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**NEW ADDITION** 15295 Utah Historical Quarterly- Lot of 21 issues 1972-2000 - The official publication of the Utah State Historical Society, each issue running about 100 pages or so. Scholarly articles on a wide variety of subjects, all related to Utah of course. Most with several good archival photos not usually seen elsewhere. The lot includes Vol 40 number 3; vol 41 no. 2; vol 43 no 2,3,4; vol 44 no 2,3,4; vol 45 no 1,2,3,4; vol 47 no 1,2,3; vol 60 no 2; vol 63 no 1,3,4; vol 67 no 4 and vol 69 no 3. $21.00 (View Picture) **NEW ADDITION** 15237 SHERMAN: A SOLDIER’S PASSION FOR ORDER BY JOHN MARSZALEK - 635 pages 6” x 9” hardbound. "Marszalek's full-scale biography richly captures not only the Civil War, but the entire extraordinary life of this man who attended West Point, fought in the Indian Wars and turned away repeated calls that he run for President. From his birth in Ohio in 1820 to his death in New York in 1891, Sherman's tumultuous life spans the sweeping transformations of the 19th Century." Although best known for his “War is hell” and “If nominated I won’t run and if elected I won’t serve” statements and the famous March to the Sea [and the burning of Atlanta and Columbia] Sherman was a major influence in his later role as Commanding General of the U.S. Army from 1869 to 1883. These were the times of great change for the Army, and innovations in firearms and tactics. Sherman’s influence and importance is often overlooked by historians, and this is an excellent biography. Previously owned, but excellent condition with dustjacket and would almost pass for new. $15.00 (View Picture) 15119 A GUIDE TO THE STUDY AND USE OF MILITARY HISTORY- ED. BY JOHN JESSUP AND ROBERT COAKLEY - 507 pages 6” x 9” softcover. Publication of the U.S. Army Center for Military History aimed at providing resources for greater inclusion of Army history in training to learn the lessons of history. It is loaded with excellent classic articles on various military history topics, as well as sections dealing with resources and procedures for those seeking to do further historical research or writing on military history. A very useful work for people with a real interest in military history. Used, good, ex-library copy with plastic laminate on covers. $5.00 (View Picture) 14561 DICTIONARY OF AMERICAN NAVAL FIGHTING SHIPS (COMPLETE SET OF 8 VOLUMES) - Washington, D.C.: Navy Department, Office of the Chief of Naval Operations, Naval History Division, published 1959-1981. Some volumes may have a bookplate on front flyleaf. Overall fine to excellent condition. 'An alphabetical arrangement of the ships of the Continental and United States Navies, with a historical sketch of each one.' Each ship has descriptive data such as specifications, armament, builder, highlights of operations history. Most include a photo. Special Appendices include grouping of info on all ships of a type, e.g.- Aircraft and Aircraft Carriers, Amphibious Warfare Ships, Aviation Auxiliaries, Civil War Ordnance, Confederate Forces Afloat, Destroyers and Tenders, Escort Vessels, Guided Missile Cruisers, Historic Ship Exhibits, Minecraft, Monitors, Patrol Craft, Ships of the Line, Stone Fleet, Submarines and Chasers, Tank Landing ships (LST), Torpedo Boats and Destroyers. Bibliography. Photographs. Maps. Pictorial endpapers. A highly respected and solidly researched reference set. From a Navy Captain’s personal library for over 20 years. $210.00 (View Picture) 14722 GUIDE TO FEDERAL ARCHIVE RELATING TO THE CIVIL WAR - 721 pages about 6” x 9” hardcover, by Kenneth Munden and Henry P. Beers. This is an exceptionally useful book for anyone about to research Civil War topics. Although prepared in 1962 as a finding aid to help pinpoint the location of original source materials in the Archives, it remains just as valuable today. It goes through the various types of CW records at the archives, and tells a bit about what is in each of the categories, and gives a feel for the type and amount of material there. It goes through pretty much every department of the federal government, and where appropriate subordinate offices in the department. A bit of reading in this book will prepare you to do better and more productive searches, be they at the Archives facility in Washington, or on line using the many documents now available in electronic form. Used VG-fine. $20.00 (View Picture) 14247 Map of U.S. Military Railroads during the Civil War - 25” x 38” image size on 27” x 39” overall paper size. Full title is “Map of U.S. Military Railroads showing the railroads operated during the [Civil] War from 1862-1866 as military lines under the direction of Bvt. Brig. Gen. D.C. McCallum, director and General Manager, 1866. Lithographed by J. Bien, 24 Vesey Street, New York City. The map covers the area roughly bounded by the lower half of Pennsylvania and Ohio down to northern Florida, and from the Atlantic Ocean west to show all of Arkansas and Missouri. To avoid damage, we did not make a photo of the map itself, but this would be a wonderful display item for the military railroad enthusiast if carefully unfolded and professionally mounted. Survival rate on these is probably very low. Overall VG-fine condition. Neatly folded and contained in a book type folder with title Railroad Map of Pennsylvania, Published by the Department of Internal Affairs. I don’t think the folder is original to this map, but it is pretty neat anyway. Folder is water stained on the cloth with some insect damage. $125.00 (View Picture) 14246 WW2 ARMY SUPPLY DEPOT WEEKLY NEWSLETTERS 1943-44 (LOT OF 3) - These are from the Ogden Army Supply Force Depot, one of the major stateside supply points during WW2. Each issue is about 20 pages long, mimeographed on cheap paper. Some cartoons, but mostly personal news tidbits- transfers, visitors, well-wishes for injured or sick workers, those whose loved ones were serving overseas, reports on meeting quotas, exhortations to buy bonds and work harder, etc. Interesting glimpses into what life was like on the home front during a war where the whole nation supported our goal of defeating the enemy, instead of undermining morale of the troops, and seeking a quick defeat in hopes of partisan political gain. Dates are May 21, 1943, October 15, 1943 and January 21, 1944. Looks like a cover may be missing from one, otherwise G-VG condition. The lot of three for $10.00 (View Picture) 13024 HUNTERS FROM THE SKY: THE GERMAN PARACHUTE CORPS 1940-1945 - By Charles whiting, 210 pages, hardbound with good dustjacket. A well written history with an eye to the influence the German Fallschirmjaegers had on other airborne units. A used excellent copy. $12.00 (View Picture) 12733 BAYONET BATTLE: BAYONET WARFARE IN THE 20TH CENTURY- TIM RIPLEY - Hardbound, 265 pages 6" x 9" with index and photos. Ripley is a professional military writer living in the UK. This is a well researched study of examples where the bayonet has been used as a combat weapon in the 20th centruy. Interesting facts assembled from many wars, large and small, all over the world. Some may seem embelllished tales, some undoubtedly accurate, but all underscore the fact that in the hands of determined fighters, the bayonet is still an effective weapon on the battlefield. $10.00 (View Picture) 12500 Dwight D. Eisenhower books- lot of two - One copy of Ike’s classic “Crusade in Europe” that looks nasty on the outside but is a solid reading copy with tight binding and clean pages, except for a stain on the bottom of some. Outside edges yellowing and bottom of front cover has some water/coffee stains. 559 pages, hardbound. Second book is The Papers of Dwight David Eisenhower: The War Years, volume V. 414 pages, hardbound, overall excellent condition. A scholarly source with some original documents quoted and many informative notes on chronology, and an index. Both for only $10.00 (View Picture) 12498 Flying Tigers- by Daniel Ford - Part of the Smithsonian History of Aviation Series, 45- pages hardbound 6” x 9” with some illustrations. Well researched, thoroughly footnoted and indexed. Used excellent copy with fine dustjacket. An excellent study of one of aspects of Ww2 that is fading from memory, where the US helped the Chinese fight the Japanese, prior to U.S. entry in to WW2. $15.00 (View Picture) 12409 Encyclopedia of United States Army Insignia and Uniforms - William K. Emerson, 680 pages 9.3" x 12.3". The first comprehensive, well-illustrated, fully researched, and completely documented history of U.S. Army branch insignia and the uniforms on which those insignia were worn. More than two thousand photographs illustrate the actual branch insignia used by men and women of the U.S. Army during war and peace from American independence to the present. This book tells the story of the major army branches - infantry, artillery, cavalry, and engineers - as well as the service and support branches comprising doctors and nurses, chaplains, musicians, quartermasters, military police, and the many others whom have made up the U.S. Army. Brand new condition. List price $135.00 special price- postpaid for only $120.00 (View Picture) 11782
FM100-2-1 THE SOVIET ARMY- OPERATIONS & TACTICS - July 1984 about 150
pages. Thorough US Army analysis of Soviet military at the height of the Cold
War. This is not weapons and their capabilities, as much as it is the boots
on the ground tactics to be countered if the shooting started. $5.00 (View
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9482
"GRUNT GEAR" BY ALEC TULKOFF - Superbly researched and thoroughly illustrated
coverage of WW2 USMC combat uniforms, web gear, edged weapons, guns (with
serial number info on many), and lots of other cool stuff collectors love.
Moran's book on WW2 USMC uniforms and gear covers dress as well as combat
items, but for combat items Tulkoff is far more complete and better researched
and documented. A number of excellent tips and details allow the collector
to distinguish authentic USMC issue items from those of other services and
fakes or reproductions. 335 pages 8.5" x 11" hardbound with superb artwork
on the covers, extensive use of color, heavy glossy paper. Most highly recommended
reference. Brand new. (Out of print and getting hard to find). $159.00 (View
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8441 German Military Intelligence - by Paul Leverkuehn, 209pp 6" x 9" with dirty dustjacket. Written by a despicable creature, first a senior member of the Nazi Abwehr, the German miltary intelligence service, then descending to further depravity by a post war career as a lawyer and politician. Covers amazing variety of German sponsored infiltration, spy, and basically terrorist operations all around the world, including collusion with Iraq. Deja vu all over again. $15.00 7450 SOLDIERS ON HORSEBACK - The story of the U.S. Cavalry by W.E. Butterworth. 141 pp 6" x 9.5". Surprising good history, although aimed at younger readers. Nicely illustrated with selection of excellent prints and photos, most of which I had not previously seen. Used, good with dustjacket. $10.00 5147 U.S. ARMY HISTORICAL STUDIES - History of Prisoner of War Utilization, 1776-1945, DA PAM 20-213, 278pp. and The Personnel Replacement System in the U.S. Army, DA PAM 20-211, 492pp. Two excellent studies on topics that are major concerns during wartime, and have been approached in different ways over the years. POW camps existed at various locations in the US and the variety of things that POWs did is amazing. Personnel replacement is the issue of feeding new troops to replace losses in existing units and/or sending new units. Both volumes cover the entire US military experience from the Revolution through WW2 and are great background for anyone interested in US military history. 6"x9" hardbound, used fine-exc condition. Both for only $12.00 7062 THE HORSE SOLDIER, 1776-1943 - Randy Steffen's four volume set on U.S. cavalry arms and equipment. Soft bound 8.5" x 11" with numerous illustrations. Definitive study on the subject. Used excellent. Stillin print at $40 per volume. The four volume set for only $120.00 2993 Military Music Records- Two 33 RPM albums. (a) A concert of Military Music by fifes & drums of Colonial Williamsburg (b) 3 Centuries of Military Music by Wind ensamble of Leipzig Academy. (For you young visitors, this is how music was played in the "old days" before CDs or even tapes) $5.00 2994 Military(?) Music Records- (Steel Band) Three 33 RPM stereo (a) U.S. Navy Steel Band- Blowing in the Wind (b) Shell Invaders 1969 Calypso hits (C) Walt Disney World Adventureland Steel Band- You can sit back, sipping your rum listening to the beautiful music, dreaming of life in some exotic Caribbean island plotting coups and awaiting the arrival the U.S. Marine Corps yet again. (For you young visitors, this is how music was played in the "old days" before CDs or even tapes) $5.00 7054 ENCYCLOPEDIA OF TANKS- - Duncan Crow & Robert Icks- two noted armor historians 1975, 256pp 8" x 10" Encyclopedia section in back listing virtually every experimental and standard mode tank of all countries is fascinating, plus a bit of historical background for many countries, and photos of selected models. Two prior sections cover the history of tanks, and an especially good section on design features that would often be overlooked by amateurs. Used VG with fair dustjacket. $25.00 4785 HANDBOOK FOR NONCOMMISSIONED OFFICERS OF INFANTRY - by Capt. M. B. Stewart 8th US infantry, Kansas City, 1903. 102pp 4.5" x 6" hardbound eith blue cloth covers and geld embossed title. Covers general duties as well as on patrols and outposts, also special section for the First Sgt and others. Excellent condition. Great insights on the important roles of the NCO in the pre-WW1 era. $15.00 4782 MILITARY SCIENCE AND TACTICS- ELEMENTARY TRAINING
- by Col. P. S. Bond, 1941. 278pp plus addenda. Softcover about 6" x 9".
Everything a new soldier or officer needs to know about unifomrs, close order
drill, msarksmanship (still shows the "gas trap" version of the Garand as well
as the M1903), first aid, map reading, tactics, etc. Lots of illustrations.
Great reference for a collector or especially for the reenactor or living history
enthusiast. $15.00 6126 HISTORY OF POW UTILIZATION BY U.S. ARMY 1776-1945 - DA Pamphlet 20-213, 278pp. 6" x 9.5" Solidly researched study of this little known military topic. Sorta like dogs chasing cars- what to do when they catch one? The answers are varied and surprising. Chances are that POWs may have lived and worked in an area near you in the Civil War, WW1 or WW2. Excellent clean copy. $15.00 6119 USAF GENERAL HISTORIES- - U.S. Army Air Arm April 1861 to April 1917- Juliette A. Hennessey, 260pp 8" x 10.5" hardbound, 1986 reprint of the original 1958 edition. Near new condition. Important study of the pre-WW1 birth and growth of aviation (both balloons and aircraft) in the U.S. Army, including detailed appendices with data on early aviators, etc. Very interesting insights into the trials and tribulations of trying to get new ideas adopted and integrated into the military structure. Places such efforts in the proper context usually missing from the brief mentions found in histories of various campaigns. $30.00 6118 USAF SPECIAL STUDIES- IDEAS & WEAPONS-
- I.B. Holley Exploitation of the aerial weapon by the US during WW1; a
study in the relationship of technological advance, military doctrine, and the
development of weapons. 222pp 7" x 10" hardbound, 1983 reprint of the original
1953 edition. No photos, this is strictly solid research, with the emphasis
on the "big picture" of aircraft as a weapons system. Exceptionally detailed
and thorough bibliography annotating the contents of numerous record groups
in the national Archives, essential to further research in this field. $20.00 10305 PHOTOGRAPHIC
HISTORY OF THE CIVIL WAR (MILLER) - Three volumes of the 10 volume set,
but each is an outstanding collection of original Civil War photographs by Matthew
Brady and the other less well known photographers who have preserved the visual
history of that conflict. Each is about half photos and half text to accompany
them. Each volume about 320-350 8" x 11" pages, with comprehensive index in
Volume 10. Volumes included here are 4- The Cavalry; 5- Forts and Artillery,
and 10- The Armies and the Leaders. First published in 1911, the "Miller" set
is an incredible reference for collectors and historians. Overall excellent
with just slight wear on the dustjackets. All three volumes for only $35.00
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9595 SPLENDID LITTLE WAR- FRANK FREIDEL - Spanish American War coverage with the best text (overview level) and superbly selected photos by a noted historian. My favorite book on the period, with loads of detail of uniforms, weapons and equipment. Thhis is the hardbound edition has been out of print for many years, although some cheap papaerbacks were reprinted a while back. This is only hardbound copy I have seen in several years. Nice clean tight copy, although the dust jacket is a bit tattered on the edges. $39.00 (View Picture) 8587 A Stillness at Appomattox - The final volume
of Bruce Catton's three volumes on the Army of the Potomac, 438 pp 6" x 8.5"
hardbound. Pages yellowing some otherwise VG-fine. Catton won a Pulitzer prize
for this book. I read it many years ago, and think it got me interested in serious
research on the Civil War. I never did find the location of the cannons buried
by the Washington Artillery of New Orleans to avoid capture just prior to the
surrender. Good history, and well written. $7.00 (View
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8110 FORT PHIL KEARNY: AN AMERICAN SAGA- DEE BROWN - 250pp 5" x 8" Well researched and written account of this important outpost in northeastern Wyoming in the period 1865-1870, including the period of the nearby Wagon Box fight. Much on the life of troops in garrison and on campaign. Used VG-fine with dustjacket. $15.00 7440 ARMS AND EQUIPMENT OF THE CIVIL WAR - Jack Coggins 160 pp 8.5" x 11" soft covers, new. Loaded with info and excellent illustrations. In my opinion, this is the best book available for a good understanding of the arms and equipment and their use, advantages and disadvantages. Written at a basic level, but very well done, so that even advanced collectors will learn a lot about small arms, artillery, cavalry, etc. A must for anyone interested in the Civil War and especially good for those just entering the field. $15.00 (View Picture) **HOLD** 7439 ARMS AND EQUIPMENT OF THE CIVIL WAR - Jack Coggins 160 pp 8.5" x 11" loaded with info and excellent illustrations. In my opinion, this is the best book available for a good understanding of the arms and equipment and their use, advantages and disadvantages. Written at a basic level, but very well done, so that even advanced collectors will learn a lot about small arms, artillery, cavalry, etc. A must for anyone interested in the Civil War and especially good for those just entering the field. HARDBOUND EDITION with dustjacket. Overall VG-fine. $40.00 844 Harpers New Monthly Magazine - Volume XCVI, December 1897 thru May 1898. Interesting insights into American society and interests in the months leading up to the Spanish American War. Several articles and illustrations by Frederic Remington. $25.00 6469 AMERICAN MILITARY EQUIPAGE 1851-1872 VOL 3 - This important work sponsored by the respected Company of Military Historians began with three volumes, covering respectively U.S. forces, C.S force, and in this, the third volume, U.S. and C.S. Navy and Marine forces and the beginning section dealing with state troops (Alabama through Connecticut). Total in this volume, about 200 pages with four color plates and numerous excruciatingly accurate line drawings. Subsequently, the work was republished with the first three volumes (less the small section dealing with state forces) combined into a single large volume, and a second large volume with all the state forces. All are out of print and in great demand. As new copy of Volume 3 only. $65.00 4020 Civil War Books: A Critical Bibliography, Vol 1 Allan Nevins, James I Robertson, Bell I. Wiley, eds. 278pp 8.5" x 11" ex-library copy. This volume covers military aspects(mobilization, organization, administration, supply, campaigns, soldier life, prisons and POWs, the Negro, Navies, and diplomacy. (Vol 2 covers general works, biographies, memoirs and collected works, CS govt and politics, CS State & local studies, social and economic studies, US Govt and politics, US Satate & local studies, economic & social conditions.). $20.00 4806 US ARMY MANUAL OF THE MEDICAL DEPARTMENT, 1896 - 128pp 5" x 7.5" hardbound with blue cloth covers and gold embossing in excellent condition. A treasure trove of information on medical personnel in the late Indian War and Span-Am era. This handy little book details just about everything related to medical matters except for the actual diagnosis and treatment of the sick and wounded. Lengthy tables showing contenst of various kits and outfits (ncluding what must be one of the very earliest references to a typewriter as an essential piece of US military gear.) Interesting notes on issue of muskets, forager shotguns and shotgun reloading kits to medical people. $95.00 359 Span-Am War newspaper- Cincinnati Ohio May 1898 issues full of interesting martial tidbits, latest war news and rumors (remember, no radio or CNN coverage then). Old and delicate due to cheap acid paper used, and very seldom seen today. Great addition to SAW collection or display to understand the atmosphere of the time. My choice of dates.$25.00 each. 8598 The Rifled Musket - Claude E. Fuller's in depth
study of the .58 caliber muskets, 302 pp 8.5" x 11. Much info on contractors,
variations, accuracy, etc. Published in 1958, this is one of the books that
helped create interest in collecting Civil War guns, prior to the Centennial.
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8597 Mathew Brady: Historian With A Camera - James
Horan's excellent and well illustrated account of the famed Civil War photographer
and his work. He (and several other photographers) made this the first conflict
to be documented by photographs of the participants, the places and the events.
Used VG with dustjacket. $18.00 (View Picture)
5699 War of 1812 Almanac - The New England Almanack or Lady's and Gentleman's Diary for the year of our Lord Christ 1813 by Isaac Bickerstaff. Printed and sold by John Carter, Providence, RI. Twelve sheets about 5" x 7.5" printeed on both sides and crudely sewn on the left margin. Includes astronomic data, calendars for every month, medical tips (burns, dysentary, consumption) wine making, poetry, and schedules for federal and state courts in the New England states. Well worn, yellowed, tattered edges and some ripped pages. Wonderful item to display with your collection of War of 1812 artifacts. These were considered to be expendable items and most were trashed at the end of the year. Neat. $45.00 (View Picture) 1919 Civil Affairs In Porto Rico 1900- - 830 pp report of the Military Governowr (Gen Miles) covering the entire period of Military Government of the island from its seizure from Spain in mid 1898 until the turn-over to Civil Government in May 1900. Includes large fold out map, many photos of various towns and inhabitants, reports from heads of varius departments, branches and the like. Important reference on an early "nation-building" assignment of the U.S. Army among people who resented governence from any source, with a nearly unbroken record of eagerly accepting, nay, expecting, handouts for the century since we foolishly evicted the Spanish. There are many fine Puerto Ricans, but the predominant culture is inconsistent with traditional values of the United States. The deceptive plots to eliminate essential live fire military training on Vieques (where I was once a RangeOfficer) shows that the leaders of this corrupt Commonwealth are unworthy of continued affiliation with, protection by ans subsidization by the taxpayers of the United States. Urge your congressmen to reject statehood, you cannot afford to pay what it will cost! $15.00 132 Brass Pounders: Young Telegraphers of Civil War- - A. Harlow, 159 pp w/dj. Readable account of emerging communications technology and the people invovled during the Civil War. $10.00 1050 Custer's Prelude to Glory Krause & Olson, 1974. 277pp. 8.75"x12" Soft cover. Extremely well done coverage of Custer's least famous command- that of the Black Hills exploring expedition of 1874. Includes virtually everything printed in newpapers or offical reports about this Army exploration of the hitherto unexplored area. Many photos of places, participants. Vital to understanding of what the Army was doing in the west in the post-Civil War era, and how white expansion in search of gold set the stage for Custer's more famous final expedition. Used, Fine, covers slightly scuffed. $15.00 393a U.S. Army in the West 1870-1880:Uniforms, Weapons and Equipment by Doug McChristian, the premier authority on these matters. Definitive coverage of everything from underwear to overcoats, and all the other stuff soldiers needed or used. Superbly researched and documented, explains how cheapskate bureaucrats forced troops to use up surplus Civil War stuff with or without modifications or improvements. Highly recommended. New, AUTOGRAPHED by author. $35.00 (one copy left) 170 Frontiersmen in Blue: The US Army and the Indian 1848-1865, Robert Utley's predecessor to Frontier Regulars. Definitive, well written and researched, covering the period after the Mexican war when Westward expansion began in earnest to drive the native inhabitants off their lands. Importance of Army's role as "civilizing" factor is usually overlooked. Important work. Ex-library copy, good. $15.00 VJ-81 HERE IS YOUR WAR, Ernie Pyle, 1945, 246pp. Well written stories from the front. Wartime edition on cheap paper, now badly yellowing. $5.00 5845 THE SEARCH FOR AMEILIA EARHART - by Fred Goerner- 326pp. Well researched speculation about Earhart being on a secret military mission to spy on the Japanese, and the evil American military people will not confess to their subterfuge about the subject. Entertaining, but not sure if it get filed in the fiction category or not. Some water/insect damage to edges of cover boards. Free ratty dust jacket. $6.00 5176 BATTLE OF BRITAIN - Len Deighton, 224pp hardbound. Superb mix of the big picture with the personal details from all perspectives- British, German, military, civilian, pilot, support crews, etc. Well illustrated with photos and really great color drawings explaining the sequence or relationship of things. Best explanation of the complexities of air defense I have seen. Used VG. $8.00 5849 MEDICAL DEPT. US ARMY- VETERINARY SERVICE IN WW2 - 779pp. Amazine coverage of the untold aspect of animal involvement in military history. It takes much more than a foot soldier armed with a rifle. How about lab rats, pigeons, mules, horses, hogs, chickens, animal products (meat, milk, eggs, dairy products, etc. Army vets were not stateside warriors, they traveled the globe trying to ensure reliable supplies of food and critters from regions with no concept of sanitation or civilization. Whoodathunkit? Used fine- excellent. $15.00 5848 US ARMY IN WW2- TECHNICAL SERVICES- - The Medical Department Hospitalization and Evacuation Zone of the Interior. 503pp. Okay, you have a big war- what will you do with all the wounded (and accident victims)? Covers the massive efforts at building huge hospitals, and the infrastructire to support them and transport patients to them. Includes sections on transport of patients by vehicle, train, plane or ship. Used excellent. $15.00 5847 US ARMY IN WW2- TECHNICAL SERVICES- - The Quartermaster Corps: Organization, Supply, and Services, Volume 2. 432pp covering the remainder of the War (and demobilization at the end of the war). Minor water damage ot the back cover. An old professor once noted "Amateurs talk tactics, professionals talk logistics." If it were not for the unglamorous sweat by the QM troops and civilians, the infantry would never have been able to engage the enemy. $25.00 5053 HOME FRONT LOT - a. "For Defense BUY US Savings Bonds and Stamps" and minuteman figure adorn this full color countertop display piece. 9" x 13" with a prop on the back (never even unfolded). Dated 1941 as the US drifted towards a full war footing. Pale green background, red and blue/black lettering. Top inch or so is bent and separating some, but could probably be gently steamed and ironed back into position- still displays okay. b. War Ration Book One issued May 6, 1942 to Forest B. Randall in Old Orchard Maine. Signatures, etc in place and 7 stamps left. Used good c. Service Gasoline Ration book issued to same Forest B. Randall in 1942 to get gas for his 1922 Locomobile wrecking truck. 3 plus pages of coupons left. Soiled from carrying in wallet. All three pieces for $15.00 (View Picture) 4322 U.S. ARMY UNIFORMS OF WW2- SHELBY STANTON- 279 pp 7.5" x 9" softcover with excellent photos on just about every page. Highly respected work detailing US Army uniforms of WW2 period, including uniforms, web gear, footwear, hats, etc. COFFEE SPILL SPECIAL- Some klutz spilled coffee on this so the top inch or so of most pages have some water damage (wrinkled) and maybe some slight staining, but all the info is still ready for use. Wonderful reference book for any WW2 collector or reeanctor. Why pay $20.00 for a nice new copy and then worry about getting it dirty? Save a bundle and get this already soiled copy for only $12.00 5162 U.S. ARMY IN WW2 SERIES- PACIFIC - War in the Pacific:
Strategy and Command, the First Two years , used excellent. $10.00 5402 THE MARINE CORPS READER - ed. By Clyde H. Metcalf, Col, USMC. 595 pp 5" x 7". Excellent compilation of various works presenting the Marine Corps tradition through its date (1944). Good clean copy with some tape repairs on dustjacket. Publshed by the Marine Corps Association this helped give the WW2 grunts the real or imagined superiority that made them successful. $12.00 E83. USMC-SNIPER SCOPE INSTRUCTIONS/MANUALS 6123 OFFICIAL ARMY NATIONAL GUARD REGISTER 1 JAN 1967 - 991 pages with officers from every state, alphabetically from Aab to Zynda having state, and key data on their military careers. Used excellent. $5.00 6111 VIETNAM STUDIES - Well done volumes done for the Army's Center for Military History. Soft covers, 6" x 9".Ex-library copies G-VG condition. Five volumes- (a) Airmobility 1961-1971, 304pp; (b) U.S. Army Engineers 1965-1970. 240 pp; (c) Financial management of Vietnam Conflict 1962-1972, 109 pp; (d) Command and Control 1950-1969, 103pp; (e) Medical Support, 1965-1970, 181pp. The lot for only $12.00 6091 VIETNAM ORDER OF BATTLE - Out of print- Shelby Stanton's typical thoroughness and comprehensive coverage. 395pp 9.5" x 12". A complete illustrated reference to the U.S. Army and Allied ground forces in Vietnam, 1961-1973: organization, commands, deployments, stations, operations, weapons, equipment, casualties and insignia. Used excellent to near new. Just about everything factual you would ever want to know about the good guys in Vietnam. Not exciting unit tactics or pot smoking draftee nonsense, but the essential accurate basis for any research on Vietnam. Especially handy for smoking out the lying skunks who claim to be Vietnam vet heroes- just ask what unit and when and where they served and then you can check it out in this. Probably the most important book any Vietnam collector will ever get. $165.00 5156 THE SECOND OLDEST PROFESSION: - Spies and Spying in the 20th Century, by Phillip Knightley, 1986, 435pp. hardbound. A somewhat cynical view of the spy business. Used excellent except for previous owners name in several places and a few pencil underlines. $5.00 5152 AREA HANDBOOKS- SOUTHEAST ASIA (3 books)- Area Handbook For South Vietnam, 1967, 510 pp. Area Handbook For Khmer Republic (Cambodia), 1973, 387pp. Thoroughly researched studies "designed to be useful to military and other personnel who need a convenient compilation of basic facts about the social, economic, political, and military institutions and practices of various countries. Although the focus is on the current situation when the book was written, there is considerable historical background. Very handy to get a feel for the country and the context in which military operations took place. Both volumes only $10.00 5150 KOREA- BOOKS (TWO) - Area Handbook For Republic of Korea, 1969, 492pp.. Thoroughly researched studies "designed to be useful to military and other personnel who need a convenient compilation of basic facts about the social, economic, political, and military institutions and practices of various countries. Although the focus is on the current situation when the book was written, there is considerable historical background. Very handy to get a feel for the country and the context in which military operations took place. Army Historical Series, Military Advisors in Korea: KMAG in Peace and War, 1962, 215pp, Includes large map in pocket inside back cover.Both volumes used excellent for only $8.00 5149 AREA HANDBOOKS FOR GERMANY (THREE) - Area Handbook For Germany, 1960, 954pp. Area Handbook For East Germany, 1972, 329pp. Special Warfare Area Handbook For Germany, 1960, paperback 954 pp, copy 271 of 500 copies. Thoroughly researched studies "designed to be useful to military and other personnel who need a convenient compilation of basic facts about the social, economic, political, and military institutions and practices of various countries. Although the focus is on the current situation when the book was written, there is considerable historical background. Very handy to get a feel for the country and the context in which military operations took place. All three volumes only $12.00 3541 Vietnam Weapons manual "War Material Used by Viet Cong in South Vietnam", 110pp 5.5" x 8.5" with tan cardstock cover. Dated 11-1964 on back cover. Mainly covers small arms, mines, and booby traps including improvised types. Format is a sketch picture on the left page and description on the righ page in two columns, one in Vietnamese and other in English language. First page has Foreword by USMC BGEN, ACofS J2 explaining this was issued to "facilitate common usage by RVNAF and U.S. Advisory personnel." About excellent condition. $22.00 2299 THE LAST PARALLEL: A MARINE'S WAR JOURNAL, Martin Russ, 1957, 333pp. Describes his experience as a Marine "grunt" BAR man in Korea. Fascinating reading, no BS, full of wry humor. very readable, insightful views of the harsh realities of infantry combat, surrounded by the oddities and absurdities of military life in and out of combat. Interesting comments on many weapons by an astute observer. My all-time favorite book by enlisted author . Good clean copy with slighty tattered dust jacket. $15.00 5146 U.S. ARMY HISTORICAL STUDIES (two books)-
5168 Berlin Diary, William L. Shirer - The journal of a foreign [American] correspondent 1934-1941, an up close observer of Hitler's rise to power and the early days of WW2. Used near good, 605pp. $4.00 1411JJ14 War and Society: A yearbook of Military
History Volume 2. SEX!!!!!
Venereal Disease in the British Army in
WW1, and other scholarly articles collected in a nice hardbound book. Serious
stuff from respected authors, and well worth reading to see what their
insights are on a wide variety of topics. 196pp hardbound, 5" x 8.5" 1413JJ16 The Days of the French Revolution
Chrostopher
Hibbert, 1980, 350 pp 6" x 9" soft cover. Serious but readable study of
this fascinating but somewhat morbid period of French history. Like new
1414JJ17 Napolean and the American Dream Ines
Murat, 243pp 6" x 9" Study of Napoleanic figures who emigrated to America,
and the experiences as the two cultures clashed. Like new. 605 Modern Camouflage Major Robert Breckenridge.
1943 explanation of theory and practice of the art, mainly aimed at large
items such as defense plants, etc rather than tactical applications in
combat. Interesting with plans for dummy bombers and fighters to fool your
firends and neighbors. Many photos, etc. 280 pp 5.5" x 8.5" w/ dirty dj
6122 IRON COFFINS - Herbert A. Werner (German U-boat commander during WW2) with foreword by USN Captain Edward L. Beach. 365pp6" x 8.5" in excellent condition with nice bright dust jacket. "A personal account of the U-Boat battles of WW2." Looks like a most interesting insight from a participant. $12.00 1914 An Admiral's Log- Robley D. Evans - 467pp, many photos. Interesting commentary on the events in Evans career from 1898 to his retirement in 1910. "Fighting Bob" Evans was highly regarded in the Navy in this period, and has strong opinions on many subjects. Interesting to see things from the perspective of one of the senior guys. Ex-library copy with some waterstaining and damage on spine but still quite readable. $7.00 1911 Mr. Pepys' Navy, L.A. Wilcox - 189pp. Wonderful book similar to the highly acclaimed works of Edwin Tunis combining clearly written text and lots of nice artwork. Covers design and constructio of ships, getting crews, victuals, masts, etc etc. Insights robably apply to Drake's fleet against the Spanish Armada a century earlier and Nelson's a century later, as naval warfare evolved very slowly in the age of sail. $10.00 1910 Pepys: A Biography, Richard Ollard - 368 pp. Excellent study of fascinating man whose fascinating exploits went beyond his role in modernizing the Royal Navy in the 1680s. Notes, index, etc. Excellent $10.00 1908 Dutton's Navigation and Piloting - Serious book for seafarer's trying to figure out where they are. 1958, USNIP classic, Used excellent $10.00 1522 Report of the Secretary of the Navy 1901- - Miscellaneous Reports, Part I. 630pp. 6" x 9". Good dark cloth binding. Much interesting information (but little or nothing about ordnance matters). Lot of Bureau of Navigation info on various bases and stations including those being established in the post-Spanish-American War era. Bureau of Navigation details movements of the vessels of the Navy, plus interesting note recommending adoption of compass card with 360 degree markings in addition to old system of 32 points. $35.00 845 Annual Report of the Secretary of the Navy 1861 - Loaded with primary reference materail on Naval events of the oeepening months of the Civil War. Full text of reports on the "Trent Affair", recapture of Port Royal, Pensacola, early blockading operations, etc. Many details on ships purchased, built, or seized for Naval use. Long list of propose armored ships, including luke-warm endorsement of John Ericcson's proposed vessel later famous as the "Monitor". 548 pages approx 6" x 9", plus another 150 pages of Postmaster General's report the whole being Messages & Documents part 3. $35.00 129 The Emperor's Sword- - Noel Busch. 250 pp work on Russo-Japanese War naval battle of Tsushima. Good w/d/j $10.00 135 Battle History of the Imperial Japanese Navy - 1941-45, Paul S. Dull, 433pp with notes and good index. Definitive English language work by well qualified linguist/scholar and former USMC officer. Published by US Naval Institute 1979. Exc. w/dj $15.00 4026 The Book of the Navy, Roberts & Brentano 1944, 302pp.6" x 9". Used at US Naval Academy to provide general knowledge of Navy and great naval leaders of the past. Highly respected and well done. $5.00 5167 History of U.S. Naval Operations in WW2 - Volume 9, Sicily, Salerno, Anzio, January 1943-June 1944 by Samuel Eliot Morison. 413pp. Fine-excellent with dustjacket. $8.00 2318 U.S. Navy Intelligence- Recent Naval Progress, June 1887, Information from abroad series no. VI. Wide variety of topics from small arms and musketry instruction in US and abroad to electric lighting on ships, torpedoes, torpedo boats, USN 8 inch B.L. rifle, etc. 346pp. Rebound in rugged library buckram binding, otherwise exc. condition. Very interesting, and extremely scarce. $95.00 2248 1856 Nautical Chart- Santa Barbara Area- ORIGINAL CHARTS- Early navigational charts of our newly gained Pacific coast territories. These original ship's charts are from the 1853-1870 period, produced by lithograph engraving (black ink on rag paper) and lost in a government warehouse until a few years ago. Still flat, not folded, these really look nice framed. (Never folded, will ship flat or carefully rolled) They show the land area and terrain using standard topographic symbols, and soundings of coastal waters. One or more additional sketches show the view(s) of key navigational points to allow proper recognition, and tables list latitude/ longitude of key points and tidal information. These were essential to seafarers. Very historic and decorative items. This is "Preliminary Survey of ANACAPA ISLAND and EAST END OF SANTA CRUZ ISLAND" SCALE 1:30,000 dated 1856. Paper size 33" wide by 12 1/2 " tall, with image about 26" x 9 1/2". Nicely detailed, full of nautical charm- "Smuggler's Cove", boat landings, limits of kelp, etc. Only one view, about 2" x 7", superbly showing end of Anacapa Island with rugged cliffs and "Arch Rock." Excellent dark image and good outline of lithograph block. $79.00 1401JJ4 Jutland: Eyewitness account of a great battle
compiled and ed by Stuart Legg. 152 pp. 6" x 8.5". Good account of WW1 naval
battle from several different viewpoints merged into a single account. 1901- Torpedoboat Sailor, C.M. Blackford, USNIP 1968, 156 pp. Narrative of enlisted service aboard destroyers in WWI. Articulate and insightful from the perspective of the author who later commanded an LST in WW2. O/P. From my personal library. $10.00 1902- Landing Operations, A.M. Vagts, Definitive history of amphibious warfare operations from antiquity to 1945. Classic reference, long O/P. $15.00 D141. Greetings from the USS Warrington [circa 1915-17]- inscribed "From the Officers and Crew" 6 pp of history of ship's namesake, and 4 page poem relating to 1911 incident when she was struck by a schooner off Cape Hatteras losing 30 ft of stern. 5 illustrations of ship, crew, damage, namesake. Bound with half blue marbleized cover boards, and old bookplate of Pennsylvania Military Order of the Loyal Legion [Civil War vets organization]. Neat little item. Free addition- "Legal Status of Seamen, 20 pp 1910 document in similar binding. BOTH for $8.00 E49. U.S. NAVY BUREAU OF ORDNANCE: EXCERPTS FROM
ANNUAL REPORTS 1880-1916 . Very well done 171 pp typewritten synopsis
prepared by E.S. Brandt [?] in 1923. This is photocopy (less pp 168/169
due to copier malfunction). Report for each year is summarized, with topics
underlined for easy use. Emphasis is on cannon, ammunition depots, etc,
but many other interesting tidbits. While not as complete as a full set
of 36 years' reports would be, this has enough detail to indicate areas
with potential for further research. A valuable reference! $22.00
Marc has some nifty books here, not really gun stuff, but just plain neat! SMB524. The Complete Home Handyman's Guide, Hubbard Cobb, 1948, 500 pp. Shows lots of use, so must be good item, still has lots of life left in it. If you live in an older house, this will show you how to tackle everything from repointing mortar joints, other interior and exterior repairs, fixing your coal furnace, doing blacksmithing, etc. So full of good info that a wife could handle all those jobs without having to bother her husband with a "honey-do" list anymore. (Great Mother's Day gift!) $35.00 SMB525. Home Workshop Manual, Arthur Wakeling
(editor of Popular Science)1930/1939 500pp. "How to make Furniture, Ship
and Airplane models, radio sets, toys, novelties, house and garden conveniences,
sporting equipment, woodworking methods, use and care of tools, wood turning
and art metal work, painting and decorating." If you get the one above
for your wife, you'll need this one to keep yourself busy after you get
thrown out of the house. Why you could take it with you and live in a small
cabin in remote Montana, and still have time to send gifts to your friends.
Slight water damage, and binding has minor tears on spine but ready to
use again and again. $30.00
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