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| B0011 | | BALACLAVA. GENTLEMEN'S BATTLE JOHN SELBY, | Atheneum. New York: 1970. First edition. 245 pages. Double page color map, color illustrations, numerous black and white illustrations. Bibliography, index. "Intimate, often sardonic, details humanize the military command on all fronts, with special emphasis on the flawed British leadership". Cloth, octavo. Near fine copy in very good dust jacket. | | £10.00 | |
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| B0009 | | The History of the Present War with Russia , Henry Tyrrell, | London Printing & Pub.Co. 1855-56, London, 1855. 1st - thus. 72 Steel Engravings 1101pp There are 6 volumes. This is a complete set with 72 full page steel engravings including 10 maps. At rear of last volume are the Chronological -Precis of the events of the War and the Index. The covers are blind-stamped with gilt decorations. The books have a total of 1101 pages. These volumes comprise portraits of celebrated commanders, events of the war, battle scenes, Maps, Plans, etc. etc. Wear top edges of spines else very good set of books. 4to red original bindings blind-stamping on covers.
| | £220 | |
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| B0008 | | The War in the Crimea by Sir Edward B. Hamley | | Seeley and Co., Limited, London, 1891. Red Cloth. Book Condition: Very Good. With Portraits and Plans First Edition. 7 7/8" Tall. 312 page. Foxing at fore-edges, Front hinge loosening, All intact and in good condition, spine a little rubbed. | | £25.00 | |
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| B0007 | | Siege of Sebastopol 1854-5. Journal of the Operations Conducted by the Corps of Royal Engineers. Part 1. | | Elphinstone, Captain H.C.
George Edward Eyre and William Spottiswoode, London, 1859. Decorative Red Cloth. size 9¾" - 12" tall. vol 1 only, c+p with panorama and 5 folding maps. Only volume one has maps and plates. ex-library 1st Lanarkshire Volunteers Royal Engineers copy, Some foxing, uncut in original dec.red cl.gt, spine extremities worn, boards a little grubby. images available on request. The book is intact, but the cover has become discoloured and marked. But the contacts are intact. Including Order of Landing of the Light Brigade. All the Plans are 27" x 38" (15 lithograph sheets, dissected and mounted on linen) except Plan 2 slightly smaller.
1. Views taken from a point about 400 yards in front of the "Maison d'Eau"
2. Plan of the Battle of Alma & Works contructed at Boulair. 8 sheets 27" x 20"
3. Plan of the attacks and positions of the Allied Armies before Sebastopol
4. Outline Plan of the British Right and Left Attacks
5. Plan of the defensive position of Balaklava | | £120 | |
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| B0003 | | Coronation And Commorative Medals 1887 to 1953 | A rare reference book that describes all of the British Coronation and Commemorative Medals awarded between 1887 and 1953.
Researched by Lieut. Colonel Howard N. Cole and published by Gale & Polden Ltd. in 1953, it contains 52 pages and includes photos and detailed descriptions of the events and conditions of award. Book in almost Mint condition .
This remains a very useful resource for military researchers and medal collectors.
Item is in fine condition. | | £20.00 | |
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| B0004 | | THE ZULU WAR 1879 - ALAN LLOYD. | A HARD BACKED BOOK WITH DUST JACKET MEASURING 5.1/2" X 9". PRINTED 1973. BOOK CLUB EDITION. 175 PAGES WITH BLACK AND WHITE PHOTOGRAPHS, MAPS AND ILLUSTRATIONS. CONTENTS: SIR BARTLE KNOWS BEST, BLACK KINGS, WHITE TRAVELLERS, THE WARRIORS, A LIKELY SPOT, ISANDHLWANA, RORKE'S DRIFT, NOT BUILTY BUT....., A MITE MORE TERROR, KAMBULA AND GINGINDHLOVU, ULUNDI, BIBLIOGRAPHY, INDEX. BOOK AND DUST JACKET IN MINT CONDITION. | | £32.00 | |
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| B0001 | | South African War Casualty Roll | Medal Roll containing the names of the Casualties of the Natal Field who were wounded or killed in the Boer War, during the period of the 20th. of October 1899 and the 26th. of October 1900.
Published by J.B.Hayward & Son, England, 237 pages
This is a very useful resource for military researchers and medal collectors, as it covers many of the major engagements of the Boer War.
Item is in good condition. | | £45 | |
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| B0005 | | The Anglo Boer Wars by Michael Barthorp, | 8x10, b/w maps, illust, biblio, index. 1 vol, 176 pgs 1987 LONDON, BLANDFORD PRESS
In very good condition with dust jacket.
| | £12.00 | |
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| B0006 | | A History of the Peninsular War by John A. Hall | Volume V111, The Biographical Dictionary of British Officers Killed and Wounded 1808-1814. A complementary volume to Sir Charles Oman's monumental study of the Peninsular War.
Book in perfect condition never been used. with dust cover. | | £35.00 | |
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