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By: Air Force Museum Foundation, Inc.
Price: $15.00
Publisher: Dayton, Ohio, Air Force Museum Foundation, Inc.: [c1980s]
Stock No.: 77346
Condition: Very Good+ with no dust jacket
A catalog of the exhibits at the Museum in Dayton, with descriptions and photos of hundreds of various aircraft housed there, from the Wright brothers through spacecraft. The volume is undated, but likely produced in the 1980s. Cover with a 1916-vintage SE-5E WWI biplane. --- A clean, bright, firm copy lacking obvious damages. ; Oblong 8vo 8" to 9" tall; 162 pages View more info
By: Atkinson, Rick
Price: $15.00
Publisher: Boston, Houghton Mifflin Co.: 1989
Edition: First Edition; First Printing
Stock No.: 71268
ISBN: 0395480086
Condition: Very Good- in Very Good dust jacket
Good copy of acclaimed study of group of West Point cadets' lives after graduation from the military academy. In top shape, in full grey DJ with orig. $24.95 flap price unclipped; faint stain at top edge & in poly protector. Book in black half cloth w/faded gilt lettering spine. Interior has very minimal highlighter/underlining; prev owner's inked name, else bright and unmarked. ; 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall View more info
By: Atkinson, Rick
Price: $21.00
Publisher: Boston, Houghton Mifflin Co.: 1989
Edition: First Edition; First Printing
Stock No.: 71345
ISBN: 0395480086
Condition: Very Good- in Very Good dust jacket
Sharp copy of acclaimed study of group of West Point cadets' lives after graduation from the military academy. In top shape, in full grey DJ with orig. $24.95 flap price unclipped; faint stain at top edge & in removable mylar protector. Book in black half cloth w/faded gilt lettering spine. Interior clean, bright and unmarked. ; 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall View more info
By: BELDEN, Jack
Price: $10.00
Publisher: Philadelphia, The Blakiston Company: 1941
Stock No.: 78225
Condition: Good with no dust jacket
An analysis of significant worldwide military battles, from a tactical point of view. In full brown cloth-covered boards. Lacks a dust jacket. --- With soiling and discoloration to covers; interior firm and clean and lacking frequently-seen browning from this publisher. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 322 pages View more info
By: Bradley, James & Ron Powers
Price: $10.00
Publisher: New York, Bantam: 2000
Edition: Eighth Printing
Stock No.: 72156
ISBN: 0553111337
Condition: Very Good
The horrific battle for Iwo Jima is detailed in this very moving and very popular work. In top shape with very minor wrinkling, dust jacket; otherwise undamaged. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 384 pages View more info
Price: $11.00
Publisher: Washington, United States Government Printing Office: 1954
Stock No.: 83411
Condition: Very Good
A 1954 revised edition of a U.S. Navy training manual for Firemen: personnel who tend to the boilers, engines and other machinery of ships. With several photos and drawings showing essential elements of engines and shipboard machinery. --- In stiff navy wraps with image of uniformed Navy fireman to cover. --- An excellent copy: clean, bright and sound though with prior owner's inkings to endpapers, some of which maintain that one Ivan Johnson is the author of this revision.; Small Octavo - 7-1/2 to 8 in. tall; 355 pages View more info
By: CAIN, Charles W. (general editor)
Price: $18.00
Publisher: Windsor, Berkshire, England/Garden City, New York, Profile Publications Ltd./Doubleday & Company Inc.: 1975
Stock No.: 79086
ISBN: 0385099827
Condition: Very Good in Good dust jacket
Revised (4th) edition, 1975. A U.S. edition of the first volume in the Aircraft in Profile series, providing in-depth descriptions of twelve important aircraft models used in World War I and World War II. With dozens of color illustrations and black & white photos. A facsimile edition of the first volume in the series. Publishers' dust jacket sticker apologizes for the lessened quality of the photos. --- In blue paper-covered boards and with titling gilt-stamped on spine. Dust jacket with aircraft images on front and back. --- Remainder spray to lower textblock edge, otherwise a clean, firm, u... View more info
Price: $31.50
Publisher: London, Osprey Aerospace: 1993
Stock No.: 77233
ISBN: 1855323133
Condition: Very Good- in Very Good+ dust jacket
The ultra-fast SR-71 was used as a surveillance platform up to its retirement date in 1990. This work details missions of this USAF plane, as described by former crewmen. With over 200 photos, many in color. With drawings, charts and index. --- A clean, firm, bright copy with previous owner's signature on front free endpaper, dog-eared page corners, and with page 3/4 torn out but present. Jacket is very nice. ; Osprey Modern Military; Small 4to 9" - 11" tall; x, 222 pages View more info
By: DUNMORE, Spencer
Price: $16.00
Publisher: Toronto, Da Capo Press/Madison Press: 2002
Stock No.: 76645
ISBN: 0306811405
Condition: Very Good in Very Good- dust jacket
The author describes the raising of various sunken submarines, from the Civil War-era Hunley to the sunken Russian atomic sub Kursk. With underwater photos by Jonathan Blair & Brian Skerry; along with an introduction by Robert D. Ballard. Includes numerous drawings; indexed. --- In good shape but with minor soiling to textblock edges; dust jacket with some light edge wear and rubbing. ; Oblong Small 4to 9" - 11" tall; 176 pages View more info
By: FORESTER, C. S.
Price: $45.00
Publisher: Boston, Little, Brown and Company: 1939
Edition: BCE
Stock No.: 82769
Condition: Very Good with no dust jacket
A Book-of-the-Month Club set of the first three novels in the lengthy series by Forester, portraying the larger-than-life British naval officer Horatio Hornblower. All three with frontis drawings by N.C. Wyeth. --- All in full grey cloth-covered boards w/titling on black spine block in gilt; each with green topstain and text printed on buff-colored leaves. Volumes share a green paper-covered slipcase with title label pasted to end. --- Volume I with a strip of rusty soiling to cover, and with a little rubbing to spine title block; all three with prior owner's signature and info. to rear paste-... View more info
By: FORESTER, C.S.
Price: $10.00
Publisher: Boston, Little Brown and Company: 1945
Stock No.: 75535
Condition: Very Good with no dust jacket
A firm, clean copy of Mr. Forester's novel in a likely book club edition. In full turquoise cloth-covered boards with titling in gilt on spine. Lacks a dust jacket. --- Interior clean and lacking markings; textblock firm. Titling on spine a bit faded, some minor discoloration to spine. ; 1945 ; Small 8vo 7-1/2" - 8" tall; 384 pages View more info
By: FRANCIS, Devon (author); CARROLL, Gordon (editor); JOHN, Betty (assistant)
Price: $50.00
Publisher: New York, Duell, Sloan and Pearce: 1948
Edition: First Edition
Stock No.: 83323
Condition: Good with no dust jacket
Stated first printing, 1948. This is the story of those who flew the B-26 Marauder medium bombers as part of the Allied war effort. The planes, manufactured by the Glenn L. Martin Company of Maryland, were first introduced in 1941 and had a reputation for being difficult to fly. They proved to be a key element to the success of the Allies' war effort. Includes several sections of black & white plates, bearing images of the plane and those who flew it. --- In blue cloth-covered boards with titling and 9th Air Force insignia in silver to cover and spine. Volume lacks a dust jacket. --- Somewhat ... View more info
Price: $28.50
Publisher: London, Caxton Publishing / The National Maritime Museum: 2001
Stock No.: 83345
ISBN: 1840673605
Condition: Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket
A pictorial history of the War of 1812 from the perspective of both the Royal and U.S. Navies. Originally published in 1998 by Chatham publishing as part of their Chatham Pictorial Histories series, this 2001 later reprint by Caxton Publishing Group. With dozens of black & white illustrations, as well as additional maps, drawings and charts. The ships themselves are depicted on the water, cruising or in battle, as well as scehmatically. The editor drew on a number of other publications to describe the ships and battles; these sources are detailed near the front of the volume. The work is organ... View more info
By: GROOM, Winston
Price: $14.00
Publisher: New York, Atlantic Monthly Press: 1995
Edition: First Edition
Stock No.: 82025
ISBN: 0871135914
Condition: Fine in Near Fine dust jacket
A stated first edition of author's study of the actions taken by Confederate General John Bell Hood in Georgia, Alabama and Tennessee during the last stages of the American Civil War. With numerous maps and three sections of black & white plates. The author is perhaps best known for his earlier novel, "Forrest Gump". --- In light blue paper-covered boards backed in grey paper, with spine titling in gilt. Dust jacket with image of a tattered Confederate Battle Flag to cover. --- A very nice copy, clean, bright and newish. Unclipped jacket with slight creasing, is otherwise undamaged.; O... View more info
By: HEMINGWAY, Ermest (editor)
Price: $35.50
Publisher: New York, Crown Publishers: 1942
Stock No.: 79344
Condition: Fair with no dust jacket
A hefty collection of essays, articles, short stories and other historical accounts examining the topic of warfare from multiple perspectives in this 1942 hardcover edition. The stories are by all manner of authors, from Julius Caesar to Winston Churchill to Leo Tolstoy. Edited and with an introduction by Ernest Hemingway; based on a plan by William Kozlenko. --- In black cloth-covered boards with faded gilt-stamped spine titling; yellow topstain. Lacks the dust jacket. --- A rather abused copy with tears and soiling to cloth and soiling to textblock edges and some leaves; otherwise a tight, f... View more info
By: HEMINGWAY, Ermest (editor)
Price: $37.50
Publisher: New York, Wings Books: 1992
Stock No.: 79345
ISBN: 0517066602
Condition: Very Good- with no dust jacket
A 1992 reprint edition of this hefty collection of essays, articles, short stories and other historical accounts examining the topic of warfare from multiple perspectives. The stories are by all manner of authors, from Julius Caesar to Winston Churchill to Leo Tolstoy. Edited and with an introduction by Ernest Hemingway; based on a plan by William Kozlenko. --- In black cloth-covered boards with gilt-stamped spine titling. Lacks the dust jacket. --- The leaves have yellowed somewhat, otherwise a clean, firm, unmarked copy but with red remainder dot to lower textblock edge.; 8vo 8" - 9"... View more info
By: Howarth, David
Price: $10.00
Publisher: New York, Atheneum Publishers: 1969
Edition: First American Edition
Stock No.: 71963
Condition: Very Good
The famous battle is described in detail in this sharp copy of work first published in the U. K. With multiple black & white and color illustrations; 6 maps. In black half cloth & mustard yellow paperboard covers; interior clean, w/prev owner's embossed gold sticker ffep. DJ has back cover tear; is in mylar protector. $8.95 flap price intact. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall View more info
Price: $10.00
Publisher: New York, NAL Caliber: 2012
Stock No.: 78319
ISBN: 0451235835
Condition: Very Good with no dust jacket
A profile of each of the three American generals who led the Allied effort in World War II in Europe. Includes a section of black & white plates. --- A firm, clean copy but with a little cover soiling. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 654 pages View more info
By: KEEGAN, John
Price: $10.00
Publisher: New York, Alfred A. Knopf: 1993
Stock No.: 73535
ISBN: 0394588010
Condition: Very Good in Very Good dust jacket
Distinguished military historian's work takes a look at warfare throughout history. Likely book club edition, in a full-sized copy. With inked presentation remarks front free endpaper; soiled (coffee?) spot, lower edge of textblock. DJ in nice shape. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 472 pages View more info
By: LAWRENCE, T[homas]. E[dward].
Price: $40.00
Publisher: Garden City, New York, Doubleday & Company , Inc.: 1938
Stock No.: 83442
Condition: Very Good with no dust jacket
1938 printing of the trade edition, published after a private edition of 1926. With prefaces by A. W. Lawrence and T. E. Shaw (who explains he made this abridgement of the original work. T. E. Lawrence changed his name to T. E. Shaw in 1923). --- An account of the Arab revolt in 1916-18 against the ruling Ottoman Empire in the Arabian Peninsula from Lawrence's point of view as a British Army officer. With 54 striking black & white illustrations, including frontis portraits of the author in plaster; as well as later in Arab costume along other major players. Volume includes four maps of the Lev... View more info
By: LIPSCOMB, F. W.
Price: $13.50
Publisher: New York, Praeger Publishers: 1970
Stock No.: 78107
Condition: Fair in Very Good dust jacket
A look at these underwater craft, with drawings, photos and charts. 16 full-page color plates of historic subs by Malcolm McGregor in a section at the rear. --- This perfect bound (glued, not sewn) hardcover with several detached leaves (presumably due to hardening & cracking of the glue). Jacket in good shape. (This volume is damaged, and is priced accordingly.); Folio 13" - 23" tall; 35, (34) pages View more info
By: LUDWIG, Emil
Price: $12.00
Publisher: Boston, Little, Brown and Company: 1927
Stock No.: 75510
Condition: Good+ with no dust jacket
A biography of the German chancellor, Otto von Bismarck. Translated from the German by Eden and Cedar Paul. Third printing. With numerous b&w photos. In full blue-grey cloth-covered boards with titling in gilt on cover and spine. Lacks a dust jacket. --- In good shape, volume is clean and firm but leaves have separated at front of volume, exposing webbing. Cover edges with some wear. ; Small 4to 9" - 11" tall; 661 pages View more info
Price: $13.50
Publisher: Boston, Little, Brown & Company: 1978
Edition: BCE
Stock No.: 82859
ISBN: 0316544981
Condition: Very Good in Good+ dust jacket
A full-sized book club edition of this detailed and extensive biography of five-star General Douglas MacArthur of the U.S. Army. General MacArthur served in the Pacific Theater in World War II and rose to the rank of General of the Army. He also served in World War I, the Korean War, was superintendent of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point and was awarded the Medal of Honor. With dozens of black & white photos and ten pages of maps. Chronology of the General's life at endpapers. --- In full black cloth-covered boards with star-festooned laurel wreath in blind to cover, along with author's... View more info
By: McCOLLUM, "Buck Private" [L. C.]
Price: $15.00
Publisher: New York, Bucklee Publishers, Inc.: 1929
Stock No.: 82387
Condition: Very Good
An account, mostly using rhymes, of the harrowing experience of the so-called "Lost Battalion" of World War I by one its surviving U.S. soldiers. The battalion became trapped in the Argonne Forest of France and endured a ferocious German onslaught for a week before they were rescued. During this ordeal, about 350 of the original force of about 550 men were either killed, captured, or went missing. Illustrated throughout in brown monochrome by Franklin Sly and Tolman R. Reamer; and with photos. --- This softcover copy in full brown limp covers with illustrations and titling to front. A ... View more info
By: McGOWAN, Alan
Price: $41.00
Publisher: London, The Caxton Publishing Group: 2003
Stock No.: 83347
ISBN: 1840675322
Condition: Fine in Near Fine dust jacket
The story of what is described on the back cover as ". . .the world's best-known warship. She was the flagship of Nelson at the battle of Trafalgar in 1805. . ." Includes information about her original construction, her Royal Navy service, and her restoration and repair, which was accomplished over a period of time from 1922 to 1964. With dozens of black & white photos (and a few in color), as well as drawings by John McKay along with tables and charts. Backmatter includes much technical information about the ship. Originally published in 1999 by Chatham publishing as part of their Cha... View more info
By: MILHOLLEN, Hirst Dillon; JOHNSON, James Ralph
Price: $11.00
Publisher: New York, Fawcett Publications: 1961
Stock No.: 78141
Condition: Good with no dust jacket
A photographic history of the U.S. Civil War, complete with period images of personnel, weapons, battle sites, etc. along with narrative. --- A softcover in wraps. With yellowed pages and some creasing; else a firm, complete copy. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 144 pages View more info
Price: $25.00
Publisher: New York, The Century Company: 1916
Edition: First Edition
Stock No.: 82372
Condition: Very Good with no dust jacket
A first edition of this illustrated report on the status of China and Japan in the early 20th century. Particular attention is paid to military matters, and to the relationships between the countries and the United States. With numerous black & white illustrations and with maps, one of which folds out. Appendices include copies of several various important documents, treaties and agreements. --- In full brown cloth-covered boards with gilt and orange medallion to cover, orange titling to cover and gilt-stamped spine titling. --- A sound copy but with faded spine titling. Overall, volume is tig... View more info
By: MILLER, William J.; POHANKA, Brian C.
Price: $22.00
Publisher: Alexandria, Virginia, Time-Life Books: 2000
Stock No.: 77350
ISBN: 073703162X
Condition: Very Good+ in Very Good dust jacket
First edition, first printing with full number line on copyright page. The American Civil War is depicted in this hefty volume of over 700 photos, with sketches, maps, historic artifacts and more. With text by distinguished Civil War scholars, who detail the major battles and generals who participated. --- In maroon leatherette-like paper-covered boards with titling blindstamped on cover and spine. Jacket with photo of a ruined Richmond on cover. --- With previous owner's rubberstamping on front free endpaper, otherwise a bright, clean, firm copy. Jacket with some shallow creases; is otherwise... View more info
By: MYRER, Anton
Price: $28.50
Publisher: New York, Holt, Rinehart & Winston: 1968
Stock No.: 82979
Condition: Good+ in Good dust jacket
This landmark work has been read by military people since its original publication and praised as the best military and war-related novel written by an American author. Myrer's characters participate in a series of U.S. Army actions from pre-World War I in Mexico against Pancho Villa through both World Wars to a thinly disguised Viet Nam-like conflict. Their activities and personalities closely reflect real-life people in real-life military situations. --- Though stated "first edition" on copyright page, this cannot be confirmed because the jacket flap price has been clipped (first edi... View more info
By: NALTY, Bernard (consultant editor); PRITCHARD, Russ A. (technical advisor)
Price: $15.50
Publisher: New York, Smithmark Publishers Inc.: 1991
Stock No.: 82200
ISBN: 083176788X
Condition: Fine in Near Fine dust jacket
A detailed account of the attack on the U.S. Navy base at Pearl Harbor by the Japanese and the resulting war in the Pacific Theater is detailed here. With dozens of photos, drawings and maps. --- In brown textured paper-covered boards with titling in silver to spine. Jacket features painting of the chaos at Pearl Harbor. --- A clean, bright, unmarked copy lacking damages worthy of mention. Jacket with retailer sticker to spine, else undamaged. (Due to the considerable weight of this item, extra shipping charges may be requested.); Quarto (11 to 13 in. tall); 304 pages View more info
By: OVERY, Richard
Price: $15.00
Publisher: New York, W. W. Norton & Company: 1996
Edition: First American Edition
Stock No.: 81946
ISBN: 0393039250
Condition: Near Fine in Very Good- dust jacket
A first U. S. printing of this comprehensive history of the strategy employed in World War II by the Allies, resulting in their victory over the Axis powers. With numerous maps and a section of plates at mid-book depicting prominent figures and scenes. --- In full black paper-covered boards with spine titling stamped in gilt. Jacket features Yevgeny Chaldey/Vollerenst photo of Russian troops raising the hammer-and-sickle on a high building (probably in Berlin). --- A very nice copy: clean, unmarked and bright. Unclipped, bright jacket with some chafing and small tears to edges, else decent... View more info
By: RAPIER, Brian J.; Bowyer, Chaz
Price: $25.50
Publisher: Promotional Reprint Company: 1995
Stock No.: 77785
ISBN: 1856481735
Condition: Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket
Two works in one book, each focusing on an individual RAF bomber. With many b&w photos showing the planes, missions and men who flew them. 'Halifax' edited by Alan Hollingsworth. --- In pictorial hardcovers, with color images of each plane on front and back covers. In jacket with the same color photos. --- A bright, clean, unmarked copy in similar jacket. Dust jacket in removable archival mylar protector. ; 4to 11" - 13" tall; 256 pages View more info
By: Richardson, Doug
Price: $15.00
Publisher: London, Salamander Books: 1989
Stock No.: 72813
ISBN: 0861014588
Condition: Fair in Very Good dust jacket
Basic theories and designs of warplanes designed to elude detection are detailed in this scarce copy of work published in the U.K. Designs from the U-2 and TR-1 through modern B-2 and modern Advanced Tactical Fighters (YF-22A and YF-23A). Chock full of drawings and photos. Leaves have separated at middle of volume, exposing webbing. In full grey cloth covers w/silver lettering, spine. Edgewear, espec at lower edge. Gift inscription, front free endpaper. Dust jacket slightly chipped at edges; bears orig. £14.95 flap price. ; 0.7 x 11.9 x 8.9 Inches; 192 pages View more info
By: SCHOM, Alan
Price: $12.00
Publisher: New York, W. W. Norton & Company: 2004
Edition: First Edition
Stock No.: 82041
ISBN: 0393049248
Condition: Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket
A first printing of the author's comprehensive study of the Japanese-American war during World War II, in the Pacific theater. With a lengthy section of black & white plates and 12 maps, including the Pacific Ocean at endpapers. --- In grey and red paper-covered boards with gilt-stamped spine titling. Dust jacket with photo of Pearl Harbor ships under attack. --- A Near Fine copy: bright, unmarked and newish but with very slight sunning to cover edges. Unclipped jacket is bright and in good shape but with slight rubbing.; Tall Octavo (9 to 10 in. tall); xviii, 540 pages View more info
Price: $10.00
Publisher: Chicago, Academy Chicago Publishers: 1999
Stock No.: 79089
ISBN: 0897334809
Condition: Near Fine with no dust jacket
The author, a noted German historian, was granted access during World War II to the highest echelons of Nazi leadership. This access allowed him to write the official War Diary of the High Command of the Wehrmacht. Edited, translated and with an introduction by Donald S. Detwiler. --- A clean, firm, unmarked softcover copy. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 214 pages View more info
By: SEYMOUR, William
Price: $10.00
Publisher: New York, Bramhall House: 1988
Stock No.: 77552
ISBN: 0517665565
Condition: Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket
In this work, the author invites the reader to command armies in some of history's most famous battles. With diagrams of the battle scenes. Originally published as 'Yours to Reason Why'. --- A bright, clean, unmarked copy in red paper-covered hardcovers w/gilt-stamped titling on spine. Jacket w/enlarged map of battlefield; is in nice shape but w/retailer's sticker on front flap. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 338 pages View more info
By: SUN-Tzu; SAWYER, Ralph D. (translator)
Price: $16.50
Publisher: New York, Barnes & Noble Books: 1994
Stock No.: 83494
ISBN: 1566192978
Condition: Fine in Near Fine dust jacket
The Chinese general and philosopher's famous treatise on warfare has much wider applications than merely military. This modern edition is translated, with introductions and commentary, by Ralph D. Sawyer who was assisted by Mei-chün Lee Sawyer. The editors also supply extensive information about Sun-Tzu, with attempts to reconcile myth from known facts about the ancient Chinese figure. With endpaper maps of Sun Tzu's Wu, Yüeh and Ch'u. --- In full black paper-covered boards backed in black cloth, with spine titling in gilt. Volume wrapped in simple red jacket. --- A clean, bright, tightly-bo... View more info
Price: $19.00
Publisher: Washington, Military Service Publishing Co.: 1934
Stock No.: 78302
Condition: Good with no dust jacket
A handbook for the aspiring military officer, containing a wide variety of facts and descriptions of military conventions and history. Includes sections on history, military law, officer's reserve corps, company administration and supply and much more. With drawings, photos and sample forms and documents. --- In full blue cloth-covered boards w/gilt-stamped titling on spine. Lacks a dust jacket. --- Back cover with wear to cloth at joint area and with inkings & rubberstamping to endpaper; textblock itself is firm and interior lacks markings. ; tall 8vo 9" - 10" tall; 400 pages View more info
By: TOLL, Ian W.
Price: $30.00
Publisher: New York, W. W. Norton & Company: 2015
Edition: First Edition
Stock No.: 82298
ISBN: 0393080641
Condition: Near Fine in Fine dust jacket
An exceptionally nice first printing of the second volume of the author's Pacific War Trilogy. In this work, the author details the assaults by the Allies on Japan's holdings in the mid-Pacific. These assaults are described on the jacket as ". . .the largest, bloodiest, most costly, most technically innovative and logistically complicated amphibious war in history." With numerous maps and black & white photos. --- In dark brown and black paper-covered boards with gilt-stamped spine titling. Jacket features sepia photo of troops making an amphibious landing. --- A clean, tightly-bound, ... View more info
