green cloth, silver lettering imprinted to spine. Glossy color dj features John Paul Strain's 'Raid on the L&N'. 368 numbered pp; maps, photos, illustrations. Notes, bibliography, index. Condition notes: light wear to dj, no tears or chips; binding square and tight, no notes or highlighting. A fine copy to carry with you on your Kentucky excursions. We personally inspect every book we offer.
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BATTLE FOR THE BUNDU
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New York: Macmillan Publishing Co., Inc., 1974. First Edition . Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Book is in VG condition with owner's bookplates to inner front board and FFE, light rubbing to edges, light bumping to spine ends else a bright and solid copy. Dust jacket is in VG conditon with light rubbing to edges else bright, intact and whole.
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NUCLEAR AMERICA: Military and Civilian Nuclear Power in the United States 1940 - 1980
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NY: Harper & Row, 1984. Signed by one of the authors on fep: To Jack, Best Wishes, William M. Wiecek. Price clipped dj in new mylar, overall minimal edge wear, bottom spine edge w/two small chips. Pages clean, unmarked, binding tight and square, page edges w/just a hint of dust soiling. Navy blue boards, silver lettering on spine, blind stamped publisher logo on cover. The authors cover the development of the atom bomb, what Roosevelt, Churchill, Stalin and their advisers thought about its use, Truman's attitude of it being "just another piece of artillery"; the formation of the Atomic Energy Commission and the escalation of the arms race. Other chapters cover "atoms for peace", the policies of Kennedy, Johnson, Nixon, Ford, and Carter, the arms limitations agreements and the history of arms negotiations. Media Mail, Priority & most international shipping include free tracking information. Every book listed is located in my smoke free and climate controlled shop. All…
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Rotunda 2009 (Yearbook of the National War College Class of 2009)
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Seeing the Elephant": Raw Recruits at the Battle of Shiloh (Contributions in Military Studies)
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Greenwood Pub Group, 1989. First Edition. Hardcover. Frank, Joseph Allan; Reaves, George A. : "Seeing the Elephant": Raw Recruits at the Battle of Shiloh (Contributions in Military Studies). New York : Greenwood Press, 1989. First edition. Size is royal octavo (8vo), 9.25"/24cm h. Bound in publisher's navy blue cloth, white lettering to spine. Matte gray dj. Plain white endpapers. Bibliography, index. X pp prelim material, 215 numbered pp, 12 pp unnumbered illustrations to center, three pp unnumbered following (one blank, one author info, one blank). Condition notes: a clean copy, marred by six pages having red underlining (about two lines each). Slight rippling to dj, which also has a price sticker to front and is covered in mylar. We personally inspect every book we offer.
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The Iron Brigade
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Macmillan, 1961. First Edition. Hardcover. Nolan, Alan T. : The Iron Brigade: A Military History. New York : Macmillan, 1961. First edition. Size is demy octavo (8vo), 8.5"/22cm h. Bound in publisher's navy blue cloth, gilt lettering imprinted on spine, gilt insignia of the Iron Brigade and its constituent regiments on front board. Semi-glossy dj, white background with black/gold/blue photo of the brigade's brimmed "slouch" hat. Front endpaper features map of where members of the brigade came from (Michigan, Indiana, Wisconsin); rear endpaper shows map of where the brigade fought. Xviii pp prelim material, 412 numbered pp, 16 glossy b&w unnumbered pp throughout text, plus two blank unnumbered at end. Maps (by Wilson K. Hoyt III), photos, appendices (counties from which brigade members originated, commanders and officers, biographical note, uniform of the brigade, source materials for battle of Brawner Farm); notes, bibliography, index. Condition notes: quite a nice unmarked first edition; corners…
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The Defence of Ladysmith and Mafeking: Accounts of Two Sieges, 1899 to 1900, Being the South African War Experiences of William Thwaites, Steuart Binny, Alfred Down, and Samuel Cawood
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Brenthurst Press, 1983 Hardcover Limited Edition of 850 copies in red cloth boards, EX-LIBRARY with very minimal lib markings (no pockets, barcodes or call letters - only a few small neatly blacked-out 'discard' stamps), no text markings, no dj, minor shelf wear & soil to boards, touch of foxing to page block, else clean tight very nice copy; ob 4to; 275pp indexed & illus, some color. Extra shipping charge REQUIRED for shipment of this heavy oversize book (additional charge WILL BE SUBSTANTIAL for overseas shipment). First Edition / Limited. Hard Cover. Very Good.
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ILLUSTRATED HISTORY OF THE STURMGESCHUTZ-ABTEILUNG 202
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PeKo Publishing Kft., 2016. Book. Near Fine. Hardcover. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. 396pp, including 116p of b/w & col. maps, documents and photographs. An n excellent copy. (Due to the size/weight of this book, an extra shipping charge may apply.).
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