Abbott, John S.C.

The History of the Civil War in America. Comprising a full and impartial account of the origin and progress of the rebellion, of the various naval and military engagements, of the heroic deeds performed by armies and individuals, and of touching scenes in the field, the camp, the hospital, and the cabin.

Two Volumes – Complete. New York, Published by Henry Bill, 1866. 24 x 16 cm. Vol.1: xiii, 507 pages, four pages publishers list. Frontispiece showing Lincoln plus 19 Maps and 17 Plates. / Vol.2: xvi, 629 pages, four pages publishers list. With a frontispiece showing U.S. Grant, 28 Maps & Diagrams plus nine Plates. Uniform dark brown leather bindings. Appears to be rebound using old boards, but adding a new spine in matching leather. Boards are extensively blind decorated. Pieces of the original spine are losely inserted in the book. Marbled edges and end papers. Very good condition. Rubbed and bumped. Sound bindings. Edges and end papers dust dulled. Gift inscription in volume 1. Name of previous owner (‘Denis M. Tierney’) in volume 2. Otherwise internally clean. A very nice set.

Ackroyd, Peter.

Foundation: The History of England from its Earliest Beginnings to the Tudors.

First U.S. edition. New York, Thomas Dunne / St. Martin’s Press, 2012. 16 x 24cm. 486 pages, with colour illustration plates. Original hardcover with dustjacket in protective Mylar. Excellent condition, like new.

Adams, Geoffrey Pharaoh.

No Time for Geishas.

First Edition. London, Leo Cooper, 1973. 21.5 x 13.5 cm. 217 pages. With B&W photos. Original cloth with gilt title on spine. In original, unclipped dust jacket, now in archival jacket. Very good in very good dust jacket. Minor shelf wear. Edges and end papers dust dulled. Inscribed and signed by the author on front free end paper. Internally bright and clean. A nice copy.

Ambrose, Stephen E.

Pegasus Bridge: 6 June 1944.

London, George Allen & Unwin, 1984. 14cm x 22cm. XX, 156 pages. Original hardcover with dustjacket in protective Mylar. Excellent condition.

Aris, George / Durtnell, C.S. (Editor) / Berney-Ficklin (Foreword).

The Fifth British Division 1939 – 1945. Being an Account of the Journey and Battles of a Reserve Division in Europe, Africa, and Asia.

First Edition. London, The Fifth Division Benevolent Fund, 1959. 21 x 14 cm. xi, 266 pages. Illustrated with photographs, drawings and maps (several fold outs). Original red cloth with B&W ‘Y’ Logo on front board. Gilt title on spine. Decorated end papers. In original dust jacket. Very good condition. Minor shelf wear, rubbing and bumping, mild discoloration to binding. Some creasing and short closed tears to dust jacket (now in archival jacket). Edges dust dulled. Internally bright and clean. Signed (in green) by Major-General H. P. M. Berney-Ficklin, who wrote the Foreword. With a letter byEric [?], written on Mansion House stationary (home and office of the Lord Mayor of London).

Austin, Sue & Ron.

The Body Snatchers. The History of the 3rd Field Ambulance 1914-1918.

First Limited Edition. Copy 467 of 500. McCrae, Australia, Slouch Publications, 1995. 21 x 14 cm. x, 150 pages. Illustrated. Original blue cloth with white title on spine. In original decorated dust jacket. Very good in very good dust jacket. Signed by both authors on colophone page. Publishers line code sticker on back of dust jacket. Internally as new.

Baly, Monica E.

Florence Nightingale and Nursing Legacy. Signed.

First Edition. London, Croom Helm, 1986. 21 x 14 cm. (6), 237 pages Original black cloth with gilt title on spine. In original dust jacket, now in archival jacket. Very good in very good dust jacket. Signed by author on title page. A bright and clean copy.

Barrett-Cross, R.L.

The History of the Home Counties Medical Services of the Territorial Army. Vol.1 1859-1922.

[First Edition]. Limited Edition: 39/200. Beddington, Croydon, Published by the Author, 1988. 29 x 21 cm. xiii, 161 pages. With B&W Illustrations. Soft cover with stiff paper boards. Very good condition. Minor shelf wear. Inscribed and signed by the author on title page.

Bessel, Richard.

Germany 1945: From War to Peace.

First U.S. Edition. New York, HarperCollins, 2009. 15.5cm x 23.5cm. XV, 522 pages. Original hardcover with dustjacket. Excellent condition.

Blakeney, Robert.

A Boy In The Peninsular War.

Uckfield, The Naval & Military Press Ltd., 2007. 15cm x 23cm. 382 pages. Original softcover. Excellent condition.