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United States Air Force Museum

By: Air Force Museum Foundation, Inc.

Price: $15.00

Publisher: Dayton, Ohio, Air Force Museum Foundation, Inc.: [c1980s]

Stock No.: 77346

Binding: Softcover

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
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The Long Gray Line

By: Atkinson, Rick

Price: $15.00

Publisher: Boston, Houghton Mifflin Co.: 1989

Stock No.: 71268

ISBN: 0395480086

Binding: Hard Cover

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
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The Long Gray Line

By: Atkinson, Rick

Price: $21.00

Publisher: Boston, Houghton Mifflin Co.: 1989

Stock No.: 71345

ISBN: 0395480086

Binding: Hard Cover

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
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Still Time to Die

By: BELDEN, Jack

Price: $10.00

Publisher: Philadelphia, The Blakiston Company: 1941

Stock No.: 78225

Binding: Hardcover

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
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Flags of Our Fathers

By: Bradley, James & Ron Powers

Price: $10.00

Publisher: New York, Bantam: 2000

Stock No.: 72156

ISBN: 0553111337

Binding: Hardcover

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
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Aircraft In Profile Volume 1/Part One

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

Binding: Hardcover

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...
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Lost Subs: From the Hunley to the Kursk, the greatest submarines ever lost--and found

By: DUNMORE, Spencer

Price: $16.00

Publisher: Toronto, Da Capo Press/Madison Press: 2002

Stock No.: 76645

ISBN: 0306811405

Binding: Hardcover

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
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Commodore Hornblower

By: FORESTER, C.S.

Price: $10.00

Publisher: Boston, Little Brown and Company: 1945

Stock No.: 75535

Binding: Hardcover

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
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Flak Bait: The Story of the Men Who Flew the Martin Marauders

By: FRANCIS, Devon (author); CARROLL, Gordon (editor); JOHN, Betty (assistant)

Price: $50.00

Publisher: New York, Duell, Sloan and Pearce: 1948

Stock No.: 83323

Binding: Hardcover

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 ...
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The Naval War of 1812 (Caxton Pictorial Histories series)

By: GARDINER, Robert (editor)

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...
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Men at War: The Best War Stories of All Time

By: HEMINGWAY, Ermest (editor)

Price: $37.50

Publisher: New York, Wings Books: 1992

Stock No.: 79345

ISBN: 0517066602

Binding: Hardcover

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"...
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Trafalgar The Nelson Touch

By: Howarth, David

Price: $10.00

Publisher: New York, Atheneum Publishers: 1969

Stock No.: 71963

Binding: Hardcover

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
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Brothers, Rivals, Victors: Eisenhower, Patton, Bradley and the Partnership that Drove the Allied Conquest in Europe

By: JORDAN, Jonathan W.

Price: $10.00

Publisher: New York, NAL Caliber: 2012

Stock No.: 78319

ISBN: 0451235835

Binding: Paperback

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
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A History of Warfare

By: KEEGAN, John

Price: $10.00

Publisher: New York, Alfred A. Knopf: 1993

Stock No.: 73535

ISBN: 0394588010

Binding: Hardcover

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
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Bismarck, the History of a Fighter

By: LUDWIG, Emil

Price: $12.00

Publisher: Boston, Little, Brown and Company: 1927

Stock No.: 75510

Binding: Hardcover

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
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Best Photos of the Civil War

By: MILHOLLEN, Hirst Dillon; JOHNSON, James Ralph

Price: $11.00

Publisher: New York, Fawcett Publications: 1961

Stock No.: 78141

Binding: Softcover

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
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An Illustrated History of the Civil War

By: MILLER, William J.; POHANKA, Brian C.

Price: $22.00

Publisher: Alexandria, Virginia, Time-Life Books: 2000

Stock No.: 77350

ISBN: 073703162X

Binding: Hardcover

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...
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History of the Second World War: The Mediterranean and Middle East, Volume V

By: MOLONY, Brigadier C. J. C.; FLYNN, Captain F. C.; DAVIES, Major-General H. L.; GLEAVE, Group Captain T. P.

Price: $80.00

Publisher: London, Her Majesty's Stationery Office (HMSO): 1973

Stock No.: 83850

Condition: Near Fine in Very Good dust jacket

0116300647 A first edition of this hefty analysis of combat operations in the Mediterranean and Middle Eastern areas during World War II, from a British perspective. This Volume V is the fifth of six volumes which cover the campaigns in that area on land, sea and air. In this volume, the return to European soil in Sicily and Italy by Allied forces is covered. Includes 46 black & white photos, as well as 39 fold-out maps and diagrams, and a folded map depicting Operation Avalanche in rear pocket. --- In full green cloth-covered boards with gilt-stamped titling on black spine spine block; wrappe...
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Once an Eagle

By: MYRER, Anton

Price: $28.50

Publisher: New York, Holt, Rinehart & Winston: 1968

Stock No.: 82979

Binding: Hard Cover

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...
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Pearl Harbor and the War in the Pacific

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

Binding: Hardcover

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
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Why the Allies Won

By: OVERY, Richard

Price: $15.00

Publisher: New York, W. W. Norton & Company: 1996

Stock No.: 81946

ISBN: 0393039250

Binding: Hardcover

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...
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Halifax at War and Wellington at War

By: RAPIER, Brian J.; Bowyer, Chaz

Price: $25.50

Publisher: Promotional Reprint Company: 1995

Stock No.: 77785

ISBN: 1856481735

Binding: Hardcover

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
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Stealth War Planes

By: Richardson, Doug

Price: $15.00

Publisher: London, Salamander Books: 1989

Stock No.: 72813

ISBN: 0861014588

Binding: Hardcover

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
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The Eagle and the Rising Sun: The Japanese-American War 1941-1943, Pearl Harbor through Guadalcanal

By: SCHOM, Alan

Price: $12.00

Publisher: New York, W. W. Norton & Company: 2004

Stock No.: 82041

ISBN: 0393049248

Binding: Hardcover

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
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Hitler: The Man & the Military Leader

By: SCHRAMM, Percy Ernst

Price: $10.00

Publisher: Chicago, Academy Chicago Publishers: 1999

Stock No.: 79089

ISBN: 0897334809

Binding: Trade Paperback

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
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Be Your Own Napoleon: How Would You Command Ten of History's Greatest Battles?

By: SEYMOUR, William

Price: $10.00

Publisher: New York, Bramhall House: 1988

Stock No.: 77552

ISBN: 0517665565

Binding: Hardcover

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
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Life of Nelson [Horatio, Lord Nelson] (Library of Classics/Collins Pocket Classics series)

By: SOUTHEY, Robert

Price: $20.00

Publisher: London, Collins Clear-Type Press: [c.1940s-50s]

Stock No.: 83925

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Very Good- in Very Good dust jacket

A compact hardcover biography of British naval hero Horatio, Lord Nelson (1758-1805). Admiral Nelson's leadership was critical to many of the Royal Navy's successes during his career. He lost his right arm in the Battle of Santa Cruz de Tenerife in 1797, and lost his life in the British victory at Trafalgar in 1805. The biography is preceded by Nelson's brief autobiography, and includes several black & white illustrations by Jack Matthew. Entry 111 in publisher's Collins Pocket Classics series. --- Undated, but likely published c.1940s-50s. In full plum cloth-covered boards with publisher vign...
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The R.O.T.C. Manual: Infantry, 17th Edition. A Text Book for the Reserve Officers Training Corps (2nd Year Advanced Vol. IV)

By: SWEET, J. B. (editor)

Price: $19.00

Publisher: Washington, Military Service Publishing Co.: 1934

Stock No.: 78302

Binding: Hardcover

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
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