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Photo of "Memoirs of admiral sir sidney ..."
[HOWARD, Edward]. Memoirs of admiral sir sidney smith, k.c.b., &c.. London. Richard Bentley, 1839. First edition. 8vo. In two volumes. vii, [1], 400pp; vii, [1], 411pp, [5]. With an engraved portrait frontispiece to each volume and a terminal catalogue of publisher's advertisements to vol. ii. Original publisher's blind-stamped blue cloth, lettered in gilt to spine. Lightly rubbed and marked, a trifle cocked, with bumping to corners of vol. i. Armorial bookplates of George Capron to FEPs of each volume. Small hole and ... More > £ 250.00 Antiquates Ref. 34471
Photo of "By Authority. The navy list ..."
[BRITISH NAVY]. By Authority. The navy list for January, 1829.. London. John Murray, 1829. First edition. 8vo. 168pp. With original publisher's blue paper wrappers bound in. Contemporary half-calf, ruled in gilt and blind, contrasting black lettering-piece to spine, marbled boards. Rubbed and marked, with light surface wear to boards, spine slightly dulled. Faded ink-stamps of the Incorporated Law Society to upper wrapper, A2 and foot of A5 - with their name stamped in gilt to foot of spine. Small marginal loss to ... More > £ 150.00 Antiquates Ref. 34608
Photo of "An Account of the expedition ..."
[CORBETT, Thomas]. An Account of the expedition of the British fleet to sicily, In the Years 1718, 1719 and 1720. Under the Command of Sir george byng, Bart. (Afterwards Viscount torrington). London. Printed for J. and R. Tonson , 1739. Third edition. 8vo. [8], 216pp. Pages 210, 211, 214, 215 misnumbered 310, 311, 314, 315 respectively. With a large folding list of the Spanish fleet to rear. Contemporary gilt-tooled calf, later rebacked. Rubbed and marked, with surface loss to spine, edges and corners, boards chipped. Inked ownership inscription of Robert Melvill dated 1762 to verso of first blank fly-leaf. Book-label of Charles Benson to FEP. Browning to leaves, ... More > £ 250.00 Antiquates Ref. 34453
Photo of "An old soldier's memories"
JONES-PARRY, S[ydney] H[enry]. An old soldier's memories. London. Hurst and Blackett Limited, 1897. First edition. 8vo. x, 290pp, [2]. With half-title, photogravure portrait frontispiece of the author, and a terminal catalogue of publisher's advertisements. Contemporary blind-stamped burgundy cloth, lettered in gilt to spine. Lightly rubbed and marked, with bumping to corners, head and foot of spine. Later inked ownership inscription to head of title. A presentation copy, with the author's inscription to first blank fly-leaf: 'To the library, Royal Naval School, ... More > £ 125.00 Antiquates Ref. 34524
Photo of "A young borderer: a memoir ..."
FREW, David. A young borderer: a memoir of alexander dobrée young-herries Captain, The King's Own Scottish Borderers. Edinburgh and London. William Blackwood & Sons Ltd., 1928. First edition. 8vo. x, 236pp, [12]. With a photographic portrait frontispiece, 27 further photographic plates, 2 engraved maps, and a reproduction of Psalm CIV to rear. Original publisher's blind-stamped blue cloth, lettered in gilt to spine. Lightly rubbed and marked, with chipping to head and foot of spine. Inked ownership inscription of R. S. Herries, St. Julians, Sevenoaks to first blank fly-leaf. Endpapers lightly browned, otherwise internally clean ... More > £ 50.00 Antiquates Ref. 34464
Photo of "Random shots from a rifleman"
KINCAID, J[ohn]. Random shots from a rifleman. London. T. and W. Boone, 1835. First edition. 8vo. xii, 343pp. With a preliminary leaf of publisher's advertisements. Modern blind-stamped calf, lettered in gilt to spine. Marbled endpapers. Lightly rubbed and marked. Book-label of Lieutenant-Colonel R. B Crosse, with his gift inscription to Colonel J. P. Villiers Stewart, to verso of FFEP; additional crossed out inked ownership inscription to head of the same. Otherwise, internally clean and crisp. More > £ 150.00 Antiquates Ref. 30529
Photo of "My life among the bluejackets"
WESTON, Agnes. My life among the bluejackets. London. Nisbet & Co., Limited, [1917]. New and Revised edition. 8vo. xiv, 373pp. With half-title, a photogravure portrait frontispiece of the author and 15 further photographic plates. Modern red cloth, lettered in gilt to spine and upper board. A trifle rubbed. A presentation copy, with the author's presentation bookplate to FEP, reading 'To Sir J. C. H. Seale Bart., With kind regards from Agnes E. Weston, Royal Sailors Rest, Portsmouth. May 1917'. Light scattered spotting. More > £ 50.00 Antiquates Ref. 34525
Photo of "A narrative of the peninsular ..."
HAY, Lieut.-Col. Leith. A narrative of the peninsular war. London. Henry Washbourne, 1834. Second edition. 8vo. In two volumes. xvi, [2], 314pp, [2]; viii, [2], 298pp, [2]. With 22 engraved plates, a leaf of errata and a terminal list of plates to both volumes. Finely bound in contemporary burgundy morocco, richly gilt-tooled, A.E.G. Lightly rubbed and marked, spines sunned. Book-labels of Charles Benson to FEPs; inked gift inscription addressed to 'Theodore Beale, from his friend Henry Gore Hulse on his leaving ... More > £ 450.00 Antiquates Ref. 34472
Photo of "Incidents in the china war ..."
GRANT, Sir James Hope. Incidents in the china war of 1860... Edinburgh and London. William Blackwood and Sons, 1875. First edition. 8vo. xiv, 263pp, [1]. With a half-title and three engraved folding maps. Handsomely bound by Riviere and Sons in contemporary gilt-tooled half-morocco, marbled paper boards, T.E.G., marbled endpapers. A trifle rubbed and marked. Near contemporary inked gift inscription to head of half-title. More > £ 750.00 Antiquates Ref. 29516
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WOLSELEY, Lieut.-Colonel G. J. Narrative of the war with china in 1860. London. Longman, Green, Longman, and Roberts, 1862. First edition. 8vo. [5], viii-xiv, 415pp, [1]. Without half-title. With an engraved portrait frontispiece. Bound by Riviere and Son in contemporary gilt-tooled dark brown morocco, marbled paper boards, T.E.G., marbled endpapers. A trifle rubbed, spine lightly sunned. Offsetting to title, scattered spotting. More > £ 750.00 Antiquates Ref. 29515
Photo of "The advice of that worthy ..."
HARWOOD, Sir Edward. The advice of that worthy commander Sir Ed: Harwood, Collonell. Written by King Charles his Command, upon occasion of the French Kings preparation: and presented in his life time, by his owne hand, to his Majestie: Hitherto being a private Manuscript... London. Printed for R. Harford, 1642. First edition. Quarto. [40]pp. Nineteenth-century half-morocco, ruled and lettered in gilt, marbled paper boards. A trifle rubbed. Evidence of armorial bookplate removal to FEP, early ownership inscription 'Mr Joh: Robins' to blank verso of initial leaf, very occasional early manuscript corrections to text. More > £ 450.00 Antiquates Ref. 33905
Photo of "The Artillerist's Manual, and British ..."
GRIFFITHS, Captain. The Artillerist's Manual, and British soldier's compendium, of infantry exercise. Sword exercise. Artillery exercise. Equipment &c. fireworks. Fortification. Mathematics. Gunnery. &c. &c. &c.. Woolwich. Published and sold by E. Jones, 1843. Third edition. 12mo. xxvi, 376pp. With 12 engraved plates. Contemporary gilt-tooled red half-morocco, marbled boards. Marbled endpapers. Lightly rubbed and marked, surface wear to joints and corners. Contemporary inked ownership inscriptions to first blank fly-leaf and head of title; additional later inked ownership inscription to first blank fly-leaf. Spotting to fly-leaves and title, occasional lighter spotting to text. More > £ 75.00 Antiquates Ref. 34100
Photo of "Steel's original and correct List ..."
[ROYAL NAVY]. Steel's original and correct List of the Royal Navy... London. Printed [by C. and W. Galabin] for P. Steel, Corrected to March, 1804 12mo. 52pp. Naively rebound in later cloth-baked buff paper boards, partially preserving original publisher's upper and lower wrappers. Rubbed and marked. Title page and terminal leaf attached to boards, the remainder (sewn, as issued) loosely inserted.

[Bound between p.26-27:] [Caption title:] Sir james saumarez' victory. Lloyd's Coffee-House, February 17, 1804. [s.i.] [s.n.], [1804]. 4pp. Bound between p2-3 are [4]pp of advertisements for publisher P. Steel. More > £ 325.00 Antiquates Ref. 27803
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[BRITISH ARMY]. Regulations for the exercise of regimen and light infantry; and instructions for their conduct in the field. London. Printed and sold by William Clowes, [1819]. New edition. 72pp. With six terminal engraved diagrams and two leaves of sheet music for bugle.

[Bound with:] Regulations and Instructions for the infantry sword exercise. London. Printed by William Clowes, 1807. 63pp. With half-title and large folding diagram.

8vo. Contemporary gilt-tooled half-calf, marbled paper boards, contrasting morocco lettering-piece. Rubbed and marked, surface wear to boards, lower joint starting. Armorial bookplate of Thomas Francis Freemantle to FEP. ... More > £ 250.00 Antiquates Ref. 34054
Photo of "Description de l'art de fabriquer ..."
MONGE, Gaspard. Description de l'art de fabriquer les canons, Faite en exécution de l'arrêté du Comité de Salut public, du 18 pluviôse de l'an 2 de la République française, une et indivisible. Paris. De L'imprimerie du Comité de Salut Public, [1794]. First edition. Quarto. [4], viii, 231pp, [1]. With four folding tables and 60 engraved folding plates. Contemporary gilt-tooled calf-backed vellum-tipped marbled paper boards. Rubbed. Inked ownership inscription to title page 'Humbley 1829', very occasional light spotting. More > £ 500.00 Antiquates Ref. 22824
Photo of "The vision of piers plowman"
LANGLAND, William [Henry W. Wells]. The vision of piers plowman. London. Sheed and Ward, 1935. First edition. 8vo. 304pp. Original publisher's tan cloth, lettered in gilt. Rubbed and marked, lower joint split. Bookplate of John Ronald Hamilton Cartland to FEP. With a loosely inserted bookplate of Antony Eden, inscribed to FFEP 'In memory of fond friendship with my son Roland. Mary Cartland, April 12 1942'. More > £ 375.00 Antiquates Ref. 29804