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

Code: 55590

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

Code: 59928

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

Code: 61143

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

Code: 55163

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

Code: 52516

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

Code: 52388

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

Code: 54216

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

Code: 53822

Official Admiralty Account of The Royal Marines and their Achievement 1939-43, Booklet printed 1944

88 pages, paper covers, with black and white photos and maps. It details operations in Norway, France and Holland, Singapore, Force Viper on the Irrawaddy, Madagascar, Dieppe and the invasion of Sicily.

Good clean condition with no pen marks. Some minor page tears to rear cover and bottom right of last few pages.  read more

Code: 52273

Osprey Publication The Canadian Army At War - No 164

In very good second hand 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.  read more

Code: 54577