Antique 'Military', books!

[Tubby-Nuts2]

I have often wondered what lovely little gems of military history books are sat on members book-shelves. Be it singular, or by volume(s). I would be very interested to know.

For my own part, I have a full, 5 volume set of 'Napier's, 'History of the 'Peninsular War'. Printed. c. 1885-90. Which belonged to another published military historian, (including foot-notes).

What do you have?

Regards,

Mark

 

[Colin_Fraser]

I got a complete cabinet edition of Kinglake's Crimea and complete set of Nolan's Russian War in the 80's from Hay on Wye for about 20 pounds.

I have Napier too, from a Toronto antique shop. Never found Oman sadly.

George Six's Dictionnaire Biographique des Generaux et Amiraux de la Revolution et de l'Empire is a treasured two parter. A useful more recent work is quintin's Dictionnaire des Colonels de Napoleon.

And its not old but after many years searching I got my own copy of Pigeard's monster limited edition Etoiles de Napoleon (1000 copies).

The latter three are great when doing Napoleonic personalities.

 

[Joe55]

I have a Napier set too, but by definition is not antique because its a 1992 reprint. I envy you!

I do have a copy of Charlemagne by H.W. Carless Davis, M.A. It has a copyright of 1899 with a print date of 1909. I really like this copy as its bound in red moroccan leather with gilt decoration and marbled endpapers and edges.

Personal Memoirs of U.S. Grant, both volumes of the first 1885 printing.

There are a few in my collection that in a few more years will be considered antique.

Joe

 

[Tubby-Nuts2]

I got a complete cabinet edition of Kinglake's Crimea and complete set of Nolan's Russian War in the 80's from Hay in Wye for about 20 pounds.

I have Napier too, from a Toronto antique shop. Never found Oman sadly.

George Six's Dictionnaire Biographique des Generaux et Amiraux de la Revolution et de l'Empire is a treasured two parter. A useful more recent work is quintin's Dictionnaire des Colonels de Napoleon.

And its not old but after many years searching

The latter three are great when doing Napoleonic personalities.

I got my own copy of Pigeard's monster limited edition Etoiles de Napoleon (1000 copies).

At a 1000, copies, that is a great find, and buy!

I have the 'Oman', 7 volume set printed 2004! ...By 'eck', it will take years to get through them. Each volume is huge! Phhrrrp!

Mark.

 

[Tubby-Nuts2]

I have a Napier set too, but by definition is not antique because its a 1992 reprint. I envy you!

I do have a copy of Charlemagne by H.W. Carless Davis, M.A. It has a copyright of 1899 with a print date of 1909. I really like this copy as its bound in red moroccan leather with gilt decoration and marbled endpapers and edges.

Personal Memoirs of U.S. Grant, both volumes of the first 1885 printing.

There are a few in my collection that in a few more years will be considered antique.

Joe

Fantastic, this is what I wanted! all of these 'Gems', coming out!

Joe, I envy you with what you have! superb.

Mark.

 

[megroot]

I have a martial and historic Writings form General Major W.J. Knoop from the Dutch Army that is been published in 1862.
It has the following chapters: quatre-bras and Waterloo, The defence of the Netherlands in 1672 an 1673, The Royal Dutch Military Academy, the defence system of our country.


Marc

 

[ellie]

Hi Mark

I have been able to get some very old books on the Franco Prussian war printed just after the conflict. they have some wonderful prints in them. which is where our inspiration for our figures come from. the books are:

L' Invasion 1870-71 printed in 1892 in Paris
Franco Prussian war 1870-71 6 vol set by Captain H.M. Hozier 1890
La Guerre 1870-71 by L. Rousset 1882

Just some of my collection of old books

Ian

www.elliesminiatures.com

 

[Tubby-Nuts2]

Hi Mark

I have been able to get some very old books on the Franco Prussian war printed just after the conflict. they have some wonderful prints in them. which is where our inspiration for our figures come from. the books are:

L' Invasion 1870-71 printed in 1892 in Paris
Franco Prussian war 1870-71 6 vol set by Captain H.M. Hozier 1890
La Guerre 1870-71 by L. Rousset 1882

Just some of my collection of old books

Ian

www.elliesminiatures.com

What a wonderful collection! It just goes to show what we have on our shelves are worth a pretty penny or two!


Mark.

 

[Tubby-Nuts2]

I have a martial and historic Writings form General Major W.J. Knoop from the Dutch Army that is been published in 1862.
It has the following chapters: quatre-bras and Waterloo, The defence of the Netherlands in 1672 an 1673, The Royal Dutch Military Academy, the defence system of our country.


Marc

Again, another golden nugget! I wish this was printed in English, as it would be a fascinating read.

Mark

 

[Richie]

Hi Mark,
Interesting thread. I suppose my nicest find was The Red Book - Natal Press Reports Anglo -Zulu War 1879 limited to 500 copies. There are lots of original books I would like but need to get the lottery numbers up first. I also have a few signed copies from the likes of Ian Knight & Julian Whybra.
cheers
Richie

 

[Tubby-Nuts2]

Hi Mark,
Interesting thread. I suppose my nicest find was The Red Book - Natal Press Reports Anglo -Zulu War 1879 limited to 500 copies. There are lots of original books I would like but need to get the lottery numbers up first. I also have a few signed copies from the likes of Ian Knight & Julian Whybra.
cheers
Richie

. I had a feeling you would have some old books on the 'Zulu War', call it intuition. However a limited edition is a damned good find and buy!

Mark

 

[Richie]

Hi Mark,
Unfortunately all mine are modern issues. But at least they smell clean.
cheers
Richie

 

[Tubby-Nuts2]

Richie, first editions are always going to be rare and expensive. When I was able I used to scour the charity shops, and house clearance centres. Every now and then I would find an absolute gem. However since the onset of 'E-Bay',.. These shops have been picked dry by the opportunist, looking for a quick profit.

Sign of the times I guess.

Mark

 

[peedee]

Mostly for the illustrations I have to admit, but I have recently enjoyed

Winning an Empire
By:- Martin I. Henry

Keeping Empire alive:-
By:- Lee Metford and Lee Enfield

Blood transfusion in the middle ages
By:- Richard IV
(Arms and Armani press)

Trench Food
By:- Iain Rashun

Do ejector seats work?
The cowardly major
And
Once more unto the breach
By:- Hugo First

Painting figures why?
By:- Tam ear

Fake Gold and the Rapper
By:- NMM and MnM

Roaming tribes
By:- Winnie Bago

I'm all in Bits
By:- Kitt Paynter

Planks I have known
By:- Ron Tambourini

Irreverent posts
By:- Pee Dee


P

 

[OldTaff]

Very good!

 

[Tubby-Nuts2]

Paul, somehow I should have expected this!!

But it is funny.



Mark.

 

[peedee]

Paul, somehow I should have expected this!!But it is funny.
Mark.

Always a pleasure to 'support' your threads Mark,
You'll be pleased I only posted the relevant irreverance !
......... No, I'm resisting, I won't post these others I promise.
P

 

[DEL]

Memoires of an Indian Army Doctor.
by:- Claude Balls MD & Dick Scratcher VD and Scar

apologies Mark but it is irresistible

 

[yellowcat]

I have a two woodblock print books set of Colour of Yoroi Samurai Armour Meiji 34-1901.
Books on Samurai armour, katana and pole arms.

 

[peedee]

I have a two woodblock print books set of Colour of Yoroi Samurai Armour Meiji 34-1901.


That is fabtastic

Paul