An Almain Armourer's Album. Selections from an original MS. in Victoria and Albert Museum, South Kensington by Dillon, Harold Arthur (Introduction) - 1905

Paris, l'Ainé, 1811-12.. 1st Edition . Hardcover. .. Three volumes bound in two. Crown octavo. I-II: Two text volumes, paginated consecutively, pp. vii, (i blank), 544; 545-806. With title-page to each volume. Footnotes, side references to illustrations, tables. III. Plate Volume: 377 finely engraved illustrations, plans, and maps on 71 fold-out copperplates. HARDCOVER, uniformly bound in contemporary half polished calf and marbled paper over boards, spines gilt-ruled, one restored, each with a crimson morocco label lettered and decorated in gilt, red sprinkled edges; sporadic spotting in text volume. In a very good condition with all copperplates in excellent condition. ~ FIRST EDITION. A remarkably detailed study of field fortification and engineering manual in one. While also dealing with history of fortification, mechanics, and construction, it is indeed a wonderfully illustrated manual on order of battle, field planning, siege, and defense, a "hochgeschätztes Lehrbuch"… Read More

Paris, Boussod, Valson et Cie, 1885-89.. 1st Edition . Hardcover. .. Two volumes bound in one. Oversized imperial folio, measuring 37 x 49cm. Complete with all 60 chromotypograph plates, printed on different paper, bound in. Pp. 128, plus 32 colour plates; 116, plus 28 colour plates, (10) indices printed in red and black and illustrated, (2) colophon printed in red and black, set within full-page plate with several studies and large armorial decoration. Title-page to each volume, printed in red and black, with large armorial vignette; half-titles present, additional illustrated title to volume II. Large illustrated initials, small chip to lower blank margin of one leaf, nick to few others, all well away from text. HARDCOVER, recased in contemporary handsome three-quarter red calf and cloth over boards, blind ruled sides, spine in compartments between raised bands, gilt lettered and decorated, cloth inner hinges, first free endpaper creased. In a very fine condition. A splendid book. ~ FIRST EDITION.… Read More

Cotton, Sir Robert Bruce, and James Howell, Esq. (1594?-1666), Cottoni Posthuma: Divers Choice Pieces of that Renowned Antiquary, Sir Robert Cotton, Knight and Baronet. Preserved from the Injury of Time, and exposed to the publik light, for the benefit of posterity, by J. H. Esq. London: Printed by M.S. for C. Harper and are to be Sold by W. Hensman ant T. Fox, at the Kings Arms, and at the Angel in Westminster-Hall, 1679.Octavo, 4x6.5 in Third Edition, A-4, B-Z8. This book has been rebound in brown tooled calfskin and has gilt lettering on the spine. The leaf edges have been marbled (contemporary) and the leaves are in overall good condition with only slight browning and spotting.Sir Robert Bruce Cotton:An avid antiquary and an illustrious member of parliament and was well known for his valuable and large private library and for the many pamphlets he had penned. "It is regretted that [Cotton] did not concentrate his attention on some great historical work. […] His power of research was… Read More

1860 History of Crimean War RUSSIA Illustrated Battle Scenes Ottoman Turks 6v
Henry Tyrrell was a 19th-century historian known for his studies and expertise on Russian history and wars with Russia. "History of the War with Russia" depicts the English struggle against Russia in the Crimean War. This illustrated work features many of the celebrated and decorated military officers, major events during the war, maps and plans, and battle scenes. Tyrrell provides an accurate and important historical account of the people and government bodies involved, including both Turks and Russians, in addition to English rule.
Item number: #18096
Price: $950
TYRRELL, Henry
The history of the present war with Russia : giving full details of the operations of the allied armies
London: The London printing and Publishing Company, [ca. 1860]. First edition.

Details:
· Collation: Complete with all pages; 3 volumes in 6 tomes
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Illustrated with steel engravings of portraits, maps, and battle scenes
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1819 Napoleonic WARS 1ed Military Navy Great Britain Illustrated Orme Color ART

Edward Orme's "Military and Naval Anecdotes", published in 1819, was one of if not the most important book of its kind from the entire 19th-century. This book is an impressive collection of illustrated engravings most of which deal with the Napoleonic Wars. This book offers views of battle scenes, ships and guns, gruesome battlefields, and much more. Each of the engravings are in stunning color known to often be extracted from this book and displayed individually. However, this particular first edition 39 color plates; an impressive work!

Item number: #21993
Price: $1500

ORME, Edward

Historic, military, and naval anecdotes, of personal valour, bravery and particular incidents which occurred to the armies of Great Britain

London: Edward Orme, 1819. First edition.

Details:
• Collation:
o [4], 94, [4]
o 39 color plates (of 40)
• Language: English
• Binding: Leather; tight and secure
• Size: ~13.5in X 11in… Read More

Paris, Boussod, Valson et Cie, 1885-89.. 1st Edition . Hardcover. .. Two volumes bound in one. Oversized imperial folio, measuring 37 x 49cm. Complete with all 60 chromotypograph plates, printed on different paper, bound in. Pp. 128, plus 32 colour plates; 116, plus 28 colour plates, (10) indices printed in red and black and illustrated, (2) colophon printed in red and black, set within full-page plate with several studies and large armorial decoration. Title-page to each volume, printed in red and black, with large armorial vignette; half-titles present, additional illustrated title to volume II. Large illustrated initials, small chip to lower blank margin of one leaf, nick to few others, all well away from text. HARDCOVER, recased in contemporary handsome three-quarter red calf and cloth over boards, blind ruled sides, spine in compartments between raised bands, gilt lettered and decorated, cloth inner hinges, first free endpaper creased. In a very fine condition. A splendid book. ~ FIRST EDITION.… Read More

Hostile Skies: SIGNED by JIMMY DOOLITTLE + signed letter & 10 Other Pilots autographs including WW1 Escadrille!+ archive of letters and Photos
1st Edition Fine Hardcover in Fine Dust Jacket.
Includes:
Signatures of 11 pilots
Jimmy Doolittle - Metal of Honor Recipient and Eponymous commander of the First Raid on Imperial Japan Following Pearl Harbor
5 WW1 Era Pilots Including:
Charles H. Dolan of the Lafayette Escadrille N-124 -- American Pilots who volunteered to fight for France during WW1 before the U.S. joined the War
-- Named for French Officer Lafayette who fought for the American Colonies during the Revolutionary War.
and 4 Members of the A.E. F.
5 other Pilots from Vietnam to the Modern Era -- Not all Confirmed Identified
Also a Letter from Jimmy Doolittle Signed simply "Jim" on Letterhead with Envelope and Business Card (and copy of letter it was in response to)
A Letter from the Author
3 Original Period Photographs of WW1 pilots -- Unidentified, possibly corresponding to the autographs?… Read More

The History of Engineer Wagon Company 5
69 Members
1 Photo of 69 Company Members facing p. 106
1 Photo of 15 Company Sergeants facing p. 107
1 Photo of mess Sergeant and Staff (11 total) facing p. 122
1 Photo of Major Boles and Staff (22 total) facing p. 123
Photo of Charlie Chaplin (horse) with Killourhy & Lynch facing p. 138
Photo of Bobby (horse) with unnamed rider facing p. 139
Photographed Individual Members:
Anderson, Maury; Major
Campbell, Donald G.; Corporal
Carr, Frank L.; Sergeant
Grim, Iris W.
June, Harry F.; Lieutenant
Killourhy, Joseph H.; Lieutenant
Knight, Leonard G.; Sergeant
Lynch, Martin
Morrison, Laughlin P.; Captain
Nesmith; Linn W.; Sergeant-Major
Roberts, Edward P.; Lieutenant
Spencer, Edward W.; Corporal
Tabor, W.E.; Lieutenant
Taylor, Arthur; Captain
Tournier, Edward P.; Sergeant
Members Mentioned (102):
· Anderson, Maury; Major
· Morrison, Laughlin P.; Captain
· Tabor, William E. Lieutenant
· Taylor, Arthur; Captain
· Killourhy, Joseph H.;… Read More

Cotton, Sir Robert Bruce, and James Howell, Esq. (1594?-1666), Cottoni Posthuma: Divers Choice Pieces of that Renowned Antiquary, Sir Robert Cotton, Knight and Baronet. Preserved from the Injury of Time, and exposed to the publik light, for the benefit of posterity, by J. H. Esq. London: Printed by M.S. for C. Harper and are to be Sold by W. Hensman ant T. Fox, at the Kings Arms, and at the Angel in Westminster-Hall, 1679.Octavo, 4x6.5 in Third Edition, A-4, B-Z8. This book has been rebound in brown tooled calfskin and has gilt lettering on the spine. The leaf edges have been marbled (contemporary) and the leaves are in overall good condition with only slight browning and spotting.Sir Robert Bruce Cotton:An avid antiquary and an illustrious member of parliament and was well known for his valuable and large private library and for the many pamphlets he had penned. "It is regretted that [Cotton] did not concentrate his attention on some great historical work. […] His power of research was… Read More

Full calfskin leather with red title on spine. Scuffing and edge wear to covers. Corners bumped and worn. Covers bowed. Water damage to endpapers and first map. Light writing to inside of front cover and endpaper. Some soiling to pages. All 10 maps still attached but show wear with chips and tears. Maps 1,2,3,9 missing end foldouts. A comprehensive system of Discipline, for the Cavalry of the United States; adapted to the principles of Baron Steuben's Regulations for the Infantry, and the latest Prussian and English Treatises on Cavalry. II. Regulations concerning the Duty of Cavalry in Camp in time of War.