Empire Press / Weider History Group, 1990-2011. Hardcover. Large set of bound volumes of Aviation Heritage, later Aviation History magazine in custom red buckram bindings. From private collection. Volumes contain previous owner's bookplate and mailing label on each issue; magazines are otherwise clean and unmarked. All said, a handsome set..... More
Cambridge: John Wilson & Son, 1914. Hardcover. Volume contains a wealth of information on Association activities, addresses by prominent citizens, and information on both the monument and the Revolutionary War battle. Large octavo. Paginated by volume (approximately 700 pages). Half-leather over green cloth boards. Marbled paper endpapers. Edge of boards..... More
Hersham, Surrey, United Kingdom: Ian Allan Publishing, Ltd., 2002-2012. Hardcover. Bound volumes of monthly aviation magazine that specializes in military aviation, specifically combat aircraft from around the world. Each issue of COMBAT AIRCRAFT includes feature articles fighter jets, bombers, attack helicopters, and more. These cover the history, capabilities, and technical..... More
1944, 1945: His Majesty's Stationary Office. Softcover. Collection of five issues of the Royal Navy's wartime magazine, "The Dittybox" from the years 1944 and 1945. Octavo. Stapled wraps. Each issue is approximately 50 pages and illustrated throughout with black & white photos. A couple of issues show "Office of Strategic..... More
Washington, DC: [Gales & Seaton], 1828. disbound. “An energetic national militia is to be regarded as the Capital security of a free republic; and not a standing army, forming a distinct class in the community." “A small corps of well disciplined and well informed artillerists and engineers, and a...... More
1904. Softcover. Scarce turn-of-the-century roster of New York state militia unit (a.k.a. "Silk Stockings," "Blue Bloods"). No printer stated. 18mo (5 1/2" tall). 23 pp. In wraps. Two small sticker scuffs on front wraps. Two pages show pea-sized stain; pages are otherwise clean and unmarked. More
The City of Everett, Massachusetts, 1919. Softcover. Published in Conjunction with the Welcome Home Celebration, July 4, 5, 6, 1919." Yearbook style publication includes photos of town officials and veterans, honor rolls, biographies of medal recipients (with photos), Illustrated articles on Everett and the Selective Service Law, "How Everett Backed..... More
New York: Dodd, Mead, & Company, 1921. Hardcover. Illustrated account of the United States Navy's involvement in the First World War, focusing on the experiences of the enlisted sailors, known as "blue jackets." Presumed First Edition (no later printing stated). Octavo, 311 pp. From private collection. Handsome copy with clean..... More
Bonn: Verlag von Friedrich Cohen, 1915. Softcover. German language work on the contribution of Germany's chemical industry to the war effort. Text to speech delivered at Friedrich-Wilhelms Universität on October 18, 1915. Octavo, 40 pp. Wraps are worn and upper wrap is detached from its binding. Text is a little..... More
Pamplona, Institucion Principe de Viana, 1965. Softcover. Spanish language work by German officer who served in the Carlist army in Spain during the 1830s. Wraps are browned and spine slightly cocked. Top corner of book block and wraps is bumped. Pages remain clean and unmarked. Includes 2 fold-out maps... More
London: Spotlight Magazine Distribution, Ltd., 1989. Lavishly illustrated magazine not only covers modern military aircraft and industry news, but also includes articles on historic aircraft as well, especially World War II. Complete volume year (12 issues). Quarto (12" tall). Approximately 350 pp. Color and black & white illustrations throughout. In..... More
Bloomington, Indiana: Indiana University Press, 1963. Hardcover. Octavo, xxviii, 390 pp. With map and black & white plates. Blue cloth. From the personal library of Pulitzer Prize-winning Lincoln biographer and historian David Herbert Donald. Pages are clean and unmarked; dust jacket shows some foxing and minor edgewear... More
Empire Press/Weider History Group, 1986-2009. Hardcover. This listing is for twenty-three bound volumes of World War II, from the publication of the premier issue in May 1986 through February/March 2009. Volumes are approximately 12" tall x 8.5" wide and bound in custom orange buckram bindings. From private collection. Previous..... More
Self Published, 2010. Softcover. Memoirs of soldier from Rome, Georgia who served in the US Army during the invasion of Okinawa. Octavo, 152 pp. In wraps. From private collection. Book appears unread. More
Blue & Gray Education Society, 1999. Softcover. Octavo, 59 pp. In wraps (softcover). From private collection. Small sticker scuff on upper wrap; otherwise a clean and unmarked copy. More
Garrett Park Press, 2000. Softcover. "A first-person story of a US Marine in World War II: Boot Camp - Samoa - Guadalcanal - Bougainville." Illustrated with black & white photos throughout. Inscribed by author to previous owner on title page. Octavo, 376 pp. In wraps (softcover). From private collection..... More
Boston: Walker, Full & Company, 1866. Hardcover. 8vo. 528 pp., Maroon cloth. From private collection. Book contains several document related to the military service of William A. Searles, including a handwritten note by his daughter on how she came to acquire the book and what it meant to her father;..... More
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ABC-CLIO, 2007. Hardcover. " At a time when historians are devoting more and more research to conflicts within nations, Civil Wars of the World: Major Conflicts since World War II is an invaluable addition to the available resources. In two volumes, it ranges around the globe to cover the most..... More
Gaithersburg, Maryland: Ron R. Van Sickle Military Books, 1988. Hardcover. Biography of American civil engineer and Union Army general. best remembered today for his heroic defense of Little Round Top during the Battle of Gettysburg. Octavo, 256 pages. Brown cloth. From private collection. Dust jacket and binding show some faint..... More
Grenz-Echo Verlag, 1994. Hardcover. Beautifully illustrated work looks at tank remains and other memorials to the Ardennes Offensive (Belgium-Luxembourg, December, 1944). Folio. 160 pp. Maroon cloth binding. Our copy is in Near Fine Condition, with only minor signs of rubbing and wear. Pages remain clean and bright; binding, square and..... More
Xlibris Corporation, 2004. Softcover. Signed by author on front free endpaper. Octavo, 548 pp. In wraps. From private collection. Autographed Copy sticker on upper wrap. Minor foxing (spotting) to first couple of pages. More
London: Harrison and Sons, 1901. Hardcover. Octavo, 75 pp. + 9-page supplementary report. Maroon cloth binding. Retired Bureau of Education copy with usual stamps and markings. Detailed report on German chemistry and chemical production at the turn of the century. More
Oxford Clarendon Press, 1911. Hardcover. Collection of lectures by noted British historian and former Deputy Keeper of the Public Records, J.W. Fortescue on the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars and the British statesmen who played a significant role during that time. Tall octavo, 279 pp. Dark blue cloth. From private..... More
Gainesville: University Presses of Florida, 1974, 1974. Hardcover. Facscimile reproduction of 1876 edition. Octavo, 539 pages + index. Brown cloth with decorative gilt stamping on spine and front board, including American Bicentennial emblem. From private collection. Clean, unmarked copy. More
Heimdal, 1993. Hardcover. French language description of Pegasus Bridge landing with photos and maps throughout. Quarto, 64 pages. Illustrated throughout. Hardcover. No dust jacket, as issued. From private collection. More
