WELLINGTON'S ARMY: THE UNIFORMS OF THE BRITISH SOLDIER, 1812-1815
Written by Philip Haythornthwaite. Illustrated by Charles Hamilton Smith.
Stock no. 1830853
Published by Greenhill Books. 1st thus 2002. Very good condition in a very good dustwrapper.

Full colour illustrations of British Military Uniforms from the the Peninsular War and Waterloo, drawn from life and completed in 1814, covering all the branches of service, including general officers and staff of the army; line infantry; light infantry and rifles; heavy and light cavalry; artillery and engineers; cadets and veterans; and foreign regiments. Very large format. Red cloth boards, gilt title to spine. ISBN: 1853675016. Rubbing to base of spine. A few tiny white marks to lower edge of boards. Contents clean. White pictorial dustwrapper is damp stained.

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BIBLICA: THE BIBLE ATLAS
Written by Barry J. Beitzel.
Stock no. 1830852
Published by Global Book Publishing. 1st 2006. Slightly better than very good condition in a very good dustwrapper.

A Social and Historical Journey Through the Lands of the Bbile. A Bible atlas serves to locate the events described in a geographic framework, making it an essential supplement to biblical studies. This Atlas goes beyond traditional atlases to place the biblical narrative and peoples into their historical, cultureal, social and geographic contexts. Large format. Pictorial glazed boards. Colour & b/w illustrations and maps. 575 pages including index. A heavy tome. ISBN: 9781740480949. Light scuffing to boards. Minor spotting to top edge of text block. A few edge creases on vertical margins. Else a clean copy. Pictorial dustwrapper is creased and scuffed.

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BRISTOL AT WORK
Written by John Penny.
Stock no. 1830848
Published by Breedon Books Publishing Company Limited. 1st 2005. Nearly fine condition in a nearly fine dustwrapper.

A comprehensive, highly illustrated history of Bristol's working life. Vivid accounts of lost industries and trades. Over 250 archive photographs showing every aspect of commerce and manufacturing in the city. Large format. Burgundy cloth boards, gilt title to spine. B/w photos and illustrations. 195 pages including index. ISBN: 1859833551. A few minor foxspots to top edge of text block else a lovely copy. Pictorial dustwrapper is a little scuffed.

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FIGUREHEADS OF THE ROYAL NAVY
Written by David Pulvertaft.
Stock no. 1830842
Published by Seaforth Publishing. 1st 2011. Nearly fine condition in a slightly better than very good dustwrapper.

The first figureheads designed to represent the names of British warships appeared during the reign of Henry VIII; the last ones were carved in the early years of the twentieth century. During the intervening 350 years it is estimated that some 5000 ships of the Royal Navy carried a figurehead of some description. This book follows the development of these diverse sculptures, examining how the figurehead carvers interpreted the names and the symbolism incorporated in their designs. Large format. Red cloth boards, gilt title to spine. B/w photos and illustrations, a few colour photos. 240 pages including index. ISBN: 9781848321014. Minor foxing to top edge of text block. Else a lovely copy. Pictorial dustwrapper is just slightly scuffed.

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THE HISTORICAL ATLAS OF THE BIBLE
Written by Ian Barnes.
Stock no. 1830841
Published by Quantum Publishing. 1st 2014. Nearly fine condition in a very good dustwrapper.

This book places the key events and people described in the Bible into their social and geographical context, showing the link between the scriptures and the society in which they were written. Includes timelines, colour photographs and illustrations of archaeological sites and artifacts. Large format. Glazed pictorial boards. 255 pages including index. ISBN: 9781845735661. Top edge of text block has a few very minor spots else a lovely copy. Pictorial dustwrapper has the remains of a label to top front corner.

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WHITE ENSIGN ~ RED DRAGON: THE HISTORY OF THE ROYAL NAVY IN HONG KONG 1841-1997
Written by P.J. Melson.
Stock no. 1830839
Published by Edinburgh Financial Publishing (asia) Limited. 1st 1997. Slightly better than very good condition in a slightly better than very good dustwrapper.

Second Edition. Tracing the history of the Royal Navy in Hong Kong, providing a strong photographic record of events in the territory and its surrounding seas. Large oblong format. Blue cloth boards, gilt title to spine. Colour & b/w photos. Printed on glossy paper. vi and 162 pages plus appendices. ISBN: 9627982245. A few minor scuffs to boards. Glossy paper is slightly sticking but easily prised apart without damage. Otherwise a very nice copy. Pictorial dustwrapper is lightly scuffed.

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CRANHAM: THE HISTORY OF A COTSWOLD VILLAGE
Written by Cranham Local History Society.
Stock no. 1830833
Published by Cranham Local History Society. 1st 2005. Slightly better than very good condition in a slightly better than very good dustwrapper.

Rearched and written by members of the Cranham Local History Society. Green cloth boards, gilt title to spine. B/w photos. xii and 308 pages including subscribers list to rear. ISBN: 0953633926. Foxing to top edge of text block, not affecting contents. Boards clean. A lovely copy. Pictorial dustwrapper is lightly scuffed with a tiny closed tear to top edge of rear panel (no loss).

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THE GLOUCESTERSHIRE GENTRY
Written by Joan Johnson.
Stock no. 1830831
Published by Alan Sutton. 1st 1989. Very good condition in a slightly better than very good dustwrapper.

A comprehensive survey of the landowner families of the 15th - 19th centuries drawn from county and estate records, and illuminated with revealing glimpses of everyday life - from diary entries, household accounts, marriage contracts, and personal and official correspondence. Brown boards, gilt title to spine. B/w photos and illustrations. 269 pages including index. ISBN: 0862995841. Light shelf-wear to base of spine. Foxing to top edge of text block, not affecting contents. Pictorial dustwrapper is lightly scuffed.

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ABOUT CHEPSTOW
Written by Ivor Waters; C. Gordon Jolliffe. Illustrated by Mercedes Waters.
Stock no. 1330582
Published by Newport & Monmouthshire Historical Association; The Chepstow Society. 1st 1952. Very good condition in a very good dustwrapper.

An interesting account of Chepstow with 9 black and white illustrations and pictorial map. Preface by Jolliffe. Green cloth, gilt title to spine. SIGNED by the author by means of a dedication to front free-endpaper. Spine slightly bumped. Some slight rubbing to edges. Foxing to textblock. Dustwrapper is edge creased and a little browned to spine.

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NELSON AND EMMA
Written by Roger Hudson.
Stock no. 1330581
Published by Folio Society. 1st 1994. Nearly fine condition.

Edited by Roger Hudson. A story of love and war. Dark blue cloth spine with gilt title. Ivory boards. Colour pictorial onlay to front and rear. Maps to endpapers. Colour and b/w illustrations. 256 pages. A super copy contained in publishers original pictorial slipcase which is lightly foxed on top edge and slightly rubbed on open edges.

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REPORTAGE (5 VOLUMES)
Written by George Orwell.
Stock no. 1208976
Published by Folio Society. 1st thus 1998. Slightly better than very good condition.

Five volumes: Homage To Catalonia; Down And Out In Paris And London; Funny But Not Vulgar; The Road To Wigan Pier; My Country Right Or Left. B/w photographic pictorial cloth. B/w photos. A few minor foxspots to spines else a lovely set contained in publisher's slipcase which has a few scuffs.

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THE ENGLISH CIVIL WAR (3 VOLUMES)
Written by C.V. Wedgwood.
Stock no. 1208975
Published by Folio Society. 1st thus 2001. Slightly better than very good condition.

Titles are: The Trial of Charles I; The King's Peace 1637-1641; The King's War 1641-1647. Colour plates. Pictorial cloth with black title label and gilt title to spine. A lovely set contained in publisher's slipcase which is a little shelf-scuffed.

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