MILITARY (Armed Warfare)

Willmott, H. P. [Introduction by Aram Bakshian]

(Book #ID 15037)

Octopus Books Ltd., London First edition 1975. 1975.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original pea-green paper covers, grey lettering to spine. Folio 12" x 9" 144 pages. ISBN 0706403568. Monochrome photographic illustrations on matt paper. Fine in near Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Loosely inserted triptych folding double-sided H. M. S. Warrior (Britain's First Ironclad) pamphlet with deck plans. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Wilson, R. and G. A. Collinson

(Book #ID 102263)

Published by Fineprint, Hull, Humberside First Edition 1982. 1982.

First edition in publisher's original colour illustrated card wrap covers [soft back]. 4to. 9'' x 8¼''. Contains 53 printed pages with 2 coloured plates and numerous photographs and illustrations throughout the text. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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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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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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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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Wauchope, A. G. [General Sir Arthur Grenfell Wauchope GCB GCMG CIE DSO (1 March 1874 - 14 September 1947) was a British soldier and colonial administrator] Cecil Constant Philip Lawson was a British 19th Century painter and military historian and writer (1880-1967).

(Book #ID 112187)

Published by William Blackwood & Sons Ltd., Edinburgh and London First Edition 1908. 1980.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original scarlet cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back and front. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains (xv), 241 pp, 3 folding maps and 4 in-text maps. Light rubbing to the covers, else in Very Good condition. From the private library of artist and military author Cecil Constant Philip Lawson and SIGNED by him opposite the title page 'Cecil C. P. Lawson - 2 rue Cassini, Paris.' Housed in paper covered open-fronted slip case. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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