Books and Ephemera
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The Flintlock: Its Origin And Development by Torsten Link. BO 311 - BO 311 This is the first English translation of a masterly study of The Flintlock which was originally published in 1939 but in Swedish. The author was the director of the Swedish Royal Armoury which he had joined in 1924. This book was the result of 15 years of research and was in fact his doctoral thesis making it a masterly and important study of the flintlock. The book charts the development and history of the flintlock from its original concept to its successor, the percussion cap. The book is profusely illustrated with crisp black and white photographs showing both full flintlocks and minor details of decoration etc. the book which was published by The Holland Press, London in 1965 is in excellent condition with its original dust wrapper which is complete but with sellotape to the edges. This is a scholarly work which still holds its own even with more modern publications. The price includes U.K. delivery. BO 311 £85.00 |
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Set Of 4 Official H.M.S.O. Field Service Regulations Parts 1 And 2 Dated 1909, Manual Of Elementary Drill (All Arms) 1935 and Notes On Platoon And Company Drill From The Imperial War Museum Reserve Stock. Sn. 13084:17 - 13084:17 This set of 4 books are all from the reserve stock of the Imperial War Museum library which were released recently. They comprise of 1909 dated volumes 1 and 2 on Field Service Regulations, Part 2 has a rubber stamp to a CAPT.F.D.GRIERSON OF THE 6TH BATT. WELSH REGT inside the copy. A 1916 copy of Notes on Platoon and Company Drill. A 1935 copy of the Manual of Elementary Drill (All Arms). There are various rubber stamps to the Imperial war museum libraries, H.M.Stationary Office and CAPT.F.D.GRIERSON OF THE 6TH BATT. WELSH REGT . Price includes UK delivery. Sn. 13084:17 £125.00 |
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British Artillery Weapons and Ammunition 1914 - 1918 Hogg & Thurston. Sn. 13084:14 - 13084:14 This is a scarce book, the bible for collectors of WW1 British Ordnance. Printed in 1972 it has never been reprinted and is the only comprehensive book listing all British Artillery with images, ammunition, lists of fuses, cases and colour codes used during WW1. This is an essential work of reference. The book has 255 pages, hundreds of plates and is printed on quality paper. It measures 8 1/2 inches x 11 inches. These are scarce books and copies in any condition are hard to find. The price includes UK delivery. Sn. 13084:14 £125.00 |
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Set Of 6 Official H.M.S.O. Books And Pamphlets From The Imperial War Museum Library. Sn. 13084:12 - 13084:12 These sets of books are all from the library of the Imperial War Museum library which were released recently. They comprise a hard back copy of Infantry Training 1937 (Training and War). This covers all aspects of infantry training including weapons, drill, battle procedure, patrols etc. The book is signed on the inside cover C.E.E.Scott. Also included is a rare illustrated pamphlet with photographs plates of Infantry Training Volume 1 Skill at Arms – Shoot to Kill. This is an original H.M.S.O. restricted issue of 1975 and is not a copy. With this volume comes 3 pamphlet amendments from 1976, 1980 and 1981. These volumes comprehensively cover all aspects of weapons and shooting including L.1.A.1. rifle, Browning 9mm pistol, S.M.G. and G.M.P.G./L.M.G.. There is also a copy of Infantry Training Volume III, Ranges and Courses which covers rules and matches of the army and T.A. rifle associations. This volume is another H.M.S.O. restricted publication from 1973 and carries a small rubber stamp “IMPERIAL WAR MUSEUMS WITHDRAWN FROM STOCK”. This is a nice set for anyone interested in weapons and weapon training. Price includes UK delivery. Sn. 13084:12 £120.00 |
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Set Of 3 Sword And Bayonet Books. BO 1064 - BO 1064 This set comprises the revised edition of Brian Robson’s classic work on Swords of the British Army (The Regulation Patterns 1788 to 1914). The original appeared to great acclaim in 1975 and in the intervening years, the author has researched and revised his work so that this 1996 edition has now become the standard work. It covers all the regulation patterns from 1788 to 1914 and is profusely illustrated. Also included is a copy of World Swords 1400 – 1945 by Harvey J.S.Withers and covers all the most important swords from all the major countries. It is illustrated in colour and has a brief description of each sword with close up shots of the blades, hilts etc. There are over 2,000 full colour photographs making it an indispensable reference work. There is also a copy of An Illustrated History of Bayonets by Martin J.Brayley. This is also illustrated in colour and black and white with over 500 photographs of 300 bayonets. This has become one of our standard reference works in the office. This book covers some bayonets not found in other works. This is a valuable set of works on edged weapons. The price includes U.K..delivery. BO 1064. £110.00 |
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Small Family Collection of Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Items. Sn. 13084:11 - 13084:11 This is a small collection of items form a family comprising an R.A.A.F. aerial dead reckoning computer Mark 1 manufactured in the 1930s by W&G of Melbourne for the Australian military. ( A printout of an identical item is included. A R.A.F.pilots flying manual from 1949, rubber stamped to the title page ‘TECHNICAL LIBRARY No 1 B F T S R.A.A.F. Uranqunity N.S.W.. There are also 5 other items namely a pocket fold out of silhouettes of aircraft ‘Air Ministry RESTRICTED October 1951’, a glossary of flying, a photo book of Jets of the R.A.F Series 1, a Selas picket signal reminder and an empty R.A.A.F. aircrew check lists folder. This is an accumulation of one mans service from the late 1940s to the early 1960s. There is also a wireless licence from May 1930 to a Charles Bailey which may give a slender lead to further research. An interesting set. The price includes U.K..delivery. Sn. 13084:11 £125 £125.00 |
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The Distinguished Service Order 1886-1923 By Sir O’Moore Creach. Sn 13084:10 - 13084:10 This is a superb record of the recipients of the D.S.O. from its institution in 1886 to 1923 with descriptions of the deeds and services for which the award was given with many biographical and other details. This is a reprint of the original parts one and two from 1924. The book has now been made into one volume by J.B.Hayward and Son in 1978. Haywards are the medal specialists and as such this volume is invaluable to both medal collectors and researchers of family history etc. the book is I excellent condition and includes U.K. delivery. Sn. 13084:10 £85.00 |
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10 Books On Cartridges And Reloading. Sn. 13084:8 - 13084:8 This is a set of books including a copy of the well-respected ‘The Boxer Cartridge in British Service’ by B.A.Temple. There are 6 copies of Loadbooks, U.S.A.,for the .45-70 Government, .30-06 Springfield, .223 Remington, .30-30 Winchester and 2 copies of .308 Winchester. A copy of ‘Loading Cartridges for the Original .45-70 Springfield Rifle and Carbine’ by Wolf. Volumes 1 and 2 of Hornady Handbook of Cartridge Reloading, fourth edition. Price includes UK delivery. This set of books is an invaluable reference work for anyone interested in military history and collecting of firearms and cartridges. Sn. 13084:8 £125.00 |
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Set Of Seven Books And Manuals On American Rifles And Carbines, AK47 And Mosin-Magant Rifles. Sn 13084:5 - 13084:5 This is a set of 7 books and manuals on the Model 1903 Springfield Rifle and its variations, American Krag rifle and Carbine, The .45-70 Trapdoor Springfield. There are two books on the Mosin-Nagant rifle and two books on the AK47 Kalashnikov rifles. Five of the books are by North Cape Publications, one by Greenhill Military Manuals and one by Paladin Press. All of these books are profusely illustrated and give details of both the weapons and accessories, including bayonets and all variants. The books are in excellent condition and include U.K. delivery. Sn. 13084:5 £100.00 |
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Original British Army Field Service Regulations Vol 1 And Vol 2 And A Manual Of Elementary Drill. (From The Imperial War Museum Reserve Stock). Sn. 13084:3 - 13084:3 These three volumes were purchased from the Imperial War Museum reserve stock and have the I.W.M. withdrawn and stock stamp. The set comprises a Field Service Regulations Vol 1 dated 1930, Field Service Regulations Vol 2 dated 1935, Manual of Elementary Drill dated 1935. A volume is named to a Lt. Col. E.S.B Williams and they are worthy of further research. These are an excellent set with their original red cloth covers, complete with period advertisements and with provenance from the Imperial War Museum. Price includes UK delivery. Sn. 13084:3 £135.00 |
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