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War Stories Books & Ephemera
CHURCHILL: YOUNG MAN IN A HURRY 1874-1915
by TED MORGAN
This is a first American edition of Churchill: Young Man in a Hurry 1874-1915, by the American biographer and historian Ted Morgan. Chronicling Churchill's life from his boyhood through his dismissal as First Lord of the Admiralty after the disastrous Dardanelles expedition. An interesting read showing elements of the greatness that would highlight the rest of his life.
624 pages with photos. Unclipped dust jacket with shelfwear. The book is in excellent condition, although the pages have darkened.... Read more about this item
624 pages with photos. Unclipped dust jacket with shelfwear. The book is in excellent condition, although the pages have darkened.... Read more about this item
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NZ$31.26
WITH CLIVE IN INDIA
by G.A. HENTY
This is a First Edition of the Foulsham Henty Library's publication of With Clive in India: The Beginnings of an Empire, written in 1884 by the English novelist and war correspondent George Henty (1832-1902). Henty popularized the genre of Juvenile Adventure Fiction--he was the first to write very successful books about war-time adventures for boys. Through the 1950s, the publisher W. Foulsham released the Foulsham Henty Library; in this book, the publisher states "this book has been carefully edited and...
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NZ$25.00
THE FIERCE PAWNS: AN ACCOUNT OF THE FIRST AFGHAN WAR
by Patrick Macrory
This is a first edition (1966) of The Fierce Pawns, the account of the First Afghan War by the Anglo-Irish expert on Afghanistan Sir Patrick Macrory (1911-1993). It recounts the conquest, folly and intrigue of the campaign, leading to the revenge of the Afghans during the British retreat from Kabul in 1842.
The jacket, which is unclipped, has some shelfwear--you can see it in the photos.
The book itself is near-mint. There's a white mark on the spine and the pages have yellowed a little. Other than that,... Read more about this item
The jacket, which is unclipped, has some shelfwear--you can see it in the photos.
The book itself is near-mint. There's a white mark on the spine and the pages have yellowed a little. Other than that,... Read more about this item
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NZ$31.26
THE LIRI VALLEY
by Mark Zuehlke
This is a trade paperback of The Liri Valley: Canada's WWII Breakthrough to Rome, written by the Canadian military historian Mark Zuehlke.
For the Allied Armies fighting their way up the Italian boot in early 1944. Rome was the prize that could only be won through one of the greatest offensives of the war. It is a gripping story of courage in the face of seemingly insurmountable odds.
The Liri Valley was a long, flat corridor through miles of rugged mountains. At one end stood the formidable Monte... Read more about this item
For the Allied Armies fighting their way up the Italian boot in early 1944. Rome was the prize that could only be won through one of the greatest offensives of the war. It is a gripping story of courage in the face of seemingly insurmountable odds.
The Liri Valley was a long, flat corridor through miles of rugged mountains. At one end stood the formidable Monte... Read more about this item
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NZ$28.75
FIRST TO THE FRONT: ADVENTURES 95th AERO SQUADRON (WWI)
by Charles Woolley
This is a first edition of First to the Front: The Aerial Adventures of 1st Lt. Waldo Heinrichs and the 95th Aero Squadron - 1917-1918.It was written by the journalist Charles Woolley and published in 1999.Publisher's Description:The 95th Aero Squadron was the first American pursuit squadron to fly over the front in March 1918 and 1st Lt. Waldo Heinrichs was one of its original members. The history of the Squadron is told through the words of those who served, Heinrichs' richly written diary forms the...
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NZ$37.51
A PORTRAIT OF LORD NELSON
by OLIVER WARNER
This is a copy of A Portrait of Lord Nelson, by the well-known British naval historian Oliver Warner (1903-1976). It was first published in 1958; the Reprint Society published it in 1959 and this is one of those copies.
The book, which was a best-seller, traces the life and career of the British naval hero, describes his major accomplishments and assesses his influence on the British Navy.
The dust jacket is original and unclipped; it has a water stain on the cover and a lot of shelfwear. The... Read more about this item
The book, which was a best-seller, traces the life and career of the British naval hero, describes his major accomplishments and assesses his influence on the British Navy.
The dust jacket is original and unclipped; it has a water stain on the cover and a lot of shelfwear. The... Read more about this item
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NZ$25.00
WELLINGTON: THE YEARS OF THE SWORD
by Elizabeth Longford
This is a first edition of Wellington: The Years of the Sword, a biography of the Duke of Wellington written in 1969 by the English historian Elizabeth Longford (1906-2002). Longford was married to the Earl of Pakenham--Wellington was married to Kitty Pakenham. This gave Longford access to Wellington's private papers and letters, which makes for a richer profile of this great man. Waterloo was only the peak of an extraordinary career; this biography fills in the rest of his life, up to and including...
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NZ$31.26
READY AYE READY
by Jack MacBeth
This is an unread copy of Ready Aye Ready, An Illustrated History of the Royal Canadian Navy, which was written in 1989 by Lt-Cdr Jack MacBeth. It was a best-seller; this copy is from its 6th printing, in 1993.
It is a lovely book, heavily illustrated with photographs, paintings and propaganda art. It begins with the RCN's creation in 1914, follows it through the Battle of the Atlantic and the Invasion of Europe and goes up to the 80s.
176 pages but heavy. Unclipped dust jacket.
It has not been read, or... Read more about this item
It is a lovely book, heavily illustrated with photographs, paintings and propaganda art. It begins with the RCN's creation in 1914, follows it through the Battle of the Atlantic and the Invasion of Europe and goes up to the 80s.
176 pages but heavy. Unclipped dust jacket.
It has not been read, or... Read more about this item
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NZ$25.00
CHURCHILL'S GENERALS
by JOHN KEEGAN, Michael Alexander
This is a first edition of Churchill's Generals, edited by the English military historian John Keegan (1934-2012), and British soldier and fellow adventurer Michael Alexander (1920-2004). This is one of the original copies, from the UK print run.
It is a unique collection of essays by eminent historians. Churchill's reputation as Prime Minister during World War II fluctuated according to the successes and failures of his generals. Most were household names—even heroes. Yet all were prey to the... Read more about this item
It is a unique collection of essays by eminent historians. Churchill's reputation as Prime Minister during World War II fluctuated according to the successes and failures of his generals. Most were household names—even heroes. Yet all were prey to the... Read more about this item
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NZ$31.26
THE FLEET THAT JACK BUILT
by William Scarlett Jameson
This is a first edition of The Fleet That Jack Built: Nine Men Who Made a Modern Navy, published in 1931. Copies of this book are rare; most of the ones available are from the 1962 US printing.
It was written by Rear-Admiral Sir William Scarlett Jameson (1899-1966).
It is the story of the nine brilliant men whose efforts created the Royal Navy that dominated the 19th century, the Far East and two world wars—in spite of opposition from politicians: Admirals Wilson, Beresford, Fisher, Scott, Jellicoe,... Read more about this item
It was written by Rear-Admiral Sir William Scarlett Jameson (1899-1966).
It is the story of the nine brilliant men whose efforts created the Royal Navy that dominated the 19th century, the Far East and two world wars—in spite of opposition from politicians: Admirals Wilson, Beresford, Fisher, Scott, Jellicoe,... Read more about this item
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NZ$37.51
THE CAPTAIN WAS A DOCTOR
by Jonathan Reid
This is the "unforgettable", "riveting" first-rate biography of Dr. John Reid, a Canadian doctor who was serving in Hong Kong in 1941. After the Japanese victory, he spent a year in a Hong Kong prison camp before being sent to Japan as a slave labourer. His efforts to save his men were heroic, but he would never be the same. He was a complex man--an outstanding doctor and war hero but, after returning home, a damaged and deeply troubled man. It was written by his son, the journalist Jonathan Reid.It was...
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NZ$25.00
THE REAL LIFE OF ALEJANDRO MAYTA
by MARIO VARGAS LLOSA
This is a stated first edition of The Real Life of Alejandro Mayta, by the Peruvian writer Mario Vargas Llosa. It is a psychological portrait of a modern revolutionary and the account of an old friend's struggle to understand him. The novel probes the long and checkered history of radical politics in Latin America, by recounting the investigation into a failed rebellion led by Alejandro Mayta and a young military officer named Vallejos in Jauja, a town in the Peruvian highlands, in 1958. In each of the...
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NZ$31.26
GENERALISSIMO CHURCHILL
by R.W. Thompson
This is a first edition of Generalissimo Churchill, a personal history of Winston Churchill as warlord. It covers only 1940-1942, when Churchill dominated his generals and the Americans. It is highly critical of Churchill, deeming him an 'evil genius'.There is lots of wear to the dust jacket (unclipped) and some fading to the book. The paper has yellowed; otherwise all clean and clear. NOTE: My quoted price for shipping OUTSIDE of North America is for surface mail without tracking. For other shipping...
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NZ$18.75
VANITY FAIR - KATE MOSS
by VANITY FAIR
Vanity Fair December 2012
Cover: Kate Moss
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220 Pages
Excellent condition. Minor wear.
Cover: Kate Moss
See Table of Contents Scans
220 Pages
Excellent condition. Minor wear.
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NZ$31.26
TRAFALGAR: COUNTDOWN TO BATTLE 1803-1805
by Alan Schom
This is a first edition of Trafalgar: Countdown to Battle 1803-1805, by the American historian Alan Schom.From a review, which calls it 'riveting and lively':The Battle of 21 October 1805, a meeting of the might of the British and French navies, was the result of a strategy laid out by the British Admiralty two years earlier, in 1803. The period from that year until the Battle of Trafalgar was known as 'the Great Terror', when British naval forces were on constant alert for attacks by the French. Various...
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NZ$25.00
THE ANGLO-ZULU WAR
by John Laband, Ian Knight
This is the second edition of The Anglo-Zulu War, part of the Bramley Books series The War Correspondents. It was written by the South African historians John Laband and Ian Knight and published in 1996. This copy was published by Bramley in 1997.The Anglo-Zulu War was fought in 1879, between the British and the Zulu Kingdom. There were several famous and bloody battles but the British eventually won.This book has not been read and is in mint condition. That blob you see on the cover is the remains of...
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NZ$25.00
THE BATTLE FOR RHODESIA
by REED, DOUGLAS
Clean and well bounds. No inscriptions, annotations or marks. Pages evenly and lightly tanned throughout. No illustrations. Cracked front eps, now repaired with tape. Dust jacket shelf scuffed.
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NZ$18.56
EQUINOX SCIENCE MAGAZINE: WAR BABIES--TRAUMATIZED KIDS & THE SCIENCE OF HEALING LOST SOULS
by EQUINOX MAGAZINE
Equinox was a high-end Canadian magazine that ran investigative articles about science and culture. It published from 1981-2000.
February 1995:
98 Pages.
Pristine Condition, No Label, No Barcode
War Babies. Traumatized Kids & the Science of Healing Lost Souls
Roses from Rock: A Manitoba Mine Becomes Canada's Top Greenhouse
God's Dog: The Coyote
Why We Paint & Pierce Our Bodies
Explorers in the Arctic's Withering Wonderland
NOTE: My quoted price for shipping OUTSIDE of North America is for surface mail... Read more about this item
February 1995:
98 Pages.
Pristine Condition, No Label, No Barcode
War Babies. Traumatized Kids & the Science of Healing Lost Souls
Roses from Rock: A Manitoba Mine Becomes Canada's Top Greenhouse
God's Dog: The Coyote
Why We Paint & Pierce Our Bodies
Explorers in the Arctic's Withering Wonderland
NOTE: My quoted price for shipping OUTSIDE of North America is for surface mail... Read more about this item
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NZ$18.75
REVOLT IN THE DESERT
by T.E. LAWRENCE (OF ARABIA)
This is a stated First American Printing (1927) of Revolt in the Desert, by the British soldier T. E. Lawrence, aka Lawrence of Arabia (1888-1925). It was published in the UK in 1926 and is Lawrence's shortened version of The Seven Pillars of Wisdom, which is the account of his experiences while serving as a liaison officer with rebel forces during the Arab Revolt against the Ottoman Turks of 1916 to 1918. It was shortened to make it more readable to the general public and became a critically-acclaimed...
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NZ$93.76
EPIC SEA BATTLES 1798-1944
by WILLIAM KOENIG
This is a first edition (UK/original) of Epic Sea Battles, published in 1975. It was written by the British naval historian William J. Koenig and contains hundreds of photographs, drawings and maps. In discusses 12 battles, beginning with the Battle of the Nile in 1798 and finishing with the Battle of Leyte Gulf in 1944 (see Contents photo). It is a big book--9 1/2" x 12 3/4" and 256 pages.It has no dust jacket.There is a very small inscription (daughter to father) on the front endpaper.I don't think it...
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NZ$31.26
BROADSIDES: THE AGE OF FIGHTING SAIL 1775-1815
by Nathan Miller
Pace the pitching black deck with a sleepless Admiral Nelson the night before battle bestows eternal rest and peerless immortality upon him; envision with Mahan the storm-tossed and ever-watchful ships-of-the-line that kept England secure from invasion; wonder in awe at Collingwood's dedication in working himself to death after Trafalgar elevated him to primary responsibility for England's imperial safety in the Mediterranean. All of this and more awaits the reader who will sail through these...
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THE SCOTTISH SOLDIER: THE EVOLUTION OF THE SCOTS FIGHTING MAN
by Stephen Wood
This is a first edition of The Scottish Soldier, by Stephen Wood, Keeper of the Scottish United Services Museum in Edinburgh Castle. It was published in 1987.
It is a detailed study of the evolution of the Scottish fighting man, from the ancient Picts thru to the Falklands Campaign of 1982. The development of the various regiments, uniforms, weapons and fighting spirit is fully explained, along with hundreds of excellent B&W and color illustrations.
The dust jacket has lots of small tears and repairs,... Read more about this item
It is a detailed study of the evolution of the Scottish fighting man, from the ancient Picts thru to the Falklands Campaign of 1982. The development of the various regiments, uniforms, weapons and fighting spirit is fully explained, along with hundreds of excellent B&W and color illustrations.
The dust jacket has lots of small tears and repairs,... Read more about this item
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NZ$31.26
THE U-BOATS
by Douglas Botting
From 1978 to 1981, Time-Life Books published a series called 'The Seafarers'. It was 22 volumes, all written by experts in their fields, on different aspects of maritime history.
All are 175-185 pages, all bound in thick black leatherette, all beautifully illustrated with drawings, paintings and photographs.
Of the 22, I have 11 left (the list is below). All are listed here on Biblio. You can buy one, or as many as you like.
Mine are from the first printing. Unless otherwise noted, all are in mint... Read more about this item
All are 175-185 pages, all bound in thick black leatherette, all beautifully illustrated with drawings, paintings and photographs.
Of the 22, I have 11 left (the list is below). All are listed here on Biblio. You can buy one, or as many as you like.
Mine are from the first printing. Unless otherwise noted, all are in mint... Read more about this item
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NZ$22.50
HARPER'S: SEX ON CAMPUS, DID GEORGE BUSH STRAFE A LIFEBOAT?
This is the September 1993 issue of Harper's Magazine.
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New Rules About Sex on CampusThe End of Jobs in the Global EconomyDid George Bush Strafe a Lifeboat?
90 Pages
The original mailing label is on the cover. The Double Acrostic was completed. The paper has yellowed.
But this magazine was not read; all of the subscription covers are still in it.
Excellent condition
See Table of Contents Scan
New Rules About Sex on CampusThe End of Jobs in the Global EconomyDid George Bush Strafe a Lifeboat?
90 Pages
The original mailing label is on the cover. The Double Acrostic was completed. The paper has yellowed.
But this magazine was not read; all of the subscription covers are still in it.
Excellent condition
Item Price
NZ$25.00
FIGHTING SAIL
by A.B.C. Whipple
From 1978 to 1981, Time-Life Books published a series called 'The Seafarers'. It was 22 volumes, all written by experts in their fields, on different aspects of maritime history.
All are 175-185 pages, all bound in thick black leatherette, all beautifully illustrated with drawings, paintings and photographs.
Of the 22, I have 12 left (the list is below). All are listed here on Biblio. You can buy one, or as many as you like.
Mine are from the first printing. Unless otherwise noted, all are in mint... Read more about this item
All are 175-185 pages, all bound in thick black leatherette, all beautifully illustrated with drawings, paintings and photographs.
Of the 22, I have 12 left (the list is below). All are listed here on Biblio. You can buy one, or as many as you like.
Mine are from the first printing. Unless otherwise noted, all are in mint... Read more about this item
Item Price
NZ$22.50
