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ref. 208509Paris, Baudoin et Cie, 1889 gr. in-8, XVI-149 pp., 62 figures in-t., demi-basane brune, dos lisse orné de filets dorés (reliure de l'époque). Coiffe absente, dos frotté comportant un accroc, coupes et coins usés. Cachet (annulé).
ref. 245396Paris, Dorbon, 1915-1921; 3 vol. gr. in-8, VII-[3]-760 pp., 736 pp. et 64 pp., broché.
19112 vols., 8vo., First Edition, with coloured frontispieces (original tissue guards present), titles in red and black, 6 coloured plates of uniform, 78 plates in monochrome, and numerous illustrations and 10 maps in the text, some very light and inoffensive spotting; original regimental navy cloth, upper boards with regimental badge blocked in gilt, white and black, gilt backs, gilt tops, uncut, boards of second volume faded at lower edge else a very good, bright, clean, crisp copy. VERY SCARCE, ESPECIALLY IN THIS CONDITION. Sutcliffe, p.80; White, p.21.
1807ref. 222466London: Printed for the War-Office by T. Egerton at the Military Library 1807. Sixth edition. Table and 13 folding plates at rear. xvi 374 pp. 1 vols. 8vo. Full contemporary calf maroon leather spine label. Joints cracked but firm; a Very Good copy. Contemporary booklabel of Robert B. Taylor Norfolk and his signature on ffep. Sixth edition. Table and 13 folding plates at rear. xvi 374 pp. 1 vols. 8vo. Printed for the War-Office by T. Egerton, at the Military Library unknown books
1892ref. WRCAM52035Rockland Me.: First Maine Cavalry Association 1892. Nine issues several with plates plus two supplements. Original printed wrappers mostly detached and chipping heavily. A few chips to initial leaves of one issue otherwise internally very good. A significant run nine of fourteen total issues with two additional supplements of a periodical for Civil War veterans of the First Maine Cavalry. "Published four times a year and will contain the proceedings of the yearly reunions of the First Maine Cavalry matters of historic value to the regiment and items of personal interest to all the members." The volunteer cavalry regiment served with the Army of the Potomac for the duration of the war and participated in many of the critical battles including Brandy Station the largest cavalry engagement of the entire Civil War. First Maine Cavalry Association unknown books
1850ref. 13027München, um 1850. "Aquarellzeichnung unter Passepartout in Holzrahmen. Rahmengröße: 20 x 17 cm; Blattgröße: ca. 14 x 9 cm."
1850ref. 13028München, um 1850. "Aquarellzeichnung unter Passepartout in Holzrahmen. Rahmengröße: 20 x 17 cm; Blattgröße: ca. 14 x 9 cm."
1902ref. 228743First edition. Octavo. Frontispiece portrait over 20 b/w illustrations from drawing by Constance Farris. 2 page introductory essay by Amy Dudley. Original stiff black printed wrappers. Very good. 130 pages. Scarce. No signatures or bookplates. Includes chapters on Father Serra land titles Mormons etc. Howes C-1; Rocq #7052; Cowan p. 91. Times-Index Press
19038vo., First and Sole Edition, on laid paper, with portrait frontispiece, 7 plates, 4 illustrations and maps in the text, and folding map, preliminaries lightly foxed; original khaki cloth, upper board and backstrip blocked and lattered in gilt and black, gilt top, red endpapers, uncut, joints mildly rubbed, some mild age-soiling else a very good, bright, clean copy. The Fife and Forfar Yeomanry served as 20th Company Imperial Yeomanry in South Africa from April 1900 to June 1901. They were commanded variously by Hunter, Hutton, Clements and Cunningham. In December 1900 the 20th was attacked at Nooitgedacht where the British sustained heavy casualties and the Fifes were reduced to half strength. The remnants joined Cunningham's force to the end of January 1901 and were then attached to Col. Benson's column in south western Transvaal. In April 1901 the Fifes regrouped at full strength at Bloemfontein, joining Col. Pilcher's column in Orange River Colony and returning home in May 1901.The work includes a nominal roll and campaign history. VERY SCARCE. Hackett, p.190 (see also p.ix for coloured plate of cover and lengthy assessment); White, .p.176.
1807ref. 222466London: Printed for the War-Office by T. Egerton at the Military Library 1807. Sixth edition. Table and 13 folding plates at rear. xvi 374 pp. 1 vols. 8vo. Full contemporary calf maroon leather spine label. Joints cracked but firm; a Very Good copy. Contemporary booklable of Robert B. Taylor Norfolk and his signature on ffep. Sixth edition. Table and 13 folding plates at rear. xvi 374 pp. 1 vols. 8vo. Printed for the War-Office by T. Egerton, at the Military Library unknown
1890ref. 52035Rockland Me.: First Maine Cavalry Association 1890-1892. A significant run of nine of fourteen total issues with two additional supplements of a periodical for Civil War veterans of the First Maine Cavalry. "Published four times a year and will contain the proceedings of the yearly reunions of the First Maine Cavalry matters of historic value to the regiment and items of personal interest to all the members." The volunteer cavalry regiment served with the Army of the Potomac for the duration of the war and participated in many of the critical battles including Brandy Station the largest cavalry engagement of the entire Civil War. Original printed wrappers mostly detached and chipping heavily. A few chips to initial leaves of one issue otherwise internally very good. unknown
1845ref. 1125558325London: Parker Furnivall and Parker 1845. Book. Near Fine. Hardcover. Rev Edit. 12mo - over 6¾ - 7¾" tall. blue blind-stamped cloth.51 pages .illustrated 2 full page plates title page vignette marbled end papers marbled edges RARE. in near fine condition. Parker, Furnivall and Parker Hardcover
1909ref. 40921Memphis Tennessee: E. H. Clarke & Brother. Very Good. 1909. Hardcover. Very Good condition. Small grey cloth hardcover with gold writting on the title. Corners and bottom of spine are worn some markins on the cover. Pages are slightly aged and there are a couple small feded pencilings inside the cover. Otherwise the interior is excellent condition. Book has been glassine wrapped for protection. ; 5 3/4" x 8"; 189 pages . E. H. Clarke & Brother hardcover
ref. 111029Editions Locher, Forestier - Catalogue de vente aux enchères - Katalog - sd - In-8, broché, couverture orange - 188 p. - Illustrations en N&B hors-texte - Ouvrage bilingue allemand français, avec supplément (fascicule) de 35 p.
ref. 43722aafBagatelle (Paris), Frères Monloisir, au Temple du Délassement, 1760, pt. in-8vo, IV, titre en rouge et noir + 226 p., gardes en papier dominoté, reliure en veau originale, traces de vers aux charnières, coiffe dénudée, debut de fente.
ref. 39353aafLausanne, les éditions d'Art suisse ancien, 1937-39, 32 x 24.5 cm la feuille, 24 x 17 cm l'image, 10 ff. (texte) + 20 planches en couleurs sous passepartout (uniformes), dans un joli cartable de l'éditeur recouvert de papier marbré.
ref. 200111Paris, Charavay, 1889 gr. in-8, [4]-367 pp., frontispice, nbses ill. in-t., 34 pl. dt 2 en coul. et 2 dépl., index, demi-veau havane, dos à nerfs orné de fleurons dorés, couv. cons. (reliure moderne). Bon exemplaire.
1900ref. 19325Saumur Milon 1900 in-8 pleine percale 2 forts volumes, reliure pleine percaline éditeur vert foncé in-octavo (hard-back percale editor)(25 x 16,6 cm), cartonnage éditeur (hard-back editor) à plaques spéciales or et à froid pour le dos et les plats (with specials covers editor for the spine and the cover), dos long (spine without raised bands) titre frappé or (gilt title) avec filets "or", filets et roulette "or" en tête et en pied, double filets en encadrement pour les plats avec titre "or" (front cover - gilt decoration), toutes tranches lisses, 22 planches dont quelques unes en couleurs et 6 cartes doubles de la France hippique en couleurs + très nombreuses figures dans le texte, T.I: X, 643, (1bl)pp., 22pl. ; T.II: (4), 692pp, 1900 Saumur, S. Milon fils Editeurs,
ref. Z1-H-004-01695Saunders Otley and Co. Used - Good. 1865. pp47 24 ads. Ex institutional library. Dedication to endpaper " J. Gibbs esq. Chanpion of Medical Liberty with the Author's respect" Bookplate of Gibbs to endpaper. Pen changes to text in the author's hand. Father of Tudor St. George Tucker. Ships from UK in 48 hours or less usually same day.Your purchase helps support Sri Lankan Children's Charity 'The Rainbow Centre'. 100% money back guarantee. We are a world class secondhand bookstore based in Hertfordshire United Kingdom and specialize in high quality textbooks across an enormous variety of subjects. We aim to provide a vast range of textbooks rare and collectible books at a great price. Our donations to The Rainbow Centre have helped provide an education and a safe haven to hundreds of children who live in appalling conditions. We provide a 100% money back guarantee and are dedicated to providing our customers with the highest standards of service in the bookselling industry. Saunders, Otley, and Co unknown
1854ref. nn645Firmin Didot Frères Relié 1854 RARE. In-8 (13.5x22 cm), relié demi-chagrin, titre doré au dos à nerfs, 578 pages, envoi de l'auteur, documents dépliants in-fine, une lettre du général Comte de Rochefort à l'auteur, préface de l'auteur, quelques figures dans le texte ; coins un peu frottés, bel exemplaire. Livraison a domicile (La Poste) ou en Mondial Relay sur simple demande.
19938vo., First Edition, with coloured and monochrome plates, and 22 maps; cloth, a near fine copy in the dustwrapper. SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR ON TITLE. Mallinson gives a concise account of the formation of the regiment from the amalgamation of 13th/18th Royal Hussars (Queen Mary's Own) and 15th/19th King's Royal Hussars. Already elusive in this condition. Sutcliffe, p.82
1919Pages 266-352 pages plus 16 pages of great vintage ads. Features: Flying in Central Africa (part I) - adventures from the flying log-book of an R.A.F. officer during ther campaign in German East Africa; My Adventures in Bolivia - Frank Rose was arrested as a dangerous revolutionary but managed to escape; Relief Worker's Adventures (part I) - thrilling adventures among the war victims of Armenia, Syria, and Persia, with photos; Hunting Big Game by Motor-Car - Captain F.A.M. Webster describes how he does it, with photos; The Adventures of a Newspaper-man (part III) - Frederic Martyn's adventures - with photos; Pukalofa's Tragic Revenge - Captain Samuel Randall recounts the brutal behavior of a whaling captain towards his crew in 1868, and what followed; In the Wilds of Siberia (Part I) - great photo-illustrated article by Harry Somerset-Lister describes his adventures; The Theft of the Zuni God - in New Mexico three U.S. Cavalry troopers stole the idols of the Indians, thus incurring their wrath; "The Surf Deer" - Reminiscences of the Dover Destroyer Patrol by Captain E.R.G.R. Evans, the Commander of the destroyer Viking; Shooting Elephants in the Middle of a Battle - what happened during the German East African Campaign; Hunting an Elephant During War - another thrilling incident of an elephant hunt during stern fighting in German East Africa, related by a Rhodesian soldier; Our Life at Holzminden - Lieut. J. Whale describes his life in this German POW camp in Brunswick, and provides his own illustrations; The Making of a Mandarin - photo-illustrated explanation of the curious and picturesque examinations which are held every three years in China and Indo-China for the coveted diploma of Chu-Jen, which entitles the holder to call himself a full-fledged Mandarin; Smugglers' Strategy Unveiled - photo-illustrated article explaining the many ingenious methods used by German and Swiss smugglers to get food and other things into enemy territory; The Tragedy of the Sling-Chain - Miner Bill Burton is killed in Australia; and more. Unmarked with average wear. A quality copy of this great vintage issue. Book
1916Pages 194-286 plus 16 pages of ads. Features: The Floating Death - a North Sea trawler skipper's heroic battle with a mine entangled in the trawler's nets; The Darkest Hour - Part II - experiences in the great Serbian (WWI) retreat to Albania (with photo of the Serbian Cavalry fording the River Drin and more); The Snake-Hunter - John Rolliston's terrible fight; The Sheriff's Ruse - how the Sheriff of Deadwood tricked three desperadoes; Real-Life Romances of the War (WWI) - Part II; A Year In Arctic Siberia - Part III - amazing article and photos taken by Polish authoress M.A. Czaplicka as she travelled 6,000 miles researching the nomadic Yenisei tribes; Baiting the "Boche" - the people of Brussels turn their humour upon the humourless huns who have taken possession of their city; Remarkable Rocks - photo-illustrated article of remarkable rocks around the world; The Girl Sergeant - young Zoe Smirnova joined the Russian Army at age 15 and fought in the battlefields of Galicia; From Job to Job Around the World - Part V - two young Americans spend time in India, with great photos; A Theatre in Cannibal-Land - Papuan savages entertain themselves with amateur theatricals! (article with great photos); A Black Outlaw - a native desperado gives Natal Police much trouble; On the Way to War - the adventures of two young Americans, Herbert H. Hope and Jack Heward, who struggle to make their way to England to fight the Germans; and more. Somewhat above-average external wear. Unmarked. Binding intact. A worthy copy of this great vintage issue. Book
1889ref. 1637PARIS. MAISON QUANTIN. 1889. IN-12 (14,5 X 21 X 3 CENTIMETRES ENVIRON DE (4) + 3 + 220 ET (1) PAGES, RELIURE MODERNE 1/2 CHAGRIN NOIR, DOS A QUATRE NERFS, TITRE DORE, COUVERTURE IMPRIMEE CONSERVEE. ILLUSTRE D’UN PORTRAIT EN FRONTISPICE. EDITION ORIGINALE SUR PAPIER DE HOLLANDE. «CES SOUVENIRS CONCERNENT LES CAMPAGNES DE 1805, 1806 ET 1812. FAIT PRISONNIER, AUBRY DONNE DES DETAILS CURIEUX SUR SA CAPTIVITE » (TULARD. 45). TRES BEL EXEMPLAIRE.
1888ref. 1833PARIS ET NANCY. BERGER-LEVRAULT ET CIE LIBRAIRES-EDITEURS. 1888. IN-12 (12 X 18 X 3,5 CENTIMETRES ENVIRON DE (4) + CXIV ET 474 PAGES, RELIURE D'EPOQUE 1/2 VEAU ROUGE, DOS A QUATRE NERFS ORNE DE FLEURONS DORES, TITRE DORE SUR ETIQUETTE MAROQUIN NOIR. ILLUSTRE DE 5 PLANCHES D'UNIFORMES HORS TEXTE IN-FINE. EDITION ORIGINALE. (HANOTEAU ET BONNOT. BIBLIOGRAPHIE DES HISTORIQUES DES REGIMENTS FRANCAIS. 258). «HISTORIQUE DU 20° CHASSEURS ECRIT A PARTIR DES MEMOIRES D 'HOMMES EN AYANT FAIT PARTIE : PARQUIN DE 1803 A 1811, CURELY JUSQ'EN 1813, SOUFFLOT DE 1809 A 1814, EDOUARD DE COLBERT EN 1809». (TULARD. 44, 339 ET 1353). PETITES TRACES D'USURE EXTERIEURE SANS AUCUNE GRAVITE, DOS UNIFORMEMENT PALI, SINON BEL EXEMPLAIRE
