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Infantry Training (4-Company Organization) 1914, General Staff, War Office BO 893 - BA 893
Infantry Training (4-Company Organization) dated 10th August 1914, by the General Staff, War Office. This is a hardback pocket HMSO produced manual which covers all aspects of Infantry Training, including system of training, squad drill, squad drill with intervals, squad drill in single rank, squad drill in two ranks, squad drill with arms, battalion drill and much more. The book consists of 264 pages and is fully illustrated throughout with sketches and one pull out sections. The book measures 5 1/4" x 4 1/4" and is in good condition. The price includes UK delivery.
£75.00

A History Of The 45th: 1st Nottinghamshire Regiment ( Sherwood Foresters) By Col.P.H. Dalbiac ( Late Capt of 45th Regiment) Published 1902. Sn 7857. - 7857
This book published was by Swan Sonnenschein & Co Ltd, Paternoster Square, London E.C in 1902. The author Colonel P.H. Dalbiac was a captain in the 45th Regiment : 1st Nottinghamshire Regiment. The hardback book with attractive red and green cover bears the Regiment's coat of arms in Gold and contains 255 pages edged in gold leaf. All pages * appendices are present. The book measures 6 x 9 x 1 inches. The book covers all aspects of the Regiment's history throughout the Peninsular war & between 1739 to 1881. It contains appendices Listing Officer's of the Regiment and is illustrated with colour panels depicting period Uniform and coat of arms together with black and white illustrations. Price includes UK delivery. Sn 7857.
£195.00

1930 Original Handbook for the 3 inch 20cwt Land Service Anti-Aircraft Gun. (Sn 7869) - 7869
This is an original 1930 dated copy of the official handbook published by His Majesty's Stationary Office for the ' Quick Fire 3 inch 20 cwt Mks 1 - III' Anti - Aircraft gun and mountings. It contains everything need to maintain, use, emplace , repair and service the equipment. Also full details on ammunition and fuses. It consists of 223 pages and over 30 pull out plated. It is fully illustrated throughout. This copy has issue stamps tp the ' ORDNANCE SCHOOL ISLAND BRIDGE' It shows signs of use and is complete and intact. A fine & original reference work. The price includes UK delivery. ( Sn 7869)
£125.00

STEEL CANVAS ' The Art of American Arms' by R.L. Wilson. ( BO 362) - BO 362
This book, published in 1995, is in mint condition and complete with its dust cover. Written by RL Wilson it consists of 382 quality pages packed with top quality colour images of inlaid and decorated American firearms from 1700 to the present day. There are chapters on Kentucky Rifles, Colts, Winchesters, Tiffany pieces and hundreds more pieces of gun art. This is a great book. The price includes UK delivery. ( BO 362)
£75.00

The Webley Story by William Chipchase Dowell, a First Edition dated 1962 BO 359 - BO 359
The Webley Story by William Chipchase Dowell, a First Edition dated 1962. This book is devoted a comrehensive and detailed study of the evolution of the Webley Revolver which began in 1853. This was the first and standard work, it is an absolute must for the Webley collector and enthusiast. The price includes UK delivery. ( BO 359)
£195.00

The Powder Flask Book by Ray Riling BO 357 - BO 357
The Powder Flask Book by Ray Riling, a First Edition dated 1953. This is a complete book of not just powder flasks but it also covers shot pouches, cappers, chargers and measures. It has over 1,600 exactly scaled images of flasks from the earliest 'gems' to the production flasks of the 1900 century. It consists of 495 pages, it is packed with images, plates and sketches and is a must for any collector. It measures 29cm x 23cm and is in very good condition. The price includes UK delivery.
£195.00

Celeberities Of The Army Book Edited by Commander Chas N. Robinson BO 356 - BO 356
Celeberities Of The Army Book Edited by Commander Chas N. Robinson R.N. and published by George Newnes Ltd, 7-12 Southampton Street, London and dated 1900. This book covers celebrities of the army and each chosen subject has a full page colour plate and description of their career dedicated to them. One of the first celebrities in the book is Col. R.S.S. Baden-Powell. The book consists of 144 pages and measures 38cm x 28cm. It has gold impressed lettering on the front cover and is linen covered. The book is in very good condition. The price includes UK delivery.
£150.00

Drawings by Frederick Remington book dated 1897 BO 355 - BO 355
Drawings by Frederick Remington, dated 1897 and published by Robert Howard Russell of New York, USA. This is a stunning collection of drawing by Remington of the American Frontier era and bring to life the pioneering days. They are each titled with names such as 'The Sheep Herders Breakfast' and 'The Water in Arizona' This book is a collection of 57 drawings by Remington and is a must for any collector. The book measures 45cm x 30cm and is complete. The cover is part linen bound and although it shows signs of use it is in very good condition. The price includes UK delivery.
£375.00

A Century Of Sights and Sighting Aids Book by Edna Rosalind Parker BO 352 - BO 352
A Century Of Sights and Sighting Aids Book by Edna Rosalind Parker, dated 1984. Edna Parker, managing Director of Alfred J Parker Ltd. (former family founders of the Parker Hale Ltd Company.) has drawn on her family records to compile this unique book. It covers sights and sighting aids from as early as 1864. It is fully illustrated throughout and consists of 46 pages. It is an essential reference book for collectors of sights and sighting aids. This book comes with it's original Dust cover and measures 23cm x 18cm and is in perfect condition. The price includes UK delivery.
£55.00

The Scottish Pistol by Martin Kelvin 1996 - BO 329 / 6577
This is a near mint un-used edition of the 'Scottish Pistol' ( Its History Manufacture & Design) by Martin Kelvin. Complete with its dust cover it comprises of 238 indexed pages 60 plates in black & white and colour. It also has several lists of manufacturers and sources. This is a comprehensive specialist book on the Scottish pistol and its development, an absolute must for anyone researching or interested in this particular design of pistols. The price includes UK delivery. ( Sn BO 329)
£85.00

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