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            Soldiers | A History Of Men In Battle

Keegan, John and Richard Holmes [Foreword by Frederick Forsyth].

(Book #ID 106093)

Published by Book Club Associates | Hamish Hamilton Ltd., 90 Great Russell Street, London 1985. 1985.

Hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covered boards, gilt back. Quarto. 10'' x 8''. Contains 288 pp with monochrome and colour illustrations and archive photographs throughout. Ink name inside. Near Fine condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with small crinkles of the paper to the top of the spine. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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            Programme of Sounding Retreat by The Massed Bands and Bugles of The Light Division 6.30 pm 9th, 10th, 11th June 1987.

The Royal Green Jackets (RGJ) was an infantry regiment of the British Army, one of two large regiments within the Light Division (the other being The Light Infantry).

(Book #ID 97252)

Published by HQ The Light Division, Sir John Moore Barracks, Winchester, Hampshire 9th, 10th, 11th June 1987. 1987.

Publisher's original stapled illustrated card wrap covers [soft back]. 8vo. 8½'' x 6''. Contains 12 printed pages of text (including the covers) with monochrome photographs to the inside covers. In near Fine condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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            West Point Colours [Colors]; Life at a Military School

Warner, Anna B.

(Book #ID 43883)

Published by James Nisbet & Co. Ltd., 21 Berners Street, London First Edition 1903. 1903.

Hard back binding in publisher's original highly decorative bright scarlet cloth covers, gilt title block lettering and super over printed black and gilt decorations to the spine and the upper panel, top edge gilt. 8vo. 8'' x 5¼''. Contains 428, 32 printed pages of text with 8 monochrome illustrative plates all present. Very light spotting to the closed page edges, prize plate to the front paste down, corners sharp and pointed, cloth without any tears, marks or rubbing whatsoever, hinges firm and tight, spine not faded and in Fine condition, stunning copy. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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            Epic Land Battles

Holmes, Richard

(Book #ID 44345)

Published by Bounty Books 2-4 Heron Quays, London 2004. London 2004.

Hard back binding in publisher's original colour illustrated glazed boards. Folio 12½'' x 10¼''. ISBN 0753709538. Contains 256 printed pages of text with colour and monochrome illustrations throughout. Without any ownership markings. Fine condition book, in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Unused new book. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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            The Armies of Britain 1485-1980 [Signed]

Barthorp, Michael

(Book #ID 80627)

Published by The National Army Museum, London First Edition 1980. London 1980.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original red paper covered boards, gilt title to the spine and to the front cover. 4to 12'' x 8¼''. Contains 296 printed pages of text with colour and monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout. Wear to the spine ends, edges scuffed, light foxing to the closed upper and fore edges. Near Very Good condition book in near Very Good condition dust wrapper with sun fading to the spine. SIGNED by the Author to the title page 'Michael Barthorp'. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, it does not adhere to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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            Official Programme of Searchlight Tattoo to be Held at Rushmoor, Aldershot June 16th to 23rd 1934

[Front Cover Colour Illustration by H. Oakes Jones]

(Book #ID 48594)

Published by Gale & Polden Ltd., The Wellington Press, Aldershot 1934. 1934.

Original stapled colour illustrated paper wrap covers. Official programme with 34 printed pages of text, monochrome illustrations. Staples starting to rust and in Very Good condition, price 6d to the front cover. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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            Official Programme of The Silver Jubilee Tattoo to be Held at Rushmoor, Aldershot June 13th to 22nd 1935

[Front Cover Colour Illustration by Ernest Ibbetson]

(Book #ID 48595)

Published by Gale & Polden Ltd., The Wellington Press, Aldershot 1935. 1935.

Original stapled colour illustrated paper wrap covers. Official programme with 34 printed pages of text, monochrome illustrations. Staples starting to rust, small light splash mark to the top front corner and in Very Good condition, price 6d to the front cover. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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            Army Life in the 90's

Warner, Philip

(Book #ID 107056)

Published by Hamlyn Publishing Company Limited First Edition 1975. 1975.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original nutmeg paper covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. 4to. 12'' x 9''. Contains 144 pp with sepia archive photographs throughout. Lower spine end scuffed. Near Fine condition book in near Fine condition dust wrapper with rub to the upper rear gutter, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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            Weapons of Tomorrow

Beckett, Brian

(Book #ID 48817)

Published by Orbis Publishing, London First Edition 1982. London 1982.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original blue cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. ISBN 0856133477. Contains 160 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs throughout. Without any ownership markings. Near Fine condition book, in near Fine condition dust wrapper with small crease lines of the paper to the top rear corner, red spine paper not faded, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this protects and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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            Following the Drum; The Lives of Army Wives and Daughters Past and Present [Signed]

Venning, Annabel

(Book #ID 54905)

Published by Headline Publishing 338 Euston Road, London First Edition 2005. London 2005.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. ISBN 0755312589. Contains [xii] 372 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs throughout. Fine condition book, in Fine condition price clipped dust wrapper. From the private library and estate of Mary Kintore [1943-2006], The Dowager Countess of Kintore and widow of Michael Canning [1939-2004], 13th Earl of Kintore and chief of Clan Keith, and mother of Jamie, 14th earl and present clan chief, American born Mary Plum was the daughter of Gaddis Plum, an American citizen who volunteered for service under the British flag in both world wars. SIGNED presentation copy by the author to the title page 'To Mary, I hope you have time to read this! With lots of love from Annabel.' Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this protects and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. We currently hold in stock 15 other titles from this library. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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            Physical Training in the Army 1958 Pamphlet No. 5 Allied Subjects [Group A]



(Book #ID 50758)

Published by Her Majesty's Stationery Office, London 1958. London 1958.

Publisher's original stapled buff card wrap covers. 8vo. 8½'' x 5¼''. Contains 110 printed pages of text with simple monochrome illustrations. Ink ownership name to the title page, three punched holes to the inner spine edge and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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            Steady the Buffs! | A Regiment; a Region; and the Great War

Connelly, Mark

(Book #ID 111451)

Published by Oxford University Press, Great Clarendon Street, Oxford First Edition 2006. 2006.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Full printer's code 1 3 5 7 9 10 8 6 4 2. Contains (xvi), 267 pp with 24 maps, 2 tables, and 7 monochrome illustrations throughout. Front free end paper missing, else Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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            The Royal Marines 1919-1980; An Authorised History

Ladd, James D.

(Book #ID 51798)

Published by Jane's Publishing Co. Ltd., 238 City Road, London Second Impression 1981. London 1981.

Hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covers, silver title and author lettering to the spine. Thick quarto 10'' x 7''. ISBN 0710600119. Contains 482 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs throughout. Without any ownership markings. Fine condition book, in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this protects and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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            The Glosters | An Illustrated History of a County Regiment

Newbould, Christopher and Christine Beresford

(Book #ID 102178)

Published by Alan Sutton Publishing Limited., Phoenix Mill, Thrupp, Stroud, Gloucestershire First Edition 1992. 1992.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. Quarto. 10'' x 7''. The Gloucestershire Regiment was formed over three hundred years ago and is perhaps best known as the only regiment of the British Army which is permitted to wear its badge at the back of the cap as well as the front. Contains 143 printed pages lavishly illustrated in 160 photographs from the archives of the regiment and from private collections, many published here for the first time. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0750900415

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            Siege Warfare; The Fortress in the Early Modern World 1494-1660

Duffy, Christopher

(Book #ID 54251)

Published by Routledge & Kegan Paul, Limited, Broadway House, 39 Store Street, London First Edition 1979. London 1979.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original red paper covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. Quarto 10½'' x 8¼''. ISBN 071008871X. Contains [xii] 289 printed pages of text with monochrome maps and illustrations throughout. With ownership markings to the front free end paper. Near Fine condition book, in near Fine condition dust wrapper with minimal creasing to spine ends and corners. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this protects and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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            Service With The Army

Gwynne-Vaughan, Dame Helen

(Book #ID 73669)

Published by Hutchinson & Co. Ltd., 17-21 Conway Street, London circa 1949. London circa 1949.

Hard back binding in publisher's original coral cloth covers, black title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 186 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations throughout, hand-written letter from the War Office to Commander Smith dated 1943 loosely enclosed. Tiny rubs to the softened spine ends and corners, ink name [Junior Commander R. Smith] dated 1942 to the front free end paper. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with nicks and chips to the spine ends and corners, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this preserves and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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            The Next Domino? [Signed]

Walker, General Sir Walter [Foreword by the Rt. Hon. Julian Amery]

(Book #ID 54910)

Published by Covenant Books Publishing Co. Ltd., 6 Buckingham Gate, London First Edition 1980. London 1980.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original navy paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. ISBN 0852050054. Contains [xvi] 371 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs to the centre, illustrations throughout. Fine condition book, in Very Good condition dust wrapper with the yellow paper to the spine sun faded, not price clipped. From the private library and estate of Mary Kintore [1943-2006], The Dowager Countess of Kintore and widow of Michael Canning [1939-2004], 13th Earl of Kintore and chief of Clan Keith, and mother of Jamie, 14th earl and present clan chief, American born Mary Plum was the daughter of Gaddis Plum, an American citizen who volunteered for service under the British flag in both world wars. SIGNED presentation copy by the author to the title page 'To Mary and Michael, With affection W. Walker, 12th November 1980.' Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this protects and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. We currently hold in stock 15 other titles from this library. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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            Light Dragoons; The Origins of a New Regiment

Mallinson, Allan

(Book #ID 79799)

Published by Leo Cooper, 190 Shaftesbury Avenue, London First Edition 1993. London 1993.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine, gilt emblem to the front cover, map end papers. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 352 printed pages of text with monochrome and colour photographs throughout. Minimal marking to the fore edge. Very near Fine clean unopened condition book in very near Fine condition dust wrapper with light rubs, scratch to the back cover spine edge, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, it does not adhere to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0850523680

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            The Gurkhas; Special Force

Bellamy, Chris

(Book #ID 79796)

Published by John Murray, 338 Euston Road, London First Edition 2011. London 2011.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original charcoal black paper covered boards, silver title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 414 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs. Fine clean unopened condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, it does not adhere to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 9781848543423

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            Some English Yeomanry Sabretaches; The Military Historical Society Special Number 1987

Carman, William Y.

(Book #ID 69422)

Published by The Military Historical Society, Chelsea, London First Edition 1987. London 1987.

First edition in publisher's original illustrated card wrap covers [paperback]. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 48 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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            Bayonet Battle; Bayonet Warfare in the 20th Century

Ripley, Tim

(Book #ID 56070)

Published by Macmillan Publishers Ltd., 25 Eccleston Place, London First Edition 1999. London 1999.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covers, silver title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. ISBN 0283063238. Contains 266 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs and illustrations throughout. Fine condition book, in Fine condition illustrated dust wrapper. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this protects and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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            An Outline of British Military History 1660-1937

Cole, Major D. H. and Major E. C. Priestley

(Book #ID 56110)

Published by Sifton Praed & Co. Ltd., The Map House, 67 St. James's Street, London Second Edition 1937. London 1937.

Second edition hard back binding in publisher's original red cloth covers, black title to the spine and the upper panel. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 448 printed pages of text with 13 tipped in maps and plans throughout. Shallow rubs to the spine tips and corners, foxing to the closed page edges, and in Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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            The Science of War; A Collection of Essays and Lectures 1891-1903

Henderson, Colonel G. F. R. [Edited by Colonel Neill Malcolm, D.S.O.] with a Memoir of the Author by Field Marshal Earl Roberts, V.C.

(Book #ID 56397)

Published by Longmans, Green and Co. Ltd., 39 Paternoster Row, London March 1933. London 1933.

Hard back binding in publisher's original light green cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains [xxxviii] 442 printed pages of text with monochrome photographic frontispiece and four fold-out maps. Age darkened spine and closed page edges, shallow rubs to the spine ends, gutters and corners, foxing to some of the front and rear pages. In Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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            The Eye in the Air; History of the Air Observation and Reconnaissance for the Army 1785-1945

Mead, Peter

(Book #ID 69786)

Published by Her Majesty's Stationery Office, London First Edition 1983. London 1983.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original blue cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine, end paper maps. Quarto 10'' x 6½''. Contains 274 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations, maps and photographs throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not priced. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this preserves and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0117712248

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            Blackwood Tales From the Outposts II Small Wars of the Empire

Edited by Lieut-Colonel L. A. Bethell

(Book #ID 57760)

Published by William Blackwood & Sons Ltd., London & Edinburgh 1932. London 1932.

Hard back binding in publisher's original navy cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains [x] 273 printed pages of text. Spine age darkened, rubbing to the corners and spine ends, brown ghosting to the end papers, no dust wrapper We currently hold in stock 5 other titles in this series. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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            Blackwood Tales From the Outposts X Shikar

Edited by Lieut-Colonel L. A. Bethell

(Book #ID 57761)

Published by William Blackwood & Sons Ltd., London & Edinburgh 1933. London 1933.

Hard back binding in publisher's original navy cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains [x] 310 printed pages of text. Spine age darkened, rubbing to the corners and spine ends, whilst the covers are secure to the text the lower end paper is cracked, no dust wrapper We currently hold in stock 5 other titles in this series. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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            Blackwood Tales From the Outposts V Jobs of Work

Edited by Lieut-Colonel L. A. Bethell

(Book #ID 57762)

Published by William Blackwood & Sons Ltd., London & Edinburgh 1932. London 1932.

Hard back binding in publisher's original navy cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains [x] 279 printed pages of text. Splitting of the cloth to the spine which is also age darkened, rubbing to the corners and spine ends, no dust wrapper We currently hold in stock 5 other titles in this series. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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            Blackwood Tales From the Outposts IV Pioneering

Edited by Lieut-Colonel L. A. Bethell

(Book #ID 57763)

Published by William Blackwood & Sons Ltd., London & Edinburgh 1932. London 1932.

Hard back binding in publisher's original navy cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains [x] 310 printed pages of text. Spine age darkened, soiling to the covers, end papers cracked, rubbing to the corners and spine ends, no dust wrapper We currently hold in stock 5 other titles in this series. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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            Blackwood Tales From the Outposts VIII Jungle Tales

Edited by Lieut-Colonel L. A. Bethell

(Book #ID 57764)

Published by William Blackwood & Sons Ltd., London & Edinburgh 1933. London 1933.

Hard back binding in publisher's original navy cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains [x] 294 printed pages of text. Spine age darkened, rubbing to the corners and spine ends, a little brown ghosting to the end papers, no dust wrapper We currently hold in stock 5 other titles in this series. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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            The Times History of War

Drury, Ian (Editor)

(Book #ID 102086)

Published by Times Books | HarperCollins 77-85 Fulham Palace Road, London First Edition 2000. 2000.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covers, gilt title lettering to the spine. 4to. 12½'' x 9¼''. Contains 256 printed pages illustrated with 336 specially commissioned maps and 150 photographs throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped, £29.99. Unused and unopened new book. Heavy volume weighing 2 kg, extra postage and insurance will be requested over and above our default setting for destinations outside the UK. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0004723384

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            Air Battle Central Europe

Price, Dr. Alfred

(Book #ID 19813)

Published by Sidgwick & Jackson Ltd., 1 Tavistock Chambers, Bloomsbury Way, London First Edition 1986. 1986.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original navy cloth covers, gilt lettering to spine. 8vo 9½" x 6¼" 192 pp ISBN 0283993847. Monochrome photographic illustrations on glossy silk art paper. Near Fine in Very Good dust wrapper with small mark to foot of spine, dust wrapper without any tears or chips, spine not faded. Dust wrapper supplied in archival acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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            A History of Warfare by Field Marshal The Viscount Montgomery of Alamein [4]

Field Marshal The Viscount Montgomery of Alamein [1887-1976]

(Book #ID 64296)

Published by Collins 14 St. James's Place, London First Edition 1968. London 1968.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original burgundy cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. Quarto. 10'' x 8''. Contains [x] 584 printed pages of text with colour and monochrome illustrations and maps throughout. Fine condition book, in Good condition dust wrapper with small chips to the top and bottom corners of the front cover with short related closed tears, not price clipped 84s. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this protects and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. We currently hold in stock 7 other titles by this author. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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            Third Guards Club Annual Report and Origin, Rules and List of Members 1969



(Book #ID 72964)

Printed 1969. 1969.

Original stapled white card wrap covers [softback]. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains 32 printed pages of text with two pages of monochrome photographs. Small splash stain across the bottom edge of the front cover, contents in Fine clean condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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            Armed Forces And Society | Sociological Essays

Van Doorn, J. (Edited by) [Jacobus Adrianus Antonius (Jacques) van Doorn (Maastricht, March 5, 1925 - Sint Geertruid, May 14, 2008) was an influential Dutch sociologist, publicist, columnist and professor. As a columnist he was associated with NRC Handelsblad, HP / De Tijd and Trouw].

(Book #ID 92827)

Published by Mouton Publishers, The Hague, First Edition 1968. 1968.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 10'' x 6½''. Contains 386 printed pages of English text. Two ink names inside. Near Fine condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with small tear across the top edge. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, it does not adhere to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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