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127881
( DODD, GEORGE ).

Pictorial History of the Russian War 1854-5-6 with Maps, Plans and Wood Engravings.
First Edition; Super Royal 8vo; pp. x, 581, (3); 11 coloured lithographic plates and maps including the frontispiece, text illustrated with numerous woodcuts, list of honorary distinctions, index, chronological table, bound in half leather with marbled boards, raised bands, contrasting title label on spine, title lettered in gilt on label, all edges marbled, edges a little worn otherwise a very good copy.
Edinburgh and London; W. & R. Chambers; 1856.
Finely illustrated account of the Crimean War, published anonymously by George Dodd, details the alliances and powers in Turkey, naval operations, and life in Sebastopol and Scutari during the war. Click here to Order
AUD$325

127856
ALDINGTON, RICHARD.

A Wreath For San Gemignano. Lithographs by Gerald Woods.
Limited Edition; Elephant 8vo; pp. (32) un-paginated; 3 two-page coloured lithographs, original quarter pressed black morocco with paper covered boards, title lettered in gilt on spine, fine copy.
(Hove) Snake River Press; 1980.
Edition limited to 24 numbered copies this being copy number 16. This work was first published by William Heinemann in 1946, this edition printed by permission of the author's literary executor. Click here to Order
AUD$175

127797
ATKINSON, RICK.

An Army At Dawn: The War In North Africa, 1942-1943.
First UK Edition; Med. 8vo; pp. [xix], 681; endpaper maps, illustrated with 32 pages of b/w. photographs, 18 maps, notes, sources, index, bound in original brown cloth, title lettered in white on spine, dustjacket, very good copy.
London; Little Brown; 2003. Click here to Order
AUD$35

127707
BULTEEL, CHRISTOPHER.

Something about a Soldier. The Wartime Memories of Christopher Bulteel.
First Edition; Med. 8vo; pp. x, 228; map endpapers, some b/w illustrations, index; original brown cloth, title lettered in gilt on spine, dustjacket, a fine copy.
England; Airlife; 2000. Click here to Order
AUD$26

127588
FRANCOTTE, AUGUSTE; GAIER, CLAUDE.

FN-Browning 100 Years of Sport and Military Firearms.
First Edition; Demy 4to; pp. 198; illustrated endpapers, text illustrated with numerous photographs mostly in colour, list of the brands, illustrated list of civil and military arms produced, illustrated list of vehicles produced, list of chairmen and general managers, bibliography, index, bound in original red cloth, dustjacket a little worn on edges, good copy.
Brussels; Didier Hatier; 1989. Click here to Order
AUD$120

127861
LAWRENCE, T. E.

A Brief Record Of The Advance Of The Egyptian Expeditionary Force. Under The Command Of General Sir Edmund H. H. Allenby, G. C. B., G. C. M. G. July 1917 to October 1918. Compiled From Official Sources.
Second Edition; Lge. 4to; pp. (vi), 113, 112; portrait frontispiece, 56 maps; papered boards, spine and corners bumped, heavy insect damage to boards, browning to endpapers, a good copy.
London; His Majesty's Stationary Office; 1919.
O'Brien A012. T. E. Lawrence's contributions (see O'Brien A011) are not attributed to him but are compiled from his notes. Click here to Order
AUD$80

127815
LEWIS, NORMAN.

Naples '44.
First Edition; Demy 8vo; pp. 206; bound in original red cloth, title lettered in gilt on spine, dustjacket, dustjacket unclipped showing price as £4.95, very good copy in a very good dustjacket.
London; Collins; 1978. Click here to Order
AUD$100

127628
MIDDLEBROOK, MARTIN.

The Kaiser's Battle 21 March 1918. The First Day of the German Spring Offensive.
First Edition; Demy 8vo; pp. 431, 24 pages b/w photographic plates, 7 maps, 2 diagrams, appendices, bibliography, index; original b/w cloth, chipped dustjacket with closed tear, price clipped, previous owner's name on front free endpaper, small note in ink on back endpaper, good copy.
London; Allen Lane; 1978. Click here to Order
AUD$35

127705
MORRIS, JAMES.

Pax Britannica: 3 volumes. Vol. 1 Heaven's Command An Imperial Progress, Vol. 2. Pax Britannica The Climax of an Empire, Vol. 3. Farewell The Trumpets An Imperial Retreat.
Med. 8vo; pp. Vol. 1. xiv, 470, Vol. 2. xiv, 408, Vol. 3. xiv, 482; colour illustrated endpapers, numerous b/w illustrations, indices, bound in original blue cloth, title in gilt on spine, gilt illustration on front and back, housed in original illustrated slipcase, fine set.
London; The Folio Society; 1992. Click here to Order
AUD$125

127640
MORRIS, RICHARD.

Merchants Medicine and Trafalgar: The History of the Harvey Family.
First Edition; Super Royal 8vo; pp. xii, 235; coloured portrait frontispiece, text with 17 pages of plates many in colour, pedigree charts, notes and references, bibliography, index, bound in original blue cloth, title lettered in gilt on spine, dustjacket, very good copy.
Loughton; The Alderton Press; 2007. Click here to Order
AUD$60

127766
SLIM, SIR WILLIAM.

Courage and Other Broadcasts.
First Edition; Cr. 8vo; pp. [x], 186; bound in original black cloth, title lettered in gilt on spine, dustjacket chipped and damaged on edges, good copy.
London; Cassell & Company Ltd.; 1957. Click here to Order
AUD$150

127898
Staff of Areo Publishers.

Curtiss P-40. Scale drawings by Uwe Feist.
First Edition; Cr. 4to; pp. (36) unpaginated; illustrated title page, text illustrated with numerous b/w. photographs and drawings, 8 pages of coloured plates, original stiff illustrated stapled wrappers, good copy.
Fallbrook, CA; Areo Publishers Inc.; 1965.
This Gallant War Horse fought on more war fronts than any other fighter: China, Burma, Java, Alaska, Australia, New Guinea, Hawaii, Philippine Islands, Solomom Islands, Russia, Italy, Turkey, and North Africa. Click here to Order
AUD$30

127899
Staff of Areo Publishers.

Republic P-47 Thunderbolt. Scale drawings by Uwe Feist.
First Edition; Cr. 4to; pp. (52) unpaginated; illustrated title page, text illustrated with numerous b/w. photographs and drawings, 4 pages of coloured plates, original stiff illustrated stapled wrappers, good copy.
Fallbrook, CA; Areo Publishers Inc.; 1966.
P-47's had an overseas record of 1,934,000 hours of combat flying. Two-thirds of all P-47 built got overseas. While 54% of the aircraft sent were written off due to enemy action, only 0.7% failed to come back from combat with the enemy. Click here to Order
AUD$30

127718
WERTH, ALEXANDER.

France and Munich: Before and After the Surrender.
First Edition; Demy 8vo; pp. 447; index, bound in original brown cloth, title lettered in gilt on spine, dustjacket a little browned and worn on edges, very good copy. Scarce to find with dustjacket.
London; Hamish Hamilton; 1939. Click here to Order
AUD$100

127733
WHEATCROFT, ANDREW.

The Habsburgs: Embodying Empire.
First Folio Society Edition; super Royal 8vo; pp. xxxii, 445, (1); illustrated endpapers, 5 pages of maps, 24 pages of coloured plates, 2 large folding family trees inside back cover, notes, sources and bibliography, index, bound in original yellow decorated cloth, title lettered in black on spine, housed in original slipcase, cloth a little marked, otherwise a very good copy.
London; The Folio Society; 2004. Click here to Order
AUD$40