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198915 vols., sm. 4to., First Edition, with numerous monochrome photographs and illustrations in the text; original coloured pictorial wrappers, wire-stitched as issued, a near fine set. The set comprises: 1: The Sussex Yeomanry Cavalry; 2: North Somerset Yeomanry; 3: The Yorkshire Hussars; 4: Westmorland and Cumberland Cavalry; 5: 3rd County of London (Sharpshooters); 6: The Duke of Lancaster's Own Yeomanry; 7: The Yorkshire Dragoons; 8: Lovat Scouts & Scottish Horse; 9: Warwickshire Yeomanry; 10: The Yeomanry Force at the Coronation; 11: Worcestershire Yeomanry; 12: The Yeomanry Cavalry of Norfolk; 13: The East Kent Mounted Rifles; 14: Yeomanry Drum Banners and Mounted Bands; 15: Staffordshire Yeomanry. COMPLETE SETS ARE VERY SCARCE IN THIS CONDITION.
1962ref. 26676New York:: Hastings House Publishers 1962. First Printing of the First US Edition. A Fine copy in a Near Fine unclipped dust jacket with a small chip to the bottom edge of the front panel. The cavalry writes about in this book existed from 1865 to 1890 and was informally known as the Plains Cavalry. Formed at the end of the Civil War in 1865 the Plains Cavalry was charged with protecting American settlers railroaders wagon trains businesses gold seekers and others from Indian attacks. The Plains Cavalry was meant to operate primarily on the western frontiers of the expanding nation. At that time almost anything west of the Mississippi River was considered the frontier. Most Americans living east of the Mississippi had no idea of the danger deprivation or hardship encountered by those who lived on the other side of the river. This history is a clear-eyes description of the troopers as they really were. Hastings House Publishers, unknown
1916Pages 161-200. Includes the chapter "The Dardanelles Campaign (IV) - Sari Bair and Suvla Bay. Photos and illustrations include: Transporting French shells, Major-Gen. W. Douglas, Lieut.-Col W.J. Millar, Suvla Bay gun position, British cavalry and artillery horses, amazing one-page photo of hillside at Suvla Bay with hundreds of British troops preparing a bivouac - with many ships visible in the distance, Brig.-Gen. A.H. Baldwin, Indian troops at the Dardanelles, a 'great bomb' used by the Allies at Gallipoli, map of the Anzac area, One-page photo compilation of V.C. recipients Captain R.R. Willis, Sergt. Richards, Corporal W. Cosgrave, Capt. Percy H. HAnsen, Lieut. Forshaw and Alfred Potts, General Sir Ian Hamilton and staff at the Dardanelles, British dugouts, Hon. Sir F. Stopford, Frederick Hammersley, Sir Bryan T. Mahon, P.A. Kenna. Nice back cover ad for the Ingersoll Radiolite watch. Average external wear. Unmarked. Three-hole punched. Covers free of staples but present. A worthy vintage copy. Magazine
1917Front cover photo of the King and an Australian V.C. Abundantly illustrated with black and white photos. Contents: The Daring Deeds of Captian Ball; The Honourable Artillery Company Crosses for the Fighting Fifth; Succouring the Wounded; A cross won in the bush; more posthumous awards; Gallant officers; Canadian Exploits; Machine Gun Acts; An Airman's Rescue; Presentation by the King; Colonial Heroes; Cruel Treatment of a V.C. POW; Death of Captain Chavasse, V.C. Average wear. Unmarked. Sound copy. Please note: it is recommended that the following two issues be read in conjuction with this: Part 118 - Victoria Crosses of the War (I); Part 148 - Victoria Crosses of the War (II). Magazine
19098vo., Fifth Impression, with portrait frontispiece (original tissue guard present) and plates, free endpapers mildly browned; red cloth, upper board blocked in gilt and ruled in blind, gilt back, uncut, a very good, bright, clean, crisp copy. THIS COPY WAS FORMERLY IN THE LIBRARY OF DESMOND YOUNG AND BEARS HIS BOOKPLATE ON FRONT PASTE-DOWN. Published a year after the first edition. General Desmond Young (1892-1966), soldier, explorer, biographer and actor; biographer of Field Marshal Erwin Rommel, which book forms the basis of Henry Hathway's feature film 'The Desert Fox' (1951) starring James Mason. Perkins (Regiments of Empire), p.93; (Regiments), p.409.
19758vo., First Edition, with very numerous plates; blue cloth, gilt back, a near fine copy in unclipped dustwrapper.
19938vo., First Edition, with coloured portrait frontispiece, 15 coloured plates on 12 and very numerous monochrome photographs (a number full-page) in the text; green regimental cloth with badge blocked in gilt on upper board, gilt back, a near fine copy in unclipped dustwrapper.
19728vo., First Edition, with a coloured frontispiece, 53 monochromes plates on 32 and 7 maps (2 double-page) in the text; regimental green cloth, crest blocked in gilt on upper board, gilt back, yellow endpapers, a near fine copy in unclipped dustwrapper. With the regiment's presentation slip loosely inserted. The frontispiece shows the battle honours in colour. The Royal Wiltshire is Britain's oldest yeomanry regiment. Scarce in this condition. Sutcliffe, p.240.
19918vo., red faux-morocco cloth, gilt back, gilt top, a near fine copy. EDITION LIMITED TO 150 NUMBERED COPIES (THIS COPY NO.51).
1992Book is fine. Very light shelfwear to DJ; The cavalry was a vital part of the army of Rome and it played a significant role in the expansion and success of the Roman Empire. The authors describe the origins of the mounted units of the Roman army and trace their development from temporary allied troops to the regular alae and cohorts. The book covers the subject from the perspective of both the men and the horses. How were the horses selected and disposed of; how were they trained, stabled and fed? How were the men recruited, organized and equipped; and what were the conditions of service for a Roman cavalryman? The cavalry had to be employed in peacetime and this is discussed as well as its role in war. This book provides a comprehensive account of the Roman cavalry and the current state of knowledge concerning it. The wide selection of illustrations includes original drawings by Karen R. Dixon. ; 256 pages
1992Book is fine. DJ in mylar. ; The cavalry was a vital part of the army of Rome and it played a significant role in the expansion and success of the Roman Empire. The authors describe the origins of the mounted units of the Roman army and trace their development from temporary allied troops to the regular alae and cohorts. The book covers the subject from the perspective of both the men and the horses. How were the horses selected and disposed of; how were they trained, stabled and fed? How were the men recruited, organized and equipped; and what were the conditions of service for a Roman cavalryman? The cavalry had to be employed in peacetime and this is discussed as well as its role in war. This book provides a comprehensive account of the Roman cavalry and the current state of knowledge concerning it. The wide selection of illustrations includes original drawings by Karen R. Dixon. ; 256 pages
1979ref. cr1058Osprey Publishing Men-at-Arms Album souple 1979 In-8 (18,5 x 25 cm.), album souple, couverture illustrée, illustrations couleurs et noir et blanc in-texte, 40 pages, texte en anglais ; coiffes et coins un peu frottés, couverture légèrement jaunie, quelques traces aux plats, intérieur frais, assez bon état. Livraison a domicile (La Poste) ou en Mondial Relay sur simple demande.
19934to. First Edition with 16 coloured plates on 12 60 monochrome plates on 32 and very numerous maps and plans (many full-page) in the text; regimental cloth with badge blocked in gilt on upper board gilt back red endpapers a very good bright clean copy.
1926ref. mon0000014194The Cavalry School 1926. Hardcover. Good. Covers show some darkening and fading and spine edges show some rubbing. Corners show some fraying rubbing and scuffing. Pages show some light browning. The Cavalry School hardcover
1922ref. 32809Fort Riley KS: Cavalry School 1922. First edition. Hardcover leatherette embossed in gold. Very good covers shelf rubbed outer pages lightly worn. 272p many photos line ills. and ads. No jacket as issued. Small bookseller label in back. Doings at Fort Riley in the academic year 1921-22. Many articles and photos about the history of Fort Riley the classes field officers troop officers basic National Guard and Reserve tactics weapons riding with the A.F. in Germany polo building jumps and cross-country obstacles Saumur etc. Also school activities show results humor and cartoons. The texts are by students and various officers including Harry B. Chamberlin's "Observations on Riding and Training" and Major George S. Patton on "The Cavalryman" "you must become a horsemaster a scholar a high minded gentleman a cold blooded hero and a hot blooded savage if you would be a successful Cavalry leader". Dozens of photos of riders and horses mostly named the buildings the faculty and more. Dedicated to Colonel Hamilton S. Hawkins assistant commandant with his photo. Many local and military related ads. The sixth appearance of the Fort Riley yearbook which ceased publication in 1928. This year is very scarce. Heavy; shipping/handling will be extra. Please keep this in mind when ordering. Wells 6143.1. 272p many photos line ills. and ads. No jacket as issued. Small bookseller label in back. [Cavalry School] hardcover
1928ref. 30367Fort Riley KS: Cavalry School 1928. First edition. Hardcover leatherette embossed in gold. Fair shaken but binding will hold. 272p many photos line ills. and ads. Covers rubbed outer pages foxed. No d.j. as issued. The final appearaance of this Cavalry School yearbook which began publication in 1912. Dedicated to Commandant Brig. Gen. Charles J. Symonds with photo of him on horseback. Full-page photos of the other commanding officers. Doings at Fort Riley in the academic year 1927-28. School activities exercises show results. etc. told chiefly via many photos of men and horses and cartoons. Several pages with photos on flying and also the mechanization of the British cavalry. Two pages on shoeing the polo pony but overall very little on horsemastership. Heavy; shipping/handling will be extra. Please keep this in mind when ordering. Scarce. Wells 6143.1. 272p many photos line ills. and ads. Covers rubbed outer pages foxed. No d.j. as issued. [Cavalry School] hardcover
19788vo., First Edition, with plates and endpaper maps; red cloth, gilt back, a near fine copy in unclipped dustwrapper. Loosely inserted is a guide, illustrated in colour and monochrome, to the regimental museum. Sutcliffe, p.16.
1805ref. 063107Halifax: Holder & Dowson 1805. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. West York Volunteer Cavalry. The Proceedings and Correspondence of the Halifax Troop of West York Volunteer Cavalry Previous to the Late Court of Inquiry Holden at Leeds the Tenth and Eleventh of October 1805 on the Conduct of Capt. Ingram. To which are added Minutes taken in Court by a Member of the Troop 1st ed. Halifax 1805. A printed booklet recently rebound in black half leather with grey paper covered boards internally in good clean condition. A scarce local military item. Holder & Dowson hardcover
G/G (lightly discoloured/faded intact dj, black boards with grey cloth backstrip, one small mark to backstrip at top of front cover,a very good clean tight bright copy internally but heavy stain 1.5" deep across outside fore-edges) quarto 336pp. In-depth look at the Civil War's mounted men and the part they played in the war effort. Over 200 b/w photos.
19678vo., Second Impression, with coloured frontispiece, plates and numerous illustrations in the text; red cloth, gilt back, a near fine copy in unclipped dustwrapper. First published in 1959.
1867ref. 001082AABaltimore Maryland: Selby & Dunlany 1867. FIRST EDITION. Hardcover. Very Good. A VERY GOOD HARDCOVER COPY. FIRST EDITION. A MUCH NICER COPY THAN USUAL. VERY TIGHT AND SQAURE. NO FADING TO SPINE AND NO BUMPED CORNERS TO BOOK. GOLD GILT LETTERING TO SPINE AND COVER ARE BRIGHT AND CLEAN. NO CRACKED HINGES OR LOOSE PAGES. FRONTIS PIECE WITH TISSUE GUARD. 408PP. Listed in Howes A-425; Nevins 1p53. Haynes 1:833 Eicher 183; Dornbush II 2584. "The best source material on the daring Chief whose death in 1862 was a severe blow to the South" Nevins. A very nice copy scarce in this nice condition. No media mail shipping. Priority Mail Only. Selby & Dunlany hardcover
1984ref. 20-081A facsimile reprint of this Memoir of Virginia's Turner Ashby. appears un-read. No markings. Tight binding. 12 Chapters through page 260 followed by several Sketches and memoirs Thomas Marshall A. W. McDonald Samuel B. Myers Geroge F. Sheetz & William E. Jones. 408 Pages with 11 unnumbered pages of an index & 3 pages of additional works by the publisher. Butternut Press hardcover
ref. ria9781019706275_inpHardcover. New. New Book; Fast Shipping from UK; Not signed; Not First Edition; This unique book documents the history of the Maine cavalry and the Cavalry Society of the Armies of the United States. Through the lens of the Bugle the official publication of the Society readers can explore the experiences of Maine hardcover
ref. 0331463385.Ghardcover. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. hardcover
ref. B9781019706275Hardback. New. hardcover
