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*Two Author Signed First Editions* The Collectors Book of German Bayonets 1680-1945 (Part One & Two). BO 460. - BO 460
For many years collectors of German bayonets have had to buy reference books from a variety of sources, each with a different way of listing individual specimens or groups, and often contained within larger volumes that show bayonets from all over the world. This two part publication is an attempt to give both new and established collectors a comprehensive guide that clearly identifies the rare and unusual from the more common bayonets. Starting at the earliest date and keeping original, modified and later types in family groups. Each full length bayonet photograph has been numbered in sequence, with a brief description of the model type and scabbard, plus details of the manufacturers trademarks, regimental markings and dimensions. Part one – Hardback 551 illustrated pages (un-used condition). Part two – Hardback 640 illustrated pages (un-used condition). The price for this un-used pair of first edition author signed books includes UK delivery. BO 460.
£275.00

3 Original Nazi German Civilian Deutsches Reich Arbeitsbuch [Employment Identification Documents] All With WW2 Dated Entries & Ink Stamps. Sn 12974:9. - 12974:9
The Arbeitsbuch was a result of the Labour Law of February 1935 that required labour registration and the use of the appropriate document. The purpose of the Arbeitsbuch was to document the work history of each German citizen. During the twelve years of the Third Reich the Arbeitsbuch came in three editions. The main difference were the variations of the cover. The first style (far left and far right in image 1) came with a Weimar eagle, small swastikas on all four corners and the words Deutsches Reich and Arbeitsbuch in the old German Fraktur lettering. On the cover of the second style (centre in image 1)the Nazi eagle replaced the Weimar eagle and the swastikas in the corners were discontinued. The third style not included in this collection had a slightly changed Nazi eagle but the Fraktur lettering was replaced by the simpler Altschrift. The Arbeitsbuch had, depending on which edition, between 32 and 38 pages. These documents were for German citizens only, foreigners who worked in the Reich had to carry a similar book which was printed on a different colour paper and which contained a photo of the owner while no photo was required in the domestic document. This was the "Arbeits-buch für Ausländer". This is a collection of 3 original Nazi German Civilian Deutsches Reich Arbeitsbuch. The collection consists of 2 of the 1st type and 1 of the 2nd type. All are clean with undamaged pages and hand written and ink stamped entries including WW2 dates detailing the employment history of the named citizens to whom the documents belonged. The 1st type documents have 32 pages, the 2nd type 38 pages. Price for this collection of original Nazi documents includes UK delivery. Sn 12974:9.
£175.00

*Out of Print* British & Commonwealth Bayonets by Ian D. Skennerton & Robert Richardson. BO 459. - BO 459
This study of British and related Commonwealth bayonets presents a considerable amount of hitherto unpublished material on the subject, and is also different because it considers the bayonet in a slightly different perspective than previous books on bayonets; with a closer association of the appropriate rifle, carbine or even pistol. The importance of this in identification of a bayonet becomes obvious when considering certain points which are covered in this book. The first mention of bayonets in military service occurs in the early part of the 17th century- Blackmore, in ‘Guns and Rifles of the World’ quotes a Cotgraves dictionary reference of 1611, to the bayonet as a kind of small flat pocket dagger; furnished with knives; or a great knife to hang at the girdle like a dagger. Hardback in very good condition with 404 illustrated pages. The price for this scarce out of print in very good order includes UK delivery. BO 459.
£295.00

*Unique* Imperial Museum Reserve Stock Field Service Regulations – Volume 1. Organisation and Administration. 1930 Manual. BO 457. - BO 457
This is a recently released Imperial Museum reserve stock (officially stamped) 1930 Field service regulations VOL 1. Organisation and Administartion manual. Hardback 436 pages all intact with signs of use. The contents include; Organisation of the forces in the field, Command, The staff, The adjutant Generals branch, Miscellaneous appointments to headquarters, Distribution of fighting troops and System of providing and maintaining personnel in the field plus many more. 14 x 11 ½ cm. The price includes UK delivery. BO 457.
£55.00

*Unique* Imperial Museum Reserve Stock Infantry Training General Staff War Office 1911 Manual. BO 456. - BO 456
This is a recently released Imperial Museum reserve stock (officially stamped) printed in 1911 Infantry Training manual. Hardback 217 illustrated pages all intact with signs of use *feint notes to a few pages*. The contents include; The training of recruits, Squad drill without arms, Squad drill with arms, Drill of the machine gun section and many more. The price includes UK delivery. BO 456.
£55.00

*Unique* Imperial Museum Reserve Stock Field Service Regulations – Part 1. Operations. 1909 (Reprint 1914) Manual. BO 455. - BO 455
This is a recently released Imperial Museum reserve stock (officially stamped) 1909 reprinted in 1914 Field service regulations Part 1. Operations manual. Hardback 302 pages all intact with signs of use. The front and rear covers binding is loose but intact. The contents include; The fighting troops and their characteristics, Inter-communication and orders, Movement by land and sea, Quarters and General protective duties and many more. The price includes UK delivery. BO 455.
£55.00

Scarce *Out of Print*Hardback Copy of ‘The British Service Lee’ by Ian Skennerton. BO 454 - BO 454
Britain’s military forces have always been able to depend upon reliable and well-tried firearms, and the arrival of the age of the repeating rifle was to prove to be no exception, in fact, the magazine Lee series has seen the longest period of service of any modern weapons family because the 7.62 NATO conversions of the No4 rifle are still in use today. Specific chapters are devoted to the Australian, North American and Indian production, and lists of markings are provided to assist with identification of these rifles. Hardback 410 illustrated pages *signed by Hugh J.G. Andrew on the inside cover. The book is in very good condition and doesn’t appear to have been used. The price includes UK delivery. BO 454
£120.00

Scarce *Out of Print*Hardback Copy of ‘The Lee Enfield Rifle’ by Major E.G.B. Reynolds. BO 453. - BO 453
This book comprises of a factual history of the Lee Enfield rifle and its forebears. The introduction of firearms into the armies of this country goes back a long way. In 1590 Sir John Smythe in a book that was promptly suppressed as contrary to public policy, was lamenting that the firearm had superseded the long bow, a far superior weapon, and even complaining that the firearms of the time were inferior to those of his youth. Hardback with dustcover, 224 illustrated pages in near perfect condition *signed on the inside cover by a ‘Hugh J.G. Andrew in 1893’. The price includes UK delivery. BO 453.
£120.00

WWII Official Japanese Naval Officer’s Academy Photograph Album With Original Photographs & Japanese Ink Script. Sn 4253. - 4253
This is an original WWII Official Bound Japanese Naval Academy Photograph Album. The Album measures 10 ¾”x 7 ¼”x ¾” when closed. It has a dark green leather effect cover and retains its original green knotted cord. The cover of the album has impressed Banner & Japanese Script together with number ‘2062’ all highlighted in gold. The cover is also impressed with The representation of a Japanese Battleship at Sea with Blazing Guns. The album contains 64 Pages of cardboard and tissue pages. The cardboard pages are printed with contemporary images of Naval Officer’s and other ranks undergoing training at a Naval Acadamy, parades, drill, weapons and equipment training. There are also many individual and group portraits of individual Officers and Cadets. There are also original colourful hand drawn ink representations of Japanese battle flags and anchors. The tissue pages have original printed Japanese text and also serve to protect the images on the cardboard pages. All pages of the album and images are clean and undamaged. Price includes UK delivery. Sn 4253.
£195.00

A Set of Three WWII Training Handbooks on Infantry Weapons, Rifle Training and Small Arms Training-Rifle. BO 452. - BO 452
Book No1 – Modern Infantry Weapons and Training in their use by Sergaent R. C. Sweeting of the ‘The Prince of Wales own Regiment of Yorkshire’. Paperback, 124 illustarted pages covering; Field craft, Squad formations, zeroing (all arms) and The instructor etc. Book No2 – Handbook of the rifle for use in schools-training and care of arms for .303 and .22 rifles by Captain L. R.Godfrey for Denstone College O.T.C. Paperback 128 illustrated pages covering; Aiming, the use of the sling, the aperture sight and position and hold etc. Book No3 – Small Arms Training, Volume 1, Pamphlet No3 Rifle ‘1937’. Paperback, 68 illustrated pages covering; Examination of the rifle, accuracy and aim, aiming at targets and elementary aiming off for the wind etc *some instructors handwritten notes on some pages*. The price for these three pieces of history includes UK delivery. BO 452.
£95.00
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