The Life of a soldier; a narrative and descriptive poem. With eighteen engravings
HEATH William 1795-1840
An excellent example with delicately coloured accompanying plates. In three quarter red morocco, over red cloth, gilt tooling, by Riviere & Son. Expertly re-spined, gilt tooling & titles. Internally, half title, frontis, [8], [1] tipped in…
Foreign Military Costume
HEATH William 1795-1840
Hand-Coloured Engraved Plates of Foreign Military Costume First edition, oblong folio, hand coloured engraved vignette title and six hand coloured engraved plates, each containing four vignettes depicting Austrian (Pl 1st), French (Pl 2nd),…
The Naval Achievements of Great Britain From the year 1793 to 1817
JENKINS James
A fine facsimile limited edition of Jenkins Naval Achievements, and an important contemporary visual source of the naval battles of the period. 288 pages including two blank leaves as end papers. 57 coloured plates, which include portraits of Lord…
The Naval Achievements of Great Britain. From the Year 1793 to 1817
JENKINS James
A work documenting British naval victories & maritime exploits, spanning the French Revolutionary Wars, the Napoleonic Wars, & related conflicts. First edition, early issue, 55 hand coloured plates & 1 B&W. In 20 century half calf over blue cloth,…
In Parenthesis seinnyessit e gledyf vm penn mameu
JONES David 1895-1974
First edition, second issue. In cream cloth, titles to spine, with VG price clipped dust jacket a few small nicks, some repaired. Internally, frontis, [6], (ix-xv), [1], [6], 224 pp, [1], 3 pls (including 1 map), bookplate to fpd (Mugman), a few…
The Clans of the Scottish Highlands, illustrated by appropriate figures, displaying their dress, tartans, arms, armorial insignia, and social occupations, from original sketches
LOGAN James 1794?-1872. McIAN Robert Ronald 1803?-1856.
SEVENTY-TWO COLOURED lithographed plates in a Stunning gilt morocco Scottish Armorial binding. In two volumes, beautifully bound in full red morocco, lavishly gilt decorated & lettered, boards with coats of arms, corners & edges rubbed, a…
A Critical Enquiry into Antient Armour, as it existed in Europe, but particularly in England
MEYRICK Samuel Rush 1783-1848
Rarely found in such well-preserved unsophisticated state. With Eighty Engraved Plates, with 70 being hand coloured, in wonderful original condition, all with guards. 1824, First editions, three volumes, folio. Vol 1, half title, & additional…
War in Bulgaria: A Narrative of Personal Experiences. (Vol 1 of 2 only)
PACHA Valentine Baker Lieut.-General Imperial Ottoman Army 1827-1887
In dark blue half morocco, over cream paper boards (c1988), a few small marks. Spine, raised bands, gilt tooling & title. Internally, lacking title - supplied in facsimile, [3], (iv-xxxii), [1], 2-360 pp, 3 maps (large, folding & coloured), marbled…
Hungarian and Highland broadsword: twenty-four plates designed and etched under the direction of H. Angelo and son, fencing masters to the Light Horse Volunteers of London and Westminster
ROWLANDSON T. [Thomas] 1756-1827
UNCUT IN THE ORIGINAL WRAPPERS. Large oblong folio, iii, [1, blank], [3, list of subscribers], [1, blank] pp. Hand coloured aquatint title and twenty three hand coloured aquatint plates, PLUS the scarce additional plate (The Guards and Lessons, of…
Rise and Progress of the Volunteers in Montgomeryshire
WILLIAMS-WYNN Charles Watkin 1822-1896
In its pale blue printers printed soft covers, some edge browning. Internally, [1], 2-22 pp. Wynn retired as Lieut.-Col., commanding the Montgomeryshire Yeomanry Cavalry in October, 1879. (Folio, 14.2*22 cms). Title continues: From the…
The Historical Records of the Yeomanry and Volunteers of Montgomeryshire, 1803-1908
WYNN Lieut-Col, R.W. Williams (1862-1951)
Near fine, 1909, 1st ed, 18 pls. A deluxe edition? In full cream boards, gilt titles & arms to upper cover. Spine, gilt titles & tooling. Internally, frontis, [5], (vi-xii), [1], 2-136 pp, [1], 18 pls (including 1 folding, 7 coloured & 1 pl…