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1979ref. 48474Washington DC: Coalition for a New Foreign and Military Policy 1979. Quarato. Stapled self-wrappers; 8pp. Mild aging to paper margins else fine. Promotional and fundraising brochure for this anti-Pentagon lobbying organization. Coalition for a New Foreign and Military Policy unknown books
1902ref. 146893Boston: Published for the Military Historical Society of Massachusetts by Griffith-Stillings Press 1902. Octavo pp. 398 original navy blue cloth front and spine panels stamped in gold. First edition. Number 12 in Society's series of publications. This consists of ten papers read by their authors at the Society's meetings. Most of the papers were composed by participants in the actions described most of which took place during the American Civil War. Includes an index. Faint damp stain about the size of a half-dollar on front cover otherwise a fine copy with most pages unopened. #146893 Published for the Military Historical Society of Massachusetts by Griffith-Stillings Press unknown books
1905ref. 144590London: John Murray 1905. Octavo illustrated with numerous fold-out maps and plans by Percy Fisher original blue cloth front and spine panels stamped in gold t.e.g. First edition. A detailed history of the Russo-Japanese War. Cloth a bit stained and rubbed one 6x10 mm tear in cloth on spine panel a sound good generally attractive copy with all maps present. #144590 John Murray unknown books
1946ref. 716971946. Scarce Complete British Edition of the Nuremburg Trials Nuremberg Trials. International Military Tribunal. The Trial of German Major War Criminals: Proceedings of the International Military Tribunal Sitting at Nuremberg Germany. London: His Majesty's Stationary Office 1946-1951. Complete set; 23 parts in 23 books Part 23 an index. With Opening Speeches of the Chief Prosecutors for the United States of America The French Republic The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland And the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics. London: His Majesty's Stationary Office 1946. ii 173 pp. And Speeches of the Chief Prosecutors for the United States of America the French Republic The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland And the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics at the Close of the Case Against the Individual Defendants. London: His Majesty's Stationary Office 1946. ii 200 pp. And Speeches of the Prosecutors for the United States of America the French Republic The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland And the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics at the Close of the Case Against the Indicted Organisations. London: His Majesty's Stationary Office 1946. iv 142 1 pp. Original wrappers moderate shelfwear soiling and dampspotting fainst dampstaing to wrappers of a few volumes gouge to head of spine of Part 11 light toning to interiors. $1250. First British edition. Because this report was issued over a period of four years it is often difficult to find a complete set intact. Held at Nuremberg in 1945 and 1946 this famous tribunal indicted several Nazi leaders for war crimes. Twelve defendants were sentenced to death three to life imprisonment and four to twenty-year prison terms. Three were acquitted. The tribunal was significant because it affirmed the principle that both individuals and states could be held accountable for war crimes. The actual text of the proceedings contains a wealth of information on the crimes of the Nazi leadership as well as insight into the political and social background that facilitated the Nazi takeover of power. Added to our set are three of the six supplemental volumes issued by the HM Stationary office. The other three record the agreement to prosecute the indictments and the sentence. unknown books
1863ref. 37344Belair Maryland 1863. Neat ink manuscript. 4pp on a sheet folded to 6-78" x 8." Very Good. Maryland -- like her sister Border States of Delaware Missouri and Kentucky-- was a Slave State whose government remained loyal to the Union during the War. But each of those States contained many Confederate sympathizers. President Lincoln's policy was to suspend Habeas Corpus and subject such persons to military arrest and imprisonment generally without charging them or granting them access to the normal incidents of due process. One such unfortunate Robert W. Newman is the subject of this letter from an associate known only as "Mary." Newman was Principal of Maryland's Harford Academy. "His arrest took place at Belair near Baltimore in the latter part of June 1863 and was made by Lieutenant Offley at the head of a detachment of Delaware cavalry stationed in Baltimore and commanded by the notorious Colonel Fish then acting as Provost Marshal of the City." Marshall AMERICAN BASTILLE. A HISTORY OF THE ILLEGAL ARRESTS AND IMPRISONMENT OF AMERICAN CITIZENS DURING THE LATE CIVIL 621-623. Philadelphia: 1870. After about a month's imprisonment he was released without charges. We have been unable definitively to identify Mary. From context she was a close associate-- a relative close friend possibly even his wife. Her Letter reads in full capitalizations are underlined in the original: "Belair July 15 /63. Dear Mother Brothers & Sisters "This is a gloomy Sabbath morning to me I can assure you; it will be a week tomorrow morning since Mr. Newman was taken PRISONER with another gentleman of this village and CONFINED in the COUNTY JAIL; no charge was preferred against them; they were arrested by a detachment of the 1st Delaware regiment. The officer who arrested them said he was acting under orders from a superior officer from the war department. They were kept in jail from Monday till Thursday. The officer told me they must go before the provost marshall and have a hearing. Then we would know why they were arrested. I have anxiously looked every day since they were taken from here for an account of their appearance before the provost marshall but have heard no tidings of them. I shall probably know something of their whereabouts before long but I thought it not best to delay writing you any longer as you must be anxious to hear from me surrounded as I am with such commotion. For the last four days we have heard the roar of cannon on the battle field. Our little village is desolate. Many of the men have fled since the arrests fearing a like fate. This whole country is in a state of the WILDEST EXCITEMENT. "There is no Service in any of the churches in Belair today. The FUNERAL PALL has settled upon our very homes. Who can describe the SADNESS that broods over our land TODAY. "I have about two thousand dollars worth of property here to take care of so I cannot leave NOW under any circumstances. Mr. Newman's friends will never let me suffer. Mr. Newman MAY BE released in a short time but I think it MORE PROBABLE he will be sent South or to a distant fort. If Mr. Newman is taken from us by death or imprisonment for a long period or is sent South and goes into the army you all know I shall never settle myself here. I shall endeavor to wait patiently for the future to be revealed and at the same time thank my Heavenly father that he has given me strength of body and mind to endure my trials. I have felt stronger since Mr. Newman's imprisonment than I have before for several months. It is of course nervous excitement. I am taking medicine under the doctor's instruction. I take a glass of wine every day at dinner. "I read Phebe's letter-- glad you are all getting along so well. Write as soon as you get this that I may hear from you Saturday. You dont know how DESOLATE I am- dont fail to write. "Yours in affliction-- Mary unknown books
ref. 15199Original vintage Japanese photo album featuring photos of Japanese soldiers with their families and some of Japanese soldiers with local villagers. Measures 8x5.5" with 37 pages of rare surviving sepia toned photos. Some age related wear and stains to cover but otherwise in good condition. unknown books
ref. 14436Photo archive of 44 black and white photograaphs from World War II Era Iran largely in Andimeshk & Dezful located at the foot of the Zagros Mountains and has a history that dates back to the Sassanian and anciant Rome era. The area around Dezful has been home to civilizations for 5000 years. There are also photos of Andimeshk County in Khuzestan Iran. Andimeshk is located 20 miles north of Shush on the main road and the rail line between Tehran and Ahvaz. All the photos are circa 1943 in world war II era Iran. Photos are varies sizes but most approximately 3.5"x2.5". Some light wear and soiling to edges but images generally clean and crisp. A fascinating album of striking images that capture the daily experiences of American soldiers in Iran during the war including architecture sweeping landscapes of Persian deserts and gardens and contact with local Persians and villagers. An altogether fascinating look at life in Iran and the Middle East during a pivotal decade. American soldiers were in Iran during WW II to create a major supply line for the USSR providing them badly needed supplies and ammunition in their fight against the Germans. But the album also gives us a rare look into Iran's more deserted area. Photography of these areas are rarely found. In very good condition. unknown books
ref. 15970An original 19 century carte de visite photograph approx 2 1/2- by 4 inch albumen prints of a woman dressed in military outfit. Very good condition. unknown books
ref. 16729Black soldiers & Military Desegregation. Military photo album 1948-1951. Camp McCoy Wisconsin. 73 black & white photographs plus several personal mementos including ID cards and invitations belonging to John L. Wallace an African American military reservist who was called to active duty for the Korean War during the beginning of armed forces desegregation. The subjects of these photographs are mostly black soldiers of the 171stMilitary Police Battalion in Army uniform on locations around the Camp McCoy base. These are congenial photos most with soldiers posing together in front of barracks or with their vehicles some clowning around in fighting stances. Some photos are in dress uniform. Notably at least one of the black soldiers pictured is dressed to indicate officer rank; still unusual circa 1950. Also of note is a photo of eight soldiers black and white arm-in-arm in a pose of camaraderie in front of their barracks and baseball field. Although President Harry S. Truman signed Executive Order 9981 to desegregate the Armed Forces on July 26 1948 the actual process of desegregation took well into the 1950s. John L. Wallace the owner of this album first served as a member of the District of Columbia National Guard under the segregated military system. His identification card loose with this album is dated July 19 1948 one week before the desegregation order. With the onset of the Korean War reservists such as Wallace were called to active duty. Wallace was sent for training at Camp McCoy Wisconsin. The majority of this album records his experiences here in 1950-1951 where he achieved the rank of corporal. Several photographs also show visits to Wallace's sweetheart a smartly-dressed college girl on her campus which is likely Howard University. Other items record Wallace's athletics while in the military including a portrait boxing photo indicating he competed on behalf of the 171st Battalion. Most ranging in size from 2"x3" to 4"x6" with a couple of larger portraits stapled in to rear pages. Brown leather covers embossed with American eagle crest and titled letters "Photographs Camp McCoy Wis." Tied with brown leather cord. Autographs of fellow soldiers with dates addresses and sentiments including "To a great soldier and a good friend" and "Be cool my man." Most photos attached with period photo corners some loose. Accompanied by loose ephemera pieces related in time and date. An uplifting piece recording an important moment for the history of African Americans in the Armed Forces. unknown books
1869ref. 27533Jackson Miss. 1869. Special Orders No.75. 3 1 blank pages. Two leaves separated and lightly spotted. Good. Mississippi's Reconstruction occurred under military rule. As evidenced by these Special Orders the military authorities appointed and removed Justices of the Peace members of the Board of Police and other officers normally elected by the people or appointed by civil authorities. unknown books
1869ref. 27316Jackson Miss. 1869. Ten Special Orders May 6-8 10 12-18 1869. Each 2-4 pages. Special Orders Nos. 93 94 95 96 98 99 100 101 102 103. Several manuscript emendations. Each signed in type and manuscript at the end by William Atwood Aide-de-Camp and Acting Assistant Adjutant General. Light wear light spotting Very Good. Mississippi's Reconstruction occurred under military rule. As evidenced by these Special Orders the military authorities appointed and removed Justices of the Peace members of the Board of Police Marshals Constables District Attorneys Clerks County Treasurers Mayors and other officers normally elected by the people or appointed by civil authorities. unknown books
1836ref. 1452924th Cong. 1st Sess.: SD293. 1836. 88pp Disbound scattered fox. Good. SD293. unknown books
1883ref. 1394747th Cong. 2d Sess.: HED61. 1883. 53pp 66 folding plans and sketches. Disbound Very Good. HED61. unknown books
1838ref. 1646325th Cong. 2nd Sess. HD278. Washington 1838. 21 1 blank pp. Uncut untrimmed stitched. Scattered foxing. Good. unknown books
1828ref. 1708020th Cong. 1st Sess.: 54. 1828. 80pp 1 folding chart disbound. Minor foxing. Good to Very Good. AI 36346. [54]. unknown books
1829ref. 16109Washington: William Greer 1829. Caption title as issued. 7 1 pp. Tied with pale pink ribbon. Moderately worn Good. Defendants' Memorandum for the U.S. Supreme Court in this case involving the lease of "part of the military tract" comprising land in Dryden Tompkins County New York formerly part of Onondaga county. Defendants won the case in the New York State courts; the losing plaintiffs brought a writ of error to the U.S. Supreme Court. William Greer unknown books
1862ref. 1676337th Cong. 2nd Sess.: SED52. 1862. 11 1 blankpp disbound. Very Good. SED52. unknown books
1816ref. 16813Washington: William A. Davis 1816. HD33. 60pp disbound. Moderate tanning scattered foxing. Good. AI 39537. William A. Davis unknown books
1861ref. 1745736th Cong. 2d Sess.: HR85. 1861. 32pp disbound. Very Good. HR85. unknown books
1880ref. 21422Washington 1880. 4pp. Caption title as issued. Folded untrimmed edges chipping. Printed in double columns. Several short closed tears without loss. Good or so. The Democrats believe "that the pensioner is a creditor of the government and not a mendicant begging for alms." OCLC 25488720 2. unknown books
ref. 239084Springfield: George A. Petersen. Soft Cover. Very Good binding. B0006P9EK6; This is the reprint edition by George Petersen; No Marks of Any Kind. Very Good binding. George A. Petersen unknown books
ref. 17155WWII military recruitment poster for the Women's Army Auxiliary Corps. 1943. A large poster that documents women who served uniformed auxiliaries roles in the U.S. armed forces. Printed by the Recruiting Publicity Bureau United States Army. 39 x 25.5 inches. "Speed them Back / Join the WAAC". Commanding photo-illustrated image of a woman in military dress who stands confidently and holds a whistle to her mouth. Dozens of marching infantry soldiers are printed behind her. "Women's Army Auxiliary Corps / U.S. Army / Apply at any U.S. Army recruiting and induction station." Spurred on by the attack on Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7 1941 Congress approved the creation of WAAC on May 14 1942 to enhance the US military force and staff non-combat roles with women workers to create a larger male fighting force; they realized that women could supply additional resources desperately needed in both military and industrial sectors. Members of the WAAC were the first women other than nurses to serve within the ranks of the United States Army and over 150000 American women served in the Women's Army Corps during World War II. Given the opportunity to make a major contribution to the national war effort women seized it. They drove trucks repaired airplanes worked as laboratory technicians rigged parachutes served as radio operators analyzed photographs and more. By the end of the war their contributions would be widely heralded and even General Eisenhower felt that he could not win the war without the aid of the women in uniform. "The contribution of the women of America whether on the farm or in the factory or in uniform to D-Day was a sine qua non of the invasion effort." Ambrose D-Day 489. Repaired vertical tear down center. 3 horizontal crease marks. 1 x ½" loss to bottom left corner. ½" closed tear in bottom right edge. In good condition. unknown books
ref. 17135Women Military WWII U.S. Marine Corps Women's Reserve Poster. "Women of America's Salute to the Marines." Large color lithograph print poster 23 x 18 inches. No date c. 1942-1945. "Free A Marine to Fight!" "Women of America's Salute to the Marines. Join the U.S. Marine Corps Women's Reserve / apply at your local U.S. Marine Corps recruiting or procurement office / Apply 1400 Pennsylvania Ave." Blue and yellow image of a woman Marine holding a clipboard and working in front of an airplane while a fighter pilot suits up. The US Marine Corps Women's Reserve was the WWII women's branch of the Marines. It was authorized by Congress in 1942 and immediately started recruiting women marines. The purpose of the US Marine Corps Women's Reserve was to release officers and men for combat and to replace them with women in U.S. shore stations for the duration of the war plus six months. The peak strength of the Reserve was about 19000. The qualifications for women who wished to become members of the Reserve were stringent. The eligibility requirements for officer candidates and enlisted women were similar: United States citizenship; not married to a marine; either single or married but with no children under 18; height not less than 60 in 150 cm; weight not less than 95 lb 43 kg; good vision and good teeth. For enlisted members the age limits were from 20 to 35. printed in bottom right corner "Litho U.S.A.". one horizontal and one vertical center crease from original fold lines. Light wear along edges; 2 closed tears 1/4" and 1"; and small ½" corner loss at bottom left. Still inn very good condition with vibrant colors. unknown books
1979ref. 217581West Point NY: The Cadet Fine Arts Forum 1979. paperback. very good. Remington Frederic. Illustrated throughout some in color. Folding front cover with full color illustration on inside. 71pp. Thin 4to printed wrappers lightly worn. West Point New York: The Cadet Fine Arts Forum 1979. A very good copy. Catalogue dedicated to Class of 1979 from Class of 1929. The Cadet Fine Arts Forum unknown books
1913ref. 261653Cadet Armory Ferdinand Street Boston: The Military Historical Society of Massachusetts 1913. First Edition. Very Good binding. A clean copy in blue cloth stamped in gilt. With erratum slip and 5 folding maps: Map of Military Railroads 1861-1865; Gettysburg to Spotsylvania; Field of Seven Days' Battles; Mexican Campaign 1846-1847; Valley of Mexico Chapultepec and Garitas of San Cosme and Belen. This copy for the personal library of Civil War historian James I. Robertson with his embossed namestamp on the half-title page. Very Good binding. The Military Historical Society of Massachusetts unknown books
