D Day 6th June 1944 - to the end of the War in Europe - 5th May 1945

Photocopy of London Gazette Supplement dated 3rd Sept 1946 Good quality photocopy of this official HMSO publication. Bulletin number 37711 covering pages 4431 - 4451, representing 20 pages of a fascinating account of the final stages of the Second World War in Europe. This is not downloaded off the internet, but a copy of the original publication. Only one available.
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Code: 56980

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 i...  read more

Code: 55590

Osprey Publication - The Canadian Army At War - No 164

In near new bright condition with no damage, pen marks or tears. Attractively illustrated as ever with the Osprey publications, this book of 48 pages charting the part that Canadian Army played from 1885 to 1964.

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Code: 55589

HMS Norfolk Type 23 Frigate Paper Booklet

6 pages of detailed information with black and white photos of this first of class frigate circa 1990s. A5 size and in good used condition.  read more

Code: 54856

WW2 World War II Infantry in Colour Photographs Book

Osprey sized softcover book with 65 pages of great uniform and personal kit information for soliders of all the major powers, 31 featured in total from American, British, German, Russian, Japanese, Italian, French and Belgian. With photos of front and back, and key diagrams, together with a detailed commentary. A must for the WW2 re-enactor and uniform collector. Some creasing to bot...  read more

Code: 54724

44th Home Counties Division Typed Account of their war in North Africa - Cairo to Carthage

7 pages of typed foolscap notes written from the perspective of the 44th Home Counties Division and the Queen's Royal Surrey Regiment. Some ink stains, yellowing and fading and minor damage to the bottom edge of some papers, but all entirely legible for the most part and a fascinating read.  read more

Code: 54638

Kitchener's Army and the Territorial Forces, by Edgar Wallace - a large hardback book published circa 1915

188 pages. profusely illustrated with black and white photos. It has a small number of colour plates. There is no date of publication, but given it is all about the training of this army, it suggests late 1915. Circa 28cm by 21.5cm.

Condition is poor as the spine has separated from the book and a few pages are loose, but all present and correct and contents clean and undamaged. ...  read more

Code: 54445

Orient Line Guide 1888 - Illustrated Book for Victorian Travellers by Sea and on Land

This is the 3rd edition, hard backed and 437pp, so heavy. At the time of publication the Orient Line comprised of the following stream ships: SS Austral, Chimborazo, Cuzco, Garonne, Iberia, Liguria, Lusitania, Orient, Ormuz, Orizaba and Oroya. A real treat for anybody interested in the history of the P&O. Some wear from being well travelled, but in generally good condition for age.
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Code: 54389

Some English Yeomanry Sabrataches - Specialist Reference Book

Dated 1987. A5 stapled, 48 pages, colour illustrations on the card front and back covers. 48 black and white illustrations to inside. Includes a selection from many units and troops. New condition. New condition.
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Code: 54217

The British Army 1914 -18 - Osprey Men at Arms Series - No 81

40 packed pages, well illustrated and In very good second hand condition, with no damage, rips, tears or pen marks. Essential reference.  read more

Code: 53823