Lifeboat Gallantry - RNLI Medals and how they were won
The bible for any saving life at sea medal collectors or those interested in this fascinating aspect of maritime and social history. Published by Spink and the RNLI in 1998, and edited by Barry Cox, who was honorary librarian of the RNLI.
The accounts of awards for each individual are printed in full and make incredible reading. It covers the period 1824-1996. Some very interesti... read more
25.00 GBP
The China Martyrs of 1900 - by Robert Coventry Forsyth
London, 1904. Hardcover. Condition: Religious Tract Society. Photographs (illustrator). In good overall condition, binding tight and pages clean, with occasional light foxing or minor edge wear.
An emotive account of the missionaries murdered by the Boxers in 1900 China Rebellion with 144 portraits and illustrations, indexed, 516pp. A heavy book so will post to UK address only... read more
75.00 GBP
WW1 9th Battalion ( Highlanders ) The Royal Scots - Standing Orders (or how to wear your sporran!) + small photo of Royal Scots Officer
A small WW1 hard bound red pocket sized book with gilt lettering and Royal Scots badge to front, 66 pages, in total. Some staining and fading marks to front cover but internally a good clean copy. It has been annotated in ink in the front pages as the property of W. F. Radford, 2090, E Company, No 3 Section as his address as 2 James Place. Leith. His Rifle number has also been noted as No 50... read more
30.00 GBP
Essential Reference Book - Cavalry Warrant Officers' Non-Commissioned Officers' NCO Arm Badges - Linaker & Dine
Profusely illustrated and superbly researched. I will provide a photocopy of the separately published MHS errata to the buyer. In good second hand condition.
Published by Military Historical Society, 1997. Soft cover. No Jacket. 1st Edition. Softback, Octavo, 156pp, Illustrations. Blue pictorial cover, some minor wear to corners and back cover creased.
Will onl... read more
18.00 GBP
Wilkinson & Cowdell 'Special Constabulary Insignia of England & Wales' (2nd Edn) - Specialist Book
This 2nd edition, printed in 2021, is the bible as far as collecting special constable lapel badges is concerned. A4 size, soft card covers, 155pp. Comes with a single page of Addendum (corrections to the main text). Profusely illustrated. Minor wear to covers, bottom plastic film to front cover slightly lifting on one corner. A good tight clean copy with no annotations, and no other dam... read more
HMSO WW2 Publication - RAF Coastal Command Book
The official air ministry account of the part played by RAF Coastal Command in the Battle of the Seas, 1939 - 1942, printed by HMSO/ Card covers and 143 pages. Minor wear, but in good clean and tight condition. read more
8.00 GBP
WW2 ' Merchantman At War ' HMSO Publication - The Official Story of the Merchant Navy: 1939 - 1944
Paper covers, 144 pages, profusely illustrated with black and white photographs and maps. Contents in good clean condition with no pen marks or tears, except for the cover which is loose and worn with tear to spine and a 4 inch tear to the frontis page. read more
6.00 GBP
Three Osprey Publications concerning the Jacobite Highlanders 1689 - 1945
All in very good second hand condition with no damage, pen marks or tears. Profusely illustrated and well researched.
They are:
The Jacobite Rebellions 1689 - 1745 - Military Series No 118
Highland Clansman 1689 - 1745 - Warrior Series No 21
Culloden Moor 1746 - Campaign Series No 106
UK postage only due to weight unless by prior ... read more
10.00 GBP
Warwickshire Yeomanry Uniforms 1794-1914 Booklet by Barlow & Smith; illustrated by Bob Marrion
Booklet, 32 pages, in good second hand condition with no damage, rips, repairs, rust or pen marks. read more
6.00 GBP
The German Army 1914 -18 - Osprey Men at Arms Series - No 80
40 packed pages, well illustrated and In very good second hand condition, with no damage, rips, tears or pen marks. read more
6.00 GBP