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A Set of Four Books Describing Regimental and Home front Badges and Medals. BO 419 - BO 419 1: 1st Edition ‘Doing Their Bit’ home front lapel badges – 1939-1945 by Jon Mills. The lapel badge or back badge is perhaps the most commonly encountered souvenir of the civilian war effort in the UK between 1939 and 1945, primarily because of its size. This book covers a whole plethora of such badges and medals. 253 illustrated pages, plastic binder. 2: Formation badges of World War 2 – Britain, Commonwealth and Empire by Howard Cole. Although the practice of wearing distinctive signs or badges goes back to earliest times – ‘It was Carians who first taught the wearing of crests on their helmets and devices on their shields’. Hardback 187 illustrated pages with slip. 3: Honours and awards to Bedfordshire Yeomanry and artillery units by Bedfordshire Yeomanry and Artillery Historical Trust. 35 pages- plastic binder. 4: Regimental Badges by Major T.J. Edwards. This book deals only with cap badges. It was compiled during the years 1946-1950, a transitional period when a number of regiments and corps were modifying their badges, and some were modifying their unit titles, especially the Territorial Army, on conversion from one arm to another. Hardback-358 illustrated pages with slip. This collection is a must for the collector/enthusiast. The price includes UK delivery. BO 419. £125.00 |
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*Scarce* The ‘M1 Garand’ 1936-1957-4th Edition of 2005 by Joe Poyer & Craig Riesch. BO 418. - BO 418 A near mint paperback 4th edition (2005) copy of ‘The M1 Garand 1936-1957’ by Joe Poyer & Craig Riesch. A superb book by North Cape Productions regarding an iconic American rifle. It covers all aspects of the rifle and its accessories and has become the standard work on the subject. This book is selling for approximately $250 in America. 256 illustrated pages. UK delivery is included for this scarce and desirable book. BO 418 £145.00 |
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A Set of Two Books : English, Irish & Scottish Firearms Makers by ‘A.Merwyn Carey’ and Boothroyds Revised Directory of British Gunmakers by ‘Geoffrey & Susan Boothroyd’. BO 416 - BO 416 These two books list thousands of Gunmakers with addresses and details from the 16th century to the end of the 19th century and are invaluable to collectors and researchers. Boothroyds – hardback, 412 pages with illustrations near perfect condition 2nd Edition published in 1997. A.Merwyn Carey- hardback with slip, 120 pages with illustrations. The book represents 33 years of careful and diligent research, collecting and inspecting old firearms, published 1967. The price includes UK delivery. BO 416. £145.00 |
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*Very Scarce* Set of Four Hardback 1st Editions. Bayonets of the World Volume 1, 2, 3 & 4 by Paul Kiesling. 19402:18 - 19402:18 A Set of Four nearly perfect Hardback 1st Editions ‘Bayonets of the World Volume 1, 2, 3 & 4 by Paul Kiesling’ complete with dust covers. Bayonets of the world presents an extensive guide to the weapons, both commonplace and rare, produced throughout the world and over seven hundred pieces are illustrated together with their scabbards and accessories. The large format has been chosen to give the greatest emphasis to the authors meticulous drawings, executed to a constant scale so that the bayonets relatives sizes are immediately obvious, while the text details dimensions and history of the bayonets and their guns. A4 sized hardback books with covers with illustrated detail, v1 approx 135 pages, v2 131 pages, v3 136 pages and v4 189 pages. A rare opportunity to purchase a set of four 1st edition volumes from a highly respected author. The price includes UK delivery. 19402:18. £125.00 |
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*1st Edition* September 1975 Hard Back ' The Bayonet Book' By Watts and White. 19402:17 - 19402:17 This is the 'bayonet bible' to which all serious collectors make reference. It is a First Edition, September 1975, copy of 'The Bayonet Book' by John Watts and Peter White. The book is complete with its paper cover which has some tears, but has done its job in protecting the body of the book. It has 503 quality pages and is in excellent undamaged condition. It is the definitive reference book for any serious bayonet collector; it is packed with black and white plates and detailed descriptions of bayonets from around the world, with their measurements. This is an extremely rare book in complete condition and highly sought after. It has not been reprinted. The price includes UK delivery. 19402:17. £325.00 |
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British & Commonwealth Bayonets’ Hardback Illustrated Book By Ian D. Skennerton & Robert Richardson. 19402:16 - 19402:16 . A very nice clean copy of this standard work on British & Commonwealth bayonets which has never been bettered. The information is vast covering every known bayonet and variation with measurements, production figures , manufacturers and more. It is profusely illustrated and has become ‘the Bible’ on this subject. Copies are getting harder to find as it has never been reprinted. This book is for both the general and serious bayonet collector. Many of our British & Commonwealth bayonets have a reference to this book as we find it indispensable . The hardback book contains 404 pages and measures 11”x8 ½”x 1”. Price includes UK delivery . 19402:16. £175.00 |
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**RESERVED**Near Mint Condition Rare 1st Edition* A Collection of U.S Military Knives (Book Two) by M.H.Cole. 19402:15. - 19402:15 An excellent copy of ‘A Collection of U.S Military Knives (Book Two) by M.H.Cole’ in hardback. Put together with the help of collectors throughout the world, this book shares information appertaining to further knowledge on U.S military knives covered in M.H.Coles first book (a 1st edition advertised for sale on our site). In the back of this book he has added a list of makers of U.S military knives showing their trademarks and the different name markings on the many different specimens. A complimentary book to the first volume in the collection. The price includes UK postage. 19402:15. £175.00 |
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*Rare Excellent Condition 1968 1st Edition* A Collection of U.S Military Knives 1861-1968 by M.H.Cole. 19402:14. - 19402:14 A very rare 1st edition copy of ‘A Collection of U.S Military Knives 1861-1968 by M.H.Cole’ published in 1968. M.H.Cole put together this illustrated book to aid the beginner and the most advanced collector. Covering subjects such as the Bowie bayonet, Trowel bayonet, Fighting knives and entrenching tools amongst many more. This rare 1st edition is a definitive illustrated guide for the serious collector or enthusiast. The price includes UK delivery. 19402:14. £175.00 |
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*Signed 1st Edition* The Bayonet-A History of Knife and Sword Bayonets 1850-1970 by Anthony Carter & John Walter. 19402:11. - 19402:11 A signed 1st edition ‘The Bayonet-A History of Knife and Sword Bayonets 1850-1970’ by Anthony John Carter & John Walter. Published in 1974 this hardback book with cover has 128 pages (300 illustrations). The book consists of a series of consecutively numbered articles, 1-60. The article number is keyed to the contents list, the illustration and the illustration captions. Covering countries from Australia to the U.S.A, this signed 1st edition book is invaluable to the collector or enthusiast. The price includes UK postage. 19402:11. £75.00 |
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*3 Out of Print Volumes* British Military Bayonets from 1700 to 1945, and British Military Swords from 1800 to Present day *Signed* by J.Wilkinson Latham. Also Sword, Lance and Bayonet by C.ffoulkes & E.C.Hopkins. 19402:10 - 19402:10 Three scarce, out of print volumes covering all aspects of British military swords, lances and bayonets throughout the ages. 1: British Military Bayonets from 1700 to 1945, hardback with cover, 94 illustrated pages from the evolution of the bayonet to regimental markings, and everything in between. 2: British Military Swords from 1800 to Present day, hardback with cover, *signed by author, 91 illustrated pages covering Infantry swords and detailed methods of manufacture and everything in between. 3: Sword, Lance and Bayonet, hardback with cover, 144 illustrated pages covering early regulations, warrants and records to belts, slings, knots etc, amongst many other subjects. The price includes UK delivery. 19402:10. £125.00 |
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