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17865. : A CATALOGUE OF MARITIME INTEREST. Fifty Facsimile Reprints of Books from the Library of the National Maritime Museum, Greenwich
Cornmarket Press nd (c 1969) 19pp. 21x15. An unmarked copy: Fine in VG+ pictorial card cover. This list of 50 books on maritime subjects with a full description of the contents of each title, makes this catalogue a useful source of reference. Covers Naval History, Naval Strategy, Mercantile Naval History, Biography, Voyages & Hydrography, Wrecks & Piracy. £4.50

16305. : DEFENCE FORCES OF THE WORLD No 2. NAVIES OF THE NATIONS
Presented with "The Champion'. nd (c 1930s) 30pp. Profusely illustrated with sepia photographs. 15x12. Staples rusted, otherwise VG in VG paper cover. Presented with the boys' magazine 'The Champion' , this booklet illustrates and describes a variety of contemporary British, American, French, German, Dutch & Japanese warships. £5.50

16926. : THE OSPREY MILITARIA DIRECTORY & SOURCEBOOK. 1999 Edition
Compendium Publishing 1998., 227pp.Advertisements.25x18. As new: Mint in Mint pictorial card cover. £6.50

14873. : THE ROYAL NAVAL ASSOCIATION. Year Book 2001.
No pagination. Profusely illustrated. 21x15. VG in Fine pictorial card cover. £2.50

14874. : THE ROYAL NAVAL ASSOCIATION. Year Book 2003.
No pagination. Profusely illustrated. 21x15. Some annotations, otherwise VG in Fine pictorial card cover. £2.50

14875. : THE ROYAL NAVAL ASSOCIATION. Year Book 2004.
No pagination. Profusely illustrated. 21x15. VG in Fine pictorial card cover. £2.50

14876. : THE ROYAL NAVAL ASSOCIATION. Year Book 2005.
No pagination. Profusely illustrated. 21x15. VG in Fine pictorial card cover. £2.50

17853. : WILLIAM LIONEL WYLLIE R.A., R.I., R.E. 1851-1931. An Exhibition of Sketches, Paintings and Prints at the Royal Naval Museum Portsmouth, 8 May 1981 - End of 1981.
8pp. List of works displayed. Brief biography of W L Wyllie. 21x15. VG in pictorial card cover. £1.50

2174. MANWARING G.E. & DOBREE, Bonamy: THE FLOATING REPUBLIC. An Account of the Mutinies at Spithead and the Nore in 1797.
Harcourt Brace 1937 1st. xi. + 299pp. 6 illustrations. 22x14. 4. Hardback edition. Cloth bubbled on spine and back cover, & titles faded otherwise contents VG. A full account of the naval mutinies at Spithead and the Nore in 1797. £3.95

6929. -----: DAY BY DAY SUMMARY OF THE HISTORY OF THE ROYAL NAVY. Volume 2. March and April.
Naval Home Command, HM Naval Base, Portsmouth. nd (c 1970s). . No pagination approximately 76pp. Occasional ills & diag. 21x15. A few neat annotations, otherwise VG in VG pictorial card cover. Set out in day to day form is a summary of the anniversaries of important events in the history of the Royal Navy'. Covers all historical periods till 1945. A useful and informative source of reference £3.00

17882. -----: H.M.S. VERNON, Portsmouth. Short History
no date. no date (c 1980) 8pp. 14x11. Near-Mint in pictorial card cover. £1.50

9339. -----: HMS COMUS. COMRADES MEMBERS LIST 1989.
31pp. 21x15. Fine in pictorial card cover. Includes HMS Comus Annual Reunion Dinner Dance & Menu at The Wedgwood Room, Southsea, 1990. 4pp. & HMS Comus Annual Reunion / Menu at HMS Nelson (RNB), Portsmouth 1992 4pp. £1.50

13399. -----: KING GEORGE'S TRUST FUND FOR SAILORS PRESENTS THE 'HMS NELSON AUCTION OF NAUTICAL MEMORABILIA'. The Historic Dockyards, Portsmouth. 30th October to 2 November 1997. CATALOGUE
52pp Illustrated. 20x20. VG in pictorial card cover + SUPPLEMENTARY Catalogue 10pp. Lists 831 lots. Many of the lots are neatly annotated with the sold price. £3.00

16139. -----: THE BOARD BULLETIN. Jan 1971.
Ministry of Defence. 22pp. Illustrated. 30x20. Plastic spiral binding clips damaged, otherwise VG in pictorial card cover. Restricted supplement marked 'Secret'. Details of Type 21 Frigate, A/S Mortar Mark 10 Projectile, etc. £5.00

13272. -----: THE NAVY LIST OF RETIRED OFFICERS Together with the EMERGENCY LIST 1981
xiii. + 297pp. 21x15. Binding and contents VG+. £4.00

2713. -----: THE ROYAL NAVY IN FOCUS 1940-49
Maritime. nd (c1989) 174pp. Prof ills. 18x24. An unmarked copy:- Fine in Fine pictorial card cover. Almost all the photographs used in this book were taken by the naval photographers Wright & Logan, recording the arrival of warships at Portsmouth and other south coast ports. The 170 photographs in this volume cover all the various types and classes of ships in the Royal Navy and each picture is reproduced full-page. £4.95

15066. -----: THE ROYAL NAVY IN FOCUS 1950-59
Maritime. nd (c1990s) 176pp. Prof ills. 18x24. An unmarked copy:- Near-Mint in pictorial card cover. Almost all the photographs used in this book were taken by the naval photographers Wright & Logan, recording the arrival of warships at Portsmouth between 1950 and 1959. Around 170 photographs in this volume cover all the various types and classes of ships in the Royal Navy and each picture is reproduced full-page. £4.95

13807. -----: THE ROYAL NAVY IN FOCUS 1960-69
Maritime. nd (c1990s) 160pp. Prof ills. 18x24. An unmarked copy:- Near-Mint in Near-Mint pictorial card cover. Almost all the photographs used in this book were taken by the naval photographers Wright & Logan, recording the arrival of warships at Portsmouth between 1960 and 1969. Around 160 photographs in this volume cover all the various types and classes of ships in the Royal Navy and each picture is reproduced full-page. £4.95

13808. -----: THE ROYAL NAVY IN FOCUS 1970-79
Maritime. nd (c1990s) 160pp. Prof ills. 18x24. An unmarked copy:- Near-Mint in Near-Mint pictorial card cover. Almost all the photographs used in this book were taken by the naval photographers Wright & Logan, recording the arrival of warships at Portsmouth between 1960 and 1969. Around 160 photographs in this volume cover all the various types and classes of ships in the Royal Navy and each picture is reproduced full-page. £4.95

17800. -----: WARSHIP PROFILES ; BRITISH & FOREIGN WARSHIPS IN PROFILE. .
Profile Publications 1970s. Professionally bound in black cloth/gilt hardback cover and complete in their original pictorial card covers are nine WARSHIP PROFILES. Each WARSHIP PROFILE is in Near-Fine to Fine condition, and the hardback cover is in Fine condition. HMS HESPERUS. H-Class Destroyer (Warship Profile 20). 24pp. Prof ills. 25x19. Contains full technical details and the operational history of HMS Hesperus which sank 5 U-boats and damaged 2 others during WW2. Illustrated with numerous photographs, drawings of details, and a centrespread plan & side view colour illustration of Hesperus together with smaller colour illustrations showing her various camouflage schemes. IJN YUKIKAZE, Destroyer 1939-1970 (Warship Profile 22). 24pp. Prof ills. 25x19. Contains full technical details and operational history of this Kagero class destroyer, illustrated with numerous photographs, drawings of details, and a double-page centrespead plan and side view colour illustration of the vessel. HMS FURIOUS, Aircraft Carrier 1917-1948. Part 1: The First Eight Years (Warship Profile 23). 24pp. Prof ills. 24x19. VG in pictorial card cover. Laid down in 1915 as a large light cruiser, Furious was finally completed with a flying-off deck forward and a monster 18-inch gun aft. In 1918 she was modified to an aircraft carrier with after-landing deck, before being converted to a flush decked carrier in 1925. This profusely illustrated technical and operational history of her first 8 years of service, is profusely illustrated wirh photographs and a double-page side and plan view illustration in colour. - HMS FURIOUS, Aircraft Carrier 1917-1948 Part II: 1925-1928. (Warship Profile 24) 24pp. Prof ills. 24x19. This profusely illustrated technical and operational history covers the various modifications given to Furious during the inter-war years before describing her operational career during WW2. Illustrated with numerous photographs and a double-page plan and side view drawing in colour showing Furious in camouflage in August 1941. - SMS EMDEN. Small Protected Cruiser 1906-1914. (Warship Profile 25) 24pp. Prof ills. 25x19. .Contains full technical details and operational history of this famous German light cruiser. Profusely illustrated with photographs and a double-page plan & side view centrespread illustration of the ship in colour. - RUBIS. Free French Submarine. (Warship Profile 26).24pp. Prof ills. 25x19. The minelaying submarine Rubis took part in 28 wartime operations between May 1940 and december 1944, laying a total of 683 mines that were known to have sunk 14 supply ships, 7 anti-submarine and minesweeper vessels and damaged a U-boat; Rubis also sunk by torpedo a supply ship. This profile gives both a technical description andan operational history of the submarine. Profusely illustrated with photographs plus a centrespread illustration in colour. - SM TORPEDO BOAT B110. (Warship Profile 27).23pp. Prof ills. 25x19. The B110 was commissioned into the Germany Navy in 1915 and served throughout the war until scuttled at Scapa Flow in 1919. This profile gives a technical description and operational history of the B110, illustrated with numerous photographs and a double-page plan and side view illustration in colour. - USS MISSISSIPPI (BB23). Greek KILKIS. (Warship Profile 38). 25pp. Prof ills. 25x19. The battleship Mississippi was first commissioned into the US Navy in 1908. After being transferred to the Greek Navy 1914 she was renamed Kilkis, and sunk by German bombers in August 1941. This technical and operational history is profusely illustrated with photographs and a four-page centrespread in colour. - Her Netherlands Majesty's Ship DE RUYTER. (Warship Profile 40). 24pp. Prof ills. 25x19.An unmarked copy:- Contains full technical details and operational history of this Dutch cruiser which was sunk by the Japanese during the Battle of the Java Sea. Illustrated with numerous photographs and a double page plan and side view colour illustration of the ship. Bookseller Inventory £19.00

2047. ------: BROADSHEET 1995 / 6. Royal Navy
Ministry of Defence. 124pp.. Illustrated 30x21. Fine in VG pictorial card cover. Published with the aim to keep retired Naval and Royal Marines officers and selected associations up-to-date with the latest developments in the Royal Navy. Well Illustrated. £4.00

16129. ------: BROADSHEET 1996 / 7. Royal Navy
Ministry of Defence. 100pp.. Illustrated 30x21. Near-Fine in pictorial card cover. Published with the aim to keep retired Naval and Royal Marines officers and selected associations up-to-date with the latest developments in the Royal Navy. Well Illustrated. £3.00

16130. ------: BROADSHEET 1997 / 8. Royal Navy
Ministry of Defence. 124pp.. Illustrated 30x21. Near-Fine in pictorial card cover. Published with the aim to keep retired Naval and Royal Marines officers and selected associations up-to-date with the latest developments in the Royal Navy. Well Illustrated. £4.50

16126. ------: BROADSHEET 75. Royal Navy
Ministry of Defence. 1975 29pp. . 30x21. Near-Fine in VG pictorial card cover. .Published with the aim to keep retired Naval and Royal Marines officers and selected associations up-to-date with the latest developments in the Royal Navy. Well Illustrated. £3.00

16127. ------: BROADSHEET 76. Royal Navy
Ministry of Defence. 1976 54pp. . 30x21. Near-Fine in pictorial card cover. .Published with the aim to keep retired Naval and Royal Marines officers and selected associations up-to-date with the latest developments in the Royal Navy. Well Illustrated. £3.00

16124. ------: BROADSHEET 77. Royal Navy
Ministry of Defence. 1977 52pp. Illustrated.. 30x21. Near-Fine in pictorial card cover. .Published with the aim to keep retired Naval and Royal Marines officers and selected associations up-to-date with the latest developments in the Royal Navy. Well Illustrated. £3.00

16128. ------: BROADSHEET 81. Royal Navy
Ministry of Defence. 1981 40pp. . 30x21. Near-Fine in pictorial card cover. .Published with the aim to keep retired Naval and Royal Marines officers and selected associations up-to-date with the latest developments in the Royal Navy. Well Illustrated. £3.00

16123. ------: BROADSHEET 82. Royal Navy
Ministry of Defence. 1982 48pp. Illustrated.. 30x21. Lacks outer cover, otherwise contents VG.Published with the aim to keep retired Naval and Royal Marines officers and selected associations up-to-date with the latest developments in the Royal Navy. Well Illustrated. £2.00

16125. ------: BROADSHEET 84. Royal Navy
Ministry of Defence. 1984 64pp. Prof ills. 30x21. Near-Fine in VG pictorial card cover. .Published with the aim to keep retired Naval and Royal Marines officers and selected associations up-to-date with the latest developments in the Royal Navy. Well Illustrated. £3.00

16120. ------: BROADSHEET 86. Royal Navy
Ministry of Defence. 1986 64pp.. Illustrated . 30x21. VG in pictorial card cover. Published with the aim to keep retired Naval and Royal Marines officers and selected associations up-to-date with the latest developments in the Royal Navy. Well Illustrated. £3.00

16121. ------: BROADSHEET 88. Royal Navy
Ministry of Defence. 1988 64pp. . Illustrated. 30x21. Near-Fine in pictorial card cover. Published with the aim to keep retired Naval and Royal Marines officers and selected associations up-to-date with the latest developments in the Royal Navy. Well Illustrated. £3.00

16122. ------: BROADSHEET 91. Royal Navy
Ministry of Defence. 1991 64pp. . Illustrated. 30x21. Near-Fine in pictorial card cover. Published with the aim to keep retired Naval and Royal Marines officers and selected associations up-to-date with the latest developments in the Royal Navy. Well Illustrated. £3.00

8402. ------: BRITISH VESSELS LOST AT SEA 1939-1945.
Stephens. 1977 Vi. + 173pp. 23x15. Near-Fine in G+ sun faded d/j. A reprint of the two major reference books published in 1947 by HMSO on behalf of the British Admiralty - Ships of the Royal Navy - Statement of Losses during the Second World War and British Merchant Vessels Lost or Damaged by Enemy Action during Second World War now including much additional material. Section I - The Royal Navy, gives the following data on warships & auxiliary vessels:- class, name, tonnage, date of completion, date of loss, and how lost and where. Section II gives similar information on merchant ships and fishing vessels together with a list of vessels that were damaged by enemy action but not lost. An important work of reference. £10.00

17919. ------: BRITISH VESSELS LOST AT SEA 1939-1945.
Stephens. 1984 Second edition Vi. + 182pp. 23x15. Near-Fine in Near-Fine d/j. A reprint of the two major reference books published in 1947 by HMSO on behalf of the British Admiralty - Ships of the Royal Navy - Statement of Losses during the Second World War and British Merchant Vessels Lost or Damaged by Enemy Action during Second World War now including much additional material. Section I - The Royal Navy, gives the following data on warships & auxiliary vessels:- class, name, tonnage, date of completion, date of loss, and how lost and where. Section II gives similar information on merchant ships and fishing vessels together with a list of vessels that were damaged by enemy action but not lost. An important work of reference. £12.50

15995. ------: BRITISH VESSELS LOST AT SEA 1939-1945.
Stephens. 1972 Vi. + 174pp. 23x15. An unmarked copy: Fine in VG d/j. A reprint of the two major reference books ublished in 1947 by HMSO on behalf of the British Admiralty - Ships of the Royal Navy - Statement of Losses during the Second World War and British Merchant Vessels Lost or Damaged by Enemy Action during Second World War now including much additional material. Section I - The Royal Navy, gives the following data on warships & auxiliary vessels:- class, name, tonnage, date of completion, date of loss, and how lost and where. Section II gives similar information on merchant ships and fishing vessels together with a list of vessels that were damaged by enemy action but not lost. An important work of reference. £11.50

9134. ------: H.M.S. RENOWN
Cammell Laird Ltd.. nd (c 1969). 32pp. Prof ills. 21x30. Pictorial card cover slightly scuffed, otherwise contents VG+ Begins by giving a brief chronological history of each of the nine British warships to have held the name Renown, thereafter the book is divided into sections headed:- Research (Submarine & Reactor); Development of the Propulsion Plant ; The Ship Builder : The Ship; The Men. The text is accompanied by a superb collection of 29 photographs in colour and 9 in black and white, illustrating each stage of Renown's construction and launch. There is also a double-page cutaway . Port and Starboard Crew Lists. £11.00

1928. ------: HMS VICTORY.
Pitkin. 1992. 19pp. 24x17. An unmarked copy:- Near-Mint in pictorial card cover. Souvenir guide. Very well illustrated with colour photographs and a cut-away of HMS Victory, £1.50

2054. ------: MARY ROSE. Souvenir Guide.
Mary Rose Trust.nd (c 1985). 64pp. Prof ills. 30x21. VG+ in pictorial card cover. A very well illustrated and informative guide to the 16th century warship, £1.50

8957. ------: REPUBLIC OF KOREA NAVY - 1991.
ROK Navy. 75pp. Prof ills in colour. 30x22. Fine in Fine pictorial card cover. A review of the ROK Navy at date, illustrated with around 160 photographs in colour. English and Korean text. £2.95

17783. ------: SEA WAR IN THE PACIFIC.
Marshall Cavendish 1976 64pp. Profusely illustrated. 27x20. An unmarked copy: VG+ in pictorial card cover. A profusely record depicting various aspects of the Pacific War. Chapters include_ Pearl Harbour, Val & Kate, Yamato & Musashi, Santa Cruz 1942, Tarawa, Biak, & Iwo Jima £3.95

1920. ------: THE PORTSMOUTH ROYAL NAVAL MUSEUM.
Pitkin. 1974. 24pp. Prof ills. 18x23. Fine in Near-Fine pictorial card cover. A well-illustrated history of the museum and a guide to its collections. £1.50

2051. ------: THE ROYAL NAVY SHIPS, AIRCRAFT & MISSILES.
Ministry of Defence. Directorate of Naval Recruiting. 1986 40pp. Prof ills. 15x20. An unmarked copy:- Fine inFine pictorial paper cover. Supplies details of the Royal Navy's ships, aircraft and missiles. Profusely illustrated. £2.00

2230. ------: THE ROYAL NAVY SHIPS, AIRCRAFT & MISSILES.
Directorate of Naval Recruiting. Ministry of Defence.1992. 48pp. Prof ills. 15x20. Fine in pictorial paper cover. Supplies details of the Royal Navy's ships, aircraft and missiles. Profusely illustrated. £2.00

14687. ------: THE STORY OF THE FLEET AIR ARM.
Odhams Press (nd (c 1944) 64pp. 70+ photographs. 18x12. An unmarked copy: Near-Fine in VG pictorial paper cover. An excellent wartime survey of British aircraft cariers and their aircraft., illustrated with photographs of the various carriers and types of aircraft. Chapters cover:- The Sea & the Air - Vital Importance of the Aircraft Carrier - Men, Aircraft & Carriers - The Carrier in Action - Actions, Victories, Battle Honours. £3.95

6925. ------: VICKERS LIMITED SHIPBUILDING GROUP. PATROL SUBMARINES.
Vickers. nd (c 1975). 6pp. Prof ills. 21x130. Near-Fine in pictorial card cover. Describes and illustrates with photographs and detailed drawings the Type 70, Piranha Class, 500-ton Class, 1100-ton Class, & SLAM Sub-launched missile. £4.00

4381. -------: EAST OF MALTA, WEST OF SUEZ.
HMSO. 1943 1st. 63pp. Prof ills. 23x18. An unmarked copy:- VG in rubbed & chipped pictorial paper cover. The Admiralty account of the Naval War in the Eastern Mediterranean: September 1939 to March 1941. Well illustrated. £1.95

17812. -------: EAST OF MALTA, WEST OF SUEZ.
HMSO. 1943 1st. 63pp. Prof ills. 23x18. An unmarked copy:- VG in VG pictorialp aper cover. The Admiralty account of the Naval War in the Eastern Mediterranean: September 1939 to March 1941. Well illustrated. £3.50

10222. -------: FLEET AIR ARM MUSEUM. Official Souvenir Brochure.
FAA Museum. 1995 1st. 22pp. Near-Mint in Near-Mint pictorial card cover. £2.00

16196. -------: FRANCE. Volume II. HISTORY AND ADMINISTRATION. Naval Intelligence Division. B.R. 503A (Restricted) Geographical Handbook Series - For Official Use only.
HMSO 1944. . xi + 314pp. 55 maps and diagrams. 22x15. Ex-library. Binding -spine sun faded, otherwise contents VG. Issued by the Naval Intelligence Division of the Admiralty in World War 2, these handbooks purpose, primarily naval, was to provide for the use of Commanding Officers, information in a comprehensive and convenient form about countries which they may be called upon to visit, not only in war but in peace-time. Immensely detailed, the contents are not confined to naval interest, though ports and harbours are covered in great detail and illustrated with maps and each volume contains a wealth of information. Germany Volume II is divided into 6 sections and an 3 appendicies, headed: The People : Historical Outline Before 1815 : Historical Outline Before 1789 : Historical Outline, 1789-1940 : Government, Administration and Law : Education : Public Health : Regionalism In France : Alsace-Lorraine 1914-1941: Table of French Departments £11.50

16199. -------: FRANCE. Volume III. ECONOMIC GEOGRAPHY. Naval Intelligence Division. B.R. 503B (Restricted). Geographical Handbook Series - For Official Use only.
HMSO October 1942 xii. + 504pp. 110 maps and diagrams. 75 photographs. 22x15. Ex-library. Binding VG, contents VG+. Issued by the Naval Intelligence Division of the Admiralty in World War 2, these handbooks purpose, primarily naval, was to provide for the use of Commanding Officers, information in a comprehensive and convenient form about countries which they may be called upon to visit, not only in war but in peace-time. Immensely detailed, the contents are not confined to naval interest, though ports and harbours are covered in great detail and illustrated with maps and each volume contains a wealth of information. France Volume III is divided into 6 sections and 2 appendices, headed: Growth & Distribution of Population : Paris: Agriculture : : Fisheries : Mining & Industry :: Commerce; Foreign Population in France: Chief Towns & Cities.: Chief Towns 7 Cities : Note on Soil Types in Germany £12.50

16194. -------: FRANCE. Volume IV. PORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS. Naval Intelligence Division. B.R. 503C (Restricted). Geographical Handbook Series - For Official Use only.
HMSO October 1942 . xii. + 524pp. 123 maps and diagrams. 101 photographs. 22x15. Ex-library. Binding - spine sun faded and rubbed, corners rubbed, otherwise contents VG. Issued by the Naval Intelligence Division of the Admiralty in World War 2, these handbooks purpose, primarily naval, was to provide for the use of Commanding Officers, information in a comprehensive and convenient form about countries which they may be called upon to visit, not only in war but in peace-time. Immensely detailed, the contents are not confined to naval interest, though ports and harbours are covered in great detail and illustrated with maps and each volume contains a wealth of information. France Volume IV is divided into 6 sections and 2 appendices, headed: Channel : Atlantic Ports ; Mediterranean Ports: Railways :Roads :Waterways: Civil Aviation : Posts, Telegraphs & Telephones: £10.50

16204. -------: FRENCH WEST AFRICA. Volume II. .THE COLONIES Naval Intelligence Division. B.R. 512A (Restricted) Geographical Handbook Series - For Official Use only.
HMSO December 1944 . xvi+ 596pp.59 figures :Frontis + 131 photographs. 22x15. Ex-library. Binding sun faded (titles bright), otherise contents VG+. Issued by the Naval Intelligence Division of the Admiralty in World War 2, these handbooks purpose, primarily naval, was to provide for the use of Commanding Officers, information in a comprehensive and convenient form about countries which they may be called upon to visit, not only in war but in peace-time. Immensely detailed, the contents are not confined to naval interest, though ports and harbours are covered in great detail and illustrated with maps and each volume contains a wealth of information. French West Africa Volume II is divided into 9 sections and 3 appendices, headed: Introduction: Dahomey :French Guinea : French Sudan : The Ivory Coast : Mauritania : Niger ;Senegal and the District of Dakar : Togo: Meteorological Tables : percentage Frequency of Swell: Authors. £16.50

16191. -------: GERMANY. Volume III. ECONOMIC GEOGRAPHY. Naval Intelligence Division. B.R. 529B (Restricted). Geographical Handbook Series - For Official Use only.
HMSO November 1944 . xiiI. + 710pp. 111 maps and diagrams, and one large folding map in rear pocket.. 96 photographs. 22x15. Ex-library. Binding VG and contents VG. Issued by the Naval Intelligence Division of the Admiralty in World War 2, these handbooks purpose, primarily naval, was to provide for the use of Commanding Officers, information in a comprehensive and convenient form about countries which they may be called upon to visit, not only in war but in peace-time. Immensely detailed, the contents are not confined to naval interest, though ports and harbours are covered in great detail and illustrated with maps and each volume contains a wealth of information. Germany Volume III is divided into 11 sections and 2 appendices, headed: The Economic developemt of Germany, 1918-39 : Distribution & Growth of Population : Agriculture : Forestry : Fisheries : Mining & Industry : Main Industrial regions : Commerce : Finance : Mercnatile Marine : german economic Administration: Chief Towns 7 Cities : Note on Soil Types in Germany £16.50

16190. -------: GERMANY. Volume III. ECONOMIC GEOGRAPHY. Naval Intelligence Division. B.R. 529B (Restricted). Geographical Handbook Series - For Official Use only.
HMSO November 1944 . xiiI. + 710pp. 111 maps and diagrams, and one large folding map in rear pocket.. 96 photographs. 22x15. Ex-library. Binding slightly rubbed, otherwise contents VG. Issued by the Naval Intelligence Division of the Admiralty in World War 2, these handbooks purpose, primarily naval, was to provide for the use of Commanding Officers, information in a comprehensive and convenient form about countries which they may be called upon to visit, not only in war but in peace-time. Immensely detailed, the contents are not confined to naval interest, though ports and harbours are covered in great detail and illustrated with maps and each volume contains a wealth of information. Germany Volume III is divided into 11 sections and 2 appendices, headed: The Economic developemt of Germany, 1918-39 : Distribution & Growth of Population : Agriculture : Forestry : Fisheries : Mining & Industry : Main Industrial regions : Commerce : Finance : Mercnatile Marine : german economic Administration: Chief Towns 7 Cities : Note on Soil Types in Germany £14.50

16189. -------: GERMANY. Volume IV. PORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS. Naval Intelligence Division. B.R. 529C (Restricted). Geographical Handbook Series - For Official Use only.
HMSO May 1945 . xiv. + 672pp. 146 maps and diagrams. 126 photographs. 22x15. Ex-library. Binding -spine slightly faded and edges rubbed, otherwise contents VG. Issued by the Naval Intelligence Division of the Admiralty in World War 2, these handbooks purpose, primarily naval, was to provide for the use of Commanding Officers, information in a comprehensive and convenient form about countries which they may be called upon to visit, not only in war but in peace-time. Immensely detailed, the contents are not confined to naval interest, though ports and harbours are covered in great detail and illustrated with maps and each volume contains a wealth of information. Germany Volume IV is divided into 4 sections and 4 appendices, headed: The North Sea Ports : The Baltic Ports ; Railways :Roads :Waterways: Civil Aviation : Posts, Telegraphs & Telephones: Shipping Tonnage & Measurement: £14.50

16201. -------: ITALY. Volume I. PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY. Naval Intelligence Division. B.R. 517 (Restricted). Geographical Handbook Series - For Official Use only.
HMSO February 1944 . xiv. + 595pp. 89 Figures., and one large folding map in back of book.. 154 photographs. 22x15.Spine sun faded (titles bright, otherwise contents VG+. Binding VG, contents VG+. Issued by the Naval Intelligence Division of the Admiralty in World War 2, these handbooks purpose, primarily naval, was to provide for the use of Commanding Officers, information in a comprehensive and convenient form about countries which they may be called upon to visit, not only in war but in peace-time. Immensely detailed, the contents are not confined to naval interest, though ports and harbours are covered in great detail and illustrated with maps and each volume contains a wealth of information. Italy Volume I is divided into 6 sections and 9 appendices, headed: Introduction: General Physical & Geological Description : The Coasts : Regional Topography: Climate : Vegetation and Animal Life: Volcanic Activity: Earthquakes: 'Badlands' : Landslips : Lakes: Rivers : Climate Statistics; Conversion Tables: Bibliography, Maps. £14.50

16202. -------: ITALY. Volume II. HISTORY AND ADMINISTRATION. Naval Intelligence Division. B.R. 517A (Restricted) Geographical Handbook Series - For Official Use only.
HMSO August 1944. . xii + 697pp. 55 figures. 48 photographs. 22x15. Ex-library. Binding -spine sun faded, otherwise contents VG+. Issued by the Naval Intelligence Division of the Admiralty in World War 2, these handbooks purpose, primarily naval, was to provide for the use of Commanding Officers, information in a comprehensive and convenient form about countries which they may be called upon to visit, not only in war but in peace-time. Immensely detailed, the contents are not confined to naval interest, though ports and harbours are covered in great detail and illustrated with maps and each volume contains a wealth of information. Italy Volume II is divided into 13 sections and 5 appendicies, headed: Historical of Italy to 1815 : History of the Risorgimento & Modern Italy: : The People and Their Mode of Life: The Arts & Science: Government & Administration : Public Health : Popes: Archbishops : Newspaper & Journals ; Population Statistics: Bibliography & Authorship £16.50

16203. -------: NORWAY. Volume II. . Naval Intelligence Division. B.R. 501A (Restricted) Geographical Handbook Series - For Official Use only.
HMSO January 1943 . xv + 492pp.125 figures (including photographs. : 63 paps + 16 maps in colour & 2 folding maps at rear of book. 22x15. Ex-library. Binding VG, contents VG+. Issued by the Naval Intelligence Division of the Admiralty in World War 2, these handbooks purpose, primarily naval, was to provide for the use of Commanding Officers, information in a comprehensive and convenient form about countries which they may be called upon to visit, not only in war but in peace-time. Immensely detailed, the contents are not confined to naval interest, though ports and harbours are covered in great detail and illustrated with maps and each volume contains a wealth of information. Norway Volume II is divided into 7 sections and 1 appendix, headed: Ports and Inland Towns: Roads :Railways :Coastal Shipping and Inland Waterways: Airways: Posts, telegraphs, & Wireless: Conversion Tables. £16.50

11527. -------: RANK AND FILE. Miltary and Naval Expressions and Their Origins.
Grange. 2003. 190pp. Illustrated. 30x13. Mint in Mint pictorial hardback cover. Drawing on the language of the fighting man through the ages, this A - Z of popular idioms and turns of phrase delves into their origins and evolutions of expressions in common language which came into being on the battlefield, the gun-deck and, more recently, in the air. £4.95

17659. -------: SECOND TO NONE. 100 Years of the Artificer Apprentice,.
Editorial Board of the Fisgardian 2003 ix + 106pp. Illustrated. 21x15. Like new: Near-Mint in pictorial card cover. £16.00

16303. -------: THE REAL ROYAL NAVY HANDBOOK OF CUSTOMS SUPERSTITIONS & TRADITIONS.
Royal Naval Association, Vancouver Branch, British Columbia, Canada 1997. 104pp. Frontis. 28x23. ' From an original work by an unknowen retired naval Captain circa 1920-1930, to whom many thanks are given for his foresight and humour in retaining some of the 'Seniors Service' sometimes unusual and bizarre traditions' £8.95

16131. -------: THE ROYAL INSTITUTION OF NAVAL ARCHITECTS - PREPRINTS OF PAPERS PRESENTED AT THE SYMPOSIUM ON SMALL FAST WARSHIPS AND SECURITY VESSELS
March 1978 no continuous pagination (approximately 140pp). Illustrated. 30x21. VG+in card cover. dvance copies of 16 Papers presented at the Symposium held at the London Tara Hotel, London W8 on March 7-8-9, 1978 £7.95

15143. -------: WEATHER NOTES ON THE COURSE IN METEOROLOGY GIVEN TO OFFICERS QUALIFYING IN NAVIGATION IN HMS "DRYAD".
Hydrographic Department, Admiralty. 1946 31pp. Diagrams & folding chart. 21x17. An unmarked copy: VG+ in card cover. £3.00

13315. --------: ASSOCIATION OF ROYAL NAVY OFFICERS. YEAR BOOK. 2000
148pp. Profusely Illustrated. 21x15. Near-Mint in Near-Mint pictorial card cover. £4.50

13316. --------: ASSOCIATION OF ROYAL NAVY OFFICERS. YEAR BOOK. 2001
188pp. Profusely Illustrated. 21x15. Near-Mint in Near-Mint pictorial card cover. £4.50

13317. --------: ASSOCIATION OF ROYAL NAVY OFFICERS. YEAR BOOK. 2002
192pp. Profusely Illustrated. 21x15. Near-Mint in Near-Mint pictorial card cover. £4.50

13318. --------: ASSOCIATION OF ROYAL NAVY OFFICERS. YEAR BOOK. 2003
192pp. Profusely Illustrated. 21x15. Near-Mint in Near-Mint pictorial card cover. £4.50

14727. --------: H.M.S. St. VINCENT Association. List of Members : Association Rules. Third Edition 2002
41pp. 21x15. VG+ in Fine pictorial card cover. £3.50

14720. --------: HMS ALDENHAM. Book of Remembrance.
18pp. 31x22. Bound in blue cloth hardback cover, with badge of HMS Aldenham embossed in gilt on front board. Odd spots of foxing, otherwise binding & contents Near-Fine From the first page of the book 'The Aldenham & District Branch of the Royal Naval Association was formed in Aprl 1981 and was later presented with a White Ensign worn by the Hunt Class destroyer HMS Aldenham during the Mediterranean Campaign of the Second World War. That Ensign was laid up in in this Church on Remembrance Sunday, 8th November 1981. This Book of Remembrance was subsequently commissioned by the Aldenham and District Branch of the Royal Naval Association and placed in this Church on the 18th July 1982 as a permanent memorial to those who lost their lives wile serving in HMS Aldenham between her Commissioning in 1942 and her sinking by mine in the Adriatic Sea on 14th December 1944' The following pages of this handsomely produced book lists the names of all those who died and the Battle Honours of HMS Aldenham. £11.50

6945. --------: NAVY TODAY.
RAN. nd (c 1986). 36pp. Prof ills. 25x17. Fine in pictorial paper cover. A survey of the Royal Australian Navy, giving detailed information on its surafce warships, subamrines, auxiliaries, support craft & survey ships. Very well illustrated with excellent photographs of each class of vessel in colour. £3.00

16146. --------: SUBMARINES IKL Designed.
Ingenieurokontor Lubeck. Prof Dipl.-Ing Ulrich Gabler 1977. 52pp including illustrations. 15x14. VG+ in plastic ring binder. Gives details of around 20 German post-war built or German designed submarines. Illustrated with photographs, drwaings and plans. £9.00

17558. --------: THE NAVAL REVIEW. Vol L 1962
The Naval Review. Complete year. Four issues in original covers. VG £8.00

17559. --------: THE NAVAL REVIEW. Vol LI 1963
The Naval Review. Complete year. Four issues in original covers. VG £8.00

17560. --------: THE NAVAL REVIEW. Vol LII 1964
The Naval Review. Complete year. Four issues in original covers. VG £8.00

17561. --------: THE NAVAL REVIEW. Vol LIII 1965
The Naval Review. Complete year. Four issues in original covers. VG £8.00

17562. --------: THE NAVAL REVIEW. Vol LIV 1966
The Naval Review. Complete year. Four issues in original covers. VG £8.00

17563. --------: THE NAVAL REVIEW. Vol LV 1967
The Naval Review. Complete year. Four issues in original covers. VG £8.00

17564. --------: THE NAVAL REVIEW. Vol LVI 1968
The Naval Review. Complete year. Four issues in original covers. VG £8.00

17565. --------: THE NAVAL REVIEW. Vol LVII 1969
The Naval Review. Complete year. Four issues in original covers. VG £8.00

17557. --------: THE NAVAL REVIEW. Vol XLIX 1961
The Naval Review. Complete year. Four issues in original covers. VG £8.00

17554. --------: THE NAVAL REVIEW. Vol XLVII 1959
The Naval Review. Complete year. Four issues in original covers. VG £8.00

17555. --------: THE NAVAL REVIEW. Vol XLVII 1959
The Naval Review. Complete year. Four issues in original covers. VG £8.00

17556. --------: THE NAVAL REVIEW. Vol XLVIII 1960
The Naval Review. Complete year. Four issues in original covers. VG £8.00

18067. --------: THE NAVAL REVIEW. Vol 64. 1976
The Naval Review. Complete year. Four issues in original covers. VG £8.00

18036. --------: THE NAVAL REVIEW. Vol 64. 1976
The Naval Review. Complete year. Four issues in original covers. VG £6.50

18037. --------: THE NAVAL REVIEW. Vol 65. 1977
The Naval Review. Complete year. Four issues in original covers. VG £6.50

18062. --------: THE NAVAL REVIEW. Vol 66. 1978
The Naval Review. Complete year. Four issues in original covers. VG £8.00

18038. --------: THE NAVAL REVIEW. Vol 67. 1979
The Naval Review. Complete year. Four issues in original covers. VG £6.50

18039. --------: THE NAVAL REVIEW. Vol 68. 1980
The Naval Review. Complete year. Four issues in original covers. VG £6.50

18040. --------: THE NAVAL REVIEW. Vol 69. 1981
The Naval Review. Complete year. Four issues in original covers. VG £6.50

18041. --------: THE NAVAL REVIEW. Vol 70. 1982
The Naval Review. Complete year. Four issues in original covers. VG £6.50

18042. --------: THE NAVAL REVIEW. Vol 71. 1983
The Naval Review. Complete year. Four issues in original covers. VG £6.50

18068. --------: THE NAVAL REVIEW. Vol 72. 1984
The Naval Review. Complete year. Four issues in original covers. VG £6.50

18069. --------: THE NAVAL REVIEW. Vol 73 1985
The Naval Review. Complete year. Four issues in original covers. VG £6.50

18070. --------: THE NAVAL REVIEW. Vol 74 1986
The Naval Review. Complete year. Four issues in original covers. VG £6.50

18071. --------: THE NAVAL REVIEW. Vol 75. 1987
The Naval Review. Complete year. Four issues in original covers. VG £6.50

18043. --------: THE NAVAL REVIEW. Vol 76. 1988
The Naval Review. Complete year. Four issues in original covers. VG £6.50

18044. --------: THE NAVAL REVIEW. Vol 77. 1989
The Naval Review. Complete year. Four issues in original covers. VG £6.50

18045. --------: THE NAVAL REVIEW. Vol 78. 1990
The Naval Review. Complete year. Four issues in original covers. VG £6.50

18046. --------: THE NAVAL REVIEW. Vol 79. 1991
The Naval Review. Complete year. Four issues in original covers. VG £6.50

18047. --------: THE NAVAL REVIEW. Vol 80. 1992
The Naval Review. Complete year. Four issues in original covers. VG £6.50

18077. --------: THE NAVAL REVIEW. Vol 81. 1993
The Naval Review. Complete year. Four issues in original covers. VG £6.50

18048. --------: THE NAVAL REVIEW. Vol 82. 1994
The Naval Review. Complete year. Four issues in original covers. VG £6.50

18049. --------: THE NAVAL REVIEW. Vol 83. 1995
The Naval Review. Complete year. Four issues in original covers. VG £6.50

18050. --------: THE NAVAL REVIEW. Vol 84. 1996
The Naval Review. Complete year. Four issues in original covers. VG £6.50

18073. --------: THE NAVAL REVIEW. Vol 85. 1997
The Naval Review. Complete year. Four issues in original covers. VG £6.50

18074. --------: THE NAVAL REVIEW. Vol 86. 1998
The Naval Review. Complete year. Four issues in original covers. VG £6.50

18051. --------: THE NAVAL REVIEW. Vol 87. 1999
The Naval Review. Complete year. Four issues in original covers. VG £6.50

18052. --------: THE NAVAL REVIEW. Vol 88. 2000
The Naval Review. Complete year. Four issues in original covers. VG £6.50

18075. --------: THE NAVAL REVIEW. Vol 89. 2001
The Naval Review. Complete year. Four issues in original covers. VG £6.50

18053. --------: THE NAVAL REVIEW. Vol 90. 2002
The Naval Review. Complete year. Four issues in original covers. VG £6.50

18061. --------: THE NAVAL REVIEW. Vol LIX. 1971
The Naval Review. Complete year. Four issues in original covers. VG £8.00

18065. --------: THE NAVAL REVIEW. Vol LVII 1970
The Naval Review. Complete year. Four issues in original covers. VG £8.00

18066. --------: THE NAVAL REVIEW. Vol LX 1972
The Naval Review. Complete year. Four issues in original covers. VG £8.00

18063. --------: THE NAVAL REVIEW. Vol LXI. 1973
The Naval Review. Complete year. Four issues in original covers. VG £8.00

18064. --------: THE NAVAL REVIEW. Vol LXII. 1974
The Naval Review. Complete year. Four issues in original covers. VG £8.00

18035. --------: THE NAVAL REVIEW. Vol LXIII 1975
The Naval Review. Complete year. Four issues in original covers. VG £6.50

15357. --------: THE NAVAL REVIEW. Vol XLI. 1953.
The Naval Review. Complete year. Four issues in original covers. VG £6.50

15359. --------: THE NAVAL REVIEW. Vol XLIII 1955.
The Naval Review. Complete year. Four issues in original vovers. VG. £6.50

15361. --------: THE NAVAL REVIEW. Vol XLV 1957.
The Naval Review. x. Complete year. Four issues in original covers. VG £6.50

15362. --------: THE NAVAL REVIEW. Vol XLVI 1958.
The Naval Review. Complete year. Four issues in original covers. VG. £6.50

18027. --------: THE NAVAL REVIEW. Vol XXIX. 1941
The Naval Review. Complete year. Four issues in original covers. VG £9.50

18025. --------: THE NAVAL REVIEW. Vol XXVII. 1939
The Naval Review. Complete year. Four issues in original covers. VG £9.50

18026. --------: THE NAVAL REVIEW. Vol XXVIiI. 1940
The Naval Review. Complete year. Four issues in original covers. VG £9.50

18028. --------: THE NAVAL REVIEW. Vol XXX. 1942
The Naval Review. Complete year. Four issues in original covers. VG £8.00

18029. --------: THE NAVAL REVIEW. Vol XXXI. 1943
The Naval Review. Complete year. Four issues in original covers. VG £8.00

18030. --------: THE NAVAL REVIEW. Vol XXXII. 1944
The Naval Review. Complete year. Four issues in original covers. VG £8.00

18031. --------: THE NAVAL REVIEW. Vol XXXIII. 1945
The Naval Review. Complete year. Four issues in original covers. VG £8.00

18032. --------: THE NAVAL REVIEW. Vol XXXIV 1946
The Naval Review. Complete year. Four issues in original covers. VG £8.00

18033. --------: THE NAVAL REVIEW. Vol XXXV 1947
The Naval Review. Complete year. Four issues in original covers. VG £8.00

18034. --------: THE NAVAL REVIEW. Vol XXXVI 1948
The Naval Review. Complete year. Four issues in original covers. VG £8.00

6941. --------: THE ROYAL MARINES MUSEUM. Official Guide.
23pp. 15x21. Near-Fine in pictorial paper cover. An informative guide well illustrated with colour photographs. £1.50

6920. --------: VJ - THE FINAL VICTORY. ROYAL NAVY. The East Indies Fleet - The British Pacific Fleet.
DPR (Navy). Ministry of Defence. 1995. (1). 24pp. 19 ills. Maps. 30x21. Fine in Fine pictorial card cover. Published to mark the 50th anniversary of the surrender of Japan, this well illustrated publication also includes complete lists of ships in the East Indies & British Pacific Fleets. £4.00

7250. --------: WARSHIP. No 1. January 1977. A Quarterly Journal Devoted to the Design, Development & Service History of the World's Fighting Ships.
Conway. 63pp. Prof ills. 27x19. An unmarked copy;- Fine in pictorial card cover. £5.95

6913. --------: WARSHIP. No 12. October 1979. A Quarterly Journal Devoted to the Design, Development & Service History of the World's Fighting Ships.
Conway. 71pp. Prof ills. 27x19. An unmarked copy:-Fine in pictorial card cover. £5.95

12976. --------: WARSHIP. No 13. January 1980
Conway. 72pp. Prof ills. 27x19. An unmarked copy:- Fine in pictorial card cover. £5.95

12975. --------: WARSHIP. No 14. April 1980
Conway. 71pp. Prof ills. 27x19.An unmarked copy:-Fine in pictorial card cover. £5.95

12974. --------: WARSHIP. No 15. July 1980
Conway. 70pp. Prof ills. 27x19. An unmarked copy:-Fine in pictorial card cover. £5.95

12973. --------: WARSHIP. No 16 October 1980
Conway. 70pp. Prof ills. 27x19. An unmarked copy;-Fine in pictorial card cover. . £5.95

16844. --------: WARSHIP. No 17 . January 1981
Conway. 67pp. Prof ills. 27x19. An unmarked copy;-Fine in pictorial card cover. . £5.95

15898. --------: WARSHIP. No 17. January 1981.
Conway. 67pp. Prof ills. 27x19. An unmarked copy:- Fine in pictorial card cover. £5.95

12972. --------: WARSHIP. No 18. April 1981
Conway. 70pp. Prof ills. 27x19. An unmarked copy:- Fine in pictorial card cover. £5.95

12971. --------: WARSHIP. No 19. July 1981
Conway. 71pp. Prof ills. 27x19. An unmarked copy:-Fine in pictorial card cover. £5.95

15897. --------: WARSHIP. No 20. October 1981.
Conway. Pages 217- 288. Prof ills. 27x19. An unmarked copy:- Fine in pictorial card cover. £5.95

15896. --------: WARSHIP. No 21.
Conway. 70pp Prof ills. 27x19. An unmarked copy:- Fine in pictorial card cover. £5.95

15895. --------: WARSHIP. No 24. January 1983
Conway. Pages 241-312. Prof ills. 27x19. An unmarked copy:- Fine in pictorial card cover. £5.95

15894. --------: WARSHIP. No 25. January 1983
Conway. 72pp. Prof ills. 27x19. An unmarked copy:-Near- Fine in pictorial card cover. £5.95

12959. --------: WARSHIP. No 26. April 1983.
Conway. 71pp. Prof ills. 27x19. Fine in Fine pictorial card cover. Offers detailed and accurate information fully supported by photographs, plans & tables. £5.95

12960. --------: WARSHIP. No 27. July 1983.
Conway. 71pp. Prof ills. 27x19. Fine in Fine pictorial card cover. Offers detailed and accurate information fully supported by photographs, plans & tables. £5.95

12962. --------: WARSHIP. No 28. October 1983
Conway. 71pp. Prof ills. 27x19. Fine in Fine pictorial card cover. Offers detailed and accurate information fully supported by photographs, plans & tables. £5.95

12968. --------: WARSHIP. No 29. January 1984
Conway. 72pp. Prof ills. 27x19. Fine in Fine pictorial card cover. Offers detailed and accurate information fully supported by photographs, plans & tables. £5.95

15914. --------: WARSHIP. No 3. July 1977. A Quarterly Journal Devoted to the Design, Development & Service History of the World's Fighting Ships.
Conway. 61pp. Prof ills. 27x19. An unmarked copy;- Fine in pictorial card cover. £57.95

12979. --------: WARSHIP. No 30. April 1984
Conway. 71pp. Prof ills. 27x19. An unmarked copy:- Fine in pictorial card cover. £5.95

12980. --------: WARSHIP. No 31. July 1984
Conway. 70pp. Prof ills. 27x19. An unmarked copy:- Fine in pictorial card cover. . £5.95

12981. --------: WARSHIP. No 32. October 1984
Conway. 71pp. Prof ills. 27x19. An unmarked copy:- Fine in pictorial card cover. £5.95

12982. --------: WARSHIP. No 33. January 1985.
Conway. 71pp. Prof ills. 27x19. An unmarked copy:-Fine in pictorial card cover. £5.95

15903. --------: WARSHIP. No 34. April 1985
Conway. Pages 73 - 144. Prof ills. 27x19. An unmarked copy:- Fine in pictorial card cover. £7595.00

15904. --------: WARSHIP. No 35. July 1985
Conway. Pages 145 - 216. Prof ills. 27x19. An unmarked copy:- Fine in pictorial card cover. £7595.00

12983. --------: WARSHIP. No 36. October 1985.
Conway. 71pp. Prof ills. 27x19. An unmarked copy:- Fine in pictorial card cover. £57.95

12984. --------: WARSHIP. No 37. January 1986.
Conway. 72pp. Prof ills. 27x19. An unmarked copy:- Fine in pictorial card cover. £7595.00

12985. --------: WARSHIP. No 38. April 1986.
Conway. 70pp. Prof ills. 27x19. An unmarked copy:-Fine in pictorial card cover. £5.95

12986. --------: WARSHIP. No 39. July 1986.
Conway. 71pp. Prof ills. 27x19. An unmarked copy:- Fine in pictorial card cover. £5.95

15916. --------: WARSHIP. No 4. October 1977. A Quarterly Journal Devoted to the Design, Development & Service History of the World's Fighting Ships.
Conway. 63pp. Prof ills. 27x19. An unmarked copy;- Fine in pictorial card cover. £5.95

15905. --------: WARSHIP. No 40. October 1986
Conway. Pages 217 - 288. Prof ills. 27x19. An unmarked copy:- Fine in pictorial card cover. £5.95

15917. --------: WARSHIP. No 5. January 1978. A Quarterly Journal Devoted to the Design, Development & Service History of the World's Fighting Ships.
Conway. 72pp. Prof ills. 27x19. An unmarked copy;- Fine in pictorial card cover. £5.95

15918. --------: WARSHIP. No 6. April 1978. A Quarterly Journal Devoted to the Design, Development & Service History of the World's Fighting Ships.
Conway. Pages 73 - 144.. Prof ills. 27x19. An unmarked copy;- Fine in pictorial card cover. £5.95

15919. --------: WARSHIP. No 7. July 1978. A Quarterly Journal Devoted to the Design, Development & Service History of the World's Fighting Ships.
Conway. Pages 145- 216.. Prof ills. 27x19. An unmarked copy;- Fine in pictorial card cover. £5.95

15920. --------: WARSHIP. No 8. October 1978. A Quarterly Journal Devoted to the Design, Development & Service History of the World's Fighting Ships.
Conway. Pages 217 - 288. Prof ills. 27x19. An unmarked copy;- Fine in pictorial card cover. £5.95

15921. --------: WARSHIP. No 9. January 1979. A Quarterly Journal Devoted to the Design, Development & Service History of the World's Fighting Ships.
Conway. 71pp. . Prof ills. 27x19. An unmarked copy;- Fine in pictorial card cover. £5.95

16243. ---------: EXAMPLES IN NAVIGATION, 1940 (B.R 571). For the Use of Midshipmen and cadets of The Royal Navy. By Authority of the Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty.
HMSO 1940. 211pp. Spine sun faded gilt titles bright), otherwise VG. £12.50

9999. ---------: 1000 YEARS OF NAVAL HISTORY.
Royal Navy Careers Service. nd (c 1974). 14pp. Prof ills. 28x22. VG+ in pictorial paper overs. Profusely illustrated in colour, this publication is an attempt to summarise in chronological order and in cartoon form the part played by the sea, ships and men of Great Britain for over a 1,000 years. £2.00

16375. ---------: AUSTRALIAN NAVAL HISTORY.
Department of Defence, Australian Government Publishing 1979 16pp. Illustrated. 29x21. VG in pictorial paper cover. £4.50

3649. ---------: JANE'S FIGHTING SHIPS OF WORLD WAR II.
Studio 1994 . 320pp. Prof ills. 31x25. An unmarked copy:- Fine in Fine d/j. The details of more than 6,000 warships are listed in this comprehensive encyclopaedia of the world's navies during the Second World War. Compiled from the pages of contemporary editions of Jane's, this extraordinary reference work presents photographs, line drawings and data of the warships of 39 navies. With over 1,000 illustrations. £12.50

17976. ---------: LORD HOWE'S SIGNALS AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE SHIPS OF WAR 1776 (North American Station)
Bill Leeson (no date , c 1990) x. + 48pp. Signal flags illustrated in colour. Plan. 21x15. Hardback edition. Brown cloth/marbled boards with gilt titles. Binding and contents Fine. £25.00

11591. ---------: PORTSMOUTH NAVY DAYS 1994.
70pp. Prof ills. 21x15. Fine in Fine pictorial paper cover. Programme of events. Well illustrated. £2.00

7636. ---------: ROYAL AUSTRALIAN NAVY - A Brief History.
Department of Defence, Canberra. 1987. 48pp. Prof ills. 21x29. VG+ in VG pictorial card cover. This profusely illustrated concise history of the Royal Australian Navy, includes many black-&-white photographs as well as a number of superb colour paintings of Australian warships in the two World Wars. £2.50

16154. ---------: THE TORPEDO PROGRAMME. Ministry of Defence. House of Commons. Twenty-eighth Report from the COMMITTEE OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS Session 1984-85
HMSO xiv. + 12pp. 24x15. Contents rippled and lightly waterstained. £2.50

14642. ---------: THE ROYAL NAVAL VOLUNTEER RESERVE. ROLL OF HONOUR 1939-1945.
The Wave Heritage Trust 2001 1st. 224pp. 21x14. A few entries have been highlighted, otherwise VG in Near-Mint pictorial card cover. Each entry is arranged in the order: Surname, Forenames, rank or Rating, Service (RNVR, RCNVR, etc)Age, Ship, Date of Death, Where Buried (if known). Where no place of burial is known the location at the end of the entry is the naval memorial on which the name is recorded. £8.50

13896. ---------: THE ROYAL NAVY HISTORIC FLIGHT.
no date. 8pp. Illustrated. Map. 21x30. Mint in pictorial card cover. The Royal Navy Historic Flight was established in 1972 in order to preserve the naval heritage by maintaining and flying a few surviving naval aircraft of the past. This booklet contains details & photographs of a Fairey Swordfish II, Fairey Firefly MK5, Hawker Sea Fury FB11. Hawker Sea Fury T20, and Hawker Sea Hawk FGA6 £2.95

16151. ---------: THE STING RAY LIGHTWEIGHT TORPEDO. House of Commons. Third Report from the DEFENCE COMMITTEE Session 1980-1981.
HMSO xi. + 43pp. 24x15. VG in VG blue paper cover. £6.50

16152. ---------: THE USE OF MERCHANT SHIPPING FOR DEFENCE PURPOSES. House of Commons. First Report from the DEFENCE COMMITTEE Session 1984-85. Report together with the Proceedings of the Committee and the Minutes of Evidence.
HMSO xviii. + 62pp. 24x15. Fine in Near-Fine blue paper cover. £6.50

16371. ---------: UNDERSTANDING SOVIET NAVAL DEVELOPMENTS. Background Material For Addressing Soviet Naval developments by U.S. Naval Peronnel. Prepared at the Direction of the Chief of Naval Operations by the Director of Naval Intelligence and Chief of Information.
Office of the Chief of Operations Department of the Navy Washing, D.C. April 1975 79pp. Profusely illustrated. 26x19. An unmarked copy:- Near-Fine in VG pictorial card cover. This study of Soviet naval developments was prepared to provide ready reference on the Soviet naval strategy and forces. Divided into 7sections covering:- Soviet Naval Policies, The Soviet Navy Today, Soviet Naval Hardware, Soviet Naval Personnel, Other Maritime Resources, Key Questions. 5 appendices. £9.00

7251. ---------: WARSHIP. No 2. April 1977. The Quarterly Journal Devoted to the Design, Development & Service History of the World's Fighting Ships.
Conway. 63pp. Prof ills. 27x19. Fine in Fine pictorial card cover. Offers detailed and accurate information fully supported by photographs, plans & tables. £7.95

15973. ----------: ADMIRALTY; ENGINEERING MANUAL FOR HER MAJESTY'S FLEET. B.R. 16 (50), Containing Regulations and Instructions to the Machinery and Engineering personnel of Her Majesty's Ships 1950.
1955 Second reprint, incorporating Amendments Nos 1-16. 248pp. 25x19. Binding and contents VG. £11.00

16329. ----------: ADMIRALTY; ENGINEERING MANUAL FOR HER MAJESTY'S FLEET. B.R. 16 (50), Containing Regulations and Instructions to the Machinery and Engineering personnel of Her Majesty's Ships 1950.
1950 248pp. 25x19. Some hand written annotations and corrections, otherwise binding and contents G+. £7.95

5928. ----------: THE ROYAL NAVY IN FOCUS 1930-39.
Maritime. nd (c 1990s). 134pp. Prof ills. 18x24. An unmarked copy:- Near-Mint in Near-Mint pictorial card cover. Almost all the photographs used in this book were taken by the naval photographers Wright & Logan, recording the arrival of warships at Portsmouth and other South Coast ports. The 125 photographs in this volume cover all the various types and classes of ships in the RN and each picture is reproduced full-page. £4.75

8542. ----------: THE ROYAL NAVY IN FOCUS 1930-39.
Maritime. nd (c 1990s). 134pp. Prof ills. 18x24. Fine in pictorial card cover. Almost all the photographs used in this book were taken by the naval photographers Wright & Logan, recording the arrival of warships at Portsmouth and other South Coast ports. The 125 photographs in this volume cover all the various types and classes of ships in the RN and each picture is reproduced full-page. £4.50

15063. -----------: ROYAL NETHERLANDS NAVY.
Navy Information, The Hague. 1992. 23pp. Profusely illustrated. 30x21. Fine in pictorial paper cover. A contemporary survey of the Dutch Navy and its ships. £2.00

1876. -----------: SILVER JUBILEE FLEET REVIEW: Official Souvenir Programme.
1977. 32pp. Prof ills (some colour). 29x21. An unmarked copy; Fine in Fine pictorial card cover. List of Ships and Naval Aircraft taking part (with names of their commanding officers): Types of RN warships; History of Fleet Reviews of the Past; Insignia of Officers & Ratings and much more. Very well illustrated. £3.85

16845. -----------: OPERATION OVERLORD: Most Secret.
1994. An 'Operation Overlord' document folder ( 30x22 VG+ in pictorial card cover),containing facsimile copies of some of the most secret documents realting to the Allied invasion plans items for the the invasion of Europe. The 7 documents are 'Omaha Beach Map' - Map of 'D-Day Shipping Lanes' - 'Field Marshall Rommel's Letter' (translation). - 'Montgomery's Memo' (Tragets for Sorties) - 'General Eisenhower's D-Day Announcement' - D-Day from the Air (Photos taken from the air during the D-Day invasion) - 'The Sunday Times 11th June 1944, replica edition of D-Day plus 6 and contains reports on the progress of the landings. £6.00

6924. -----------: R.N. & R.M OFFICERS' JOURNAL.
(1). December 1956. Vol LXIX. No. 820. 14pp. adverts. (2). January 1957. Vol LXX. No. 821. 14pp. adverts. A little creased o/w VG in pictorial paper covers. £3.00

2049. ------------: CITY OF PORTSMOUTH - SILVER JUBILEE 1977. Souvenir.
City of Portsmouth. 31pp. Prof ills. 29x21 Fine in Near-Fine pictorial card cover. Programme of events in Portsmouth to celebrate The Queen's Silver Jubilee. List of Reviews of the Fleet. Profusely illustrated £2.00

5331. ------------: HMS VICTORY. Souvenir Guidebook
Pitkin. 1990. 19pp. 24x17. Fine in Fine pictorial card cover. Souvenir guide. French Very well illustrated with colour photographs and a cut-away of HMS Victory, £1.75

1266. ------------: THE BATTLE OF THE ATLANTIC.
HMSO. 1946. 103pp. Maps. 22x14. VG+ in slightly torn pictorial paper cover. The official account of the fight against the U-boats, 1939-1945, covering every phase of this long drawn-out campaign. £2.00

7521. --------:: THE NAVY LIST. Spring. 1974. Containing Lists of Ships, Establishments & Officers of the Fleet.
* xi. + 607pp. 20pp index, 21x14. VG in marked and creased cover, £6.95

17286. -------:: INSTRUCTIONS FOR BRITISH SERVICEMEN IN FRANCE 1944.
Bodlian Library Oxford 2005. . 59pp. 16x10. Contents, Near-Mint in VG hard cover £3.00

17200. ------:: THE NAVAL REVIEW 1923. Volume XI.
The Naval Society. 764pp. Illustrated with maps (some folding). 24x17. Complete year bound in green buckram cloth hardback cover, with gilt title stamped on black leather label. Label a bit rubbed, otherwise binding VG. Spots of foxing to contents, otherwise contents VG. Signature of Lt-Cmdr R.H. Owen R.N, and pencil annotations to index by Lt-Cmdr Owen giving the names of the contributors of articles listed in this volume, two of which were written by himself. £29.00

17201. ------:: THE NAVAL REVIEW 1924. Volume XII.
The Naval Society. 766pp. With folding maps and one illustration. . 24x17. Complete year bound in black buckram cloth hardback cover, with gilt title stamped on black leather label. Label a bit rubbed, otherwise binding VG and contents VG. £29.00

17202. ------:: THE NAVAL REVIEW 1925. Volume XIII.
The Naval Society . 804pp. Illustrated with maps (some folding). 24x17. Complete year bound in green buckram cloth hardback cover, with gilt title stamped on black leather label. Label a bit rubbed, otherwise binding VG. Spots of foxing to contents, otherwise contents VG. Signature of Lt-Cmdr R.H. Owen R.N, and pencil annotations to index by Lt-Cmdr Owen giving the names of the contributors of articles listed in this volume, two of which were written by himself £24.00

16649. ADAMS, Thomas A.: IRISH NAVAL SERVICE.
World Ship Society 1982 1st. 72pp. Illustrated. 21x15. No writing or inscriptions; Near-Fine in VG+ pictorial card cover. £8.95

10527. ADAMSON J.H. & FOLLAND H.F.: THE SHEPHERD OF THE OCEAN. An Account of Sir Walter Ralegh and his Times..
Bodley Head. 1969 1st. 464pp. 11 ills. 4 maps. 24x16. An excellent unmarked copy:- Fine in Fine d/j. A full biography on the life and deeds of one of the most courageous and adventurous men of the Elizabethan age, £6.95

8223. AGAR, Augustus Captain VC, RN.: FOOTPRINTS IN THE SEA.
Evans. 1959 1st. * 336pp. 47 ills. 22x14. An excellent copy without any writing or inscriptions. VG+ in G+ d/j. An autobiography. Captain Agar was awarded the VC for his successful attack on the Bolshevist cruiser Oleg in Kronstadt naval harbour in 1919, which he sank during special service operations, with a torpedo fired by Coastal Torpedo Boat No.4. During the 1920's, Agar served in the Royal Yacht, commanded the sloop Scarborough, and the cruiser Curlew. During the Second World War he commanded Emerald for nine months, was then with Coastal Forces until mid-1941, when he took command of the cruiser Dorsetshire where he stayed until she was sunk in April 1942 £12.50

8224. AGAR, Augustus. Captain VC, RN.: SHOWING THE FLAG.
Evans. 1962 1st. * 304pp. 23 ills. Endp maps. 22x14. Ex-library; G+ in G+ d/j During the inter-war years, the author served in Curlew, Chatham, Philomel and Scarborough, in Mediterranean, Pacific, Caribbean and North American waters. In this account, Agar describes life on board and records some of the incidents and events that occurred during these overseas commissions £4.45

15770. AGAR, Augustus. Captain VC, RN.: SHOWING THE FLAG.
Evans. 1962 1st. * 304pp. 23 ills. Endp maps. 22x14. Above-average ex-library with minimal stamps. VG in VG d/j. During the inter-war years, the author served in Curlew, Chatham, Philomel and Scarborough, in Mediterranean, Pacific, Caribbean and North American waters. In this account, Agar describes life on board and records some of the incidents and events that occurred during these overseas commissions £4.95

2922. AINSWORTH M: .WARSHIPS IN MINIATURE. A Guide to Naval Waterline Shipmodelling in 1:1200 Scale.
Conway. 2001 1st. 224pp. Prof ills. 25x19. Fine in d/j. This book includes 40 celebrated warships of the two world wars featuring ships from the British, French, German, Italian, Japanese and the US Navies. There is a great deal of information on each vessel, including its specification, a detailed description of the ship and its service history, modelling notes, complete building specifications and full size plans at 1:1200 scale together with photographs of the ship and the models. The book presents a practical guide to ship modelling with chapters on project planning and research, a description on construction techniques with numerous diagrams. There are notes on sourcing and using materials and modelling tools. £14.00

15395. ALEXANDER, Caroline: THE BOUNTY. The True Story of the Mutiny on the Bounty.
Harper Perennial . 2004 491pp. Illustrated. 24x16. An unmarked copy:- Near-Fine in VG+ pictorial card cover.. A meticulously researched account that explores in detail all aspects of the Bounty saga. £3.95

3398. ALLAWAY, Jim: HERO OF THE UPHOLDER. The Story of Lieutenant Commander M.D.Wanklyn VC., DSO**.
Airlife. 1991 1st. 191pp. 36 ills. 23x15. An unmarked copy: Near-Mint in Fine d/j. Wanklyn was the most highly decorated Royal Naval Officer of the Second World War. A skilful and courageous submarine commander, he sank three U-boats, a destroyer, and nearly 100,000 tons of enemy supply and transport shipping before he was lost in Upholder off Tripoli in April 1942. £8.95

11995. ALLAWAY, Jim.: LEANDER CLASS FRIGATES.
HMSO. 1995 1st. 72pp. Profusely illustrated. 30x21. Near-Mint in Near-Mint pictorial card cover. The author has selectedmilestones in the career of the Royal Navy's most successful post-war frigate design, illustrated with 105 photographs accompanied by informative captions. £14.00

665. ANDERSON, C C. Rear-Admiral: SEAGULLS IN MY BELFRY. The Very Personal Story of a Naval Career.
Pentland. 1997 1st. * 202pp. Ills. 21x15. Near-Fine in Near-Fine pictorial card cover. An excellent account of the author's naval career, full of unusual sidelights and good stories. Anderson entered Dartmouth in 1930, joined his first ship Frobisher in 1934, then served in Achillies and Forester, before taking command of MTB 21.After a spell at Vernon he joined the 10th MTB Flotilla, saw action at Crete, before moving to Scarborough, a member of the 39th Escort Group operating in the Atlantic. In 1944 he was given command of the destroyer Wivern, before taking the frigate Loch Killisport to the East Indies. Following a spell in Naval Intelligence, he commanded Contest, and the Naval Air Station Yeovilton, after which he was appointed naval attache, Bonn. £8.50

12870. ANDREWS, Graeme.: FIGHTING SHIPS OF AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND. 1974-1974 Edition.
Historian/Regency House. 1973. 64pp. Profusely illustrated. 28x22. An unmarked copy:- Near-Mint in Near-Mint pictorial card cover. A profusely illustrated record of the many different types of warships in the navies of Australia and New Zealand, at date. £4.95

13360. ARCHIBALD E.H.H.: THE METAL FIGHTING SHIP IN THE ROYAL NAVY 1860-1970.
Blandford. 1971 1st 226pp. Profusely illustrated. Illustrated endpapers. Hardback edition. 31x24. Near--Fine in G+ d/j. A. comprehensive and superbly illustrated account of the Royal Navy's metal fighting ships £11.50

7604. ARCHIBALD E.H.H.: THE WOODEN FIGHTING SHIP IN THE ROYAL NAVY 897-1860.
Blandford. 1972 Revised edition 174pp. Profusely illustrated. Illustrated endpapers. 31x24. An unmarked copy: -Fine in VG+ d/j. A . comprehensive and superbly illustrated account of the Royal Navy's wooden fighting ships. £11.95

15100. ARCHIBALD E.H.H.: THE WOODEN FIGHTING SHIP IN THE ROYAL NAVY 897-1860.
Blandford. 1968 1st. 174pp. Profusely illustrated. Illustrated endpapers. 31x24. An unmarked copy: Near-Fine in VG+ d/j. A highly acclaimed. comprehensive and superbly illustrated account of the Royal Navy's wooden fighting ships. £11.50

11658. ARCHIBALD, Edward H.H.: THE MARITIME STRUGGLE FOR INDIA 1781 -1783. Historical Notes to the Series of Paintings by Dominic Serres in the Town Hall, Ipswich.
Ipswich Corporation. nd. 32pp. Profusely illustrated. 23x17. An unmarked copy:- Fine in Fine pictorial card cover. Lists of British and French Squadrons. £2.95

11663. ARNOLD, Colonel B.E.: CONFLICT ACROSS THE STRAIT. A Battery Commander’s Story of Kent’s Defences 1939-45.
Crabwell. 1982 1st. 174pp. Prof ills. 25x19. Fine in Near-Fine d/j. This book is an authentic and detailed account illustrated with over one hundred pictures of the defence of the Kent coast, written by a battery Commander of Coast Artillery, who was in charge of various batteries around Dover harbour and on the white cliffs above. There is a chapter on the German batteries built along the cliffs between Blanc Nez and Gris Nez with the express purpose of bombarding the Channel Ports. £19.25

9855. ARTHUR, Max.: LOST VOICES OF THE ROYAL NAVY. Vivid Eyewitness Accounts of Life in the Royal Navy from 1914 to 1945.
Hodder. 2005. 563pp. 20x13. Fine in slightly creased pictorial card cover. This book is based entirely on firsthand accounts of naval action between 1914 and 1945, with vivid recollections from Gallipoli to the Far East, by way of the Atlantic and the Mediterranean. £4.85

14659. AUSTIN A.B.: WE LANDED AT DAWN
Gollancz 1943. 127pp. 16 ills. 20x13. Titles a bit dull, otherwise VG. A justification of the Dieppe raid. written largely as a personal account by a war correspondent who landed with No.4 Commando. £4.00

17622. BAER, George W.: ONE HUNDRED YEARS OF SEA POWER - THE U.S. NAVY, 1890-190
Stanford University Press. 1994 1t 553pp. 24x16. An excellent copy without any writing or inscriptions; - Fine in Fine d/j. £15.50

1465. BAILEY, Chris Howard.: THE ROYAL NAVAL MUSEUM BOOK OF THE BATTLE OF THE ATLANTIC. The Corvettes and their Crews.
Sutton/RNM. 1994. 156pp. Prof ills. End maps. 25x18. An unmarked hardback copy:- Near-Mint in Near-Mint d/j. What the Battle of the Atlantic was really like is told here through the words and photographs of the crew members of 'Flower' class corvettes. These first-hand accounts offer an authentic glimpse of life on board corvettes both off-watch or in battle. £8.95

14701. BAILEY, Chris Howard. (Compiler & Editor).: SOCIAL CHANGE IN THE ROYAL NAVY 1924-1970. The Life and times of Admiral Sir Frank Twiss.
Sutton. 1996 1st . xix. + 236pp. Ills. An unmarked copy:- VG+ in Near-Fine d/j. After entering Dartmouth as a cadet in 1924, Twiss had a distinguished career in the Royal Navy, having been Flag Officer Flotillas Home Fleet and Commander of the Far East Fleet. The book not only charts his naval career but also describes social changes in the Navy from the personal viewpoint of a significant officer. Twiss saw service in Revenge, Emerald, Nelson, Malcolm and, before being appointed gunnery officer in Exeter in 1940. After she was sunk in 1941, Twiss was made prisoner by the Japanese in whose captivity he remained until 1945. After the war he commanded , Porlock Bay, Cocquette, FAA Station Gamecock and the cruiser Ceylon. £6.95

16993. BAKER, Richard:: THE TERROR OF TOBERMORY. An Informal Biography of Vice-Admiral Sir Gilbert Stephenson.
Allen 1972 1st., 196pp. Prof ills. Endp maps. 22x14. VG+ in VG+ d/j. One of the Royal Navy's legendary and more colourful characters, Vice-Admiral Stephenson ran HMS Western Isles with a unique style. He made an important impact on the Battle of the Atlantic by the miraculous results achieved through the men he trained in Tobermory harbour. Well over a thousand uncoordinated groups, mainly inexperienced landlubbers, passed through his hands, and often in the incredibly short time of only two weeks were welded into a disciplined ships' company good enough to take part in the war at sea; in fact Tobermory trained ships accounted for the loss of some 130 enemy submarines during World War 2. £9.00

1958. BALLARD, Robert D.: THE DISCOVERY OF THE BISMARCK
Madison/Guild. 1990 231pp. Prof ills. Ills endps. 29x22. Fine in d/j. After charting the Bismarck’s construction history and her commissioning, the book gives a full account of Bismarck’s break-out into the North Atlantic and the sinking of the Hood. The subsequent hunt for the Bismarck and her final action is described in vivid detail. The rest of the book describes the painstaking survey of over 100 square miles of sea-floor in the Atlantic before the legendary German battleship was finally spotted.. The 400 illustrations include photographs from 1941 (including close-up and on-board views), specially commissioned paintings, colour maps and charts, two superb full-page foldouts show the Bismarck as she was and as she looks today, and a spectacular series of underwater pictures of the battleship. £6.95

12239. BARKER A.J.: PEARL HARBOUR.
Macdonald. 1970 1st UK. 160pp. Prof ills. 21x15. An unmarked copy; Near-Fine in Near-Fine ipictorial card cover. After charting the outline of Japanese-American relations in the half century preceding WW2, and an account of Japanese espionage activity on Oahu, the book examines in detail the planning and preparations for the raid on Pearl Harbour, before providing a graphic account of the attack itself. £2.00

14635. BARKER, Ray: VICTORIOUS THE WORLD OVER.
Square One 1998. 219pp. Illustrated. 24x15. An unmarked copy: Near-Mint in pictorial card cover. The author, who himself served in HMS Victorious, uses his own experiences as well as reminiscences of other crew members, to give an excellent account of the carrier's wartime career and what is was like to serve aboard her. £14.00

8136. BARROW Sir John.: THE EVENTFUL HISTORY OF THE MUTINY AND PIRATICAL SEIZURE OF HMS BOUNTY, ITS CAUSES & CONSEQUENCES.
Folio. 1976. 261pp. 16 ills. Endp maps. 22x14. Attractively bound in blue cloth, Fine in slipcase. Edited & with an Introduction by Captain Stephen Roskill RN. As Sir John Barrow was for forty years second secretary (equivalent of today's permanent secretary) at the Admiralty, he had unrivalled access to unpublished letters and documents concerning the mutiny on the Bounty. First published in 1831, some fifty years after the events described, this book offers a complete and factual account of the mutiny £7.95

1468. BARTIMEUS.: A TALL SHIP. On Other Naval Occasions.
Cassell. 1915 191pp. 18x12. Titles faded, otherwise contents VG. Naval sketches. £2.00

8770. BARTIMEUS.: THE TURN OF THE ROAD.
Chatto & Windus. 1946 1st. 122pp. 5 diags. 3 maps. 19x12. Spots of foxing to prelims & edges, otherwise VG in G+ d/j. . Describes the part played by the Royal Navy and Merchant Navy in the landings in Algeria and French Morocco of combined British and United States forces on 8th November 1942. £4.95

17620. BARTLETT, Merrill L.: ASSAULT FROM THE SEA. Essays of the History of Amphibious Warfare.
US Naval Institute 1985. xx. + 453pp. Illustrated. Maps. 26x19. An unmarked copy:- Fie in VG d/j. £17.50

6105. BATSTONE, Stephanie: WREN'S EYE VIEW: The Adventures of a Visual Signaller.
Parapress. 1994 1st. 184pp. 12 ills. Endp maps. An unmarked hardback copy:- Fine in Fine d/j. In World War 2 the author joined the Wrens, and after training at HMS Cabbala, was posted to Oban as a signaller. In this memoir, the author describes her wartime career in the Service and her story is most enjoyably told. £7.50

12534. BEACH, Edward L. Cmdr USN.: SUBMARINE!
Heinemann.1953. 274pp. 22x14. VG+ in G d/j. . The author took part in ten consecutive war patrols in the US submarine Trigger, in the course of which 36 Japanese war and merchant ships were sunk or damaged. After moving to Tirante, which entered a Japanese harbour sinking an ammunition ships and two destroyers, Beach was given command of Piper. Drawing on his own personal wartime experiences and the personal accounts of others, the author describes the wartime exploits of the American submarines Trigger, Seawolf, Wahoo, Harder, Archerfish, Tang, Albacore, Cavilla, Batfish, Tirante and Piper. £5.95

15353. BEARSS, Edwin C.: HARDLUCK IRONCLAD. The Sinking and Salvage of the Cairo.
Louisiana State University Press 1980. revised edition. xiii. + 222pp. 27 illustrations. 3 maps. 23x15. An unmarked copy: Fine in Fine pictorial card cover. £8.95

497. BEAVER Paul.: THE ROYAL NAVY IN THE 1980s. (Warships Illustrated).
Arms & Armour. 1985 1st. 72pp. Prof ills. 24x19. VG in slightly creased pictorial card cover. Over 130 photographs accompanied by informative captions, illustrate the warships and auxiliaries in service with the RN during the 1980s. £1.95

573. BEAVER, Paul: NATO NAVIES OF THE 1980s. (Warships Illustrated 3).
Arms & Armour. 1985 1st. 72pp. Prof ills. 24x19. Unmarked and almost like new: Near-Mint in Near-Mint pictorial card cover. Some 143 photographs (some colour) with detailed captions, illustrate the many different types of warships found in the navies of the Western allies. £2.50

5504. BEAVER, Paul: THE BRITISH AIRCRAFT CARRIER.
Stephens. 1987. 3rd Edition (expanded). 256pp. Prof ills. 24x16. An unmarked copy:- Fine in Fine d/j. A well researched and profusely illustrated history with a good deal on World War 2 as well as a complete chapter on British carriers in the Korean War. The book offers extensive information about the carriers themselves, air groups, aircraft, operations, and describes the various technical advances - angled-deck, mirror-sight, etc, etc. £7.95

5121. BEAVER, Paul.: ARK ROYAL. A Pictorial History of the Royal Navy's last conventional aircraft carrier.
Patrick Stephens. 1979 1st. 96pp. Prof ills. 25x21. An unmarked copy:- Fine in Near-Fine d/j. More than 140 photographs chart the history of the ship, accompanied by detailed captions and an informative text. £9.00

3435. BEAVER, Paul.: E-BOATS AND COASTAL CRAFT. A Selection of Photographs of German Wartime Photographs from the Bundesarchiv.
Patrick Stephens. 1980 1st. 94pp. Prof ills. 24x17. An unmarked copy:- Fine in VG pictorial card cover. Contains over 150 photographs with informative captions, illustrating German E-boats and coastal craft of World War 2. £11.50

12085. BEESLY, Patrick: VERY SPECIAL INTELLIGENCE. The Story of the Admiralty's Operational Centre 1939-45.
Hamish Hamilton. 1977 1st. xv. + 271pp. Endp maps. 22x14. Ex-Library, minimal stamps, a reading copy. (no d/j). The author, who himself served in OIC, from 1940-1945, reveals the full story of the Operational Intelligence Centre, the nerve centre of the Admiralty, provides a detailed account of how intelligence affected the war at sea. £3.50

7489. BEESLY, Patrick: VERY SPECIAL INTELLIGENCE. The Story of the Admiralty's Operational Centre 1939-45.
Hamish Hamilton. 1977 1st. xv. + 271pp. Endp maps. 22x14. Binding & contents VG+. The author, who himself served in OIC, from 1940-1945, reveals the full story of the Operational Intelligence Centre, the nerve centre of the Admiralty, provides a detailed account of how intelligence affected the war at sea. £4.95

7530. BENNETT, Geoffrey: NAVAL BATTLES OF THE FIRST WORLD WAR.
Penguin. 2001 x. + 310pp. 18 ills. 14 maps & diags. 22x14. An unmarked copy:- Fine in Fine pictorial card cover. Provides detailed narratives of all the important naval actions, as well as accounts of lesser engagements of WW1. Indexes of British & Allied Ships; German & Allied Ships. £4.95

3682. BENSTEAD C.R.: RODNEY AT SEA. Being the Story of the Second Commission of His Majesty's Battleship
Methuen. 1932 1st. xi. 205pp. 20 ills. Endp maps. 20x13.Odd spots of foxing, otherwise binding and contents VG.. . Commission narrative. List of officers. Tables of dates, places, and distances steame £16.50

6597. BENYON-TINKER W.E: DUST UPON THE SEA.
Hodder & Stoughton 1947 1st. 216pp. 56 ills. Map. 21x14. Spots of foxing to prelims, otherwise VG+ in G original d/j. A participant, describes the exploits of the Levant Schooner Flotilla in the Aegean between mid-1943 and January 1945, when a handful of men in converted caiques made a series of dangerous expeditions against enemy held islands £18.50

1822. BERCKMAN, Evelyn: CREATORS AND DESTROYERS OF THE BRITISH NAVY.
Hamish Hamilton. 1974 1st. 212pp. 16 ills. Ills endps. 22x14. An excellent unmarked copy:- Fine in Fine d/j. Examines the 100 year period when the British Navy alternatively flourished or rotted. The creators; Elizabeth I, Charles 1, and Charles II. The destroyers; James I and Oliver Cromwell. £6.95

11363. BERCUSON, David J, & HERWIG, Holger H.: BISMARCK.
Hutchinson. 2002 1st UK. xiii. + 385pp. Illustrated. Maps. 24x16. Unmarked, as new:- Near Mint in Near-Mint d/j. After uncovering much new information on the Bismarck, the authors tell the full story of the German battleship, right through from her design and construction, the sinking of the Hood, and her final battle. £6.95

17350. BISHOP, Oatrick & WITHEROW, John.:: THE WINTER WAR. The Falklands
Quartet 1982, . 153pp. Illustrated. Maps. 20x13. An excellent unmarked copy: Fine in Fine pictorial card cover. £2.00

4864. BLAIR, Clay.: HITLER'S U-BOAT WAR. The Hunters 1939-1942.
Weidenfeld & Nicolson 1997 1st. . xxx. + 809pp. 14 plates. 6 maps. 24x16. An unmarked hardback copy:- Near-Mint in Near-Mint d/j. This book is destined to become the definitive account of the German submarine campaign against the Allies during the first three years of the war. Nine years in the making, this monumental work is crammed with accurate and objective information on every aspect of the U-boat war. This volume covers the first period of the Battle of the Atlantic when the German U-boats were in the ascendant. £18.00

16773. BOLITHO, Hector: TASK FOR COASTAL COMMAND. The Story of the Battle of the South-West Approaches..
Hutchinson 1944 1st. 141pp. Illustrated. 22x14. Binding & contents VG. £7.00

8517. BOWDITCH, Lyndsey: BRITANNIA. The Royal Yacht Revealed.
Blackboard. Nd (c 1998). 54pp. Prof ills. 31x24. An unmarked copy, like new Near-Mint in Near-Mint pictorial card cover.. This nicely produced large-format book describes the Britannia, beginning with her building history before giving a detailed tour of the vessel, covering The Royal Apartments, The Dining Room, The Queen’s and The Dukes Sitting Rooms, The Royal Bedrooms. The Vestibule & Verandah Deck, The Sun Lounge, The Flag & Boat Deck, The Bridge, The Wheelhouse, The Engine Room, The Generator & Boiler Rooms, The Admiral’s Suite, The Officers Cabins & Ratings’ Berths, The Wardroom, The Anteroom, etc, etc. Superbly illustrated with more than 120 photographs (mostly colour), decks plans, and a double-page cutaway of Britannia in colour. £5.90

3891. BOWE, John: SCALE MODEL WARSHIPS.
Conway. 1978 1st. 191pp. Prof ills. 25x19. VG in VG d/j. Tackles the problems of building model warships, moving from sources of information, through the construction of the hull, deck and superstructure, to gun mountings and deck fittings. Chapters cover each of these general topics, followed by sections specifically concerning miniature models, power plant, plastic kits, etc. With over 120 plans/diagrams and 150 photographs. £6.95

12648. BOWEN, Frank C.: WOODEN WALLS IN ACTION.
Halton 1951 1st. Viii. + 144pp. Colour frontis. Prof ills. 25x19. Binding & contents (unmarked) VG+ in G+ original d/j. . The author gives brief accounts of a number of naval engagements in the days of the wooden hulls, with short introductions when they are necessary to explain why the fighting took place and sometimes an indication of the characteristics of the men concerned. The result is a remarkable and invaluable source of reference of some 68 actions, each illustrated with a reproduction of an important painting. £7.95

9742. BOWEN, Frank.C.: FLAG OF THE SOUTHERN CROSS 1939-1945.
Privately published. 1947 1st. 71pp. Ills. 22x14. Binding VG, contents VG+. An account of the ships and men of Shaw Savill & Albion line in World War 2. Several of their ships were converted to Armed Merchant Cruisers, the most famous being Jervis Bay. £12.50

3307. BOWEN, John: SCALE MODEL WARSHIPS.
Conway. 1978 1st. * 191pp. Prof ills. 25x19. An unmarked copy:- Fine in VG d/j. Tackles the problems of building 20th-century warships, moving from sources of information, through the construction of the hull, deck and superstructure, to gun mountings and deck fittings. Chapters cover each of these general topics, followed by sections, specifically concerning miniature models, power plant, plastic kits, etc. Over 120 plans & diagrams and 150 photographs. £7.95

797. BOWKER R.M. & BLIGH W.: MUTINY!. Aboard H.M.Armed Transport Bounty in 1799.
Bowker & Bertram. 1978 1st. vii. + 387pp. 10 ills. Endp map & diag. 20x13. An unmarked copy: Fine in VG+ d/j. Of all the many books on the mutiny on the Bounty, Lieutenant Bligh's own log stands unique, for it alone was written before the event, whereas all other accounts were compiled with the knowledge of hindsight. This book contains Bligh's own log, with the addition of prelimary notes & a commentary by R.M.Bowker. It makes compulsive reading, for the facts revealed are very different than the popular view. £11.00

16099. BOWLES, T. Gibson M.P.: SEA LAW & SEA POWER, As They Would Be Affected By Recent Proposals; With Reasons Against Those Proposals.
John Murray 1910 1st. xiv. + 296pp. 22x14. Spots of foxing, otherwise binding & contents VG. Presentation copy inscribed by author. £9.00

16468. BRADFORD, Ernle: THE GREAT SHIP.
Hamish Hamilton 1986 1st. xi. + 175pp. Illustrated. 24x16. No writing or inscriptions; Near-Fine in Near-Fine d/j. £5.95

13283. BRADFORD, Ernle.: THE STORY OF THE MARY ROSE.
BCA 1982. 207pp. Profusely illustrated. 27x20.an unmarked copy Fine in Near-Fine d/j. An objective history packed with facts, and taking in the complete story. £6.95

6622. BRADFORD, Ernle.: THE SULTAN'S ADMIRAL. The Life of Barbarossa.
Book of the Month Club. 1969 xv. + 224pp. 9 ills. 3 maps. Endp maps. 22x14. An unmarked copy: Near-Fine in Near-Fine d/j. . Kheir-ed-Din Barbarossa, rose to be High Admiral of the Ottoman Navy and Sultan to Algiers, whose figure and influence dominate the history of the Mediterranean during the first half of the 16th century. His career culminated in the Battle of Preveza when the combined fleets of Spain, Genoa and Venice were forced to retire. £6.95

17025. BRADFORD, Ernle.:: THE MIGHTY HOOD. The Life and Death of the Royal Navy's Proudest Ship.
Hodder & Stoughton. 1959 1st., Hodder & Stoughton. 1959 1st., Hardback. . 224pp. 8 illustrations. 3 diags. 21x14. VG+ in VG d/j. . For many years HMS Hood was the epitome of British sea power until she was sunk by the Bismarck in May 1941. This book traces her entire service history from her launch and inter-war commissions - when she showed the flag worldwide - to her wartime service and disasterous final action. About half the book deals with her wartime career with the Home Fleet and Force H, and, naturally, devotes much space as to the cause of her loss. £7.95

16094. BRADSHAW A.R.: ENGLISH - FRENCH NAVAL TERMS. With Alphabetical Indices.
Williams & Norgate 1932 1st. 284pp. 22x14. Small piece missing from head of spine, otherwise contents VG. £7.95

11355. BRANN, Christian.: THE LITTLE SHIPS OF DUNKIRK.
Collectors’ Books. 1989 1st. 240pp. Prof ills. Endp maps. 30x22. An unmarked copy Fine in Near-Fine d/j. At the time of the 50th anniversary of Dunkirk, more than 100 Little Ships that took part in the evacuation were still afloat, and this book pays homage to all those which could be traced. It provides full details of these ships, tracing their history from the date when they were built up to 1989, and describes their exploits in the evacuation from the beaches of Dunkirk. This handsomely produced volume is profusely illustrated with black-and-white photographs that show the ships as they were at Dunkirk, and colour photographs showing the same ships in 1989. £12.50

8403. BRANN, Christian.: THE LITTLE SHIPS OF DUNKIRK.
Collectors’ Books. 1989 1st. 240pp. Prof ills. Endp maps. 30x22. No writing or inscriptions; Fine in Fine d/j.. At the time of the 50th anniversary of Dunkirk, more than 100 Little Ships that took part in the evacuation were still afloat, and this book pays homage to all those which could be traced. It provides full details of these ships, tracing their history from the date when they were built up to 1989, and describes their exploits in the evacuation from the beaches of Dunkirk. This handsomely produced volume is profusely illustrated with black-and-white photographs that show the ships as they were at Dunkirk, and colour photographs showing the same ships in 1989. £14.00

12316. BRENNECKE H.J.: GHOST CRUISER HK 33.
Kimber. 1954 1st. 208pp. 9 ills. 22x14. A First edition hardback copy. VG in G+ d/j. Pinguin (HK 33) was the most successful of the German raiders sinking a total of 200,000 tons of allied shipping, until she was intercepted and sunk by HMS Cornwall in the Indian Ocean in May 1941. £12.50

8588. BREYER, Siegfried.: BATTLESHIPS AND BATTLE CRUISERS 1905-1970. Historical Development of the Capital Ship.
Macdonald & Jane's 1979 480pp. Prof ills. Ills endps. 26x22. No writing or inscriptions; Binding VG, contents VG+ (no d/j)This comprehensive and definitive work contains descriptions of all ships representative of their kind which were shared by all maritime nations during the period covered, irrespective of whether they were taken into service, remained uncompleted or only reached the drawing board stage. In this technical history, the characteristic features of every ship are described in detail, with information about size, dimensions, range, fuel capacity, armament and many other aspects are presented in numerous tables. A substantial part of the book is devoted to the developments in ship design, armaments and tactics. Illustrated with 922 detailed and accurate drawings. £18.50

5527. BRIDGLAND, Tony: WAVES OF HATE. Naval Atrocities of the Second World War.
Cooper. 2002 1st. xii. + 243pp. 25 ills. Maps. 24x16 Almost as new:- . Near-Mint in d/j. During the Second World War, unchilvalrous or even disgraceful acts amounting to culpable war criminality, which had appalling consequences for their victims, were perpatrated by all sides during the conflict. Nor did all these occur in the heat of the battle; all too often there is a strong suspicion of calculated and cold pre-meditation. The author selection of a wide variety of atrocities at sea, makes for vivid and compelling, if uneasy, reading. incidents at sea £11.50

17611. BRIDGLAND, Tony: WAVES OF HATE. Naval Atrocities of the Second World War.
Cooper. 2002 1st. xii. + 243pp. 25 ills. Maps. 24x16 No writing or inscriptions. .Fine in d/j. During the Second World War, unchilvalrous or even disgraceful acts amounting to culpable war criminality, which had appalling consequences for their victims, were perpatrated by all sides during the conflict. Nor did all these occur in the heat of the battle; all too often there is a strong suspicion of calculated and cold pre-meditation. The author selection of a wide variety of atrocities at sea, makes for vivid and compelling, if uneasy, reading. incidents at sea £10.00

11703. BROMLEY J.S. (Editor): THE MANNING OF THE ROYAL NAVY. Selected Public Pamphlets 1693-1873. (Publications of the Navy Records Society. Vol. 119).
Navy Records Society. 1974. l + 409pp. 23x15. Binding VG+, contents Near-Fine. £10.50

4652. BROOKES, Ewart.: THE GATES OF HELL.
Jarrolds 1960 1st.. 144pp. 20 illustrations. Endp maps. Hardback edition. 22x14. Binding VG, contents VG+.. An account of the Arctic convoys of which more than half is devoted to PQ17, PQ18 and JW51B. £5.95

9919. BROOME, Jack,Captain RN.: SERVICES WRENDERED.
Kimber 1974. 128pp. Prof ills. 22x15. Spine sun faded (titles bright), no writing or inscriptions, contents VG+. Jack Broome's drawings and cartoons are accompanied by short rhymes describing the pleasures and hazards of wartime life in the Wrens. £3.50

17419. BROOME, Jack. Captain RN.: CONVOY IS TO SCATTER.
Kimber. 1972 1st. 236pp. 26 ills. 4 maps. 24x16. No writing or inscriptions. Near-Fine in Near-Fine d/j. The senior officer of the close escort of Convoy PQ17, gives his own view of the events surrounding the controversial convoy. The operational sequence of signals received or exchanged by Convoy PQ17 from June 27 to July 4, 1942 is reproduced verbatim. £11.50

8405. BROOME, Jack. Captain RN.: CONVOY IS TO SCATTER.
Kimber. 1972 1st. 236pp. 26 ills. 4 maps. 24x16. An ex-library copy with minimal stamps. A few internal marks, otherwise G+ in VG d/j. The senior officer of the close escort of Convoy PQ17, gives his own view of the events surrounding the controversial convoy. The operational sequence of signals received or exchanged by Convoy PQ17 from June 27 to July 4, 1942 is reproduced verbatim. £5.25

6754. BROWN D.K. (Editor).: THE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF BRITISH WARSHIPS 1939-1945. The Official Record. Volume 2. Submarines, Escorts and Coastal Forces.
Conway. 1996 1st. 158pp. Prof ills. 28x21. An unmarked copy, like new:- Near-Mint in Near-Mint d/j. This book contains the official view of the wartime design effort as written by those actually involved. It offers an authoritative and first-hand insight into the performance of the Submarines, Escorts, and Coastal Forces craft which served in the Royal Navy during the Second World War. £29.00

17418. BROWN J.D.: CARRIER OPERATIONS IN WORLD WAR II. Volume II - The Pacific Navies
Ian Allan. 1974 1st 151pp. Prof ills. 23x15. -No writing or inscriptions:- VG+ in VG+d/j. Provides full details of carrier operations in the Pacific during the Second World War. Well illustrated with 108 photographs, this book also examines the difficulties experienced with equipment during the conflict, and also studies the expansion of the Fleet Air Arm. £14.00

16357. BROWN, David: TIRPITZ. The Floating Fortress.
Arms & Armour. 1977 1st. 160pp. Prof ills. 25x19. An unmarked copy: Fine in Fine d/j. The story of the German battleship Tirpitz in forty pages of text and over a hundred pages of photographs. Although mainly lurking in Norwegian fjords, she tied down a disproportionate part of the Royal Navy. It charts her design, construction and career, and contains five maps and over 200 photographs. £9.50

9331. BROWN, David.: WARSHIP LOSSES OF WORLD WAR TWO.
Arms & Armour. 1990 1st. 256pp. Maps. 23x15. An unmarked hardback copy:- Fine in Fine d/j. A day-by-day chronology of warship losses of all combatant navies during the Second World War. Also includes a Statistical Analysis of Warship Losses. £9.95

9231. BROWN, John Mason, Lieut .USNR: TO ALL HANDS. An Amphibious Adventure.
Whittlesey House. nd (c 1943). xii. + 236pp. Prof ills. 24x16. Binding & contents VG+. The author, an American journalist who served in the flagship of Rear-Admiral Kirk, Commander Sixth Amphibious Force, describes the amphibious landings in North Africa and Sicily. £4.00

580. BROWNE, Douglas G: THE FLOATING BULWARK. The Story of the Fighting Ship 1514-1942.
Cassell. 1963 1st. xiv. + 274pp. 27 ills. 22x14. Ex-library, minimal stamps. VG in permanently affixed d/j.. Charts the development of warship construction from the 16th century to the 1940s,concentrating on both the design and armament of of significant British warships. £3.95

4219. BROWNE, Douglas, G.: THE FLOATING BULWARK. The Story of the Fighting Ship 1514-1942.
Cassell. 1963 1st. xiv. + 274pp. 27 ills. 22x14. VG+ in d/j. This account of the development of fighting ship from the 16th century to the 1940s, concentrates on the design, construction and armament of British warships, with details of significant vessels and their performance in action. £5.95

9745. BROWNE, G.Lathom.: NELSON: THE PUBLIC AND PRIVATE LIFE OF HORATIO, VISCOUNT NELSON. As Told by Himself, His Comrades, and His Friends.
Trident Press 1999. Reprinted from the 1891 edition. xxxi. + 472pp. Frontis. Ills. Index. Appendices. 21x14. Near-Fine in Near-Mint d/j. £6.95

11243. BRYANT, Arthur: SAMUEL PEPYS . The Man in and the Making..
Reprint Society. 1952. 416pp. 19x13. An unmarked copy: Fine in VG+ d/j. Biography on the life and career of Samuel Pepys, this volume covers the first 36 years of his life (1633 - 1669) and the whole span of his Diary. £3.85

1497. BRYANT, Arthur.: SAMUEL PEPYS. The Saviour of the Navy.
Reprint Society. 1953. viii. + 309pp. 19x12. Binding & contents VG. A biography of Pepy's life and career. £3.00

5804. BUEL, Richard.: IN IRONS. Britain's Naval Supremacy and the American Revolutionary Economy.
Yale University. 1998 1st. * xvi. + 397pp. 24x16.An unmarked copy: Near-Mint in Fine d/j. This book examines the influence of Britain's navy on the American revolutionary economy, and also shows the damage that Britain inflicted on America by seizing their major colonial centres and denying access to overseas markets. £6.95

4809. BUELL, Thomas B.: MASTER OF SEA POWER. A Biography of Fleet Admiral Ernest J.King.
ittle, Brown. 1980 1st. * xxv. + 609pp. 24x17. ANear-Fine in torn but presentable d/j. d/j. . A biography of the life and career of the first American naval officer to wear five stars and carry the rank of Fleet Admiral. £15.95

12467. BUENZLE, Fred.J.: BLUEJACKET. An Autobiography.
Naval Institute. 1986. xxv. + 346pp. Illustrated. 21x15. Contents (unmarked) Fine in VG hardback cover. £6.95

4935. BURN A.: FIGHTING CAPTAIN. The Story of Frederic Walker RN, & the Battle of the Atlantic.
Cooper. 1998. xxvi. + 204pp. Prof ills. Maps. 24x16. VG+ in VG+ pictorial card cover.. . No one did more to regain control of the North Atlantic than Captain Frederic Walker who devised and employed tactics which were the only sure means of combating and finally defeating the U-boat wolf-packs. The author, who served under Walker, describes in vivid detail the relentless battle with the U-boats. £6.95

3497. BURN, Alan: FIGHTING CAPTAIN. The Story of Frederic Walker RN, & the Battle of the Atlantic.
Cooper. 1998. xxvi. + 204pp. Prof ills. Maps. 24x16. An unmarked copy: Near-Mint in Near-Mint pictorial card cover. No one did more to regain control of the North Atlantic than Captain Frederic Walker who devised and employed tactics which were the only sure means of combating and finally defeating the U-boat wolf-packs. The author, who served under Walker, describes in vivid detail the relentless battle with the U-boats. £8.75

3115. BURT R.A.: BRITISH DESTROYERS IN WORLD WAR ONE. (Warships Illustrated No 7)
Arms & Armour. 1986 1st. 64pp. Prof ills. 24x19. Like new:-Near-Mint in Near-Mint pictorial card cover. Illustrated with over 120 photographs, accompanied by informative and detailed captions, this book provides a pictorial record of the various classes of British destroyers in service during the First World War. £6.95

15836. BURT R.A.: BRITISH DESTROYERS OF WORLD WAR TWO. (Warships Illustrated No 4)
Arms & Armour. 1985 1st. 64pp. Prof ills. 24x19. No writing or inscriptions, almost like new:- Fine in Fine pictorial card cover. Illustrated with 124 photographs, accompanied by informative and detailed captions, this book provides a pictorial record of the various classes of British destroyers classes which saw service during the Second World War. £9.00

2959. BUSCH Fritz-.Otto.: THE STORY OF THE PRINZ EUGEN.
Hale. 1960 1st UK. * . 190pp. 15 ills. 5 maps. 22x14 .An extremely nice copy of the scarce hardback edition. VG+ in VG+ d/j. A full history of the German heavy cruiser which was involved in the Bismarck chase and the Channel Dash. She survived the war and was used by the Americans for testing nuclear devices. £19.00

15971. BUSH, Eric Wheler. Captain RN.: BLESS OUR SHIP.
Allen & Unwin. 1958. 282pp. 39 ills. 22x14. Binding & contents VG+ in VG d/j. A career autobiography. Bush served in Bacchante and Revenge in WW1, and he became the youngest holder of the DSC which he won for gallantry at Gallipoli at the age of 15. He saw service in Spenser during the Baltic campaign in 1919, following which he joined Colombo on the East Indies station, Veteran on the China Station, and commanded the gunboat Ladybird, before moving to Dorsetshire as her Commander. In WW2 he served with the minesweepers at Dunkirk and was appointed Captain of the Auxiliary Patrol at Dover, then took command of Euryalus, a cruiser which saw much action in the Mediterranean. Finally, he recommissioned the battleship Malaya for bombardment duties at Normandy. £7.95

581. BUSH, Eric Wheler. Captain RN.: BLESS OUR SHIP.
Allen & Unwin. 1958. 282pp. 39 ills. 22x14. Binding & contents VG+. A career autobiography. Bush served in Bacchante and Revenge in WW1, and he became the youngest holder of the DSC which he won for gallantry at Gallipoli at the age of 15. He saw service in Spenser during the Baltic campaign in 1919, following which he joined Colombo on the East Indies station, Veteran on the China Station, and commanded the gunboat Ladybird, before moving to Dorsetshire as her Commander. In WW2 he served with the minesweepers at Dunkirk and was appointed Captain of the Auxiliary Patrol at Dover, then took command of Euryalus, a cruiser which saw much action in the Mediterranean. Finally, he recommissioned the battleship Malaya for bombardment duties at Normandy. £5.75

13835. BUSH, Steve: BRITISH WARSHIPS & AUXILIARIES 2004/2005
Maritime. 96pp. Prof ills. 21x15. An unmarked copy: Fine in Fine pictorial card cover. A complete guide to ships & aircraft of the Royal Navy. Well illustrated. £1.85

13836. BUSH, Steve: BRITISH WARSHIPS & AUXILIARIES 2005/2006
Maritime. 96pp. Prof ills. 21x15. An unmarked copy: Fine in Fine pictorial card cover. A complete guide to ships & aircraft of the Royal Navy. Well illustrated. £1.85

13837. BUSH, Steve: BRITISH WARSHIPS & AUXILIARIES 2006/2007
Maritime. 96pp. Prof ills. 21x15. An unmarked copy: Fine in Fine pictorial card cover. A complete guide to ships & aircraft of the Royal Navy. Well illustrated. £1.85

12667. BUSH, Steve: BRITISH WARSHIPS & AUXILIARIES.
nd (c 2007) 96pp. Profusely illustrated. 21x15. The complete guide to the ships and aircraft of the Royal Navy, at date. £3.00

4545. CABLE J.: GUNBOAT DIPLOMACY 1919-1979.
Macmillan. 1981. Second (Expanded) Edition. 288pp. 22x14.An unmarked copy:- Fine in Fine d/j. This book, now a standard work, sheds new light on naval history, between 1919-1979. It offers a lively narrative, crisp argument, and a comprehensive presentation of a neglected chapter in 20th century naval history. £11.50

9662. CAMPBELL Vice-Admiral, Gordon.: MY MYSTERY SHIPS.
Hodder & Stoughton. 1932 xx. + 300pp. 29 ills 22x14. Spots of foxing to prelims & edges otherwise VG. A 'Q' Ship captain who won the Victoria Cross and three DSO's for his exploits fighting German U-boats during the First World War, gives a vivid account of the dangerous and often suicidal encounters which were fought between disguised armed merchant ships and German submarines. £6.50

8781. CAMPBELL Vice-Admiral, Gordon.: MY MYSTERY SHIPS.
Hodder & Stoughton. 1940 319pp. Ills. 18x12. VG in G+ d/j. . A 'Q' Ship captain who won the Victoria Cross and three DSO's for his exploits fighting German U-boats during the First World War, gives a vivid account of the dangerous and often suicidal encounters which were fought between disguised armed merchant ships and German submarines. £4.95

3876. CAMPBELL Vice-Admiral, Gordon.: MY MYSTERY SHIPS.
Hodder & Stoughton. nd (c 1928) xx. + 300pp. Colour frontis. 17 black-and-white photographs.21 illustrations in text. 22x14. Binding VG, contents G+. A 'Q' Ship commander who won the Victoria Cross and three DSO's for his exploits fighting German U-boats during the First World War, gives a vivid account of the dangerous and often suicidal encounters which were fought between disguised armed merchant ships and German submarines. £5.95

17693. CANNEY, Donald L.: SAILING WARSHIPS OF THE US NAVY
Chatham 2001 1st 224pp. Profusely illustrated.. 30x25. As new: Near-Mint in Near-Mint d/j. £24.00

8910. CANT, Gilbert: AMERICA'S NAVY IN WORLD WAR II.
Hutchinson. nd (c 1943) 1st. 279pp. 27 ills. 11 maps/diags. Binding VG,contents VG+. A comprehensive and extremely detailed account of the war fought by the US Navy, covering all the major battles, and many of the lesser engagements, from Pearl Harbour up to the finale at Guadalcanal. £4.50

15215. CAPPER. D.P.: MOAT DEFENSIVE. A History of the Waters of the Nore Command 55 BC to 1961.
Arthur Barker 1963 1st. xi. + 251pp. 24 illustrations. 10 maps & drawings. Illustrated endpapers. 22x14. Above-average ex-library, minimal stamps, VG in permanently affixed d/j. £4.95

7831. CARPENTER, Alfred F.B. Captain VC, RN.: THE BLOCKING OF ZEEBRUGGE.
Jenkins 1925. xxiv. + 295pp. 39 ills. 3 drawings. 2 plans. 22x15. A nice copy, binding & contents VG+. . One of the leading figures in the Zeebrugge raid in 1918, who was subsequently awarded the Victoria Cross for his exploits during the assault, describes the heroic but costly attck on the Belgian port. £7.95

15922. CARPENTER, Alfred F.B. Captain VC, RN.: THE BLOCKING OF ZEEBRUGGE.
Jenkins 1925. xxiv. + 295pp. 39 ills. 3 drawings. 2 plans. 22x15. No writing or inscriptions, binding & contents VG . One of the leading figures in the Zeebrugge raid in 1918, who was subsequently awarded the Victoria Cross for his exploits during the assault, describes the heroic but costly attck on the Belgian port. £6.95

9977. CARTER, Geoffrey.: THE ROYAL NAVY AT PORTLAND SINCE 1845.
Maritime. nd (c 1990) 1st, 144pp. Prof ills. Near-Fine in Near-Fine d/j. A comprehensive and profusely illustrated history of the RN at Portland, from the early days as a harbour of refuge, through the two World Wars, until the late 1980s. £14.00

8643. CHALMERS Rear-Admiral W.S.: MAX HORTON AND THE WESTERN APPROACHES.
Hodder & Stoughton. 1954 xvi. + 302pp. 23 ills. Plans. 22x14. VG in WORN d/j. A biography that is mainly concerned with Horton's career in WW2, in which he took command of the Western Approaches and to win the Battle of the Atlantic decisively. £6.95

4071. CHALMERS Rear-Admiral W.S.: THE LIFE & LETTERS OF DAVID BEATTY.
Hodder & Stoughton. 1951 1st . xxvii. + 488pp. 23 ills. 11 diags. 23x15. Titles slightly faded and odd spots of foxing to contents, o/w an extremely nice copy - binding & contents VG. Drawing much information from Beatty's letters and journals, this is a full biography of the life and naval career of one of the most charismatic and controversial naval commanders of the 20th century. £6.50

12283. CHANT, Christopher.: THE HISTORY OF THE WORLD'S WARSHIPS.
S.Webb. 2000. 446pp. Profusely illustrated. 25x31. An unmarked copy - Fine in Fine d/j. This volume provides a comprehensive and well-illustrated history of the warship and is divided into chapters headed - The Sailing Warship - The Battleship and Battleship Cruiser - The Destroyer and Escort Vessel - The Cruiser - The Aircraft Carrier - Fast Attack Craft - The Submarine. £9.95

8342. CHATTERTON, E.Keble.: BATTLES BY SEA.
E.P. 1975. xv. + 271pp. 32 plates. 2 plans. 22x14. Above-average ex reference library; minimal stamps. VG+ in VG d/j. Reprint of the first edition published in 1925. The twelve naval battles described in this book are divided into three parts:- The Galley Period - The Sailing Ship Period - The Age of Steam, and cover the battles of Salamis, Actium, Lepanto, the Armada Operations, the Saints, the Glorious First of June, St. Vincent, the Nile, Trafalgar, Lissa, Tsushima, the Falklands. £5.95

583. CHERRY A.H. Cmdr RNVR.: YANKEE R.N. Being the Story of a Wall Street Banker who Volunteered for Active Duty in the Royal Navy before America came into the War.
Jarrolds.1951 544pp. 36 ills. Endp maps. 23x16. Spots of foxing to edges, otherwise VG.. Cherry saw service on coastal and Atlantic convoys and on anti-U-boat patrols from Bermuda. He served in Winchester, Evadne, Riou and Wren (a member of the 2nd Escort Group commanded by Captain F.Walker), and saw action in the Normandy landings before joining the Allied Occupation Force in Bremen. £7.00

3762. CHESNEAU, R.: AIRCRAFT CARRIERS OF THE WORLD, 1914 TO THE PRESENT. An Illustrated Encyclopedia.
Brockhampton. 1998. * 288pp. Prof ills. 25x25. Fine in Fine d/j. The first comprehensive reference work to detail in one volume - with data, line drawings & photographs - the 360-plus aircraft carriers built or projected by the world's navies. 400 photographs. £10.50

1963. CHESNEAU, Roger: AIRCRAFT CARRIERS OF THE WORLD, 1914 TO THE PRESENT. An Illustrated Encyclopedia.
Brockhampton. 1998 288pp. Prof ills. 25x25. Near-Mint in Near-Mint d/j. The first comprehensive reference work to detail in one volume - with data, line drawings & photographs - the 360-plus aircraft carriers built or projected by the world's navies. 400 photographs. £11.00

14748. CHESNEAU, Roger: AIRCRAFT CARRIERS OF THE WORLD, 1914 TO THE PRESENT. An Illustrated Encyclopedia.
Brockhampton. 1998 288pp. Prof ills. 25x25. Near-Fine in Fine d/j. The first comprehensive reference work to detail in one volume - with data, line drawings & photographs - the 360-plus aircraft carriers built or projected by the world's navies. 400 photographs. £9.95

6753. CHESNEAU, Roger: THE WORLD'S AIRCRAFT CARRIERS 1914-1945. (Warships Illustrated No 6)
Arms & Armour. 1986 1st. 64pp. Prof ills. 25x18. An unmarked copy, like new:- Near-Mint in Near-Mint pictorial card cover. An excellent pictorial history illustrated with 120 photographs with detailed captions. £5.50

3138. CHICKEN, Stephen: OVERLORD COASTLINE. The Major D-DAY Locations.
Spellmount. 1993 1st. 104pp. 87 photographs. 37 diagrams & maps. 22x14. No writing or inscriptions, but a few pages of plates slightly rippled, otherwise VG in pictorial card cover. Combines the most important aspects of individual unit histories, technical details of Hitler's Atlantic wall, descriptions of the existing remains and a comprehensive review of the most significant & frequently visited D-Day locations. Each chapter covers a particular site and includes a then-and-now description, with small scale maps of the site, cutaway plans of bunkers & emplacements and an account of the battle plan and what acually happened on the day. £2.35

4248. CHIHAYA, Masataka: IJN KONGO. Battleship 1912-1942. (Warship Profile No.12).
Profile Publications. 1971. 24pp. Prof ills. 25x19.An unmarked copy: Near-Fine in VG pictorial card cover. Contains full technical details and the operational history of this Japanese battleship, with details of her major reconstructions. Illustrated with numerous photographs and a double-page plan & elevation illustration in colour. £16.50

7379. CLARK G.: BRITAIN'S NAVAL HERITAGE.
RN Museum/HMSO. 1981. 131pp. Ills. 22x14. Fine in pictorial card cover. A fact-filled history of Britain's Navy since the Middle Ages to the early 1980s. £3.50

11974. CLARK, Gregory.: 'DOC'. 100 Year History of the Sick Berth Branch.
Royal Naval Museum, Portsmouth/HMSO. 1984 1st. vii. + 172pp. Illustrated. 22x14. An unmarked copy: Fine in Fine pictorial card cover. £3.95

8812. CLARKE, Thurston.: PEARL HARBOUR GHOSTS: A Journey to Hawaii Then and Now.
Morrow. 1991 1st. * The author elected to re-examine the attack on Pearl Harbour as refracted through the lens of present-day Hawaii, from the American WW2 veterans who are drawn annually to the scenes of one of the greatest terrors of their lives, to the flocks of Japanese tourists who similarly come to visit the battle sites. He sifts through the evidence to determine who really bore the blame for the attack, and by using eye witness acounts, from naval and military personnel, from civilians, and from the attackers themselves, the author, from many different angles, tells the story of the dramatic disastrous attack. £5.50

7741. CLOWES W.L.: THE ROYAL NAVY. A History from the Earliest Times to 1900. Volume Five.
Chatham. 1997. * xix.. + 623pp. Prof ills. 21x14. No writing or inscriptions. Fine in Fine pictorial card cover. A reprint of the first edition published in 1896. Volume Five covers the greta naval struggle against Napoleon from the outbreak of war in 1803 to the Peace of Paris 1815. Highlights include:- The blockade of Brest: The threat of French invasion: The Trafalgar campaign: Duckworth's victory at San Domingo: The capture of Curacoa: The ships of the period: Life on the lower deck: All the single-ship actions of the war: Napoleon's banishment to St Helena.The book offers a great deal of information about the development of ships & their armament at various stages during the period covered. Comprehensive Index. Well illustrated. £16.50

584. CLOWES, William Laird..: THE ROYAL NAVY. A History from the Earliest Times to 1900. Volume One.
Chatham. 1996. xv. + 698pp. 103 ills. 21x14. No writing or inscriptions: Fine in Near-Fine pictorial card cover. A reprint of the first edition published in 1896. Volume One covers the period from pre-Roman times to the defeat of the Spanish Armada. Highlights include:- The Danish Invasions; The Gokstad Ship; The Irish Discovery of America; The Viking Voyages; William's Invasion; The Crusades; The 100 Years War; The Hansa League The Voyages of Hakluyt, Cabot, Drake & Raleigh; The Campaign of the Spanish Armada. The book offers a great deal of information about the development of ships & their armament at various stages during the period covered. Comprehensive Index. Well illustrated. £21.50

809. COBBOLD, Peter: THE NATIONAL SERVICE SAILOR.
Quentin. 1993 1st. 294pp. Ills. 21x15. An unmarked copy: Fine in Fine d/j. A National Serviceman's experiences afloat. The author joined the Navy in 1955 and after training at Portsmouth he saw service in the aircraft carrier Ocean and the destroyers Savage and Obdurate. He describes life on the lower deck and runs ashore, and gives a frank appraisal of what he thought of the Service and how he related to it. £7.95

432. COCHRANE THOMAS, THE TENTH EARL OF DUNDONALD.: LORD COCHRANE - THE AUTOBIOGRAPHY OF A SEAMAN. Volume I.
Constable. 1995. Frontis. xxxv. + 428pp. 22x14. Above-average- ex reference library. Library numbers only. . VG in VG d/j. First published in the early 1860s, tautobiography covers in full detail, the life and career of one of the most colourful and controversial commander's in naval history. £6.95

3694. COLLARD, Chris.: A DANGEROUS OCCUPATION. A Story of Minesweepers in the First World War. White Funnels - Volume 3.
Wheelhouse. 1999 1st. 175pp. Prof ills. 25x17. Fine in VG pictorial hardback cover. Describes the exploits of the paddle steamers commissioned into the Royal Navy and used as minesweepers during the First World War. Numbered copy of an edition limited to 750 books. £12.50

4943. COLLEDGE J.J.: SHIPS OF THE ROYAL NAVY. An Historical Index. Volume 1. Major Ships
David & Charles. 1969 1st. * 624pp. 22x15 .An unmarked copy:- Near-ine in G d/j. This volume provides the basic details of some 13,000 ships, the Navy's principal vessels, mostly Navy-built, with their dimensions, builders, dates and fates £14.00

13897. COMPTON-HALL , Richard Cdr RN.: SUBMARINES: Submarines of the Royal Navy.
Royal Navy Submarine Museum. nd (c 1980s) 14pp. Illustrated. 21x15. Near-Mint in Near-Fine pictorial paper cover. A brief record of the inception and subsequent development of submarines in the Royal Navy. Illustrated with a photograph and 32 drawings of British submarines. £2.00

3123. COMPTON-HALL Richard.: THE UNDERWATER WAR 1939-1945.
Blandford. 1982 1st 160pp. Prof ills. 28x25. An unmarked copy: Near-Fine in Near-Fine d/j. This book describes the the way submariner's lived and fought during the Second world War. With practically all the material drawn from original sources, it gives a detailed account of life on board submarines on operational duties. Although the book concentrates mainly on the submarines of the Royal Navy and the German U-boats, it also touches upon the vessels of the other combatants in the war. With 280 photographs. £9.95

1965. COMPTON-HALL, Richard.: SUBMARINE BOATS. The Beginnings of Underwater Warfare.
Windward. nd (c 1984). 192pp. Prof ills. 24x18. Near-Fine in Near-Fine pictorial card cover. Offers a detailed and well illustrated history of the early years of submarine development, a period which saw several weird & wonderful inventions as well as the submarines developed & turned into a deadly weapon of war by John Holland. £3.85

935. COMPTON-HALL, Richard: SUBMARINE BOATS. The Beginnings of Underwater Warfare.
Conway Maritime 1983 1st. 192pp. Prof ills. 24x1. An unmarked hardback copy, almost like new: Near-Mint in Near-Mint d/j.Fine in Fine pictorial card cover. Offers a detailed and well illustrated history of the early years of submarine development, a period which saw several weird & wonderful inventions as well as the submarines developed & turned into a deadly weapon of war by John Holland. £7.50

8608. COMPTON-HALL, Richard: SUBMARINE VERSUS SUBMARINE. The Tactics & Technology of Underwater Confrontation.
David & Charles. 1988. 191pp. Prof ills. 26x22. Fine in Fine d/j. Submarines of many nations cruise the world's oceans hidden from view, armed with an array of devastating weapons. If there is another world war, its decisive battles will be fought under the sea. How will these battles be fought? The author seeks to answer this question by analysing the strategy and tactics of the major powers. Hypothetical battle scenarios are explored, showing likely confrontations between different classes of submarines. The various types of submarine, their propulsion & weapons systems, & equipment are fully described. £7.95

3446. COMPTON-HALL, Richard: SUBMARINE WARFARE - MONSTERS AND MIDGETS
Blandford. 1985 1st. .160pp. Prof ills. 28x22. An unmarked copy, almost like new: Near-Mint in Near-Mint d/j. Describes and examines the careers of submarines at both extremes of the size scale. It deals with monster submarines carrying 12-inch guns: the German cargo-carrying submarines of World War I: The Royal Navy’s steam-powered K-Class submarines: the M Class: the submarine cruiser X-1, the French Surcouf: the Japanese I-Class: Midget submarines include the ‘Chariots’, X-Craft and Welfreighter of the Royal Navy, and the various types of midget submarines used by the German, Italian and Japanese navies in World War 2. With 270 illustrations. £11.00

15933. COMPTON-HALL, Richard: SUBMARINE WARFARE - MONSTERS AND MIDGETS
Blandford. 1985 1st. .160pp. Prof ills. 28x22. An unmarked copy, Fine in Fine d/j. Describes and examines the careers of submarines at both extremes of the size scale. It deals with monster submarines carrying 12-inch guns: the German cargo-carrying submarines of World War I: The Royal Navy’s steam-powered K-Class submarines: the M Class: the submarine cruiser X-1, the French Surcouf: the Japanese I-Class: Midget submarines include the ‘Chariots’, X-Craft and Welfreighter of the Royal Navy, and the various types of midget submarines used by the German, Italian and Japanese navies in World War 2. With 270 illustrations. £10.00

16018. COMPTON-HALL, Richard: THE SUBMARINE PIONEERS
Sutton 1999 1st. x. + 182pp. Illustrated. 25x19. Fine in Fine d/j. Presentation copy inscribed by author. £11.95

9743. CONNELL G.G.: FIGHTING DESTROYER. The Story of HMS Petard
Crecy. 1994. 271pp. 42 ills. 2 maps. 23x15. Ex-Lib (minor stamps): VG in G d/j . In Petard's first commission from 1942 to 1944, she sank three submarines, one German, one Italian, and one Japanese. Each one was the scene of a fierce struggle on the surface with many casualties on both sides. Her commission was served mainly in the Eastern Mediterranean, with a short spell with the British Pacific Fleet. This account of her wartime career is told by her gunnery officer. £6.95

3204. CONNELL G.G.: FIGHTING DESTROYER. The Story of HMS Petard
Purnell Book Service. nd (c 1976), 271pp. 42 ills. 2 maps. 23x15. An unmarked copy: Fine in Near-Fine: d/j. In Petard's first commission from 1942 to 1944, she sank three submarines, one German, one Italian, and one Japanese. Each one was the scene of a fierce struggle on the surface with many casualties on both sides. Her commission was served mainly in the Eastern Mediterranean, with a short spell with the British Pacific Fleet. This account of her wartime career is told by her gunnery officer. £9.95

5073. CONNELL G.G.: JACK'S WAR. Lower-deck Recollections from World War II.
Crecy 1995 236pp. 54 ills. 24x15. An unmarked copy. Near-Mint in Near-Mint d/j. A very readable chronological view of the war from a very different viewpoint. As much concerned with KR's, punishment Warrants and incipient mutiny, with sippers and messing arrangements as with battles and bravery. In a wide variety of personal reminiscences of former crew members the author reconstructs the matelot's life whether Royal Navy, RNVR or Hostilities Only; he writes of the pleasures of shipboard life and the often harsh discipline meted out for lapses of the strict naval code. There are happy ships & unhappy ships & lucky & unlucky ships, & he instances experiences from them. Throughout the book the author links the experiences of seamen to the great actions taking place around them, which are not seen from the viewpoint of the captain & admiral but from the men who fired the guns, the engineers, etc. £7.95

3149. COOMBE, James D.: GUNFIRE AROUND THE GULF. The Last Major Naval Campaigns of the Civil War.
Bantam. 2000. xii. + 239pp. 9 ills. 2 maps. 23x15. Fine in pictorial card cover. Describes the final major naval actions of the American Civil War. £4.00

7605. COOPER. John, St J.: INVASION! The D-Day Story, June 6, 1944.
Beaverbrook Newspapers. 1954 1st. 122pp. Prof ills. Endp maps. 28x21. VG in hardback cover. Published in 1954 to mark the tenth anniversary of the invasion. £5.00

17090. COOTE, John Captain RN.:: SUBMARINER.
Norton 1993, . xiv. + 240pp. Prof ills. Maps. Diags. 24x15. An unmarked copy: Fine in -Fine d/j.The author served with the Home Fleet and took part in Russian convoys, before moving to submarines in 1942. He saw action in Untiring in the Mediterranean before joining Otway in June 1944, and subsequently commanded three submarines. £7.95

15198. CORBETT, Julian S.(Editor): PRIVATE PAPERS OF GEORGE, SECOND EARL SPENCER, First Lord of the Admiralty 1794-1801. VOL .II
Navy Records Society. 1914 1st. 518pp. 24x16. Bound in navy blue and cream buckram with gilt titles. Spots of foxing to prelims & endpapers browned, otherwise binding and contents VG. £19.00

6761. CORK & ORRERY. Admiral of the Fleet, the Earl of,: MY NAVAL LIFE 1886-1941 .A Record of 55 Years of Experience.
Hutchinson. 1942 1st. 208pp. 18 ills. Ills endps, 23x15. VG. The author writes that he was "too young a captain in 1914, too old an admiral in 1940". Nevertheless, the author had a remarkable, full and interesting naval career before and during World War 1, and postwar as captain of HMS Nelson. For a short period during WW2 he was in command at Narvik. £8.50

16363. CORSE, Carl D.: INTRODUCTION TO SHIPBOARD WEAPONS.
Naval Institute Press 1975 398pp. Profusely illustrated. 26x18. No writing or inscriptions. Binding VG, contents Near-Fine. £11.50

17624. CORSON P.F.R.: CALL THE MIDDLE WATCH. An Account of Life at Sea in the Royal Navy 1905-1963
Pentland 1997 1st. vii. + 329pp. Illustrated. 24x16. An unmarked copy:- Fine in Fine d/j. £11.00

3864. COSTELLO, John. & HUGHES Terry.: THE BATTLE OF THE ATLANTIC.
Collins. 1977 1st. * 314pp. Prof ills. Endp map & diag. 24x20. Fine in Near-Fine d/j. This book describes each phase of the Battle of the Atlantic with much peripheral information about the grim struggle. The text benefits from the revelations of ULTRA intelligence and combined with contributions from former U-boat personnel & those of officers & men of Allied escorts & merchant seamen who took part in the convoys, this account provides an extensive and well illustrated record of this long running campaign. £6.50

10652. COUHAT, Jean Labayle . English language edition prepared by A.D. Baker III: COMBAT FLEETS OF THE WORLD 1986/87 Their Ships, Aircraft, and Armament
Arms & Armour Press. xii +764pp. Profusely illustrated.. 30x26. An excellent copy without any writing or inscriptions:- Fine in VG d/j. One of the most comprehensive and authoritative guides to the world's navies at date, this major work listsmany thousands of the world's warships. Information for each class includes construction history, displacement, armament, speed, machinery, dimensions, range, complement, etc. Illustrated with around 3,700 photographs and accurate line drawings. Overseas postage will be considerably extra. £14.95

17299. COULTHARD-CLARK, Chris & Tina:: WHITE ENSIGN 1939-1945. The Navy Goes to War
Australia Post 1993 1st, . 40pp. Profusely illustrated. 31x22. Like new: Near-Mint in pictorial hardback cover £11.50

6157. COURTNEY, Nicholas.: GALE FORCE TEN. The Life and Legacy of Admiral Beaufort 1774 - 1857.
Review. 2003 xii. + 340pp. Illustrated. . 20x13. VAn unmarked copy: Near-Fine in pictorial card cover. . Drawn on Beaufort's original letters and journals, the official naval and hydrographic records, this facsinating biography reveals the public and private life of the man who rose from a midshipman's berth and gave his name to the Beaufort Scale. £3.85

14636. COURTNEY, Stephen & PATTERSON, Brian.: HOME OF THE FLEET. A Century of Portsmouth Royal Dockyard in Photographs.
Sutton 2004 1st. 172pp. Profusely illustrated. Illustrated endpapers. 27x20. An unmarked copy, as new: Near-Mint in Near-Mint d/j. £14.00

10013. COWARD B.R.Cdr RN.: BATTLESHIP AT WAR.
Ian Allan. 1987 1st . 128pp. Prof ills. 29x22. Bindiong & contents Fine (No d/j). Through first-hand accounts of officers, midshipmen, signalmen and engineers, gunnery ratings and others, the author paints a vivid picture of what it was actually like to serve on board a battleship during both World Wars, focusing his attention mainly on the British battleships at war, although French, German and US operations are covered. Japanese and Italian battleships at war also receive his attention. Illustrated with over 200 photographs. £7.00

1384. COWBURN, Philip: THE WARSHIP IN HISTORY.
Macmillan. 1966 1st UK. xvii. + 364pp. Prof ills. 24x18. Ex-lib, stamps on endps only, o/w VG. A historical account of some of the main developments in the evolution of the warship, bringing together detailed information about ancient warships of the Mediterranean, the oared vessels of Venice, Viking ships, Galleys, Galleasses and Galleons, N.W.European warships, British warships in the 18th century, paddle and screw propelled craft, submarines, destroyers, cruisers, battleships, etc. An excellent comprehensive study. £4.50

588. COWIN, Hugh W: THE NEW OBSERVER'S BOOK OF WARSHIPS.
Warne. 1983 . 192pp. Prof ills. 16x10. An unmarked copy:-Fine in VG pictorial card cover. This invaluable guide gives full details on 165 classes and types of the world's warships at date. Illustrated with 179 photographs. £2.00

16587. COWIN, Hugh W: THE NEW OBSERVER'S BOOK OF WARSHIPS.
Warne. 1986 . 192pp. Prof ills. 16x10. An unmarked copy:-Fine in Fine pictorial card cover. This invaluable guide gives full details on 165 classes and types of the world's warships at date. Illustrated with 179 photographs. £2.00

7235. CRACKNELL W.H.: USS TENNESSEE (BB 43) Battleship 1920-1959. (Warship Profile 21)
1972 24pp. Prof ills. 25x19. An unmarked copy; Fine in VG+ pictorial card cover. . Contains full technical details and operational history of the battleship illustrated with numerous photographs, drawings of details, camouflage scheme and a double-page centrespead plan and side view colour illustration of the vessel £9.45

17677. CRACKNELL W.H. Cmdr USN.: USS ENTERPRISE. (CVAN -65) Nuclear Attack Carrier. (Warship Profile 15).
1972 24pp. Prof ills. 25x19. No writing or inscriptions Fine in VG+ pictorial card cover. A full technical description of this American nuclear carrir. . Illustrated with numerous photographs, and a double-page plan side view in colour of the USS Enterprise. £11.50

5906. CRACKNELL W.H. Cmdr USN.: USS HORNET. (CV8) Aircraft Carrier. (Warship Profile 3).
1971. 24pp. Prof ills. 25x19. No writing or inscriptions Fine in VG+ pictorial card cover. A full technical description followed by an account of the short, but action packed life, (372 days from commissioning to sinking) of this famous American carrier. Illustrated with numerous photographs, and a double-page plan side view in colour of the USS Hornet as she appeared in camouflage in April 1942. £8.00

5652. CRACKNELL William H. Cmdr USN.: USS INDIANAPOLIS. Heavy Cruiser 1932-1945. (Warship Profile No. 28).
Profile Publications 1973. 28pp. Prof ills. 25x19. An unmarked copy, Fine in VG pictorial card cover. Provides full technical details and operational history of this US cruiser which was torpedoed and sunk in July 1945, with such heavy loss of life that it was the worst disaster at sea in the annals of the U.S.Navy. Illustrated with numerous photographs together with a 4-page centrespread plan and side view colour illustration of the ship. £9.00

936. CRAWFORD, Steve: BATTLESHIPS AND CARRIERS.
Dempsey-Parr. 1999 1st. 320pp. Prof ills. 17x13. Mint in d/j. Contains details of 300 of the most important and most influential battleships and carriers. Information for each vessel includes displacement, dimensions, armament, performance, plus an accompanying text that summaries the career of the ship and its fate, and each vessel is illustrated in colour. £3.95

4653. CREIGHTON Rear-Admiral Sir K.: CONVOY COMMODORE.
Kimber 1956 .205pp.. Illustrated. Endpaper maps. 22x14. Spine a bit faded (titles legible), otherwise contents VG.. The memoirs of one of the gallant troop called from retirement in WW2. Admiral Creighton guided 24 convoys mainly across the Atlantic, during which he was sunk on two occasions. £5.95

13603. CREMER, Peter: U333. The Story of a U-Boat Ace.
Bodley Head. 1984 1st. xii. + 244pp. 36 ills. 22x14. An unmarked copy: Near-Fine in Near-Fine d/j. Part history of the Battle of the Atlantic, part autobiography of one of the senior surviving U-boat commanders, whose graphic account offers an eye-witness account of the U-boat war. £12.50

11725. CRESWELL, John., Captain RN: SEA WARFARE 1939-1945. A Short History.
Longmans. 1950 1st. xv. + 344p. 14 maps. 23x15. VG in G+ d/j. This single-volume history provides an outstanding account of the war at sea 1939-45. £6.95

7609. CRITCHLEY M.: BRITISH WARSHIPS SINCE 1945. Part 2. SUBMARINES, Etc.
Maritime. nd (c 1985). 103pp. Prof ills. 21x15. Near-Fine in pictorial card cover. Lists Submarines, Submarine Depot Ships, Depot Ships and Maintenance Repair Ships in service with the Royal Navy from 1945 to the 1980s. Provides specifications of every class, and the name of builder, launch date and fate of each ship. Profusely illustrated with photographs. £2.00

1535. CRITCHLEY, Mike: BRITISH WARSHIPS & AUXILIARIES (1980 Edition)
Maritime. 112pp. Prof ills. 21x15. VG in creased pictorial card cover. A complete guide to ships & aircraft of the Royal Navy. Well illustrated. £1.85

12788. CRITCHLEY, Mike: BRITISH WARSHIPS & AUXILIARIES (1990/1991 edition)
Maritime. 104pp. Prof ills. 21x15. An unmarked copy:- Fine in Fine pictorial card cover. A complete guide to ships & aircraft of the Royal Navy. Well illustrated. £1.85

11874. CRITCHLEY, Mike: BRITISH WARSHIPS & AUXILIARIES (1993/1994 edition)
Maritime. 104pp. Prof ills. 21x15. An unmarked copy:= Fine in Fine pictorial card cover. A complete guide to ships & aircraft of the Royal Navy. Well illustrated. £1.85

13820. CRITCHLEY, Mike: BRITISH WARSHIPS & AUXILIARIES 1987/8
Maritime. 112pp. Prof ills. 21x15. An unmarked copy: Fine in Fine pictorial card cover. A complete guide to ships & aircraft of the Royal Navy. Well illustrated. £1.85

1536. CRITCHLEY, Mike: BRITISH WARSHIPS & AUXILIARIES 1989-90.
Maritime. 112pp. Prof ills. 21x15.An unmarked copy: Fine in Fine pictorial card cover. A complete guide to ships & aircraft of the Royal Navy. Well illustrated. £1.85

13830. CRITCHLEY, Mike: BRITISH WARSHIPS & AUXILIARIES 1999/2000
Maritime. 96pp. Prof ills. 21x15. An unmarked copy: Fine in Fine pictorial card cover. A complete guide to ships & aircraft of the Royal Navy. Well illustrated. £1.85

13834. CRITCHLEY, Mike: BRITISH WARSHIPS & AUXILIARIES 2000/2001
Maritime. 96pp. Prof ills. 21x15. An unmarked copy: Fine in Fine pictorial card cover. A complete guide to ships & aircraft of the Royal Navy. Well illustrated. £1.85

13832. CRITCHLEY, Mike: BRITISH WARSHIPS & AUXILIARIES 2003/2004
Maritime. 96pp. Prof ills. 21x15. An unmarked copy: Fine in Fine pictorial card cover. A complete guide to ships & aircraft of the Royal Navy. Well illustrated. £1.85

1864. CRITCHLEY, Mike: BRITISH WARSHIPS SINCE 1945. (Part 1). Major Ships.
Maritime. nd (c 1989). 103pp. Prof ills. 21x15. An unmarked copy:- Near-Mint in Near-Mint pictorial card cover. Covers battleships, aircraft carriers, aircraft maintenance ships, cruisers and monitors. Gives the specification and a brief chronological record of each vessel listed. Well illustrated. £3.00

3581. CRITCHLEY, Mike: BRITISH WARSHIPS SINCE 1945. Part 3. DESTROYERS.
Maritime. nd (c 1992). 144pp. Prof ills. 21x15. An unmarked copy: Near-Mint in Near-Mint pictorial card cover. Lists every destroyer in service with the Royal Navy from 1945 to the 1980s. Provides specifications of every class, and the name of builder, launch date and fate of each ship. Profusely illustrated with photographs. £2.95

3347. CRITCHLEY, Mike: BRITISH WARSHIPS SINCE 1945. Part 5. FRIGATES.
Maritime nd (c 1988). 144pp. Prof ills. 21x15. Near-Mint in Near-Mint pictorial card cover. Lists the names and completion dates, together with service notes on every frigate of the Royal Navy, from 1945 to the late 1980s. Well illustrated. £3.00

12043. CRITCHLEY, Mike & BUSH, Steve.: TO SAIL NO MORE. Part Three
Maritime. nd (c 1999) 96pp. Profusely illustrated with photographs. 17x24. Unmarked, as new: Near-Mint in Near-Mint pictorial card cover. This book provides an illustrated record of the many different types of RN ships either laid up or being broken up, from the late 1950s tol the 1970s.. £4.50

3777. CRITCHLEY, Mike.: BRITISH WARSHIPS SINCE 1945. (Part 1).
Maritime. nd (c 1982). 104pp. Prof ills. 21x15. Fine in pictorial card cover. Covers battleships, aircraft carriers, aircraft maintenance ships, cruisers and monitors. Gives the specification and a brief chronological record of each vessel listed. Well illustrated. £2.50

7610. CRITCHLEY, Mike.: BRITISH WARSHIPS SINCE 1945. (Part 1).
Maritime. nd (c 1982). 104pp. Prof ills. 21x15. VG+ in pictorial card cover. Covers battleships, aircraft carriers, aircraft maintenance ships, cruisers and monitors. Gives the specification and a brief chronological record of each vessel listed. Well illustrated. £2.00

3187. CRUICKSHANK C.: DECEPTION IN WORLD WAR II.
BCA. 1979. 248pp. 8 ills. 3 maps. 22x14. Fine in Fine d/j. Describes the ingenious ploys used by the Allies such as dummy ships, fake landing craft, tanks, aircraft, etc, camouflage deception, false radio signals, double-agents, etc, etc. £7.50

17861. CUMMING, Alex A.: SIR FRANCIS DRAKE & The Golden Hinde
Jarrold 1987 32pp. 45 illustrations. 26x17. Some pages lightly creased, otherwise VG in VG pictorial card cover. A concise and very well illustrated biography £2.50

15221. CUMMINGS, Damon E. Captain USN: ADMIRAL RICHARD WAINWRIGHT AND THE UNITED STATES FLEET.
Office of the Chief of Naval Operations 1962 1st. xviii. + 266pp. 50 ills. 25x17. An unmarked first edition copy: Fine in Fine navy cloth/gilt binding. £8.95

91. CURTIS-WILSON, Rosemary: c/o GPO LONDON. With the Womens Royal Naval Service Overseas.
Hutchinson. 1949. viii. + 193pp. Frontis. 22x14 .Spots of foxing, otherwise VG.. The wartime memoirs of a Wren, mainly concerned with her service in the Middle East from 1941, but touching on service in Quebec and Ceylon. £4.50

10937. CUTLER, Thomas J: THE BATTLE FOR LEYTE GULF. 23-26, October 1944.
Harper-Collins. 1994 1st. * 343pp. 22 ills. Maps. 24x16. An Unmarked copy, Fine in Fine d/j. The author analyses the strategy and tactics employed in the battle, and relates the experiences of participants, both Japanese and American. Some 282 ships were engaged in the battle and hundreds more were involved in related peripheral operations. Nearly 200,000 men participated. Dozens of ships were sunk, including one of the largest and most powerful battleships ever built, and every facet of naval warfare - surface, submarine, air, and amphibious - was involved. £5.75

13170. DALTON, Tony.: BRITISH ROYAL YACHTS. A Complete Illustrated History.
Halsgrove. 2002 1st. viii. + 344pp. Profusely illustrated. 27x27. An unmarked copy, as new:- Near-Mint in Near-Mint d/j. Profusely illustrated with paintings, drawings, plans and photographs, this work provides an unparalleled visual record of every one of the 83 Royal Yachts in service since the restoration of Charles II, and includes those 'vessels of state' effectively used as Royal Yachts prior to 1660. £23.00

8837. DAVIES John. Lieut. RNVR.: LOWER DECK.
Macmillan. 1945 1st.. ix. + 186pp. 21x14. An excellent copy without any writing or inscriptions: Black/gilt binding & contents VG. Describes the wartime experiences of the crew members manning "B" gun in a Tribal class destroyer (fictionally named) during a six week period in the Eastern Mediterranean in 1942. £4.50

11766. DAVIES, David Twiston.: THE DAILY TELEGRAPH BOOK OF NAVAL OBITUARIES.
Bounty. 2007. 432pp. 22x14. Hard cover edition. An unmarked copy, :- Fine in Finet d/j. Here are more than 100 biographies which were published in The Daily Telegraph during the past 20 years - men of the Royal Navy, the Royal Marines & Fleet Air Arm, as well as the merchant service. Written with humour & insight, these are tales of derring-do, skilled seamanship, & steady judgement which characterizes the Senior Service. £8.50

3373. DAWSON, Christopher.: A QUEST FOR SPEED AT SEA.
Hutchinson. 1972 1st. * 96pp. Prof ills. Ills endps. 25x19. .An unmarked copy ; piece cut from upper corner of half-title page, otherwise Near- Fine in Near-Fine d/j. The story of the search for speed at sea as seen through the eyes of the British company involved in the design and building of fast craft for over 100 years - Vosper (Vosper-Thornycroft). It covers the early history of fast powered craft, but concentrates on the MTBs/MGBs of the Second World War; Air-Sea Rescue Launches and various types of post-war vessels, including frigates. Listed in the Appendix are details of over 50 Vosper-built craft including the many different types of MTBs and similar craft of WW2. £7.95

9064. DAWSON, Lionel. Captain RN.: FLOTILLAS.
Rich & Cowan. 1935. xii. + 243pp. 34 ills. 22x15. Binding & contents VG. . Dawson joined the Royal Navy in 1900, and saw service in Majestic, Black Prince and King Edward VII, after which he served in destroyers for the greater part of his career. He describes the trials and tribulations of life on board on board the early destroyers, as well as giving a lively account of his experiences in the Navy during the early 1900s. £7.95

1544. DAWSON, Lionel. Captain RN.: MEDITERRANEAN MEDLEY.
Rich & Cowan. 1935. xii. + 243pp. 34 ills. 22x14. Some foxing, otherwise contents VG in torn d/j. This account by the commander of the destroyer Tobago, offers a valuable picture of life in the Royal Navy during the course of a three year period spent in the Mediterranean following the Armistice after the First World War. £4.85

4237. De CHAIR, Admiral Sir Dudley.: THE SEA IS STRONG.
Harrap. 1961 1st. 248pp. 13 ills. 22x14. VG+ in VG d/j. An autobiography. De Chair was one of the legendary breed of sailors who commanded battle squadrons as large as today's Royal Navy. He entered Britannia in 1878, and saw action during the bombardment of Alexandria in 1882. Thereafter he rose steadily in rank, taking command of the 10th Cruiser Squadron in 1914, which enforced the Northern Blockade, before hoisting his flag in Dreadnought as commander of the 3rd Battle Cruiser Squadron. £5.95

7496. DEACON R.: A HISTORY OF THE BRITISH SECRET SERVICE.
Muller. 1969 1st. * viii. + 440pp. 27 ills. 22x14. VG+ in VG d/j. This authoritative history traces the development and organisation of Intelligence and counter-espionage in the United Kingdom from the reign of Henry VIII to the 1960s. £9.00

1827. DENHAM H. M.: DARDANELLES. A Midshipman's Diary 1915-1916.
Murray. 1981 1st. 200pp. 130 ills. 24x15. An unmarked copy- Fine in Fine d/j. Denham served as a midshipman in HMS Agincourt during the Gallipoli Campaign, and kept a private diary in which he recorded day-to-day combat, the actions he was involved, as well as offering outspoken comments on his seniors. He observed much of the action from the crow's nest of his ship, and he also commanded a picket-boat in the Suvla Bay landings. Illustrated with large numbers of previously unpublished photographs and plans, this account is an important addition to the story of this ill-starred campaign. £9.00

17368. DENHAM H.M.Captain RN.:: INSIDE THE NAZI RING. A Naval Attache in Sweden, 1939-1945.
Holmes & Meier 1984 1st.,. xvi. + 174pp. 25 ills. 24 maps; 22x14. No writing or inscriptions: VG in VG d/j. The author, held the important post of British Naval Attache in neutral Sweden in World War 2. In this fascinating account, he reveals how information and intelligence was gathered, and the ruses employed to outwit German intelligence operators. He also describes the highly dangerous voyages undertaken by Allied merchantmen which, in their attempts to bring cargoes of ball bearings and special steels from Sweden to Britain, were forced to run the German blocakde. £5.95

17369. DENHAM H.M.Captain RN.:: INSIDE THE NAZI RING. A Naval Attache in Sweden, 1939-1945.
John Murray 1984 1st., . xvi. + 174pp. 25 ills. VG+ in Near-Fine d/j. Presentation copy dedicated to Ludovic Kennedy, signed by author. d/j. The author, held the important post of British Naval Attache in neutral Sweden in World War 2. In this fascinating account, he reveals how information and intelligence was gathered, and the ruses employed to outwit German intelligence operators. He also describes the highly dangerous voyages undertaken by Allied merchantmen which, in their attempts to bring cargoes of ball bearings and special steels from Sweden to Britain, were forced to run the German blocakde. £8.95

16634. DIVINE A.D.: DEEDS THAT HELD THE EMPIRE. At Sea
John Murray 1939 1st. xii. + 339pp. 8 ills. 5 maps. 19x13. Binding a bit faded (titles legible; a few newspaper cuttings tipped-in to endpapers; contents VG. £8.95

1294. DIXON, Conrad.: SHIPS OF THE VICTORIAN NAVY.
Ashford. 1987 1st. vii. + 112pp. Prof ills. 26x20. An unmarked copy:- Near-Mint in Near-Mint pictorial card cover.This book features some 48 full-colour, full-page reproductions of lithographs by a Portsmouth artist, William Mitchell (1845-1914), who was commissioned by ships' officers to portray their commands. Each superb picture is accompanied by a biography of the vessel concerned. The book comprises illustrations of 18 ironclads, 3 battleships, 3 line of battle ships, 2 cruisers, 4 frigates, 9 corvettes, 3 troopships, and several smaller vessels. £7.45

1060. DIXON, Thomas Benjamin: THE ENEMY FOUGHT SPLENDIDLY: Being the 1914-15 Diary of the Battle of the Falkland Islands and its Aftermath by Surgeon T.B.Dixon RNVR of HMS Kent.
Blandford. 1983 1st. * x. + 96pp. 22 ills. 22x14. Near-Mint in Near-Fine d/j. d/j. HMS Kent took part in the Battle of the Falkland Islands where she sank the German cruiser Nurnberg after a hard stern chase. The author, who was a junior surgeon in Kent, gives a vivid eye-witness account of the battle and the subsequent search for the cruiser Dresden - the only German ship to escape the battle - which blew herself up when she was eventually discovered three months later by the Kent and Glasgow. £6.85

2710. DOLBY, James: THE STEEL NAVY - A HISTORY IN SILHOUETTE 1860-1963.
Macdonald. 1965. Revised edition. 168pp. Over 200 silhouettes. 8 photos. 22x14. VG in d/j. Traces the evolution of each warship type that served in the Royal and Commonwealth Navies, and lists all vessels in each class. Information includes, ships' names, displacement, speed, armament of all major warships of over 1,000 tons, as well as all submarines and destroyers below 1,000 tons from 1890. Also lists armoured vessels built between 1860-1890. . £3.50

4609. DORLING, TAPRELL H. Captain RN.: RIBBONS AND MEDALS. The World's Military and Civil Awards.
Philip. 1974. Revised & Enlarge Edition. 359pp. Prof ills. 23x18. An excellent copy without any writing or inscriptions: Fine in Fine d/j. This important and unique work of reference covers over many hundreds of ribbons and medals Naval, Military, Air Force and Civil., with a history and detailed description of each award . Illustrated with black/white drawings of medals and colour illustrations of ribbons. £9.95

16206. DOWNER, Martyn.: NELSON'S PURSE. An extraordinary historical detective story shedding new light on the life of Britain's greatest naval hero.
Bantam Press. 2004 1st 424pp. Ills endps. Prof ills. 24x16. An unmarked copy: Fine in VG+ d/j. In 2002, Sotheby's announced the discovery of a major cache of material relating to the life of Nelson. The treasure trove belonged to descendants of Nelson's best friend, Alexander Davison. The man who made this extraordinary find - and who subsequently spent over a year validating the material and placing it in the context of Nelson's life - was Martyn Downer. Here, he tells the remarkable historical detecive story behind this great find against the backdrop of Davison's fascinating life. He not only tells the story of Nelson. his wife and his mistress in intimate detail, but provides a great deal of revealing information about the Admiralty, various naval officers, prize money, naval officers' agents, and on life generally in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. £9.50

1829. DRUMMOND, John D.: BLUE FOR A GIRL. The Story of the WRNS.
Allen. 1960 1st. 207pp. 14 ills. 22x14. An unmarked copy: Near-Fine in torn d/j This comprehensive history of the WRNS during the Second World War, describes the wide variety of tasks performed by the WRNS during the conflict. It relate their achievements, but also recounts the disasters which resulted in tragic loss of life. In addition to official records, the author conducted hundreds of interviews with officers and ratings, to produce this full account of the work of the WRNS during the war. £5.85

16070. DYKE, David Hart: FOUR WEEKS IN MAY. The Loss of HMS Coventry A Captain's Story.
Atlantic Books. 2007 1st. xxvi. + 272pp. Illustrated. 24x16. Fine in Fine d/j-Fine d/j. £5.95

3513. DYSON, Tony. Lieut-Cmdr RN.: HMS HERMES 1959-1984. A Pictorial History.
Maritime. 1984 1st. 160pp. Prof ills. 24x20. An unmarked hardback copy; Fine in Fine d/j. A complete operational history of HMS Hermes, covering her entire career from her entry into service in 1959 to her final days in the Royal Navy in 1984. Illustrated with well over 200 photographs. £8.95

5135. EADON, Stuart: KAMIKAZE. The Story of the British Pacific Fleet.
Square One. 1991 1st. 830pp. Ills. Map. 24x16. No writing or inscriptions: Fine in -Fine d/j. . This major work makes full use of the personal experiences of over 220 men representing 60 vessels to provide a comprehensive and detailed account of the war fought by the British Pacific Fleet. Inscribed by author. £14.00

3044. EARL, Lawrence: YANGTSE INCIDENT. The Story of HMS Amethyst, April 20, 1949 to July 31, 1949
White Lion 1973 160pp. 21x14. VG in G+ d/j Gives a full account of what happened when HMS Amethyst was attacked by Chinese forces in the Yangtse River, before describing her subsequent dash to safety. £6.00

8722. EASTON, Alan: 50 NORTH. An Atlantic Battleground.
PaperJacks 1980 287pp. 4 ills. . 21x13. Contents slightly tanned, otherwise VG in G+ pictorial card cover The war memoir of a Canadian captain who spent most of the war in the North Atlantic. He commanded the Canadian corvettes Baddeck and Sackville and then the new frigate Matane. His final command was the destroyer Saskatchewan which took part in operations connected to D-Day. £7.95

16014. EBBERT, Jean & HALL, Marie-Beth: CROSSED CURRENTS. Navy Women from WWI to Tailhook.
Brassey's 1992 1st. xx. + 321pp. Illustrated.24x16. An unmarked copy, as new: Near-Mint in Near-Mint d/j. £5.95

17348. EDDY, Paul., LINKLATER, Magnus., GILLMAN, Peter:: THE FALKLANDS WAR. The Full Story by The SundayTimes Insight Team
Sphere. 1982, . 274pp. Illustrated. Maps. 20x14. VG in VG pictorial card cover. £2.00

944. EDWARDS H. Captain RN.: THEIR LAWFUL OCCASIONS.
Percival Marshall. 1956 1st. 275pp. Ills. 22x14.VG+ in G d/j... In World War One the author served in Drake, Arethusa and Centaur, and saw action with the naval guns in Flanders, before being appointed gunnery officer of the Harwich Destroyer Force. During World War 2, Edwards held various appointments before taking command of HMS Irwell, HQ ship of the ASDIC Trawler Convoy Force. An interesting story. £9.00

1552. EDWARDS K. Lieut-Cmdr RN.: THE NAVY TO-DAY.
Blackie. 1942. 206pp. 27 ills. 22x16. Binding and contents VG. This excellent wartime survey of the Royal Navy describes and illustrates the different types of warships and examines how the Navy is manned and run. £4.50

9095. EDWARDS, Bernard: ATTACK & SINK. The Battle for Convoy SC42
New Guild. nd (c 1995). * 199p. Ills. Map. 22x14. Some highlighting & neat annotations, o/w G+ in VG pictorial card cover. Sixty-three merchant ships set sail from Nova Scotia at the time when German U-boats were in full cry. The escort one one destroyer and three corvettes was hopelessly outclassed when the battle for SC42 commenced. The battle lasted for 7 days and covered 1,200 miles of ocean. This book describe the battle in great detail, enriched with first-hand accounts of the participants of both sides. £2.95

9512. EDWARDS, Bernard: SALVO! Classic Naval Gun Actions.
Brockhampton. 1999. 192pp. 36 ills. Maps. 24x16. An unmarked copy:- Fine in Fine d/j. Describes several hard-fought ship-to-ship battles where the gun was all important, and where salvo after salvo was fired by the protagonists at all ranges from maximum elevation and distance to virtual open sights point-blank actions. Some 18 battles are described starting with theYalu river action in 1894 to the Battle of Surigao Strait in 1944, including the battles of Heligoland Bight, Dogger Bank, Camania v. Cap Trafalgar, the Destroyers 1917, Konigsberg: Rawalpindi v. Scharnhorst : Renown v. Gniesenau; Cape Matapan : Kormoran v. Sydney : Stephen Hopkins v. Stier: Guadalcanal; Barents Sea, etc, etc. £4.50

14609. EDWARDS, Bernard.: DONITZ AND THE WOLF PACKS.
Brockhampton. 1999 240pp. 12 ills. Maps. 24x16. Near-Fine in Near-Mint d/j. In this deeply researched volume, the author delves beneath the myths and legends of submarine action and convoy protection to discuss the realities of wolf-pack deployment. £5.95

13908. EDWARDS, Bernard.: DONITZ AND THE WOLF PACKS.
Brockhampton. 1999 240pp. 12 ills. Maps. 24x16. Some annotations & highlights to text, o/w G+ in Near-Fine d/j. In this deeply researched volume, the author delves beneath the myths and legends of submarine action and convoy protection to discuss the realities of wolf-pack deployment. £2.95

3069. EDWARDS, Bernard.: DONITZ AND THE WOLF PACKS.
Brockhampton. 1999 240pp. 12 ills. Maps. 24x16. Near-Mint in Near-Mint d/j. In this deeply researched volume, the author delves beneath the myths and legends of submarine action and convoy protection to discuss the realities of wolf-pack deployment. £4.95

17225. EDWARDS, Bernard:: DEATH IN THE DOLDRUMS. U-Cruiser Actions Off West Africa.
Pen & Sword 2005 1st., . viii. + 200pp. Illustrated. 24x16. An unmarked copy, like new; Near-Mint in Near-Mint d/j. £8.95

17360. EDWARDS, Bernard:: THE QUIET HEROES. British Merchant Seamen at War.,
Cooper 2003 1st ,. 183pp. Illustrated. 24x16. An unmarked copy, almost like new;:- Near-Mint in Near-Mint d/j £16.50

17281. EDWARDS, Jack:: TWENTY-TWO HUNDRED DAYS TO PULU WE. My Education in the Navy.
Melrose 2005 1st., . vii. + 355pp. Profusely illustrated. 24x16. Line new; Mint in Mint d/j. The author recounts life in the Royal Navy in WW2, most of which was spent in HMS Nigeria. £15.00

261. EDWARDS, Kenneth Cmdr RN.: OPERATION NEPTUNE.
Collins. 1946 1st. 319pp. 16 ills. Endp maps. 22x14. Titles faded, & edges of spine rubbed, o/w contents VG. . "Neptune" was the code name for the naval side of "Overlord", the invasion of Europe. This book begins by examining the planning and preparations for the assault on the coast of Normandy, before giving a comprehensive account of the wide-ranging naval operations in the Channel. Every naval aspect is covered including the tasks of minesweepers, the preliminary naval bombardment, the supporting fire of ships, the assault of landing craft, the capture of the ports, the towing and placing of Mulberry harbours, the laying of PLUTO, etc, etc. £4.50

1553. EDWARDS, Kenneth Cmdr RN: SEVEN SAILORS.
Collins. 1945 1st. 255pp. 8 ills. 22x14. Spine slightly faded, o/w contents VG. The biographies of the careers and actions of 7 men who made history at sea in WW2. Ramsay, the planner of invasions; Agnew, the leader of Force K; Fraser, who sank the Scharnhorst; Sherbrooke, who won the VC in the Battle of the Barents Sea; Syfret, who held several successful seagoing commands; Troubridge, who commanded forces in the Mediterranean invasions. £4.50

4596. ELLIOTT, Peter: THE CROSS AND THE ENSIGN. A Naval History of Malta 1798-1979.
Patrick Stephens. 1980 1st. 213pp. Prof ills. 24x16. An unmarked copy:- Near-Fine in VG.d/j. This book gives a guide to the whole history of the island, but concentrates on the 19th and 20th centuries with around a third of the book devoted to the battle of this key island during World War 2. Profusely illustrated. £5.95

7377. ELLIS, Chris: FAMOUS SHIPS OF WORLD WAR 2.
Blandford. 1976 1st. 210pp. Prof ills. 19x13. An unmarked copy- Fine in Fine d/j. The variety of ships featured are representative of the many types of classes of ship involved in WW2. The first part illlustrates in colour 71 different ships accompanied by brief details of the vessel concerned, and importantly, many of the pictures show the ships in their camouflage schemes. The second part gives a biography of each of the 71 ships illustrated, describing the ship's design background, its armament, armour, machinery, and salient features, followed by its wartime history and fate. Further chapters deal with wartime colour schemes, and schematic camouflage patterns (line drawings). £3.50

14564. ENDACOTT, Andy.: NAVAL HERITAGE IN THE WEST. Part I.
Privately published. 1986 1st. 48pp. Prof ills. 26x20 Near-Fine in Fine pictorial card cover. Well over 70 photographs accompanied by informative captions, provide a pictorial record of warships, important events, and life in Plymouth and Devonport between the 1890s and 1920s. £3.95

3799. ENDACOTT, Andy.: NAVAL HERITAGE IN THE WEST. Part II.
Privately published. 1987 1st. 64pp. Prof ills. 26x20 An unmarked copy, Near-Mint in Near-Mint pictorial card cover. Well over 100 photographs accompanied by informative captions, provide a pictorial record of warships, important events, and life in Plymouth and Devonport between 1900 and 1950. £4.95

14565. ENDACOTT, Andy.: NAVAL HERITAGE IN THE WEST. Part III.
Privately published. 1988 1st. 64pp. Prof ills. 26x20 An unmarked copy, Near-Mint in Near-Mint pictorial card cover. Well over 100 photographs accompanied by informative captions, provide a pictorial record of warships, important events, and life in Plymouth and Devonport in the years following the Second World War until the 1980s. £4.75

12570. ENRIGHT, Joseph F. Captain USN: . SHINANO! The Sinking of Japan’s Secret Supership.
Bodley Head. 1987 1st UK. Xviii. + 250pp. 30 ills. Maps, plans & diagrams. 21x15. An unmarked copy:- Fine in Fine d/j. £10.00

195. EVANS, Admiral Sir Edward R.G.R.: SOUTH WITH SCOTT.
Collins. no date (c 1948) xii. + 284pp. 31 photographs by Henry Ponting. Folding map. 22x15. Spots of light foxing to edges, no writing or inscriptions. VG in. G+ d/j. Evans was second-in-command to Scott during his last expedition to the Antarctic and took charge of the undertaking after the death of Scott. £5.00

16846. EVANS, Martin Marix: D-DAY AND THE BATTLE FOR NORMANDY 1944.
Pitkin 1994 1st. 28pp. Profusely illustrated. Map. 25x17. As new: Mint ion Mint pictorial card cover. £1.95

8494. FABB, John & CASSIN-SCOTT, Jack: UNIFORMS OF TRAFALGAR.
Batsford. 1977 1st. 96pp. Prof ills. 25x19. An unmarked copy:- Fine in Fine pictorial card cover. An illustrated survey of the uniforms worn at Trafalgar, described rank by rank and nation by nation - Britain, France and Spain, from uniforms of admiral in full dress, through each rank in full dress and undress versions, down to ordinary seaman. £5.95

16552. FABB, John & CASSIN-SCOTT, Jack: UNIFORMS OF TRAFALGAR.
Batsford. 1977 1st. 96pp. Prof ills. 25x19. An unmarked hardback copy:- Fine in VG+ d/j. An illustrated survey of the uniforms worn at Trafalgar, described rank by rank and nation by nation - Britain, France and Spain, from uniforms of admiral in full dress, through each rank in full dress and undress versions, down to ordinary seaman. £6.95

15207. FENBY, Jonathan: THE SINKING OF THE LANCASTRIA. Britain's Greatest Maritime Disaster and Churchill's Cover-Up.
Simon & Schuster 2005 1st. xii. + 269pp. Illustrated. 22x14. An unmarked copy: Near-Fine in pictorial card cover £4.95

6763. FERNALD, John.: DESTROYER FROM AMERICA.
Cape. 1942 1st. 127pp. Ills. 19x13. VG in G+ d/j. . Based on the writer's experiences, this book tells the story of a former American four-funnel destroyer HMS Newmarket, a Town Class destroyer, which because of wartime censorship, is thinly disguised as HMS Portchester. £7.00

8562. FITCHETT W.H.: NELSON AND HIS CAPTAINS. Sketches of Famous Seamen.
Smith Elder 1910 322pp. Frontis. 17x12. Binding and contents VG.. A character study of Nelson himself is followed by sketches of the lives and naval exploits of his captains, with an individual chapter devoted to each one of the following officers:- Sir Thomas Berry,Captain Edward Riou, Sir Henry Blackwood, Sir Thoams troubridge, Sir Benjamin Hallowell, Sir Alexander Ball, Sir James Saumarez, Sir William Parker, Sir Edward Pellew, Sir Thomas Foley and Sir Thomas Masterman Hardy. £7.95

2071. FITZSIMONS, Bernard: WARSHIPS OF THE SECOND WORLD WAR.
Purnell - Phoebus. nd (c 1973). 64pp. Prof ills. 30x22. An unmarked copy: Fine in VG+ in pictorial card cover. A very well illustrated review of the warships of World War, together with details of some of the major actions they fought. £3.50

17112. FITZSIMONS, Bernard:: WARSHIPS & SEA BATTLES OF WORLD WAR I.
Phoebus. 1973, . 160pp. Profusely illustrated. 30x22. An unmarked copy: Fine in torn d/j. A very well illustrated review of the various types warships which fought in the First World War, together with details of the major actions they fought. £7.95

17782. FLEMING, Pat: D-DAY. 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE NORMANDY LANDINGS. The Official Guide to Anniversary Events.
Southern Newspapers December 1, 1993 160pp. Profusely illustrated. 29x21. Fine in Fine pictorial card cover. £7.00

4524. FOOT M.R.D. & LANGLEY J.M.: MI 9. Escape and Evasion 1939-1945.
BCA. 1979. * 365pp. 5 ills. 5 maps. 22x14. Fine inNear-Fined/j. Several famous escapes from Nazi-occupied Europe were made possible by a hitherto secret British service. MI 9, whose small team constantly exchanged letters with POW camps as well as sending money, maps, cloths, compasses, hacksaws, etc. The book is crammed with exciting and remarkable stories of escape. £6.95

17866. FORBES L.M.: CAPTAIN ROBERT FALCON SCOTT R.N
Scott Polar Research Institute (no date) 11pp. Illustrated. 20x13. Fine in VG pictorial card cover. A concise biography £1.50

17378. FOREMAN, Laura & Phillips, Ellen Blue.:: NAPOLEON'S LOST FLEET. Bonaparte, Nelson and the Battle of the Nile.
Discovery 1999 1st. . 215pp. Profusely illustrated.26x26. Like new; Near-Mint in Near-Mint d/j. £14.00

17086. FORESTER C.S:: THE SHIP
Clipper Books 1943. . 191pp. 20x14. Hardback bindingrubbed & marked, otherwise contents VG. £3.00

3098. FORRESTER, Larry: THE BATTLE OF THE APRIL STORM.
World Books. 1970 222pp. 20x13. An unmarked copy: Near-Fine in VG d/j. A dramatised account of the last gallant action of HMS Glowworm. Though alone, outgunned, and crippled by German surface ships, the destroyer rammed the heavy cruiser Admiral Hipper before she was finally sunk. As a result of this action, and possibly for the only time in the history of the Royal Navy, the award of a posthumous Victoria Cross to her captain, Lieut-Cdr Gerard Roope RN, was based on the recommendations of an enemy commander £5.95

12794. FRACCAROLI, Aldo: RN ZARA / Heavy Cruiser 1929-1941. (Warship Profile No.17).
Profile Publications 1972. 25pp. Prof ills. 25x19. Near- Fine in VG pictorial card cover. Provides full technical details and operational history of the Italian cruiser Zara which was sunk by in the Battle of Matapan. Profusely illustrated with photographs together with a centrespread plan and side view illustration in colour. £6.50

3469. FRANK , Wolfgang.: THE SEA WOLVES. The Story of German U-Boats at War.
George Mann 1973 xi. + 252pp. 14 ills. 22x14. Fine in VG+ d/j.. The author. one of Donitz's staff officers, went to sea as an observer in U-boats whose stories he relates. He draws upon the experiences of his fellow staff officers, the U-boat captains and crews, to give a realistic assessment of the successes and failures of the German submarine arm during the Second World War. £11.00

5385. FRANKLIN A. & G.: ONE YEAR OF LIFE. The Story of HMS Prince of Wales.
Blackwood. 1944 1st. 93pp. 8 ills. VG. One of the junior officers of Prince of Wales, assisted by his father, gives a personal account of the short life of this ill-starred battleship. £7.45

17709. FRANKLIN Rear-Admiral S.R.: MEMORIES OF A REAR-ADMIRAL. Who has Served for More than Half a Century in the Navy of the United States.
Harper & Brothers. 1898 1st. xiv. + 398pp. Tissue guarded frontis and 2 illustrations. Top edge gilt. 21x14. An excellent First Edition copy attractively bound in brown cloth/gilt decorated boards. Binding slightly faded & rubbed, spots of foxing to endpapers, otheriwise contents (no writing or inscriptions) VG+. £14.00

1405. FRANKS, H George: THE NAVY'S HERE.
Hutchinson. 1941 1st. 320pp. 16 ills. 22x14. Covers slightly faded, o/w VG. A historical review of Britain's sea power together with an account of the Royal Navy in World War 2. £3.00

8800. FRANZEN Anders: THE WARSHIP VASA. Deep Diving and Marine Archaeology in Sweden.
Norstedt & Bonnier. Nd (c1962). Fourth Edition, enlarged & revised. 84pp. Prof ills. 28x21. Near-Fine in VG d/j. This large-format and profusely illustrated book tells the historical background to the disaster of the warship Vasa which sank in Stockholm harbour in 1628, before recounting the attempts at salvage during the 17th century, the rediscovery of the wreck, and the ultimately successful salvage operations which began in the late 1950s. £6.95

17710. FREIDEL, Frank: THE SPLENDID LITTLE WAR.
Galley Press no date (c 1958) 314pp. 308 illustrations. 27x22. No writing or inscriptions. Hardback edition. VG+ in G+ d/j. A profusely illustrated record of the Spanish-American Warin 1898. £14.00

9009. FRERE-COOK, Gervaise MACKSEY, Kenneth: THE GUINNESS HISTORY OF SEA WARFARE.
Guinness. nd (1975). 245pp. Prof ills. Endp diagrams. 24x19. Lacks title page, otherwise VG in VG d/j. . A useful and informative compendium of information of naval history offering in chronological order not only the details and the outcome of naval campaigns and battles, but also describing the naval inventions, technology, and weapons of each age. Profusely illustrated. £3.85

11137. FREWEN, Oswald.: SAILOR'S SOLILOQUY
Hutchinson. 1961 1st. 260pp. Ills. 22x14. VG in VG d/j. Frewen joined Eton in 1900, moved to Britannia at Dartmouth in 1903, and joined his first ship HMS Hannibal in 1904. These memoirs, written from his diaries takes his naval career up to 1910. Frewen was something of a rebel in the navy, and there is enough spice in his comments on service life to suggest that he could be something of a thorn in the flesh of their Lordships. It would seem that he backed the wrong horse in the Fisher - Beresford quarrel, which may have some bearing on his early retirement in 1919, from a navy which, basically he loved. £10.00

16356. FRIEDMAN, Norman: MODERN WARSHIP. Design and Development.
Conway Maritime 1979 1st 192pp. Profusely illustrated. 28x21. An unmarked copy:- Fine in Near-Fine d/j. £9.95

15816. FRIEDMAN, Norman: MODERN WARSHIP. Design and Development.
Conway Maritime 1979 1st 192pp. Profusely illustrated. 28x21. An unmarked copy:- Fine in Fine d/j. £11.00

11976. FROUDE, James Anthony..: ENGLISH SEAMEN IN THE SIXTEENTH CENTURY
Longmans Green. 1897. 309pp. 19x14. Spine slightly faded (titles bright), otherwise contents VG. . The nine chapters are headed:- The Sea Cradle of the Reformation: John Hawkins & the African Slave Trade: Sir John Hawkins & Philip The Second : Drake's Voyage Round the World: Parties in the State: The Great Expedition to the West Indies: Attack on Cadiz: Sailing of the Armada: Defeat of the Armada. £3.95

16360. GABLER, Ulrich: U-BOOTBAU
Whr & Wissen 1978 140pp. Profusely illustrated. 25x22. VG in VG d/j. German text. An introduction to the technical aspects of submarine construction and operation. £8.95

3196. GALANTIN I.J. Admiral USN.: TAKE HER DEEP! A Submarine against Japan in World War II.
Unwin. 1988 1st UK . * . 262pp. 39 ills. Endp maps. 24x16. An Unmarked copy; Fine in G+ d/j. The commander of the USS Halibut gives a graphic account of her wartime career, in which she was subjected to a prolonged depth-charge attack of such appalling ferocity, that although she managed to survive, it was her last mission, being damaged to severely that she was sent home for good £7.95

1564. GALLAGHER, Thomas: AGAINST ALL ODDS. Midget Submarine against the Tirpitz.
MacDonald. 1971 1st. 170pp. Ills. Map. 22x14. An unmarked copy:- Fine in Near- Fine d/j. 'Operation Source' was the code name for the attack against the Tirpitz in Kaafjord in 1943, carried out by X-Craft, the Royal Navy's midget submarines. The book provides a full account of the operation, from the planning of the raid to the attack itself. £5.50

11913. GANNON, Michael: BLACK MAY. The Epic Story of the Allied Defeat of the German U-Boats in May 1943.
Aurum. 1998 1st UK. . xxviii. + 492pp. 43 ills. 24 x16. An unmarked copy: Fine in Fine d/j. Hardback cover. This book tells the story of the month May 1943, when the Allies finally and decisively gained the upper hand in the Battle of the Atlantic. In the course of that month the Allies sank 41 U-boats and damaged another 37 and Admiral Doenitz was forced to withdraw the surviving boats from the fray. It describes the hundreds of separate engagements that took place in the course of the month in vivid detail, drawing on archive records as well as personal recollections from both sides. £9.95

12607. GANNON, Michael: OPERATION DRUMBEAT.
Harper & Row 1990 1st. . Xxii. + 490pp. 3 maps. Endpaper maps. Diag. 34 ills. 24x16. An unmarked hardback copy: Fine in Fine d/j. ‘Operation Drumbeat’ was the code for the first German submarine assault against the United States in WW2. The book focuses on U-123, the first successful submarine in the assault force, and on her commander, Reignhard Hardegan, who sank 19 ships on two American patrols. Also covered are the other ‘Drumbeat’ U-boats, two of which operated in Canadian waters in the first 6 months of 1942. The U-boats sank nearly 400 ships in Navy protected waters off the American East Coast, the Gulf of Mexico, and the Caribbean, at the cost of only six U-boats sunk. 7 £11.50

9377. GARDINER , Leslie.: CALL THE CAPTAIN.
Blackwood. 1964 1st. 222pp. Illustrated by Russel Flint. 22x14. No writing or inscriptions. Fine in VG d/j. An entertaining and irreverent account of a junior officer's attemptt to climb the promotions ladder in the post-war Royal Navy. £9.00

16157. GARDINER, Leslie: THE ROYAL OAK COURTS MARTIAL.
Blackwood 1965 1st .xi. + 258pp. 6 illustrations. 22x14. Odd spots of foxing to prelims, otherwise binding & contents VG. An incident which had dire consequences for three naval officers occurred in 1928 at Malta, when Rear-Admiral Collard swore at Bandmaster Barnacle during a dance on board the battleship Royal Oak. What started as a seemingly trivial incident escalated in a courts martial for Royal Oak's captain and commander, the placing on the retired list of a Rear-Admiral, and blighted the prospects of Roger Keyes, C-in-C Mediterranean, of becoming a future First Sea Lord. £5.95

15252. GARDINER, Leslie: THE ROYAL OAK COURTS MARTIAL.
Blackwood 1965 1st .xi. + 258pp. 6 illustrations. 22x14. Binding & contents VG+. An incident which had dire consequences for three naval officers occurred in 1928 at Malta, when Rear-Admiral Collard swore at Bandmaster Barnacle during a dance on board the battleship Royal Oak. What started as a seemingly trivial incident escalated in a courts martial for Royal Oak's captain and commander, the placing on the retired list of a Rear-Admiral, and blighted the prospects of Roger Keyes, C-in-C Mediterranean, of becoming a future First Sea Lord. £6.95

442. GARDINER, Robert: FLEET BATTLE AND BLOCKADE. The French Revolutionary War 1793-1797.
Chatham. 1996 1st. * 192pp. Prof ills. 30x25. Unmarked, as new:- Near-Mint in Near-Mint d/j. Describes in vivid detail the naval encounters fought by the British during the French Revolutionary War from the outbreak of hostilities through to the mutinies and the battle of Camperdown in 1797. It examines the combatants from the officer corps to below deck, and technical innovations such as fireships to explain why Britain continued to develop into such a formidable naval power. Illustrated with a wonderful collection of around 300 prints, drawings and models, the book offers a balanced view of naval naval warfare worked during the Revolutionary period and the reasons for Britain's success £8.95

17732. GARDINER, Robert: FLEET BATTLE AND BLOCKADE. The French Revolutionary War 1793-1797.
Caxton 2001 192pp. Prof ills. 30x25. Unmarked, as new:- Near-Mint in Near-Mint d/j. Describes in vivid detail the naval encounters fought by the British during the French Revolutionary War from the outbreak of hostilities through to the mutinies and the battle of Camperdown in 1797. It examines the combatants from the officer corps to below deck, and technical innovations such as fireships to explain why Britain continued to develop into such a formidable naval power. Illustrated with a wonderful collection of around 300 prints, drawings and models, the book offers a balanced view of naval naval warfare worked during the Revolutionary period and the reasons for Britain's success £8.45

11376. GARDINER, Robert: NELSON AGAINST NAPOLEON. From the Nile to Copenhagen, 1798 - 1801.
Chatham 1997 1st 192pp. Profusely illustrated. 30x25. Unmarked, as new:- Near-Mint in Near-Mint d/j. The period covered in this volume saw the frustration of Napoleon's destiny before Acre, and which included two of N elson's greatest victories, the Nile and Copenhagen. Very well illustrated. £11.50

11375. GARDINER, Robert: THE CAMPAIGN OF TRAFALGAR 1803 - 1805.
Caxton. 2001. 192pp. Profusely illustrated. 30x25. Unmarked, as new:- Near-Mint in Near-Mint d/j. Charts all the major naval events of 1803 -1805. Profusely illustrated. £11.50

17923. GARDINER, Robert: WARSHIPS OF THE NAPOLEONIC ERA.
Chatham - Blueprint Series 1999 1st. 160pp. Profusely illustrated. 30x25. An unmarked copy, almost like new:- Fine in Fine d/j. £37.50

11537. GARDINER, Robert (Editor).: THE NAVAL WAR OF 1812.
Caxton. 2001. 192pp. Prof ills. 30x25. An unmarked copy:- Near-Mint in Fine d/j. This volume, with the emphasis on eye-witness and contemporary material, provides an authoritative account of the Naval War of 1812. Illustrated with around 300 images, mostly contemporary. £8.95

3540. GARDINER, Robert. (Editor),: WARSHIP 1990. Volume XIV. An Annual Publication Devoted to the Design, Performance and service History of the World's Combat Ships.
Conway. 1990 1st. 255pp. Prof ills. 27x20. An unmarked copy, like new:- Near-Mint in Near-Mint d/j. Feature articles include - Chapman's Frigates: Ramming (19th century battle tactic): USS Oregon: Engadine at Jutland: The Weird Sisters (Courageous & Glorious): The Yorktown Class: The Midget Submarine attacks on the Tirpitz, etc, etc. £14.75

17858. GARDINER, Robert. (Editor),: WARSHIP 1990. Volume XIV. An Annual Publication Devoted to the Design, Performance and service History of the World's Combat Ships.
Conway. 1990 1st. 255pp. Prof ills. 27x20. An unmarked copy, lNear-Mint in Fine d/j. Feature articles include - Chapman's Frigates: Ramming (19th century battle tactic): USS Oregon: Engadine at Jutland: The Weird Sisters (Courageous & Glorious): The Yorktown Class: The Midget Submarine attacks on the Tirpitz, etc, etc. £14.00

7160. GARDINER, Robert. (Editor).: NAVIES AND THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION 1775 - 1783.
Chatham. 1996 1st. * 192pp. Prof ills. Maps. 30x25. As new:- Near-Mint in Near-Mint d/j. The crucial contribution of seapower to the struggle for American independence forms the theme for this volume, drawing on some 300 published prints, maps and illustrated journals of the time to achieve a remarkable impression of the maritime aspects of the war. The book also deals with such subjects as ship types, the weapons, and the organisation involved. Divided into four main parts, headed:- The War at Sea and in the Dockyards 1775-1777: America & the West Indies 1778-1783: European Waters 1778-1783: East Indies 1778-1783. £12.50

15363. GARNERAY L. Translated by Roland Wilson.: SEAMAN GARNERAY. Voyages, Adventures et Combats.
Argyll 2003 1st. 285pp. Illustrated. 24x16. An unmarked copy: Fine in Near-Fine d/j. £6.95

16368. GATES Dr P.J & LYNN N.M.: SHIPS, SUBMARINES AND THE SEA.
Brassey's 1990 1st. xx + 178pp. Illustrated. 26x17. An unmarked copy, almost like new: Fine in Fine pictorial hardback cover. £9.00

16960. GEORGE, James L.:: HISTORY OF WARSHIPS: From Ancient Times to the Twenty-First Century
Constable 1999 1st.. Constable 1999 1st.. xvi. + 353pp. Illustrated. 24x16. An unmarked copy Maroon cloth gilt binding and contents Fine. (no dustjacket). £6.50

16605. GIBSON, Mary: WARNEFORD V.C. The First Naval Airman to be awarded the V.C.
FAA Museum. 1979. 128pp. Prof ills. 21x15. An unmarked copy, almost like new: Near-Mint in Near-Mint d/j. . Tells the story of Rex Warneford who was awarded the VC for destroying in the air the German Zeppelin LZ37 during the First World War. £4.50

3030. GIBSON, Mary: WARNEFORD V.C. The First Naval Airman to be awarded the V.C.
FAA Museum. 1979. 128pp. Prof ills. 21x15. An unmarked copy:- Fine in Fine d/j. Tells the story of Rex Warneford who was awarded the VC for destroying in the air the German Zeppelin LZ37 during the First World War. £4.00

6479. GIESE, Otto. & WISE James, E.: SHOOTING THE WAR. Memoirs of a World War II U-Boat Officer.
Cooper. 1994 1st UK. * xiii. + 289pp. Prof ills. Maps. 24x16. An unmarked copy: Fine in Fine d/j. d/j. At the outbreak of war, the author was serving as an officer in the German passenger liner Columbus which was scuttled in the Atlantic when intercepted by HMS Hyperion. Giese was rescued by an American cruiser and after various adventures he eventually reached Japan, where he joined the German blockade runner Annaliese Essberger, which eventually reached the safety of a French port after a long and protracted voyage. After joining the U-Boat service, Giese made his first patrol in U-405 which saw action against Russian convoys. In November 1943 he moved to the U-181 which operated in the Indian Ocean until the German surrender when she was taken over by the Japanese £11.95

17014. GILLETT, Ross & JEFFERY, Vic:: THE ROYAL NAVY IN AUSTRALIA 1900-2000
Maritime 2002 1st. Maritime 2002 1st.. 128pp. Profusely illustrated with photographs. 21x28. Fine in Near-Mint d/j. £7.50

1077. GLENTON, Robert: MUTINY IN FORCE X.
Hodder & Stoughton. 1986 1st. 239pp. 13 ills. Endp maps. 24x16. Ex-Library, usual stamps: G+ in G+ d/j. . This is the story of a hastily assembled landing force that was despatched from Britain in 1944, to help the Americans in the South West Pacific campaign, and which proved to be one of the Royal Navy's biggest flops as well as their most embarrassing. The author, who was a mutineer, describes the events that led up to the mutiny on the flagship of the force, LSI (H) HMS Lothian, (in which over 200 warrants were served in a commission) and what happened during the subsequent court martials together with details of the punishments that followed. £6.85

5434. GLENTON, Robert: THE ROYAL OAK AFFAIR.
Cooper. 1991 1st. vii. + 191pp. 10 ills. 24x16.. An unmarked copy: Fine in Fine d/j. .An incident which had dire consequences for three naval officers occurred in 1928 at Malta, when Rear-Admiral Collard swore at Bandmaster Barnacle during a dance on board the battleship Royal Oak. What started as a seemingly trivial incident escalated in a courts martial for Royal Oak's captain and commander, the placing on the retired list of a Rear-Admiral, and blighted the prospects of Roger Keyes, C-in-C Mediterranean, of becoming a future First Sea Lord. £7.65

13858. GOODMAN, Sydney V.C.: BASEPORT, DEVONPORT, WARSHIPS. Part IV. Royal Fleet Auxiliary. Royal Maritime Auxiliary Service.
Privately published. nd (c 1984) 32pp. Profusely illustrated. 30x21. An unmarked copy:- Near-Mint in Near-Mint pictorial card cover..Covers vessels of the RFA and RMAS. Not all were Devonport manned, but they have a Devonport connection by their visits. Contains some 58 photographs of naval auxiliary vessels, with brief details of each vessel. £4.50

3359. GOSS J.W.: BRITISH WARSHIPS 1975.
Marinart. 1975 1st. 88pp. Prof ills. 15x10. An unmarked copy: Fine in VG+ pictorial card cover. This profusely illustrated and informative pocket-book gives details of every British warship in service at date, together with brief descriptions of the various classes. £2.95

12389. GOSS J.W.: NATO NAVIES (Part One). Third Series
Marinart. 1977 1st. 80pp. Profusely illustrated. 15x10. Near-Fine in Near-Fine pictorial card cover. Gives details of the ships belonging to the navies of West Germany, Holland and Denmark, which collectively formed NATO's Baltic Fleet, Well illustrated. £3.50

1889. GOSS James: SPOT THE WARSHIPS.
Mason. 1983 56pp. Prof ills. 15x10. An unmarked copy: VG+ in VG+ in pictorial card cover. This profusely illustrated booklet provides details of all RN vessels in service at date. Also includes details of the warships, auxiliaries & merchant ships in the Falklands Campaign. £2.50

1873. GOSS, James.: SPOT THE WARSHIPS. Includes Details of the Spithead Jubilee Review.
Mason. 1977 32pp. Prof ills. 15x10. An unmarked copy: Fine in Fine pictorial card cover. This profusely illustrated booklet provides details of all RN vessels in service at date. £2.50

16261. GOUGH, Barry M.: THE ROYAL NAVY AND THE NORTHWEST COAST OF NORTH AMERICA 1810-1914: A Study of Maritime Ascendancy.
University of British Columbia Press 1974. xvi. + 294pp. 45 illustrations. 7 maps. 23x16. An unmarked copy, Fine in Fine d/j. £12.50

17625. GRACE, James W.: THE NAVAL BATTLE OF GUADALCANAL. Night Action, 1st November 1942.
Naval Institute Press 1999. xiv. + 234pp. Illustrated. Maps. 24x16. An unmarked copy: Near-Mint in Near-Mint d/j. £21.00

15676. GRAHAM, Gerald S.: THE ROYAL NAVY IN THE WAR OF AMERICAN INDEPENDENCE.
National Maritime Museum/HMSO. 1976 24pp. Illustrated. 2 Maps. 20x21. An unmarked copy:-Fine in pictorial card cover. A well-illustrated concise history £5.95

6860. GRAHAM, Rear-Admiral Sir Angus Cunninghame.: RANDOM NAVAL RECOLLECTIONS 1905 - 1951.
Privately published. 1979 320pp. Ills. 21x14. Signed by author. Fine in Fine pictorial card cover. . Graham entered the Navy in 1905, as a 12-year old cadet at Osborne. A lieutenant at Jutland, he was later Fleet Signal Officer of the Mediterranean Fleet; executive officer on the flag ship on the South African station, before taking command of five West River gunboats in South China. During WW2 he was head of the Signal School, Captain of the cruiser Kent serving with the Home Fleet and on Russian convoys and later Commodore of the RN Barracks, Chatham and finally in command of the 10th Cruiser Squadron with his flag in Birmingham. Later on he was appointed second in command of the Home Fleet. This is a modestly told and enjoyable book. His detailed and extensive account describing his experiences in command of gunboats in South China, would be of particular value to those with an interest in the Royal Navy's role in China in the 1930s. £12.50

14825. GRAHAM, Winston: THE SPANISH ARMADAS.
Collins 1972 1st. 288pp. Profusely illustrated. 26x19. VG+ in G+ d/j. £6.95

5900. GRAY E.: HITLER'S BATTLESHIPS.
Cooper. 1999. iv. + 195pp. 20 ills. 24x16. Fine in d/j. The German battleships fought a long and hard war from the early Atlantic sortie of the Garf Spee, to the Lutzow firing her guns at the advancing Russian troops four days after Hitler commited suicide. Yet not one of Germany's heavy ships were destined to survive the war, two were sunk by the Royal Navy. Three fell victim to the bombs of the RAF, and two were scuttled. This book gives a full account of the part played by the battleships of the German fleet during WW2. £7.50

3118. GRAY, Edwyn: CAPTAIN'S OF WAR.
Cooper. 1988. x. + 275pp. 17 ills. 24x16. Ex-library with minimal stamps. G+ in G+ d/j. Describes the wartime exploits of 17 submarine commanders, British - German - American - Japanese - Polish - Italian, who found death or glory - sometimes both - beneath the sea. £3.95

17695. GRAY, Edwyn: DISASTERS OF THE DEEP. A Comprehensive Survey of Submarine Accidents and Disasters.
Cooper. 2003 x + 306pp. Illustrated. 24x16. An unmarked copy: Near-Mint in Near-Mint d/j. Describes every peacetime submarine disaster from 1774 to the mid-1980s. It is, however, very far from being a list of what sunk where, when and why, for the author examines most of the important sinkings in considerable detail, analysing what went wrong and describing the attempts made at rescuing the crew of the vessel. Appendices include the most complete and accurate list of submarine disasters ever printed, updated to June 1985 £7.00

3848. GRAY, Edwyn: FEW SURVIVED. A Comprehensive Survey of Submarine Accidents and Disasters.
Cooper. 1986 1st. * 260pp. 31 ills. 24x16. An unmarked copy: Fine in Fine d/j. Describes every peacetime submarine disaster from 1774 to the mid-1980s. It is, however, very far from being a list of what sunk where, when and why, for the author examines most of the important sinkings in considerable detail, analysing what went wrong and describing the attempts made at rescuing the crew of the vessel. Appendices include the most complete and accurate list of submarine disasters ever printed, updated to June 1985 £7.95

17749. GRAY, Edwyn.: FEW SURVIVED. A Comprehensive Survey of Submarine Accidents and Disasters.
Cooper. 1986 1st, x. + 260pp. Illustrated. Diags in text. 24x16.An unmarked copy: Fine in Near-Fine d/j. Describes every peacetime submarine disaster from 1774 to the mid-1980s. It is, however, very far from being a list of what sunk where, when and why, for the author examines most of the important sinkings in considerable detail, analysing what went wrong and describing the attempts made at rescuing the crew of the vessel. Appendices include the most complete and accurate list of submarine disasters ever printed, updated to June 1985 £6.95

830. GRAY, Edwyn.: FEW SURVIVED. A Comprehensive Survey of Submarine Accidents and Disasters.
Cooper. 1986 1st, x. + 260pp. Illustrated. Diags in text. 24x16.An unmarked copy: Fine in Near-Fine d/j. Describes every peacetime submarine disaster from 1774 to the mid-1980s. It is, however, very far from being a list of what sunk where, when and why, for the author examines most of the important sinkings in considerable detail, analysing what went wrong and describing the attempts made at rescuing the crew of the vessel. Appendices include the most complete and accurate list of submarine disasters ever printed, updated to June 1985 £6.95

4451. GRAY, Edwyn.: THE DEVIL'S DEVICE. The Story of the Invention of the Torpedo.
Seeley. 1975 1st. * 253pp. 20 ills. 22x14. An unmarked copy:- Fine in VG+ d/j. The story of Robert Whitehead the British engineer and his invention the torpedo, tracing its evolution and development from the earliest prototypes of the 1860s to the torpedoes used in the two World Wars. A detailed table lists the Performance and Specification of the different types of Whitehead-based torpedoes from 1866 to 1943. £6.95

7271. GREENWOOD, Sydney.: STOKER GREENWOOD'S NAVY.
Consort 1997. 186pp. Illustrated. 22x14. An unmarked copy:- Near-Mint in Near-Mint pictorial card cover. Describes the naval career of a regular from the 1930s to the 1950s. Greenwood served on Hero in the Med and S Atlantic, briefly on Fiji while she was working up, on L'Incomprise in Portsmouth and Campbeltown. In late 1942 he went to the USA to join Ilex which was refitting there. She moved to the Med in 1943 & when she paid off at Malta in 1944, Greenwood next joined Paladin at Colombo & served in her until the rest of the war. £5.95

17375. GREGER, Rene:: BATTLESHIPS OF THE WORLD
Greenhill Books 1997 1st., . 259pp. Profusely illustrated with 300 photographs and drawings. 26x25. A n unmarked copy, like new: Near-Miknt in Near-Mint d/j. £19.95

4815. GRETTON Vice-Admiral Sir Peter.: CRISIS CONVOY. The Story of HX-231.
Davies. 1974 1st. * 182pp. 13 ills. Diagram. Endp map. 22x14. An unmarked copy: Near-Fine in VG d/j. The Atlantic convoy HX-231 consisted of 61 merchant ships and 6 escorts. This account describes and analyses the vital battle between the escort vessels (for which the author was the Commander) and the German 'wolf-pack' of 20 U-boats, a battle in which the U-boat successes were unexpectedly small. It reveals how the convoy was handled, how the technical devices were used, and how the surface escorts, and later in the passage, the Coastal Command aircraft were operated. £8.50

17645. GRETTON, Vice-Admiral Sir Peter, KCB, DSO, OBE, DSC.: FORMER NAVAL PERSON. Winston Churchill and the Royal Navy.
Cassell 1968 1st. 388pp. Illustrated, 22x14. Binding & contents VG. Presentation copy inscribed by Vice-Admiral Sir Peter Gretton and also a letter from Sir Peter. £10.00

3525. GRIGGS G.P. Lieut. RN.: DESTROYER AT WAR.
Hutchinson. 1942 1st. 128pp. 15 ills. 19x13. VG in VG d/j. This story is based on the author's own experiences of life on board a destroyer during World War 2. Although names have been changed because of wartime censorship restrictions, etc, - the narrative is a true and vivid picture of the men serving in destroyers during the first two years of the war. £6.50

8291. GROCOTT, Terence.: SHIPWRECKS OF THE REVOLUTIONARY & NAPOLEONIC ERAS.
Chatham. 1997 1st. * xvi. + 430pp. As new: Near-Mint in Near-Mint d/j. This book chronicles the shipping disasters during the last great war in the age of sail, based almost exclusively on the reporting of the time. Listed are some 1,500 ships, vessels naval and mercantile, of many nations. The reports run the whole gamut of maritime tragedies - the bizarre, curious and quirky, as well as the familier - and in all their inconsequential detail. Index of ships. £8.85

834. GROVE, Eric: BIG FLEET ACTIONS - TSUSHIMA - JUTLAND - PHILLIPINE SEA.
Brockhampton. 1998. 160pp. 57 ills. 24x16. Near-Mint in Near-Mint d/j. A detailed study and analysis of three crucial naval actions. £4.75

16179. GROVE, Eric: SEA BATTLES IN CLOSE-UP: WORLD WAR 2. Volume Two
Ian Allan. 1993 1st. 224pp. Prof ills. 24x18. An unmarked copy:- Near-Mint in Fine d/j. Taking the original series of Sea Battles in Close-Up - published in the 1970s - as its starting point, this volume analyses some of the most important battles of WW2 and re-evaluates them in the light of new material that has emerged since first publication. Divided into ten sections, the book devotes an individual chapter to the following actions and campaigns: t Narvik - Crete, Malta Striking Forces, Java Sea, Sirte, Attack at Source - Tirpitz, Operation 'Neptune', The Phlippine Sea, & Leyte Gulf. Illustrated with numerous photographs and maps. £9.95

1184. GROVE, Eric J.: VANGUARD TO TRIDENT. British Naval Policy since World War II.
Naval Institute. 1987 1st. * 487pp. 26x18. An unmarked HARDBACK copy:- Fine in Fine d/j. . This authoritative study of British postwar naval policy, reviews Royal Navy operations since 1945 - shedding light on the Yangtze incident, naval activities in the Korean War and reveals little-known events in the Falklands in the 1950s that presaged the Falklands War in the 1980s £21.50

10950. GROVE, Eric J.: NATO MAJOR WARSHIPS - EUROPE.
Tri-service. 1990 1st. 208pp. Prof ills. 13x18. An unmarked copy, as new:- Near-Mint in Near-Mint pictorial laminated boards. Describes the major warships belonging to the European signatories of NATO. As well as offering details of the ships the book is profusely illustrated with a photograph and a silhouette of each class. £3.00

13811. GROVE, Eric J.: NATO MAJOR WARSHIPS - USA & CANADA
Tri-service. 1990 1st. 132pp. Prof ills. 13x18. An unmarked copy, as new:- Near-Mint in Near-Mint pictorial laminated boards. Describes the major warships belonging to the European signatories of NATO. As well as offering details of the ships the book is profusely illustrated with a photograph and a silhouette of each class. £3.00

4813. GROVE, Eric.: FLEET TO FLEET ENCOUNTERS. Tsushima - Jutland - Philippine Sea.
Arms & Armour. 1991 1st. 160pp. 57 ills. 24x16. Fine in Fine d/j. Hardfback edition. This detailed study and analysis of three major naval actions, not only offers certain important strategic lessons, but serve to illuminate the altered technological contexts. Each one represents a qualitatively different stage in naval dvelopment. £5.50

15161. GROVE, Eric. (Editor).: GREAT BATTLES OF THE ROYAL NAVY. As Commemorated in the Gunroom, Britannia Royal Naval College, Dartmouth.
Colour Library 1998 . 256pp. Prof ills. 25x20. An unmarked copy:- Near-Mint in Near-Mint pictorial card cover. Some 25 battles are selected, written, discussed, and assessed by a team of specialists, academics, historians and serving officers to create a detailed summary of each action, from the earliest days, through the long centuries of the 'wooden walla', to the wars of the 20th century. Actions include:- Sluys, The Armada, Santa Cruz, La Hogue,, Passaro, Cape Finisterre, Quiberon Bay, Les Saintes, Glorious 1st June, St Vincent, Aboukir, Copenhagen, Trafalgar, San Domingo, Basque Roads, Acre, Falkland Islands, Jutland, River Plate, Taranto, Matapan, North Cape, etc. Well illustrated £6.85

6765. GUTTERIDGE L. & SMITH J.D.: THE COMMODORES. The Drama of the Navy Under Sail.
Davies. 1970 1st UK. * ix. + 340pp. 35 ills. Endp maps. Fine in VG d/j. Describes the fighting exploits of the 65 years' life of the American Navy under sail. During this period the Navy fought actions with the Barbary pirates, battles between American, French and British vessels: the furious battles between American and British frigates in the War of 1812. £9.00

99. GUTTMAN, Jon: DEFIANCE AT SEA.
rms & Armour. 1995 1st. * 192pp. 32 ills. 24x16. Hardback; Fine in Fine d/j. Describes fourteen sea battles which were fought in the face of daunting odds. Describes the heroic fight of Grenville's Revenge at Flores; Nelson at Cape St Vincent; SMS Emden; HM Submarine B11: World War 2 actions include the epic fights of the SS Stephen Hopkins and HMS Bengal; Badoeng Strait; The Battles of Tassafaronga and Samar; Admiral Scheer, etc. £4.00

17615. GUTTRIDGE, Leonard F.: MUTINY - A History of Naval Insurrection.
Ian Allan. 1992 1st. 318pp. Ills. 24x16. Like new: Near-Mint in Near-Mint d/j. d/j. The author examines the famous and the not -so-famous naval mutinies from the 18th century until the 1970s, including the Nore and Spithead mutinies; mutinies on the Bounty, Hermione, Somers, Potemkin, Vance, Constellation. Friedrich der Grosse; Invergordon, Port Chicago, and many other mutinies are described. £7.95

13937. HAGUE, Arnold: THE TOWNS. A History of the Fifty Destroyers Transferred from the United States to Great Britain in 1940.
World Ship Society 1988 1st. 92pp. Profusely illustrated. 24x19. An unmarked copy: Near-Fine in Near-Fine pictorial card cover. £11.00

8545. HAINES, Gregory.: DESTROYERS AT WAR.
BCA. nd (c 1982) 128pp. Prof ills. 30x22. Fine in Fine d/j. This book describes what it was like to captain, crew and fight in destroyers - on the bridge and below deck during World War 2. It describes in words and photographs many of the destroyer engagements of the war, from the major actions to less well known incidents. The book also charts the origins of the destroyer in the Royal Navy, and the evolution of the destroyer classes from the 'V' & 'W's classes, 'Hunts'. 'Tribals' and others. Also, there are lists of each RN destroyer class that fought in the war, with details of each class, together with the launch date and the fate of each member. Illustrated with more than 180 photographs. £6.75

15992. HAMPSHIRE A.C.: JUST AN OLD NAVY CUSTOM.
Kimber. 1979 1st. 238pp. 47 ills. 24x16. An unmarked copy:-Fine in VG d/j. . A host of naval terms and expressions, many of which have become part of everyday language on shore - customs and traditions and their origins are authoritatively and entertainingly explained; with much colourful and historical background detail; by an author who has extensively researched this fascinating subject, and who himself served for many years in the Royal Navy. £9.95

1264. HAMPSHIRE, A.Cecil.: ON HAZARDOUS SERVICE.
Purnell . c 1974 256pp. 33 ills. 4 maps. 24x16. No writing or inscriptions Fine in Vd/j. Records, in individual sections, the activities of four speci in WW2.:- MGB's running supplies through the German blockade from Sweden; The story of HMS Tarana, a converted fishing vessel whose mission was to pick up refugees from enemy occupied France; the 'Q'-ships armed with concealed guns and torpedo tubes, that offered themselves as bait to trap U-boats; The Vipers, a Royal Marine force which carried out operations in Burma. £11.00

9699. HAMPSHIRE, A.Cecil.: THE BLOCKADERS.
Kimber. 1980 1st. 224pp. 29 ills. 24x16. Lacks title page, o/w binding and contents VG. Tells the story of the British armed merchant cruisers, (the ‘A.M.C’s’) on the Northern Patrol during the two world wars, about two- thirds of which is devoted to World War 2. These converted passenger liners had to endure appalling weather conditions, and although nominally backed up by the Fleet, their fate if attacked by enemy warships could be quick and decisive before help could reach them. This account describes this vital aspect of the war, the heavy losses suffered by the A.M.C,s, and the courage and endurance of their officers and men. £4.95

7042. HANSEN H.J.: THE SHIPS OF THE GERMAN FLEET 1848-1945.
Hamlyn. 1974 1st UK. 191pp. Prof ills. 31x25. Fine in VG+ d/j. A well illustrated and comprehensive survey of the most important German warships from 1848 to 1945. It contains large numbers of contemporary photographs, engravings, drawings, paintings and lithographs which are accompanied by an authoritative and informative text explaining details and describing the careers of the ships illustrated. Contents cover:- German Warships before 1848 : The Fleet of the German Reich 1848-1852 : Prussian & Austrian Warships 1848-1866 : The Fleet of the North German Federation : 1867-1873 : The Imperial Navy 1871-1888 : The Imperial German Navy under Wilhelm II, 1888-1918 : The Navy of the Reich 1919-1935 : The Kreigsmarine 1939-1945. £18.50

16377. HARBOE-HANSEN, Hans: STANDARD FLEX 300. The True Multi-role Ship.
Danyard . March 1992 16pp. Profusely illustrated. 30x21. Describes the Danish --built Standard Flex 300 warship, a vessel capable of changing within a few hours to the following roles:- Air/Surface Combat - Mine Countermeasures - Minelaying - Surveillance - Anti Pollution - Disaster relief - Ocean Survey. £3.50

838. HARDY A.C.: WARSHIPS AT WORK. A Naval Notebook explaining in Text and by Profile some Functions of the Principal Warship Types of the World.
Penguin. 1944 158pp. Prof ills. 11x18. Spots of foxing to prelims, otherwise VG in pictorial paper cover. Describes many of the world's warships and the different warship classes & types - from battleships to MTBs - and their respective roles, and illustrates the ships with drawings by Laurence Dunn. £3.50

2702. HARLAND, Katherine: THE ROYAL NAVY IN HONG KONG SINCE 1841.
Maritime. nd (c 1989) 112pp. Prof ills. 24x18. An unmarked copy:- Near-Mint in Near-Mint pictorial card cover. A profusely illustrated history which chronicles the development of the Naval Base in Hong Kong, from 1841 to the 1980s. £6.95

3679. HARPER, Stephen.: CAPTURING ENIGMA. How HMS Petard seized the German Naval Codes.
Sutton. 2003 . xii. + 180pp. Ills. 20x13. Like new; Near-Mint in pictorial card cover. j. During WW2 Petard sank three enemy submarines, an Italian, a Japanese, and the German U-559. As the U-559 wallowed in the Mediterranean, two of Petard's crew swam across to the sinking submarine, went below and passed key signals documents up to the conning tower, but both were trapped aboard when the submarine went down. £4.50

15990. HARPER, Stephen.: CAPTURING ENIGMA. How HMS Petard seized the German Naval Codes.
Sutton. 1999 1st. . xii. + 180pp. Ills. 20x13. An unmarked copy binding & contents Fine, ((no d/j) During WW2 Petard sank three enemy submarines, an Italian, a Japanese, and the German U-559. As the U-559 wallowed in the Mediterranean, two of Petard's crew swam across to the sinking submarine, went below and passed key signals documents up to the conning tower, but both were trapped aboard when the submarine went down. £4.95

17261. HARPER, Stephen.:: CAPTURING ENIGMA. How HMS Petard seized the German Naval Codes.
Sutton. 1999 1st . . xii. + 180pp. Ills. 20x13. An unmarked hardback copy, almost likelike new; Near-Mint in Near-Mint d/j. During WW2 Petard sank three enemy submarines, an Italian, a Japanese, and the German U-559. As the U-559 wallowed in the Mediterranean, two of Petard's crew swam across to the sinking submarine, went below and passed key signals documents up to the conning tower, but both were trapped aboard when the submarine went down £7.95

6785. HARRIS, Wendy.: THE ROGUE'S YARN. The Sea-Going Life of Captain H.K.Oram RN.
Cooper. 1993 1st. * 246pp. 26 ills. Map. 24x17. An unmarked copy:- Fine in Fine d/j. Captain Oram's autobiography, edited by W.Harris. Oram entered the Royal Navy in 1913 and after submarine training he saw service in submarines and later commanded them - including the notorious steam-powered K-Class boats. In 1923 he joined Hawkins on the China Station, then returned to oversee the building of, and later to take command of the submarine Regulus, before returning to the China Station as captain of the destroyer Bruce. In June 1939 Oram was on board Thetis during her disastrous maiden dive in Liverpool Bay and was one of her only four survivors. In World War 2, he was appointed captain of Hawkins. £8.50

7397. HART-DAVIS D.: ARMADA.
Bantam. 1988 1st. * 256pp. Prof ills. Ills endps. 25x19. Fine in d/j. Begins by tracing the background to Spain's threat and England's triumph, then describes the leading figures on both sides and the ships and their weapons before offering a vivid hour-by-hour account of the battle itself. £7.50

14673. HASKELL W.A.: SHADOWS ON THE HORIZON. The Battle of Convoy HX-283.
Chatham. 1998 1st. 193pp. Prof ills. Maps/diagrams. 24x17: Near-Fine in Near-Mint d/j. This book tells the story of the German U-boat, U-175, which, with several of her compatriots, took part in a critical battle around Convoy HX-233 in the Spring of 1943. The author was a witness to the battle and this, combined with the meticulous research of original documents and his use of eye-witness accounts from both the Allied and German sides, has resulted in a remarkable piece of work in which no stone has been left unturned in order to reconstruct exactly what happened both to the U-boats and their quarry. The book also explains the strategic and tactical background, the technical developments on both sides, and also evaluates the British and U.S contributions to the Atlantic convoy battles, and explains the logistical problems faced by the Kriegsmarine. The book is a major contribution to the literature of the Battle of the Atlantic. £5.95

5562. HASWELL J.: THE INTELLIGENCE AND DECEPTION OF THE D-DAY LANDINGS.
Batsford. 1979 1st. 208pp. 14 ills. Maps. 24x16. An unmarked copy: Near-Fine in VG d/j. Behind the dramatic story of D-Day lies another story, one of equal drama and perhaps greater significance. The twin subjects of this story, and of this book, are intelligence and deception - on both sides - during the period leading up to the D-Day landings. The author brings together the many complicated and confusing strands of the story to form a concise and coherent narrative, making use of first-hand accounts by those directly involved. The result is a unique study of this intriguing episode in the history of warfare. £8.95

16007. HATTENDORF, John B. & HATTENDORF, Lynn C.: A BIBLIOGRAPHY OF THE WORKS OF ALFRED THAYER MAHAN.
Naval War College Press. 1986 1st. no pagination: approximately 112pp. Illustrated, 22x14: An unmarked copy:Fine in VG+ pictorial card cover. £8.95

1866. HATTERSLEY, Roy.: NELSON.
S.R.P. nd. (c1974). 223pp. Prof ills. Ills endps. 26x18. An unmarked copy:- Near-Fine in Near-Fine d/j. A good biography of one of Britain's greatest heroes. Very well illustrated. £4.95

13721. HAWKINS, Nigel.: THE STARVATION BLOCKADES. Naval Blockades of WW1.
Leo Cooper. 2002 1st. x. + 262pp. Illustrated. 24x16. An unmarked copy, as new.- Near-Mint in Near-Mint d/j. £7.45

17052. HAWKINS, Nigel.:: THE STARVATION BLOCKADES. Naval Blockades of WW1.
Leo Cooper. 2002 1st., . x. + 262pp. Illustrated. 24x16. An excellent ex-library copy:- VG in Fine d/j. £3.50

14987. HAY, Doody: WAR UNDER THE RED ENSIGN.
Jne's 1982 1st. 175pp. Illustrated. 24x16. An unmarked copy:- Fine in Near-Fine d/j. £7.95

9401. HAY, Ian.: THE UNCONQUERED ISLE - THE STORY OF MALTA G.C.
Hodder & Stoughton. 1943 1st. 208pp. Ills. Endp maps. 19x13. Binding slightly marked, o/w VG. A history of Malta's sieges, concentrating on that of World War 2, and telling the story of the island's bravery up to May 1943. £3.95

7485. HAYWARD J.: SHINGLE STREET. Flame, Chemical & Psychological Warfare in 1940, & the Nazi invasion that never was.
LTM. 1994 Ist. 159pp. Ills. 21x15. VG in VG pictorial card cover. Shingle Street lies on the Suffolk coast east of Ipswich. In 1992 there surfaced allegations that a German raiding force was burned to death there in 1940; and that fatal chemical warfare trials and a supposed friendly fire disaster ocurred there in 1944. This book not only investigates these myths and persistant rumours, but in addition it presents an accurate chronology of wartime events in the village. The book also provides the fullest account of British petroleum and chemical warfare measures ranged against Operation Sealion, Hitler's planned invasion of Great Britain. £6.95

8416. HAYWARD, Tom. & ASHTON, Keith: THE ROYAL NAVY, RUM, RUMOUR AND A PINCH OF SALT.
Brown, Son & Ferguson. 1985 1st. V. + 105pp. Ills. 22x15. An unmarked copy: Fine in VG d/j. A Chief Petty Officer in the Supply Branch gives his memoirs of service from 1925 to 1947. During the 1920s & 30s Hayward saw service in Effingham, Colombo, Royal Oak, Cyclops, Frobisher & Woolwich. In 1939 he was in Liverpool in the Indian Ocean, Far East & Mediterranean. After a short spell at Chatham he joined the destroyer Heythrop in northern waters, then spent the rest of the war in shore jobs in London, Trinidad, Grimsby & Ceylon. £11.50 £9.00

698. HEAPS, Leo: THE LOG OF THE CENTURION. Based on the Original Papers of Captain Philip Saumarez on board HMS Centurion, Lord Anson's Flagship during his Circumnavigation 1740-44.
Hart-Davis. 1974. 270pp. 59 ills. Endp maps. 25x17. Near-Fine+ in VG+ d/j. Anson's circumnavigation in the Centurion is one of the greatest voyages in the history of exploration and Centurion's mission was to harass the Spaniards on the west coast of South & Central America, and to capture the Spanish treasure ship known as the Aculpulco galleon. The log kept by Saumarez throws new light on many episodes of the voyage, which, although incredibly successful in monetary terms due to the unprecedented captured from the Spanish, in terms of human life it was a disaster. Of the six ships companies that began the voyage only 4 were killed by enemy action, but disease, mainly scurvy, accounted for the loss of more than 1,300 men. £11.00

11091. HEARSAY, John: YOUNG MR PEPYS.
Readers Union. 1974. 307pp. 13 ills. 22x14. VG in VG d/j. An excellent single-volume biography of Pepys's personal life and his career. £4.95

17988. HEATHCOTE T.A.: NELSON'S TRAFALGAR CAPTAIN'S & THEIR BATTLES.
Pen & Sword 2005 1st. xxiii. + 216pp. Illustrated. 24x16. An unmarked copy:- Fine in Fine d/j. £9.50

4335. HENDERSON James..: THE FRIGATES. An Account of the Lighter Warships of the Napoleonic Wars from 1783-1815.
Leo Cooper 1994 191pp. 16 plates. Numerous diagrams. Illustrated endpapers. 22x14. Fine in Fine d/j. Light, swift, daring: frigates were the cruisers of Nelson's navy, which were commanded by bold, young, courageous officers. This book describes the ships themselves, their officers and crews, together with vivid accounts of the actions they £6.95

9899. HENEGHAN, Chris (Editor): BATTLE OF THE ATLANTIC 50th ANNIVERSARY (1943-1993)
Bodie. 1993 1st. 130pp. Prof ills. Adverts. 29x21. An unmarked copy:- Fine in Fine pictorial paper cover. Published to commemorate the Battle of the Atlantic, this well-illustrated book includes the following sections:- Merseyside and BA93 : Guide to BA93 Events on Merseyside & Fleet Review: Participating Ships: The Mersey Base: Western Approaches Command: The Convoy System: Everday Heroes of the Merchant Service: The Commanders of Western Approaches: Escort Group Commanders: The German Submarine Threat: Torpedoed Twice ^ Alive to Tell the Tale, etc, etc. £2.95

6292. HERLIN, Hans.: THE SURVIVOR. The True Story of the Sinking of the Doggerbank.
Cooper. 1994 1st. x. + 163pp. 13 ills. Map. 22x14. An unmarked copy:- Near-Mint in Fine d/j. In January 1941 the British motorship Speybank was captured by the German auxiliary cruiser Atlantis in the Indian Ocean before a message could be sent. After refitting in Bordeaux she was converted to an auxiliary minelayer and blockade runner, then renamed Doggerbank. In March 1943, in the North Atlantic, the Doggerbank was mistakenly torpedoed by U-43 whose commander was unaware of her identity, and some 364 lives were lost. The sole survivor of the Doggerbank, describes the sinking of his ship, followed by an account of the harrowing experiences in alifeboat, before he was eventually rescued. £4.95

12636. HERMITAGE, William.: THROUGH THE OTHER END OF THE TELESCOPE.
Pentland. 1997 1st. 135pp. 21x15. Fine in Fine pictorial card cover. Inscribed by author. This semi-autobiographical novel describes the author's experiences serving with the Fleet Air Arm during the Second World War. £4.95

5358. HERZOG, B: U-BOATS IN ACTION 1939-1945.
Ian Allan/Podzun Verlag. 1970 1st. 256pp. Prof ills. 22x22. Fine in VG+ d/j. This is the story of U-boat warfare, vividly recalled in pictures. The author writes a detailed and informative text to support the book's 450 photographs. The book is a 'pictorial logbook' of life in a U-boat. English and German text. £18.00

14581. HERZOG, Bodo: DIE DEUTSCHE KRIEGSMARINE IN KAMPF 1939-1945. Eine Dokumentation in Bilden
Podzun-Verlag 1969. 245pp. Profusely illustrated. 22x21. An unmarked copy: Near-Fine in torn, but G d/j. Illustrated with some 430 photographs, this book provides an illustrated chronological record of the war fought by the German Navy in World War 2. For the ship modeller, the book includes many excellent photographs featuring on board and close-up views of many different types of German warships. German text. £14.95

13080. HEYMAN, Charles: THE ARMED FORCES OF THE UNITED KINGDOM 2001 - 2002.
Pen & Sword 2001. 192pp. Illustrated. 15x10. Ann unmarked copy: Near-Mint in Near-Mint pictorial card cover. A useful and informative handbook. £3.00

16270. HEZLET, Vice Admiral Sir Arthur: AIRCRAFT AND SEA POWER.
Peter Davies 1975 1st. x. + 318pp. Illustrated with photographs, maps 7 diagrams. 22x14. An unmarked copy: Near-Fine in Near-Fine d/j. £7.45

6446. HIBBERT C.: NELSON: A Personal History.
Viking. 1994. * xvii. + 472pp. 35 ills in colour. 33 ills in b/w. 24x16. Fine in pictorial card cover. This volume is based to a large extent on the letters and other writings of Nelson and Lady Hamilton and on the letters, diaries and reminiscences of Nelson's family, friends and contempories. £5.95

7683. HIBBERT. Christopher.: NELSON: A Personal History.
Viking. 1994 1st. * xvii. + 472pp. 35 ills in colour. 33 ills in b/w. 24x16. Near-Fine. This volume is based to a large extent on the letters and other writings of Nelson and Lady Hamilton and on the letters, diaries and reminiscences of Nelson's family, friends and contempories. £5.95

17533. HICKLING, Vice-Admial Harold.: SAILOR AT SEA.
Kimber 1963 1st 224pp. Illustrated.22x14. Ex-Library, usual stamps & marks. G+ in G+ d/j. £9.50

7808. HILL Rear Admiral J.R.: THE ROYAL NAVY TODAY AND TOMORROW.
BCA. 1981. 144pp. Prof ills. 30x22. Fine in VG d/j. This extremely well illustrated large-format book , covers all aspects of the Royal Mavy at date and considers its role in the future. £5.00

953. HILL, J R. Rear-Admiral: BRITISH SEAPOWER IN THE 1980s.
BCA. 1985. 128pp. Prof ills. 30x22. An unmarked copy:- Fine in d/j This authoritative and profusely illustrated survey of the Royal Navy in the 1980s is divided into sections headed - The Task - Submarines - The Surface Fleet - The Air Component - The Marines - Fleet Support - The WRNS - Organisation & Training, etc. £5.85

6582. HINSLEY F.H. & STRIPP, Alan. (Editors).: CODE BREAKERS. The Inside Story of Bletchley Park.
Oxford University Press. 1994. xxi. + 321pp. 12 ills. Figs & tables in text. 20x13., Near-Mint in Fine d/j. This authentic and comprehensive book tells the inside story of the wartime work of Bletchley Park, and its outstations, and is written by men and women who themselves worked at Bletchley. £9.00

5379. HOBBS D. Lt-Cdr. RN.: AIRCRAFT OF THE ROYAL NAVY SINCE 1945.
Maritime. nd (c1984). 104pp. Prof ills. 21x15 An unamrked copy: Near-Mint in Near-Mint pictorial card cover. Describes and illustrates every type of aircraft in service with the Royal Navy since 1945 to date of publication. It provides the specification of each aircraft type; Squadron service; a chronology of its service career. £4.95

13874. HOBBS. David Cmdr RN.: AVIATION IN THE ROYAL NAVY. A Short History of the Fleet Arm Arm.
Maritime 2004 1st. 32pp. Profusely illustrated. 21x15. Near-Mint in pictorial card cover. £2.00

1298. HOBDAY, Geoffrey.: IN HARM'S WAY. A RNVR Officer at War, 1940-44.
Imperial War Museum. 1985 1st. * 224pp. Prof ills. 22x14. Fine in Near-Fine d/j. Hobday served on the Armed Boarding Vessel Maron and in Contraband Control until 1941, when he moved to Coastal Forces. He gives a good account of small boat warfare in the North Sea, Channel and Mediterranean where he commanded MGB 643 in 1943-4. He was briefly Directing Officer of Stayner before taking command of MTB 725. £8.95

17091. HOBDAY, Geoffrey.:: IN HARM'S WAY. A RNVR Officer at War, 1940-44.
Imperial War Museum. 1985 1st. . 224pp. Prof ills. 22x14. Fine in Fine d/j. Hobday served on the Armed Boarding Vessel Maron and in Contraband Control until 1941, when he moved to Coastal Forces. He gives a good account of small boat warfare in the North Sea, Channel and Mediterranean where he commanded MGB 643 in 1943-4. He was briefly Directing Officer of Stayner before taking command of MTB 725. £9.95

1584. HOEHLING A.A. & M.: THE LAST VOYAGE OF THE LUSITANIA.
Madison. 1996 253pp. 23 ills. 24x16. Unmarked, as new:- Near-Mint in Near-Mint pictorial card cover. A gripping account of the last days of the Lusitania, following the lives of passengers and crew from before the time she left New York until the moment she plunged to her grave in the Irish Sea. The book portarys the agonising experiences of the survivors, and describes how the rescue ships, trawlers, and tiny skiffs set out from Queenstown and were able to rescue some at least of the passengers. £4.95

8524. HOEY, Brian.: THE ROYAL YACHT BRITANNIA. Inside the Queen's Floating Palace.
Patrick Stephens. 1995 1st. 176pp. Prof ills. 28x22. Near-Mint in Near-Mint d/j. This lavishly illustrated and beautifully produced book provides an authoritative, intimate behind-the -scenes look at how the Royal Yacht Britannia operates, spiced with personal anecdotes, it covers all aspects of life on board. The book also includes technical data and details of principal voyages. Profusely illustrated with photographs, the majority in colour, plus a double-page plan of the the ship. Appendices. £8.75

2965. HOGG Ian. & BATCHELOR John.: NAVAL GUN.
Blandford. 1978 1st. 144pp. Prof ills. Ills endps. 31x23. Fine in Near-Fine d/j. This story of the development of the naval gun concentrates on the guns themselves rather than the ships that carried them or the tactics employed in using them. It relates the rise and decline of naval ordnance from the 14th century until the 1970s, illustrating the main line of development yet exploring some of the less well known but equally important and diverting byways. Profusely illustrated with photographs, engravings, prints and drawings. £11.95

342. HOGG O.F.G.: CLUBS TO CANNON. Warfare & Weapons before the introduction of Gunpowder.
Duckworth. 1968 1st. 264pp. 72 ills. 22x14. Above-average ex-lib (2 small stamps), VG in d/j. Chronicles the history of military and naval weapons, tactics and strategy from the earliest days down to the invention of gunpowders and the battle of Crecy, the first in which cannon played a decisive role. The book covers personal weapons, armour, siege engines and the art of fortification, war ships, incendiary techniques, chariots, cavalry, etc. Well illustrated. £3.50

5387. HOGG, Anthony.: JUST A HOGG'S LIFE.
Sole Mio. 1993 1st. + 340pp. 60 ills. 23x16. VG+ in pictorial card cover. Much has been written about the Royal Navy in the two World Wars, but little on life afloat in the years between them. This memoir written by a former naval officer, reveals naval life in home waters, in the Mediterranean, and in the West Indies. The author entered Dartmouth in 1926 and as a midshipman joined Rodney.Thereafter he saw service in Repulse and Renown before taking courses on gunnery, torpedo and navigation at Excellent, Vernon and Dryad. In 1934 he joined Royal Sovereign in Malta, after which he served in Grafton, Glorious, and the minesweeper Harrier. £8.50

3195. HOLLAND A.J.: SHIPS OF OAK. The Rise and Decline of Wooden Shipbuilding in Hampshire.
David & Charles. nd (c 1971) 1st. * 204pp. 26 ills. 22x14. An unmarked harback copy: Near-Fine in Near-Fine d/j. Before the Industrial Revolution, shipbuilding was for some time concentrated in the south of England. Hampshire, because of Portsmouth dockyard and the ample supplies of forest timber, became a major centre of the industry. Between 1690 and 1820 ships were being built in thirteen Hampshire localities apart from Portsmouth, and over 200 naval and merchant ships were launched about this period. This book describes the general background to the industry in those days, before giving a thorough account of Hampshire shipbuilding in commercial or merchants' yards. Methods of construction, materials, systems for tendering for men-of-war, rates of pay and working conditions are all examined. Appendices. £7.95

14699. HOLLAND, James.: FORTRESS MALTA. An Island Under Siege.
Phoenix 2004. xxiii. + 485pp. Ills. Maps. 20x13. Near-Fine in VG pictorial card cover. Using the testimonies of both civilians and service personnel, this book provides a detailed and comprehensive account of the siege of Malta during Word War 2. £3.85

15277. HOLLIS, General Sir Leslie: ONE MARINE'S TALE.
Deutsche 1956 1st. 188pp. 4 illustrations. 20x14. Binding VG, contents VG+. £4.95

4413. HOLMAN, Gordon: THE LITTLE SHIPS.
Hodder & Stoughton. 1943 1st. . 164pp. 17 ills. 19x13. Binding and contents VG. Describes the fiercely fought fast-moving battles involving MTBs, MGBs, & MLs of Coastal Forces during the Second World War. £4.95

4356. HOLMES, Harry.: THE LAST PATROL.
Airlife 2001. 212pp. Prof ills. 23x15. Mint in Mint pictorial card cover. Recounts the operational history of the 52 United States submarines lost during the Second World War. The Submarine Service of the U.S.Navy suffered the highest percentage of losses of the American armed forces with almost one in five vessels failing to return. However the achievements of U.S.submarines are legend, as their crews, while representing only 2 per cent of Naval personnel, accounted for over fifty-five per cent of Japanese shipping losses. This book tells the story of the submarines which were lost, their successes, their failures, and their final actions. £5.50

5405. HOLMES, Michael.: AUGUSTUS HERVEY. A Naval Casanova.
Pentland. 1996 1st. xiv. + 306pp. Frontis. 24x16. An unmarked copy; Near-Mint in Near-Mint d/j. Augustus Hervey (1724-1779), sailor, philanderer and politician, was a fascinating idiosyncratic character. He was a brave, intelligent, impetuous and loyal, never shying away from personal danger in battles at sea - or in the bedroom. This book has succeeded in revealing this multi-faceted character, warts and all - his naval achievements in command and at the Admiralty, and his somewhat racy personal life. £8.95

13886. HOLMES, Tony: COMBAT CARRIERS. Flying Action on Carriers at Sea.
Airlife 1998 1st. 143pp. Profusely illustrated. 30x22. An unmaked copy: Near-Mint in Near-Mint d/j. £7.85

9391. HONAN, William .H.: BYWATER. The Man who Invented The Pacific War.
Macdonald. 1990 1st. xiv. + 337pp. 29 ills. 5 maps. 24x15. No writing or inscriptions; VG+ in VG+ d/j. Hector Bywater was a prolific & highly regarded author & the leading British naval authority between the two World Wars. In his writings he devised the basic strategy, which was subsequently used by Japan to make war in the Pacific, commencing with the attack on Pearl Harbour. Historians have believed that Japan's opening gambit in WW2 was conceived by Admiral Yamamoto, but as the book demonstrates it was Bywater who first spelled out the war plan adopted by Yamamoto. During his visits to Germany Bywater acted for the British Secret Service, & was the first to disclose to the world the intention of Germany to build pocket-battleships, & later on he also unmasked the secret of Japan's super-battleships. £8.50

12180. HOOD, Mike. (Editor).: TRAFALGAR 200.
E.Homan for MOD/Royal Navy. 112pp. Prof ills. 30x21. An unmarked copy: Near-Mint in Near-Mint pictorial card cover. The official programme of the events held to commemorate the bicentenary of the Battle of Trafalgar in 2005. This superbly illustrated book on Royal Navy's 2005 Trafalgar Celebrations held in Portsmouth Dockyard, includes chapters on the battle itself and on Lord Nelson, on the restoration of HMS Victory. Lists of Ships present at Trafalgar - British, French & Spanish, plus chapters on the modern Royal Navy. £5.50

17711. HORE, Peter: THE WORLD'S ENCYCLOPEDIA OF BATTLESHIPS.
Hermes House 2005. 256pp. 550 photographs. 30x22. No writing or inscriptions Fine in Fine pictorial acrd cover. £11.50

14927. HORE, Peter, Captain R.N.: THE HABIT OF VICTORY. The Story of the Royal Navy 1545 to 1945.
Sidgwick & Jackson/National Maritime Museum 2005 1st. ix. + 450pp. Illustrated. 24x16. An unmarked copy: Fine in Fine d/j. £7.95

704. HOUGH, Richard: THE POTEMKIN MUTINY
Hamish Hamilton. 1960 1st. 231pp. 9 ills. Endp maps. 22x14. An unmarked copy:- Near-Fine in VG d/j. In 1905 the crew of the Russian battleship Potemkin mutinied, killed their commander and many of their officers, defied an Admiral and his squadron, shelled a town, and brought terror to the Black Sea. This detailed account traces the entire history of the insurrection from its beginnings to the final capitulation of the crew. £4.95

15335. HOUGH, Richard: ADMIRALS IN COLLISION.
Hamish Hamilton 1959 1st. 174pp. 13 ills. 22x14. An unmarked copy: Near-Fine in G+ d/j In June 1893, while executing peacetime manoeuvres in the Eastern Mediterranean, the flagship of the British Mediterranean Fleet, HMS Victoria, plunged to the bottom after colliding with HMS Camperdown, taking with her 350 men including Admiral Tryon who gave the fatal order which caused the collision. The book charts the events leading up to the collision before vividly describing the collision itself. The author then considers the reasons which led Admiral Tryon to make such a fundamental error of judgement before reporting on the subsequent court martial of senior surviving officers. £7.95

8696. HOUGH, Richard: FIRST SEA LORD. An Authorised Biography of Admiral Lord Fisher.
Allen & Unwin. 1969 1st. 392pp. 24 plates. 5 figures. 24x16. Fine in Fine d/j. A meticulously researched and full account on the life of one of the Royal Navy’s most charismatic and controversial figures. £9.95

13777. HOUGH, Richard: FORMER NAVAL PERSON. Churchill and the Wars at Sea
Weidenfeld & Nicolson. 1985 1st. xi. + 244pp. 40 ills. Maps. 24x16. An unmarked copy: Near-Fine in Near-Fine pictorial card cover. A history of Winston Churchill's stormy relationship with the Royal Navy. Churchill was First Lord of the Admiralty in 1911 and was again appointed First Sea Lord in September 1939, and subsequently as Prime Minister he continued to take a close interest in naval operations. £4.50

2966. HOUGH, Richard: FORMER NAVAL PERSON. Churchill and the Wars at Sea
Weidenfeld & Nicolson. 1985 1st. xi. + 244pp. 40 ills. Maps. 24x16. Binding and contents VG+. (no d/j). This book was presented to Commander H Owen by Vice-Admiral Sir Peter Gretton and there is an inscription with Gretton's signature on fly leaf. In addition, two letters to Commander Owen from Vice-Admiral Sir Peter Gretton are also included. A history of Winston Churchill's stormy relationship with the Royal Navy. Churchill was First Lord of the Admiralty in 1911 and was again appointed First Sea Lord in September 1939, and subsequently as Prime Minister he continued to take a close interest in naval operations. £5.95

17481. HOUGH, Richard: THE FLEET THAT HAD TO DIE
Quality Book Club no date c1958 275pp. Map. 20x14. No writing or inscriptions.VG+ in VG d/j.This is the story of one of the most remarkable voyages of all time. In October 1904 the Russian fleet left the Baltic and after a long and tedious voyage round South Africa it eventually reached Japanese waters, where in May 1905, it was annihilated by the Japnese fleet commanded by Admiral Togo. The book relates the extraordinary 7-month cruise, which was marked throughout its 18,000 miles by tragi-comedy, and by episodes on ineptitude and endurance on the grandest scale. Tsushima still remains the greatest decisive naval battle of the 20th century. £6.95

2741. HOUGH, Richard: THE FLEET THAT HAD TO DIE
Hamish Hamilton 1958 205pp. 14 illustrations. 22x14. Ex-library, usual stamps, contentsG+ in G+ d/j. This is the story of one of the most remarkable voyages of all time. In October 1904 the Russian fleet left the Baltic and after a long and tedious voyage round South Africa it eventually reached Japanese waters, where in May 1905, it was annihilated by the Japnese fleet commanded by Admiral Togo. The book relates the extraordinary 7-month cruise, which was marked throughout its 18,000 miles by tragi-comedy, and by episodes on ineptitude and endurance on the grandest scale. Tsushima still remains the greatest decisive naval battle of the 20th century. £4.95

849. HOUGH, Richard: THE LONGEST BATTLE: The War at Sea 1939 - 1945.
. Weidenfeld & Nicolson 1986 1st . xi. + 371pp. 57 ills. 6 maps. 24x16. Ex-library, usual stamps. G+ in VG d/j This major work offers a comprehensive history of the war at sea, with detailed accounts of all the major actions and campaigns. Appendices. One of the finest single-volume histories of the naval war. £5.95

9840. HOUGH, Richard.: BLESS OUR SHIP. Mountbatten and the Kelly.
Hodder & Stoughton. 1991 1st. * xiii. + 194pp. Prof ills. Maps. Endp maps. 24x16.No writing or inscriptions. Fine in Fine d/j. Under the command of her only Captain, Lord Louis Mountbatten, HMS Kelly was torpedoed in the North Sea when the war was only eight months old. Virtually rebuilt, Kelly was leading the 5th Destroyer Flotilla when she was sunk off Crete in May 1941. £4.95

4090. HOUGH, Richard.: THE HUNTING OF FORCE Z
White Lion. 1974. 255pp. 12 ills. 20x13. Binding & contents VG+. A full account of the sinking of the Prince of Wales and the Repulse, that tells how, out of discussion, counter-discussion and compromise, the decision was taken to send the new battleship and an old battle-cruiser, neither of which could be easily spared to Singapore. The book gives a detailed account of the movements of the two British ships, and the gathering of Japanese aircraft, until both ships were finally overwhelmed and sunk. £4.95

9720. HOUGH, Richard.: THE PURSUIT OF ADMIRAL VON SPEE. A Study in Loneliness & Bravery.
George Allen & Unwin. 1969 1st. 180pp. 18 plates. Endp maps. 22x14. An unmarked copy: Near-Fine (no d/j) This book describes Von Spee's victory at Coronel, avenged by the Royal Navy's subsequent destruction of Von Spee's cruiser squadron at the Battle of the Falkland Islands. £5.95

17734. HOWARD, Frank: THE SAILING SHIPS OF WAR, 1400-1860.
Conway. 1979 1st. . 256pp. Prof ills. Ills endps. 30x21 An unmarked copy:- Near-Fine in Near-Fine d/j . A comprehensive survey of the technical development of sailing ships of war from 1400-1860, providing a detailed but highly readable account of developments in hull design and construction, fittings, masting and rigging, and even the external appearance, painting and decorating. Drawing on much of previously unpublished material, the author has produced an original work of the greatest value to ship enthusiasts, modelmakers and naval historians. Illustrated with around 200 photographs, 200 line drawings, and 32 colour plates. £11.50

3516. HOWARD, Frank: THE SAILING SHIPS OF WAR, 1400-1860.
Conway. 1979 1st. . 256pp. Prof ills. Ills endps. 30x21 An excellent unmarked copy:- -Fine in Fine d/j . A comprehensive survey of the technical development of sailing ships of war from 1400-1860, providing a detailed but highly readable account of developments in hull design and construction, fittings, masting and rigging, and even the external appearance, painting and decorating. Drawing on much of previously unpublished material, the author has produced an original work of the greatest value to ship enthusiasts, modelmakers and naval historians. Illustrated with around 200 photographs, 200 line drawings, and 32 colour plates. £12.95

1831. HOWARD, Grant: THE NAVY IN NEW ZEALAND. An Illustrated History.
Jane's. 1982 1st UK. * 170pp. Prof ills. 25x19. .An unmarked copy, virtually as new: Near-Mint in Near-Mint d/j. Packed throughout with first-hand accounts from those involved, this profusely illustrated volume tells the story of the New Zealand Navy from its earlest days, through the triumphs and tragedies of two World Wars, and its record since World War 2. £8.95

343. HOWARTH, David & Stephen.: NELSON. The Immortal Memory.
Barrie & Jenkins 1989 ix. + 390pp. 21 ills. 21x14 An unmarked copy:- . Fine in Fine pictorial card cover.. A candid biography covering his private life and naval career. £4.85

4552. HOWARTH, David.: ESCAPE ALONE
.Collins. (Laurel & Gold series) 1964 256pp. . Map. 16x11.. VG. Tells the story of a disastrous attempt to land a group of Norwegian saboteurs from a fishing boat in Northern Norway in 1943. The plan was betrayed to the Germans by a Quisling. £3.50

2627. HOWARTH, David.: THE DREADNOUGHTS
Time-Life. 1982. 176pp. Prof ills. Endp maps. 29x23. VG. Attractively bound hardback cover (published without d/j). Begins by examining the naval race between Britain and Germany to build the most powerful fleet of capital ships in the years prior to the outbreak of war in 1914, including a detailed account of the design and construction of the battleship Dreadnought. The book continues with a comprehensive account of the engagements fought by battleships and battlecruisers during the First World War. Very well illustrated. £76.85

6909. HOWARTH, David.: TRAFALGAR. The Nelson Touch.
Collins/Fontana. 1971. 256pp. Prof ills. 7 maps. 20x13. Near-Fine in pictorial card cover. An accurate and vivid account of the battle. Very well illustrated. £2.00

12238. HOWARTH, David.: TRAFALGAR. The Nelson Touch.
Collins. 1969 1st. . 254pp. Prof ills. 7 maps. Ills endps. 24x15. VG in VG d/j. . An accurate and vivid account of the battle. Very well illustrated. £4.95

14617. HOWARTH, Stephen: THE ROYAL NAVY RESERVES IN WAR & PEACE 1903 - 2003.
Leo Cooper 2003 1st. xii + 196pp. Profusely illustrated. 25x19. Near-Mint in Near-Mint d/j. This is the official history marking the centenary of the Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve. The book charts the difficulties, setbacks and delights of the reservists' peacetime years of service and chronicles their vital contributions during wartime. £14.50

6793. HOWARTH, Stephen.: TO SHINING SEA. A History of the United States Navy, 1775-1991.
Weidenfeld & Nicolson. 1991 1st. * . xv. + 620pp. 49 ills. 12 maps. 23x16. An unmarked copy: Fine in Near- Fine in d/j. A comprehensive and authoritative narrative account of America's sea power, covering in full the US Navy's campaigns & battles, strategy & tactics, naval design & technology, & its admirals and sailors. Fascinating vignettes of individuals, events & life afloat in peace & in war are drawn from contemporary sources such as logs and journals. Bibliography. £6.95

1088. HOYT E.P.: THE LIFE AND DEATH BY HMS HOOD.
Arthur Barker 1977 1st. vii. 144pp. 10 ills. 22x13. An unmarked copy Near-Fine in VG d/j. Though charting the career of HMS Hood this book concentrates on her wartime service and gives a detailed account of her final battle. £5.95

15793. HOYT E.P.: THE LIFE AND DEATH BY HMS HOOD.
Arthur Barker 1977 1st vii. 144pp. 10 ills. 22x13. Ex-library, minimal stamps, binding and contents Very Good ( no d/j) Though charting the career of HMS Hood this book concentrates on her wartime service and gives a detailed account of her final battle. £2.95

14663. HOYT E.P.: THE LIFE AND DEATH BY HMS HOOD.
Arthur Barker 1977 1st vii. 144pp. 10 ills. 22x13. VG in VG d/j. Though charting the career of HMS Hood this book concentrates on her wartime service and gives a detailed account of her final battle. £4.95

1593. HOYT, Edwin P.: THE KAMIKAZES.
Guild. 1985. 333pp. 12 ills. 23x15. Near-Fine in Near-Fine d/j. This account chronicles in vivid detail the Japanese campaign of suicide attacks against American and Allied ships during the Pacific War. £4.50

4070. HOYT, Edwin.P.: THE LAST CRUISE OF THE EMDEN
White Lion. 1975. 250pp. 22x14. VG+ in VG d/j. After the outbreak of war in 1914, the German cruiser operated in the Indian Ocean where she sank 20 merchant ships, a Russian cruiser, and a French destroyer, before she was brought to battle and destroyed by the Australian cruiser Sydney at the remote Cocos Keeling islands in November 1914 £6.45

11252. HUDSON. Roger. (Editor).: NELSON AND EMMA.
Folio Society. 1994. 256pp. Profusely illustrated. 5 maps. Endp maps. 24x17. Attractively bound in cream marbled boards with black cloth/gilt spine., with vignettes of Nelson and Emma Hamilton on faces of boards.Binding & contents unmarked and Near-Mint. Housed in Fine slipcase. A compilation of letters by Lord Nelson and Emma Hamilton describing their relationship and the society and events they experienced. £5.95

4598. HUGHES, Robert: IN PERILOUS SEAS.
Spellmount. 1991 1st. * 167pp. 19 ills. 23x14. An unmarked copy: Fine in Fine d/j. The author's wartime memoirs. Hughes began his wartime service in Scarborough on Atlantic convoys, then, following a spell in the destroyer Broke, he was appointed Gunnery Control Officer to the newly built cruiser Scylla, on which he saw action during Russian convoys, the invasion of North Africa and Salerno. Hughes then transferred to newly built escort carrier Slinger, which struck a mine within a few hours of her operational life. After being repaired in London Docks, Slinger sailed to Australia where she became an early member of the British Pacific Fleet. £5.95

9717. HUMBLE, Richard: BEFORE THE DREADNOUGHT. The Royal Navy from Nelson to Fisher.
Macdonald & Jane's. 1976 1st. * 216pp. 17 ills. 22x14. VG+ in VG d/j. This perceptive study is concerned with life aboard ship just as much as with technical developments and naval incidents, at a period where the role of the Royal Navy as 'policeman of the world' involved it in brushfire wars, anti-slavery expeditions, gunboat patrols on the Yangtse, Zambezi and Red Sea. actions of the Naval Brigades at Sevastopol, Lucknow and South Africa and of course on world-wide flag-waving exercises. £7.50

10198. HUMBLE, Richard.: BATTLESHIPS AND BATTLECRUISERS.
Winchmore Publishing. 1983 1st. 192pp. Prof ills. 30x24. Fine in Fine d/j. A superb unmarked copy. Charts the evolution and subsequent development of battleships and battlecruisers, from around the 1860s to the Second World War, and the resurrection of American battleships between 1963-1983. This profusely illustrated book describes the ships themselves and relates the battles they fought. £8.95

10453. HUMBLE, Richard.: UNITED STATES FLEET CARRIERS OF WORLD WAR II. "In Action".
Blandford. 1986 1st. 160pp. Over 190 black & white photographs. 28x22. An unmarked copy, Fine in Fine pictorial card cover. Describes the development and active service of the United States Navy's fleet carriers during World War 2. The book examines the vessels themselves and recounts the actions that they fought. Illustrated with 190 photographs. Chapters are headed:- Uncertain Genesis - First Generation: The Pre-war Giants - Inter-war Prototype - Second Generation: Savious of the Pacific War - Third Generation: 'Essex' & 'Independence' - Kamikaze Ordeal - The New Giants. £7.95

3676. HUMPHREYS, Roy: THE DOVER PATROL 1914-1918.
Sutton. 1998 1st. * 216pp. Prof ills. 25x18. An unmarked copy:- Near-Mint in Fine d/jFrom the beginnings at the start of WW1, the Dover Patrol grew into one of the most important RN commands, performing several duties simultaneously in the Southern North Sea and the Dover Straits. This lively narrative brings alive the stories of derring do in the war at sea by the men of the Dover Patrol. £17.50

4172. HUNT J. Cmdr. RN. & BADDELEY A.: WARSHIPS AT WORK.
Miles. 1938 1st. 220pp. 40 ills. 22x14. Spots of fxg, VG in G+ d/j. A contemporary survey of the Royal Navy, its ships and weapons. Chapters include:- The Fleet in Harbour: Harbour Routine: The Fleet in Action: Types of Ships: Ships that Form the Fleet: Weapons: Naval Customs & Phrases; A Ship is Built; A Ship is Manned, etc, etc. £6.50

16100. HURD, Sir Archibald: WHO GOES THERE?
Hutchinson 1941 1st. 215pp. Illustrated. 22x14. No writing or inscriptions, binding & contents VG. £6.95

4695. HUTCHINSON, Robert.: JANE's SUBMARINES. War Beneath the Waves, From 1776 to the Present Day.
Ted/SmartHarper-Collins. 2001 1st. * 223pp. Prof ills. 29x23. Fine in Fined/j. Charts the evolution of the submarine i warfare from inception to the 21st century. Technical specifications, development and construction history and involvement in combat are included in more than 125 classes of boat, with special features on submarine accidents and on some of the more unusual submarines such as gun commerce raiders and aircraft-carrying submarines. Very well illustrated. £8.95

856. INOGUCHI R. Captain & NAKAJIMA T. Cdr.: THE DIVINE WIND: JAPAN'S KAMIKAZE FORCE IN WORLD WAR II.
Naval Institute/Airlife 1994 xxii. + 240pp. 60 ills. Diags. 23x15. Fine in pictorial card cover. Told by two senior Japanese naval officers involved in the wartime kamikaze effort, this book covers the whole history of kamikaze operations together with vivid accounts of the suicide missions. £9.00

14956. IRELAND, Bernard: JANE'S NAVAL HISTORY OF WORLD WAR II
Harper/Collins 1998 1st. 256pp. Profusely illustrated. 30x21. An unmarked copy: Near-Mint in Near-Mint d/j. £8.50

12137. IRELAND, Bernard: THE FALL OF TOULON. The Last Opportunity of Defeat the French Revolution.
Weidenfeld & Nicolson. 2005 1st. 319pp 16 ills. Maps. 24x16. Unmarked, as new. Near-Mint in Near-Mint d/j. In the summer of 1793 French Royalists surrendered the great naval base at Toulon to the British, intending it to be the springboard for a full-scale counter-revolution. A multi-national taskforce led by the British, and including Spanish, Austrian and Italian forces landed in the city. But the Royalists' hopes were dashed: the Revolutionaries reacted with great speed and violence. The story of how the allies captured and then contrived to lose an entire French battle squadron adds an element of farce to the grisly tale of the siege and fall of Toulon. £6.95

14716. IRELAND, Bernard: THE RISE AND FALL OF THE AIRCRAFT CARRIER.
Marshall Cavendish 1979 1st 168pp. Profusely illustrated. 29x22. An unmarked copy; Near-Fine in VG d/j. £7.50

14652. IRELAND, Bernard: THE WAR IN THE MEDITERRANEAN 1940-1943.
Cooper 2004. 224pp. Illustrated. 24x16. Near-Fine in Fine d/j £8.50

8232. IRVING, John. Cmdr RN.: THE SMOKE SCREEN OF JUTLAND.
Kimber. 1966 1st. * 256pp. 16 ills. 13 diags. 24x16. Ex-library, usual stamps and some internal marks,otherwise a good reading copy binding & contents G+. An authoritative examination of the Battle of Jutland in which the author, a midshipman in Ajax during the action, and a Second World War gunnery expert, not only scrutinised all the available records of the battle, but also delved deeply into many unpublished ones of the highest importance. The result of his analysis is an exhaustive and meticulously detailed account which reveals many fascinating points of each phase of the battle. £6.00

1985. JACKSON, Robert: HISTORY OF THE ROYAL NAVY.
Parragon. 1999 1st. 96pp. Prof ills. 30x23. Near-Mint in d/j. Chronicles the ships, battles and leaders of Britain's navy from the days of sail to the present, including comprehensive accounts of the Royal Navy's greatest battles during the two World Wars, and their operations during the Korean War, the Suez Crisis and the Falklands War. Profusely illustrated. £3.50

12745. JACKSON, Robert.: THE WORLD'S GREAT BATTLESHIPS. From the Middle Ages to the Present Day.
Greenwich Editions. 2005. 160pp. Profusely illustrated. 28x21. An unmarked copy, as new:- Near-Mint in Near-Mint pictorial card cover. £7.50

518. JAMES Admiral Sir W.M.: THE DURABLE MONUMENT. Horatio Nelson
Longmans. 1948 1st. viii. + 312pp. 6 ills. 3 maps. 4 plans. 22x14. VG+ in VG d/j. An account of Nelson's career and achievements. £4.95

16221. JAMES, Admiral Sir William.: A GREAT SEAMAN. The Life of Admiral of the Fleet Sir Henry F. Oliver.
Witherby 1956 1st. 190pp. 8 illustrations. 22x14. No writing or inscriptions. Binding & contents VG. £8.00

517. JAMES, William M. Admiral, Sir.: ADMIRAL SIR WILLIAM FISHER.
Macmillan. 1943 1st xiv. + 160pp. 16 ills. 20x14. VG. Fisher saw service in King Edward VII, Albemarle and Indomitable, before taking command of St Vincent and Iron Duke. After his promotion to Flag Rank, he held the posts of Chief of Staff Atlantic Fleet, Director of Naval Intelligence, C-in-C Portsmouth, and C-in-C Mediterranean. £4.50

16556. JAMES, William M. Admiral, Sir.: ADMIRAL SIR WILLIAM FISHER.
Macmillan. 1943 1st xiv. + 160pp. 16 ills. 20x14. No writing or inscriptions. VG+ in torn d/j.. Fisher saw service in King Edward VII, Albemarle and Indomitable, before taking command of St Vincent and Iron Duke. After his promotion to Flag Rank, he held the posts of Chief of Staff Atlantic Fleet, Director of Naval Intelligence, C-in-C Portsmouth, and C-in-C Mediterranean. £7.00

13297. JAMESON, Rear-Admiral William.: THE MOST FORMIDABLE THING. The Story of Submarines from the earliest days to the end of World War 1.
Rupert Hart-Davis. 1965 1st. 280pp. Illustrated. 22x14. Binding and contents VG+. £6.95

9779. JANE F.T.: THE BRITISH BATTLE FLEET. Its Inception and Growth throughout the Centuries to the Present Day.
Conway 1997. (First published by S.W.Partridge in 1912) xvi. + 406pp. 24 colour illustrations by W.L.Wyllie RA and 48 black & white illustrations. 23x15. Near-Mint in Near-Mint d/j. Covers the whole history of British fighting ships from the earliest days to the coming of the ironclad and the Reed era, then through years between the1870s to 1912, with warship ships designed firstly by Barnaby, and then by White and Watts £7.95

17275. JEANS T.T. Surgeon Rear Admiral:: ON FOREIGN SERVICE. Or, The Santa Cruz Revolution
Blackie no date . 381pp. Frontis. Illustrated. 19x14. School prize label. Pictorial cloth binding and contents VG £9.00

16105. JEFFREY, Andrew: THIS PRESENT EMERGENCY. Edinburgh, The River Forth and South-East Scotland and The Second World War.
Mainstream 1992 1st. 156pp. Profusely illustrated.25x20. As new, Near-Mint in Near-Mint d/j. £8.95

5030. JESSE, Tennyson F.: THE SAGA OF SAN DEMETRIO.
HMSO 1942. 64pp. Ills. Plan. 18x12. VG in chipped paper cover. paper cover. The heroic story of a tanker in the convoy saved by the sacrifice of Jervis Bay. The San Detrio was hit by the raider Scheer, abandoned, but later reboarded and saved and then sailed back to Britain by her crew. £5.95

2628. JOHNSON, Brian: FLY NAVY. The History of Maritime Aviation.
Morrow. 1981 1st. 383pp. Prof ills. 24x16. VG+. Charts the evolution and development of aircraft carriers in the navies of Britain, Japan and the USA. It begins with the pioneering flights of naval aircraft and their subsequent activities during the First World War, before examining in detail the development of naval aviation during the 1920s and 30s. The role of naval aviation togethet with accounts of aircraft carrier operations during the Second World War is fully covered. Illustrated with 115 photographs. £6.95

17398. JOHNSON, Brian: FLY NAVY. The History of Maritime Aviation.
David & Charles 1981 1st. 383pp. Prof ills. 24x16. VG+ in VG+ d/j. . Charts the evolution and development of aircraft carriers in the navies of Britain, Japan and the USA. It begins with the pioneering flights of naval aircraft and their subsequent activities during the First World War, before examining in detail the development of naval aviation during the 1920s and 30s. The role of naval aviation togethet with accounts of aircraft carrier operations during the Second World War is fully covered. Illustrated with 115 photographs. £9.50

11320. JOHNSTON, Ian. & McAULEY Rob: THE BATTLESHIPS
CH4 Books. 2002 192pp. Prof ills. 29x22. An unmarked copy: Fine in Fine pictorial card cover. . Explores the rapid evolution of firepower and battleship design from the muzzle-loading sailing ships to the battleships that fought in the Second World War. Profusely illustrated with photographs. £5.75

961. JOLLY, Rick & 'TUGG'.: JACKSPEAK - THE PUSSER'S RUM GUIDE TO ROYAL NAVY LANGUAGE
Palamando. 1989. 336pp. Ills. 21x15. A superb unmarked copy -Fine in Fine pictorial card cover. A dictionary and reference to the slang, euphemisms, idiom and usage - past and current - of the Royal Navy and Royal Marines. £5.95

5583. JONES, Geoffrey.: U-BOAT ACES. And Their Fates.
Kimber 1988 1st. 256pp. 47 ills. 8 maps/diags. 24x16. An unmarked copy:-Fine in Fine d/j. At the end of 1942 Britain had lost many large ships at sea, Ark Royal, Barham, Courageous, Duchess of Atholl, Eagle, Empress of Britain, Orcades, Strathallan, Viceroy of India and Warwick Castle had been torpedoed and sunk. In every case the U-boat commander returned to base to tell the tale. After careful research on both German and British sides, the author has discovered fascinating new insights into these dramatic events. The story of these sinkings has been taken from first-hand contemporary accounts, and the author also investigates the careers and eventual fate of the U-boat commanders and that of their crews. £7.95

8996. JONES, Celia .L.: NAVY MIXTURE.
Pentland. 1995 1st. vii. + 183pp. 10 ills. 22x15. Near-Mint in Near-Mint d/j. An autobiography. At the outbreak of WW2 Celia Jones was a junior clerk at the Admiralty, who progressed through the ranks to become the first woman at the Admiralty to be trained in Organization & Methods at H.M.Treasury. She later became Joint Head of a Manpower Planning Section, and her rise continued before reaching the post in the Admiralty & MOD concerned with policy for manpower planning, conditions of service and training of RN Personnel. £3.75

6600. JONES, Geoffrey.: AUTUMN OF THE U-BOATS.
Kimber. 1984 1st. 224pp. 57 ills. 24x16. VG in VG d/j. In the autumn of 1943 the Germans introduced a new weapon to the war at sea, an acoustic homing torpedo, with which it was hoped to reverse the disastrous U-boat losses of that earlier year and regain supremacy in the battle of the Atlantic. Yet Allied air and sea forces proceeded to sink 34 U-boats in just 44 days/ This achievement is examined in detail. For the first time the U-boat successes, some very great, and their failures are fully described. £8.95

17736. JORDAN, David: AIRCRAFT CARRIERS. Cutaway Illustrations - Performance Specifications - Mission Reports.
Silverdale 2002 1st 176pp. Profusely illustrated. 31x24. Like new: Minr in Mint d/j. A well illustrated ecord of aircraft carriers and their aircraft with numerous photographs and seven doubele- gatefold cutaways £9.00

7833. JORDAN, John.: SOVIET WARSHIPS 1960 TO THE PRESENT.
Arms & Armour. 1983 1st. 128pp. Prof ills. 25x25. An unmarked copy:- Fine in Fine d/j. A major and truly informed study of the warships of the Soviet navy from 1945 to the early 1990s. Profusely illustrated with phoographs, accurate line drawings and maps, this volume is divided into seven chapters, headed:- The Post-War Era : The Anti-Carrier Strategy - Anti-Surface and Anti-Submarine - The Large-Anti-Submarine Ships : The Kiev Class : The New Rocket Cruisers : The New Destroyers : The New Carriers. £9.00

3738. KAPLAN, Philip. & CURRIE, Jack: CONVOY. Merchant Sailors at War 1939-1945.
Aurum. 2000. 224pp. Prof ills. Ills endps. 26x26. An unmarked copy:- Fine in Fine d/j This volume is an illustrated record, in words and photographs, of the trials and tribulations of merchant sailors during the Second World War. There are vivid accounts of some of the most desperate actions of the war, the heroic defence of Convoy HX84 by the armed cruiser Jervis Bay; the disaster of Convoy PQ17; the saga of Operation Pedestal, and much else. £7.95

17267. KAPLAN, Philip. & CURRIE, Jack:: CONVOY. Merchant Sailors at War 1939-1945.
Aurum. 2000 . 224pp. Prof ills. Ills endps. 26x26. An unmarked copy:- Fine in Fine pictorial card cover. This volume is an illustrated record, in words and photographs, of the trials and tribulations of merchant sailors during the Second World War. There are vivid accounts of some of the most desperate actions of the war, the heroic defence of Convoy HX84 by the armed cruiser Jervis Bay; the disaster of Convoy PQ17; the saga of Operation Pedestal, and much else. £7.00

6405. KEEGAN, John: THE PRICE OF ADMIRALTY.
Hutchinson. 1988 1st. xii, + 292pp.. 39 ills. 6 maps. Illustrated endpapers. 24x16. An unmarked copy Fine in Near-Fine d/j.. Examines how men have fought at sea, exploring the nature of the individual's experiences of action over changing times, concentrating on four major battles - Trafalgar, Jutland, Midway, and the Battle of the Atlantic - to demonstrate the changes that have taken £4.95

8844. KELLY, Mary Pat.: PROUDLY WE SERVED. The Men of the USS Mason.
Naval Institute Press. 1995 1st. xiv. + 198pp. 50 ills. 24x16. An unmarked copy, as new- Near-Mint in Near-Mint d/j. During the Second World War, at a time when most black American sailors were relegated to service as cooks and waiters, the African/American crew of the destroyer escort USS Mason made history by escorting six convoys across the Atlantic, performing all the duties of seamanship needed to take a warship into combat. This is the story of their experiences as part of the U.S. Navy's tentative moves toward racial integration in the enlisted ranks during the war. From extensive interviews with surviving crew members, the author records the incidents of prejudice exhibited by other ships' crews and discrimination at most ports of call, but mostly their story is a positive one that focuses on their highly successful shipboard experiences. £5.40

708. KEMP P. K. Lieut-Cdr RN.: VICTORY AT SEA 1939-1945.
Muller 1957 1st. . 383pp. 35 ills. 10 maps. 22x14. Binding VG, contents VG+.. A thorough and wide-ranging account of the Royal Navy's operations in every theatre of combat during World War 2. £5.85

5475. KEMP P.K. Cmdr RN.: H.M. SUBMARINES.
Jenkins. 1953. ix. + 224pp. 24 ills. 22x14. Ex-refererence library with just a couple of small stamps. VG in VG d/j. . Although concentrating on the exploits of British submarines in the two World Wars, the book also tells of everyday events in the Submarine Service which go unheralded but form the true background against which the more spectacular actions stand out in proper focus. £6.50

6784. KEMP Paul J.: THE RUSSIAN CONVOYS 1941-1945.
Arms & Armour. 1987 1st. 64pp. Prof ills. 24x18. An unmarked copy, like new:- Near-Mint in Near-Mint pictorial card cover. An excellent pictorial record illustreated with 125 photographs with informative captions. £7.00

3148. KEMP, Paul: A PICTORIAL HISTORY OF THE SEA WAR 1939-1945.
Arms & Armour. 1995 1st. 192pp. Prof ills. 28x22. .. Like new: Near-Mint in Near-Mint d/j More than 450 photographs present a superb visual record of World War 2 at sea. Each photograph is accompanied by an informative caption. £12.50

15806. KEMP, Paul: CONVOY! Drama in Arctic Waters.
Arms & Armour. 1993 1st 256pp. Prof ills. 24x16. An unmarked copy: Near-Mint in Near-Mint d/j. A study of the battles of the Arctic convoys, which began in September 1941 and continued throughout the war. Meticulously researched from original operational orders and reports, and including new Russian persepctive, the book covers the entire history of the Arctic convoys and includes a full section on PQ17 and a stirring account of the Battle of North Cape. £6.50

3673. KEMP, Paul: CONVOY! Drama in Arctic Waters.
Arms & Armour. 1993 1st 256pp. Prof ills. 24x16. Near-Fine in Fine d/j. A study of the battles of the Arctic convoys, which began in September 1941 and continued throughout the war. Meticulously researched from original operational orders and reports, and including new Russian persepctive, the book covers the entire history of the Arctic convoys and includes a full section on PQ17 and a stirring account of the Battle of North Cape. £5.95

6791. KEMP, Paul .J.: UNDERWATER WARRIORS.
Brockhampton. 1999 256pp. Prof ills. 24x16. Near-Mint in Near-Mint d/j. A thorough and comprehensive study of the British, German, Italian and Japanese navies active use of one- and two-man submarines, describing their employment in a multitude of daring sorties against ships, harbour and land-based targets. The book supplies a great deal of technical information about the various types of craft before describing their wartime actions. £5.95

11989. KEMP, Paul .J.: UNDERWATER WARRIORS.
Brockhampton. 1999 256pp. Prof ills. 24x16. Fine in Fine d/j. A thorough and comprehensive study of the British, German, Italian and Japanese navies active use of one- and two-man submarines, describing their employment in a multitude of daring sorties against ships, harbour and land-based targets. The book supplies a great deal of technical information about the various types of craft before describing their wartime actions. £4.95

14973. KEMP, Paul .J.: UNDERWATER WARRIORS.
Arms & Armour 1997. 256pp. Prof ills. 24x16. An unmarked copy:Fine in Fine pictorial card cover, A thorough and comprehensive study of the British, German, Italian and Japanese navies active use of one- and two-man submarines, describing their employment in a multitude of daring sorties against ships, harbour and land-based targets. The book supplies a great deal of technical information about the various types of craft before describing their wartime actions. £3.95

9821. KEMP, Paul.: CONVOY PROTECTION. The Defence of Seaborne Trade.
Arms & Armour. 1993 1st. 124pp. Prof ills. 24x16. An unmarked copy: Near-Mint in d/j. This well researched study focuses upon two case histories - of Britain and the U-boats in the First World War, and the campaigns against the Japanese during the Second World War. The author demonstrates how the adoption of the convoy defeated the submarine threat in 1917, while pointing to the US Navy's Pacific campaign as illustration of how maritime trade can utterly be destroyed when the convoy system is not properly put into effect. £9.00

17612. KEMP, Paul.: CONVOY PROTECTION. The Defence of Seaborne Trade.
Arms & Armour. 1993 1st. 124pp. Prof ills. 24x16. An unmarked copy: Fine in VG d/j. This well researched study focuses upon two case histories - of Britain and the U-boats in the First World War, and the campaigns against the Japanese during the Second World War. The author demonstrates how the adoption of the convoy defeated the submarine threat in 1917, while pointing to the US Navy's Pacific campaign as illustration of how maritime trade can utterly be destroyed when the convoy system is not properly put into effect. £7.50

3737. KEMP, Paul.: SUBMARINE ACTION.
Sutton 1999 1st.. ix. +242pp. Prof ills. 27x20. An unmarked copy: Near-Mint in Near-Mint d/j. This history of submarine warfare charts the development of the submarine in the 20th century; examines aspects of submarine life; submarine construction; weaponry and tactics; submarine exploits during the two World Wars, including blockade running, special operations, escape and salvage. Profusely illustrated. £9.95

6782. KEMP, Paul.J.: BRITISH SUBMARINES IN WORLD WAR TWO. (Warships Illustrated No II).
Arms & Armour. 1987 1st. 64pp. Prof ills. 24x18. An unmarked copy, like new: Near-Mint in Near-Mint pictorial card cover. An excellent pictorial record illustrated with 117 photographs with informative captions. £6.95

7904. KEMP, Peter.: THE BRITISH SAILOR. A Social History of the Lower Deck.
Dent. 1970 1st. Xiv. + 241pp. 26 ills. 22x14. Hardback edition Ex-library, minimal stamps & some internal marks, otherwise Good in Very Good d/j. This book studies in detail and covers every aspect of life on the lower deck in the British Navy from the time of the Spanish Armada in 1588 to the outbreak of the 1914-18 war. £3.95

17033. KEMP, Peter.:: THE BRITISH SAILOR. A Social History of the Lower Deck.
Dent. 1970 1st. Dent. 1970 1st., . Xiv. + 241pp. 26 ills. 22x14. An unmarked copy:-Near-Fine in Near-Fine d/j. This book studies in detail and covers every aspect of life on the lower deck in the British Navy from the time of the Spanish Armada in 1588 to the outbreak of the 1914-18 war. £5.95

614. KENNEDY L.: MENACE - THE LIFE AND DEATH OF THE TIRPITZ.
BCA. nd (c 1979). 176pp. Prof ills. 26x20. VG+ in VG+ d/j. A detailed and profusely illustrated history of the wartime career of the battleship Tirpitz. From early 1942 to Nov 1944 the battleship served in Norwegian waters where she constituted a permanent threat to the British convoys to Russia. In 1943 she was attacked by midget submarines, and damaged by aircraft of the Fleet Arm, before being finally sunk by RAF bombers in November 1944. £5.95

1603. KENNEDY L.: MENACE - THE LIFE AND DEATH OF THE TIRPITZ.
Sidgwick & Jackson. 1979 1st. 176pp. Prof ills. 26x20. Near-Fine in VG+ d/j. A detailed and profusely illustrated history of the wartime career of the battleship Tirpitz. From early 1942 to Nov 1944 the battleship served in Norwegian waters where she constituted a permanent threat to the British convoys to Russia. In 1943 she was attacked by midget submarines, and damaged by aircraft of the Fleet Arm, before being finally sunk by RAF bombers in November 1944. £6.95

2465. KENNEDY, Ludovic: PURSUIT. The Chase and Sinking of the Bismarck.
BCA. 1974 254pp. Illustrated. . . 21x14. An unmarked copy: G+ in G+ d/j The author, who himself took part in the chase, gives a vivid account of the final action of HMS Hood and the subsequent hunt and sinking of the Bismarck. £3.95

4592. KENNEDY, Paul M.: THE RISE & FALL OF BRITISH NAVAL MASTERY.
Allen Lane 1976 1st. xviii. + 405pp. Map.. 24x16. An excellent unmarked copy: Fine in Fine d/j. . This detailed examination of British sea power, analyses the reasons for the rise and fall of Great Britain as a predominant maritime nation in the period from the Tudors to the 1980s. £11.50

17995. KENT, Alexander: BEYOND THE REEF
Heinemann 1992 1st. 310pp. 24x16. No writing or inscriptions. Margins tanned, otherwise VG in Near-Fine d/j. 310pp. 24x16. No writing or inscriptions. Margins tanned, otherwise VG in Near-Fine d/j. £2.50

16632. KENWORTHY J.M. & YOUNG, George: FREEDOM OF THE SEAS.
Hutchinson. no date (c 1927) 1st. 283pp. 16 illustrations. 24x16. Spine a bit worn, otherwise contents VG. £7.45

4284. KERR J.L.: TOUCHING THE ADVENTURES....Of Merchantmen in the Second World War.
Harrap. 1953 1st. 256pp. Ills. 22x14. VG. in G d/j Around 20 first-hand accounts written by Merchant Navy personnel, describe from many different viewpoints, their experiences during the Second World War. £5.50

7858. KERR, J.Lennox. & JAMES, David. (Editors).: WAVY NAVY. By Some who Served.
Harrap. 1950 1st. 263pp. Ills. 22x14. Binding and contents VG. Contains some 28 accounts of routine and action written by RNVR personnel, who served in the small craft of Coastal Forces, minelayers, submarines, destroyers, battleships and aircraft carriers, during the Second World War. £4.50

7895. KERSLAKE S.A.: COXSWAIN IN THE NORTHERN CONVOYS.
Kimber. 1984 1st. * 191pp. 48 ills. 23x15. Fine in Fine d/j. Kerslake was a trawlerman before the war, fishing in northern waters. When war broke out, he was posted to the trawler Northern Gem which had been converted and armed for escort and patrol duties. He served in the Norwegian campaign, and was part of the escort on the disastrous PQ17 Convoy, as well as the almost equally taumatic convoys QF14 and JW51B. After leaving Northen Gem in 1943 he was posted to the clandestine small boat organisation at Algiers, the African Coastal Flotilla. £14.00

615. KING C.: RULE BRITANNIA.
Studio. 1941 1st. 280pp. Prof ills. Endp maps. 24x16.Near-Fine in slightly torn d/j. . Describes some of the major naval actions during the first two years of the Second World War and relates them to parallel incidents of the past. Chapters cover:- Submarines & Mines - Fleet Air Arm - Convoy - Blockade & Commerce Destruction - Norway, France & Greece - Channel, North Sea, & Atlantic - Malta, etc, etc. Very well illustrated. £6.95

2899. KING D. & Others.: A SEA OF WORDS. A Lexicon & Companion for Patrick O'Brian's Seafaring Tales.
Holt. 1997 Second Edtion. xxii. + 484pp. Ills. 21x14. An unmarked copy: Fine in Fine pictorial card cover. This revised edition of Dean King's highly acclaimed Patrick O'Brian reference includes Nautical & Naval Terms - Medical & Scientific Terms - Weapons, Armaments and the Military - Food & Drink - Customs & Culture, etc, etc. £5.85

5023. KING, Dean. & HATTENDORF John .B. (Editors).: EVERY MAN WILL DO HIS DUTY. An Anthology of First-Hand Accounts from the Age of Nelson. 1793-1815.
BCA 1998. xxxvii. + 425pp. Maps. 24x16. Near-Fine in Fine d/j. Presents first-hand accounts of officers and seaman who fought and lived at sea during the French Revolutionary War (1793-1802), the Napoleonic War (1803-1815), and the War of 1812 (1812-1815). In addition to the first-hand narratives - including eye-witness accounts of the Glorious First of June, the Battle of St Vincent, the Battle of Trafalgar, and the death of Nelson, frigate duels, fire-ship missions, and cutting-out exploits, there are revealing insights into the nature of life at sea aboard a man-of-war. £7.95

17022. KINZEY, Bert:: USS LEXINGTON. In Detail and Scale.
Tab/Airlife 1987 1st UK., . Tab/Airlife 1987 1st UK., . 72pp. Profusely illustrated. 28x21. No writing or inscriptions; -Fine in VG pictorial card cover. £6.95

15254. KIPLING, Rudyard: SEA WARFARE
Macmillan 1916 1st. 222pp. 19x13. Binding and contents VG. £4.95

13126. KITSON, Frank: PRINCE RUPERT. Admiral and General-at-Sea.
Constable 1998 1st. Constable 1998 1st. 12 ills. 14 maps. 24x16. An unmarked copy: Binding and contents Fine (no d/j) £4.95

17619. KITSON, Frank: WHEN BRITANNIA RULED THE WAVES. The Heyday of the Royal Navy through the Paintings of Vice Admiral Sir Henry Kitson, KBE, CB. (1877-1952)
Halsgrove 2007 1st. 112pp. Profusely illustrated with reproductions of paintings in colour, and black-and-white photographs. Like New; Mint in Near-Mint d/j. £14.00

15337. KLAXON: H.M.S.
William Blackwood. 1918 1st. viii. + 327pp. 19x12. An extremely nice First Edition copy in blue cloth binding VG, contents VG. A collection of the author's naval yarns and some poetry, the majority of which are concerned with the period of the First World War. £5.95

16346. KNIGHT, Frank: GENERAL-AT-SEA. The Life of Admiral Robert Blake.
Macdonald 1971 1st. 152pp. 20x13. An unmarked copy: Near-Fine in VG d/j. 152pp. 20x13. An unmarked copy; Near-Fine in VG+ d/j. A biography £3.95

14135. KNOX, Collie: ATLANTIC BATTLE.
Methuen 1941 2 edition. 1st 104 pp. Ills. 19x13. VG+ in VG d/j. A war reporter who was allowed to sail aboard several British warships escorting transatlantic convoys, gives his impression of the Battle of the Atlantic. £3.50

3352. KNOX, Collie: ATLANTIC BATTLE.
Methuen 1941 1stnd edition. 104 pp. Ills. 19x13. VG in VG d/j. A war reporter who was allowed to sail aboard several British warships escorting transatlantic convoys, gives his impression of the Battle of the Atlantic. £2.95

4655. KONINGS, Chris.: QUEEN ELIZABETH AT WAR. His Majesty's Transport 1939-1946.
Patrick Stephens. 1985 1st. 124pp. Prof ills. 30x24. An unmarked copy: Fine in VG d/j. . With the text based largely on the personal reminiscences of those that served aboard her during the war years, this profusely illustrated large-format volume gives a comprehsensive account of the Cunard liner Queen Elizabeth's wartime career. Profusely illustrated with a large collection of photographs as well as several contemporary sketches. £16.50

8966. KORZH, Victor.: RED STAR UNDER THE BALTIC. A Soviet Submariner's Personal Account 1941-1945.
Pen & Sword. 2004 1st. * x. + 194pp. 22 ills. Map. 24x16. Near-Mint in d/j. A graphic memoir of a Soviet submariner during his years at sea in the Baltic in WW2. The author describes the numerous engagements and sinkings of German shipping in the comparatively shallow waters of the Baltic, This is an extremely rare authentic first-hand account of a Soviet submariner's wartime experiences, which has been translated into English. £9.00

5125. KRANCKE, Theodore. & BRENNECKE H.J.: THE BATTLESHIP SCHEER.
Kimber 1956 1st 200pp. 15pp. 22x14.Spine sun faded (titles legible), otherwise contents VG. The then commander of the German pocket battleship Admiral Scheer gives a personal account of her successful war cruise during 1940-41The then commander of the German pocket battleship Admiral Scheer gives a personal account of her successful war cruise during 1940-41. £16.50

12106. KROSCHEL, Gunter. & EVERS, August-Ludwig: DIE DEUTSCHE FLOTTE 1848 - 1945.
Verlag Lohse-Essing. 1974 Xxviii (text). + Approx 158pp (no pagination). 437 photographs. 27x20. An unmarked copy:- Fine in VG d/j. £7.95

12105. KROSCHEL, Gunter. & EVERS, August-Ludwig: DIE DEUTSCHE FLOTTE 1848 - 1945.
Verlag Lohse-Essing. 1963 1st. Xxviii (text). + Approx 158pp (no pagination). 437 photographs. 27x20. An unmarked copy:- Near-Fine in VG d/j. £7.95

11379. LADD, James D: ROYAL MARINE COMMANDO.
Hamlyn. 1985. 192pp. Profusely illustrated. 30x22. An unmarked copy, Fine in Fine d/j. This history of the Royal Marines describes in depth some of the many actions in which they have fought from the viewpoint of the Marines involved in them, whether officer or soldier. With around 150 illustrations. £6.95

9759. LAFFIN, John.: JACK TAR. The Story of the British Sailor.
Cassell. 1969 1st. 212pp. 23 ills. 22x14. Ex-library, minimal stamps, a couple of pages marked, otherwise G+ in VG d/j. This well researched and fascinating study, making full use of contemporary accounts and anecdotes together with a wealth of technical and statistical detail, examines the life of the British sailor from the 1500s to the latter part of the 20th century. It covers Jack’s recruitment, discipline and punishment, pay and prize money, food and health, officers, shipboard life and Jack’s women. £4.95

5466. LAMB C. Cmdr RN.: TO WAR IN A STRINGBAG.
Cassell 1977 1st. 340pp. Illustrated. Endpaper maps. 22x14. An unmarked copy: Fine in VG d/j. The author was sunk in Courageous, laid mines & hunted U-boats over North European waters, harried E-boats off Dunkirk, flew from Illustrious in the Mediterranean including the attack on Taranto, flew anti-shipping strikes from Greece & Malta, crash landed in North Africa and was imprisoned by Vichy. After release and recuperation he joined Implacable only to suffer a further accident on her deck in the Pacific. Most enjoyable told. £6.95

6709. LAMBERT Andrew. (Editor): WARSHIP. Volume IX.
Conway. 1985 1st.. 288pp. Prof ills. 25x19. An excellent unmarked copy: Fine in Near-Fine d/j. Publisher's hardback bound editionof WARSHIP numbers 33 - 34 - 35 - 36. Contents include: Japanese Aircraft Carriers Junyo & Hiyo : British Naval Guns: HMS Hood (Warship pictorial) : HM Submarine E31: Royal Sovereign Class Battleships 1913-1948: The French Dreadnoughts (Courbet Class): Gabbiano Class Corvettes: Heavy Cruiser Admiral Hipper, etc, etc. £17.50

17761. LAMBERT, Andrew.: WARRIOR. Restoring the World's First Ironclad.
Conway. 1987 1st. 192pp. Prof ills. 26x20. : Fine in Near-Fine d/j. Launched in 1860 HMS Warrior was the first iron-hulled, sea-going ship armoured ship, and by a fluke of history the ship survived to be the last of the broadside ironclads. She subsequently became the subject of the most ambitious ship restoration project ever mounted. The meticulous reconstruction required information on virtually every aspect of the ship. To satisfy the modelmaker, enthusiast and technical historian, the book is illustrated in depth and many plans drawn up for her reconstruction, as well as photographs. of the ship and her fittings taken during her career and during her reconstruction. £9.00

3197. LAMBERT, Andrew.: WARRIOR. Restoring the World's First Ironclad.
Conway. 1987 1st. 192pp. Prof ills. 26x20. : Fine in Fine d/j. Launched in 1860 HMS Warrior was the first iron-hulled, sea-going ship armoured ship, and by a fluke of history the ship survived to be the last of the broadside ironclads. She subsequently became the subject of the most ambitious ship restoration project ever mounted. The meticulous reconstruction required information on virtually every aspect of the ship. To satisfy the modelmaker, enthusiast and technical historian, the book is illustrated in depth and many plans drawn up for her reconstruction, as well as photographs. of the ship and her fittings taken during her career and during her reconstruction. £9.95

17937. LAMBERT, Andrew.: WARRIOR. Restoring the World's First Ironclad.
Conway. 1987 1st. 192pp. Prof ills. 26x20. :No writing or inscriptions:VG+ in VG d/j. Launched in 1860 HMS Warrior was the first iron-hulled, sea-going ship armoured ship, and by a fluke of history the ship survived to be the last of the broadside ironclads. She subsequently became the subject of the most ambitious ship restoration project ever mounted. The meticulous reconstruction required information on virtually every aspect of the ship. To satisfy the modelmaker, enthusiast and technical historian, the book is illustrated in depth and many plans drawn up for her reconstruction, as well as photographs. of the ship and her fittings taken during her career and during her reconstruction. £7.50

16720. LAMBERT, Andrew: ADMIRALS. The Naval Commanders who Made Britain Great.
Faber & Faber 2008 1st. xx. + 492pp. 12 plates. 24x16. An unmarked copy: Near-Mint in Near-Mint d/j. £10.00

2728. LANDSBOROUGH, Gordon: THE BATTLE OF THE RIVER PLATE.
Panther. 1956 160pp. 16 ills. Map. Diag. 19x12. Cover a bit faded & rubbed, o/w contents VG. Describes the events surrounding the last cruise of the Graf Spee and her final battle. £2.00

5139. LANGMAID, K.enneth Captain RN.: CLEAR FOR ACTION! The Royal Navy in Defence and Attack.
Jarrolds. 1970 1st . 176pp. 16 ills. 22x14. VG+ in VG d/j. A well balanced account of the Royal Navy's role in defence and attack. Part I :covers the invasions of England from 56BC to 1066 together with chapters covering 1066-1914 and 1914 to 1941. Part II :Counter-Invasions covers:- 1940 Prelude - 1942 North Africa (Operation Torch) - 1943 Sicily (Operation Husky) - 1943 Italy (Operations Baytown & Avalanche). 1944 Northern France (Operations Overlord & Neptune). Southern France (Operation Dragoon). £5.00

15233. LANGMAID, Kenneth, Captain R.N: THE BLIND EYE.
Jarrolds 1972. xxi. + 166pp. Illustrated. 22x14. Binding & contents VG. £3.95

4948. LANGMAID, Rowland.: 'THE MED'. The Royal Navy in the Mediterranean 1939-45.
Batchworth. 1948 1st. 150pp. Prof ills. Endp maps. 26x19. An excellent copy:- Blue cloth/gilt binding and contents VG+. . Rowland Langmaid was Official Admiralty Artist to the Mediterranean Fleet and 57 of his pictures are reproduced in a personal review of the naval war in this theatre. He was in the Mediterranean throughout the war, and his diary and his pictures describe events 'at the scene of action at the time', not an afterthought to make the book, but a living record of some of the most stirring actions of World War 2. £14.00

17527. LANGSFORD A.E.: HMS CRUSADER.
Barrie & Jenkins 1990 1st. 317pp. Map. 24x16. No wwriting or inscriptions. VG+ in Fine d/j. £8.50

14707. LASH, Joseph P.: ROOSEVELT & CHURCHILL 1939-1941. The Partnership that saved the West.
Andre Deutsch 1977 1st. 528pp Illustrated. Endpaper maps. 24x16. VG+ in VG d/j. £4.95

524. LATHAM, Robert (Editor).: THE ILLUSTRATED PEPYS. Extracts from the Diary.
BCA. 1978. 240pp. Prof ills. Endp maps. 26x19. Fine in Fine d/j. Illustrated with 14 colour plates and more than 70 reproductions of contemporary engravings, paintings and print from a wealth of contemporary material, this edition contains extracts from the original diaries covering the years 1660-1669, and is so designed that the flavour and variety of the original is retained. £7.95

13273. LAUGHTON, John Knox.: THE NAVAL MISCELLANY. Volume I.
Navy Records Society. (no date, c 1980s)) Reprint of the first edition published in 1902. x. + 463pp. 8 ills. 23x15. Navy blue cloth with gilt titles. No writing or inscriptions. Binding & contents Fine. Coverage includes:- Book of War by Sea & Land, Anno 1543 (by Jeman Bytharne) - Relation of the Voyages to Cadiz 1596 (by Sir William Slyngisbie) - Glorious England: A Relation of the Battle of Quiiberon Bay (From the Portuguese) - Journals of Henry Duncan, Captain, Royal Navy - Extracts from the Papers of Samuel, First Viscount Hood - Letters of the Hon. William Cathcart, Captain, Royal Navy - Extracts from the Journals of Thomas Addison, of the East India Company's Service 1801 -1830 - Seizure of Heligoland 1807. - Miscellaneous Letters (41 letters, including several written by and to Nelson) £21.00

7791. LAUTENSCHLAGER, Karl.: USS MISSISSIPPI (BB23).Greek KILKIS.(Warship Profile 29).
1973. 25pp. Prof ills. 25x19. Fine in pictorial card cover.. The battleship Mississippi was first commissioned into the US Navy in 1908. After being transferred to the Greek Navy 1914 she was renamed Kilkis, and sunk by German bombers in August 1941. This technical and operational history is profusely illustrated with photographs and a four-page centrespread in colour. £12.50

871. LAVERY, Brian.: NELSON'S NAVY. The Ships, Men, Organisation 1793-1815.
Conway. 1992 352pp. Prof ills. 30x23. An unmarked copy:- Fine in Fine d/j. This authoritative book is divided into fourteen sections which deal with the design and construction of ships, with the Navy's central and local administration; and with life at sea. The author has produced a book which is truly encyclopedic in its scope, and covers, this vast & complex subject in depth to a clear & authentic picture of the Royal Navy in Nelson's time. A heavy book therefore extra postage will be required for overseas orders. £19.00

17692. LAVERY, Brian.: NELSON'S NAVY. The Ships, Men, Organisation 1793-1815.
Conway. 1997 352pp. Prof ills. 30x23. An unmarked copy:- Fine in VG d/j. This authoritative book is divided into fourteen sections which deal with the design and construction of ships, with the Navy's central and local administration; and with life at sea. The author has produced a book which is truly encyclopedic in its scope, and covers, this vast & complex subject in depth to a clear & authentic picture of the Royal Navy in Nelson's time. A heavy book therefore extra popstage will be required for overseas orders. £16.95

11784. LAWRENCE, Richard Russell..: THE MAMMOTH BOOK OF HOW IT HAPPENED - NAVAL BATTLES.
Constable & Robinson. 2003 1st. Xiv. + 640pp. Over 70 maps/diags. 20x13. An unmarked copy: Near-Mint in Near-Mint pictorial card cover. £5.50

17741. LAWSON, Robert & TILLMAN, Barrett: CARRIER AIR WAR IN ORIGINAL WWII COLOR. US Navy Air Combat 1939-1946.
Barnes & Noble 1999 176pp. Profusely illustrated. 26x26. Near-Mint in Near-Fine d/j. £12.50

15688. LAYMAN R.D.: NAVAL AVIATION IN THE FIRST WORLD WAR. Its Impact and Influence.
Caxton 2002. 224pp. Illustrated. 24x16. An unmarked copy:- Near-Mint in Near-Mint d/j. £7.95

8596. LAYMAN R.D.: THE CUXHAVEN RAID. The World’s First Carrier Air Strike.
Conway. 1985 1st. 160pp. Prof ills. 24x16.Unmarked, as new: Near-Mint in Near-Mint d/j. In December 1914 a small force of British seaplanes was launched from their carriers to attack the German airship base near Cuxhaven. This book sets out to describe the operation in detail for the first time, examining its preliminaries, planning, results, aftermath, as well as its execution. £8.95

964. LE FLEMING H.M.: WARSHIPS OF WORLD WAR 1 (No.3. Destroyers).
Ian Allan. 1962 1st. . 80pp. Prof ills. 18x12. VG+ in VG pictorial card cover. This illustrated handbook supplies details of all British and German destroyers. Information includes:- Dimensions, Machinery, Speed, Guns & Torpedo Tubes; and the Date, Name of Builder and the Fate of each ship. £3.95

13924. LE FLEMING H.M.: WARSHIPS OF WORLD WAR I. No.2. Cruisers (British and German).
Ian Allan. 1961 1st. 72pp. Prof ills. 18x12.Contents (unmarked) Near-Fine in slightly faded pictorial card cover. This illustrated handbook supplies details of all British and German cruisers of World War 1. Information for each vessel includes - Date, Name of Builder and the Fate of each ship. Well illustrated. £5.00

13923. LE FLEMING H.M.: WARSHIPS OF WORLD WAR I. No.4. Miscellaneous Warships (British and German).
Ian Allan. 1962 1st. 71pp. Prof ills. 18x12.Contents (unmarked) Near-Fine in VG pictorial card cover. This illustrated handbook supplies details of all British and German Aircraft Carriers, Monitors, Depot Ships, Armed Merchant Cruisers, Q-Ships, Torpedo Boats, Patrol Boats, Coastal Craft, Sloops, Minesweepers & Gunboats. Information for each vessel includes - Date, Name of Builder and the Fate of each ship. Well illustrated. £5.00

16211. LEATHER, John: WORLD WARSHIPS IN REVIEW 1860-1906.
Macdonald & Jane's 1976 1st. 264pp. Prof ills. 27x22. An excellent unmarked copy:- Fine in Fine d/j. Contains some 134 superb and hitherto unpublished pictures by the renowned marine photographers, Beken of Cowes; of great technical and historical interest, these pictures were taken at a time of rapid change and mounting national rivalries. Astonishing in their clarity and detail, the photographs are reproduced full page, accompanied by comprehensive statistics for each vessel, together with details of its history. They contrast ships of similar types in a variety of navies, including broadside ironclads, turret ships, battleships, cruisers, torpedo boat destroyers and miscellaneous craft. £26.50

16041. LEE, David: BEACHHEAD ASSAULT. The Story of the Royal Naval Commandos in World War II.
Greenhill 2004 1st. 272pp Illustrated. 24x16. An unmarked copy, as new: Near-Mint in Near-Mint d/j. £9.50

15309. LEMAIRE W.C.: ONZE KONINKLIJKE MARINE 2. Varende Vloot.
Alkenreeks. 64pp. Profusely illustrated. 15x10. An unmarked copy: Near-Fine in pictorial hardback cover. Gives details of The Royal Netherland Navy's submarines, minesweepers, escort ships, patrol vesels, netlayers, etc. £3.95

12820. LENTON H.T & COLLEDGE J.J.: WARSHIPS OF WORLD WAR II. Part Seven. Coastal Forces
Ian Allan. 1963 1st. 72pp. Prof ills. 18x12. No writing or inscriptions:- VG+ VG in pictorial card cover. Provides full details of each class, including displacement, dimensions, machinery, protection, armament, complement, etc., and the builder, launch date and the fate of each vessel. Also gives details of wartime modifications & brief summaries of wartime service. Profusely illustrated. £4.95

10677. LENTON H.T.: AMERICAN GUNBOATS AND MINESWEEPERS. World War 2 Fact Files.
Macdonald & Jane's. 1974 1st. 64pp. Prof ills. 27x21. An excellent unmarked copy, Fine in Near-Fine pictorial card cover. This large format book lists all auxiliary escort vessels of the U.S. Navy in WW2, including ex-British corvettes, the famous "Eagle" boats of WW1, and converted fishing craft and yachts. Provides specifications of the various vessels, together with details of each vessel's launch date, builder and fate. Well illustrated. £3.95

12798. LENTON H.T.: AMERICAN GUNBOATS AND MINESWEEPERS. World War 2 Fact Files.
Macdonald & Jane's. 1974 1st. 64pp. Prof ills. 27x21. An excellent unmarked copy, Fine in Fine pictorial card cover. This large format book lists all auxiliary escort vessels of the U.S. Navy in WW2, including ex-British corvettes, the famous "Eagle" boats of WW1, and converted fishing craft and yachts. Provides specifications of the various vessels, together with details of each vessel's launch date, builder and fate. Well illustrated. £4.50

17943. LENTON H.T.: BRITISH ESCORT SHIPS. (World War 2 Fact Files).
Macdonald & Jane's. 1974 1st. * 64pp. Prof ills. 26x20. An unmarked copy:- Fine in Fine pictorial card cover. .The Battle of the Atlantic lasted for five years and during that time a growing number of anti-submarine escorts were brought into service to protect shipping. The best known were the 'Flower' class corvettes; the USA produced the destroyer escort (DE) to meet Admiralty requirements, British and Canadian yards turned out a series of frigates to meet the same requirement. About 700 escorts were built during the war, all of which are listed in this book, together with the ships in service at the outbreak of war. Provides data and descriptions of each class and gives details of their wartime modifications. Information for each ship includes Pennant Number, Launch Date, Builder and Fate. Illustrated with 77 photographs. £8.00

3501. LENTON H.T.: BRITISH ESCORT SHIPS. (World War 2 Fact Files).
Macdonald & Jane's. 1974 1st. * 64pp. Prof ills. 26x20. An unmarked copy:- Fine in Near-Fine pictorial card cover. .The Battle of the Atlantic lasted for five years and during that time a growing number of anti-submarine escorts were brought into service to protect shipping. The best known were the 'Flower' class corvettes; the USA produced the destroyer escort (DE) to meet Admiralty requirements, British and Canadian yards turned out a series of frigates to meet the same requirement. About 700 escorts were built during the war, all of which are listed in this book, together with the ships in service at the outbreak of war. Provides data and descriptions of each class and gives details of their wartime modifications. Information for each ship includes Pennant Number, Launch Date, Builder and Fate. Illustrated with 77 photographs. £7.50

348. LENTON H.T.: GERMAN SURFACE VESSELS. Part 1. (Navies of the Second World War).
Macdonald. 1966 1st. 160pp. Prof ills. 11x15. An unmarked copy: Near-Fine in Near-Fine d/j. . Lists all regular surface warships of the German Navy in WW2. Covers battleships, battlecruisers, pocket-battleships, cruisers, destroyers, torpedo boats & minesweepers. Each class is described & their specifications given:- displacement, dimensions, machinery, bunkers, radius, protection, armament, complement and wartime modifications.Information for each vessel gives its name or number, builder, launch date and fate. Prof ills. £4.50

965. LENTON H.T. & COLLEDGE J.J.: WARSHIPS OF WORLD WAR II . (Part 4 - Auxiliary Fighting Vessels).
1962 1st. 81pp. Prof ills. 18x12. VG+ in VG pictorial card cover. This illustrated handbook deals with some 30 types of Miscellaneous & Auxiliary Vessels engaged in trade protection, & covers over 30 different types of ship - MAC's, AMC's, Auxiliary AA Vessels, Escort Carriers, Armed Yachts, Convoy Escorts, Coastal Minelayers, Paddle Minesweepers, River Gunboats, Mine Destructor Vessels, Etc, etc. Information for each class includes Displacement, Dimensions, Machinery, Armament; and the name, ex-name, builder, launch date and the fate of every ship £4.50

12424. LENTON H.T. & COLLEDGE J.J.: WARSHIPS OF WORLD WAR II . (Part 5 - Auxiliary Support Vessels).
1963 1st. 71pp. Prof ills. 18x12. Contents (unmarked) Fine in VG+ pictorial card cover. This illustrated handbook deals with miscellaneous vessels engaged in harbour, towing and salvage vessels duties. Also includes Convoy Rescue Ships. Information for each class includes Displacement, Dimensions, Machinery, Armament; and the name, ex-name, builder, launch date and the fate of every ship £3.95

872. LENTON H.T. & COLLEDGE J.J.: WARSHIPS OF WORLD WAR II.
Ian Allan. 1964 1st. 638pp. Prof ills. 19x13. Binding bumped otherwise VG+ in VG d/j. Described as a "library in one volume", this book is an invaluable source of information covering virtually every ship (from Motor Launches to Battleships) of the Royal and Dominion Navies which participated in the Second World War. It presents in eight sections a complete record of all known vessels, covering Capital Ships (Battleships, Battle-Cruisers, Cruisers & Aircraft Carriers). - Destroyers & Submarines - Sloops, Corvettes & Frigates - Auxiliary Fighting Vessels - Auxiliary Support Vessels - Trawlers, Whalers & Drifters - Coastal Forces - Landing Craft. Information given for each vessel includes:- Builder, Year Built, Displacement, Dimensions, Machinery, Armament, Protection, Complement, & its Fate. With 192 pages of photographs. £11.00

17686. LENTON H.T. & COLLEDGE J.J.: WARSHIPS OF WORLD WAR II.
Ian Allan. 1964 1st. 638pp. Prof ills. 19x13. An excellent Firs Edition copy without any writing or inscriptions: Fine in VG+ d/j. . Described as a "library in one volume", this book is an invaluable source of information covering virtually every ship (from Motor Launches to Battleships) of the Royal and Dominion Navies which participated in the Second World War. It presents in eight sections a complete record of all known vessels, covering Capital Ships (Battleships, Battle-Cruisers, Cruisers & Aircraft Carriers). - Destroyers & Submarines - Sloops, Corvettes & Frigates - Auxiliary Fighting Vessels - Auxiliary Support Vessels - Trawlers, Whalers & Drifters - Coastal Forces - Landing Craft. Information given for each vessel includes:- Builder, Year Built, Displacement, Dimensions, Machinery, Armament, Protection, Complement, & its Fate. With 192 pages of photographs. £12.50

18017. LENTON H.T. & COLLEDGE J.J.: WARSHIPS OF WORLD WAR II.
Ian Allan. 1964 1st. 638pp. Prof ills. 19x13. VG+ in VG d/j. Described as a "library in one volume", this book is an invaluable source of information covering virtually every ship (from Motor Launches to Battleships) of the Royal and Dominion Navies which participated in the Second World War. It presents in eight sections a complete record of all known vessels, covering Capital Ships (Battleships, Battle-Cruisers, Cruisers & Aircraft Carriers). - Destroyers & Submarines - Sloops, Corvettes & Frigates - Auxiliary Fighting Vessels - Auxiliary Support Vessels - Trawlers, Whalers & Drifters - Coastal Forces - Landing Craft. Information given for each vessel includes:- Builder, Year Built, Displacement, Dimensions, Machinery, Armament, Protection, Complement, & its Fate. With 192 pages of photographs. £12.50

966. LENTON H.T. & COLLEDGE J.J.: WARSHIPS OF WORLD WAR II. (Part 6 - Trawlers).
Ian Allan. 1963 1st. 81pp. Prof ills. 18x12. VG+ in VG pictorial card cover. This illustrated handbook covers Trawlers, Drifters & Whalers. Information for each class includes:- Displacement, Dimensions, Machinery, Armament & Complement; and the name, ex-name, builder, launch date and the fate of every ship. £6.50

12395. LENTON H.T. & COLLEDGE J.J.: WARSHIPS OF WORLD WAR II. Part Eight (Landing Craft).
Ian Allan. 1963 1st. 80pp. Prof ills. 18x12. No writing or inscriptions: Near-Fine in VG pictorial card cover... Provides full details of each class of Landing Craft, Landsing Ships, & Landing Barges including displacement, machinery, dimensions, armament, complement, together with the launch date, builder and fate of each ship. Profusely illustrated. £6.95

3670. LENTON H.T. & COLLEDGE J.J.: WARSHIPS OF WORLD WAR II. Part Three. (Sloops & Frigates). Royal & Dominion Navies.
Ian Allan. 1962 1st. 96pp. Prof ills. 18x12. VG+ in VG pictorial card cover.. Provides full details of each class, including displacement, machinery, dimensions, armament, complement, together with the launch date, builder and fate of each ship. Covers:- Corvettes (including 'Flower' Class), Sloops, Minelayers, Patrol Sloops, Frigates. Profusely illustrated. £6.50

17356. LENTON H.T.:: GERMAN SURFACE VESSELS. Part 1. (Navies of the Second World War).
Macdonald. 1966 1st., . 160pp. Prof ills. 11x15. An unmarked copy: Near-Fine in VG d/j. . Lists all regular surface warships of the German Navy in WW2. Covers battleships, battlecruisers, pocket-battleships, cruisers, destroyers, torpedo boats & minesweepers. Each class is described & their specifications given:- displacement, dimensions, machinery, bunkers, radius, protection, armament, complement and wartime modifications.Information for each vessel gives its name or number, builder, launch date and fate. £4.95

11193. LEVIEN, Michael (Editor).: THE CREE JOURNALS. The Voyages of Edward H.Cree. Surgeon R.N. as related in his Private Journals, 1837-1856.
Webb & Bowyer. 1981 1st. 276pp. Prof ills. Endp maps. 25x21.An unmarked copy: Fine in Near-Fine d/j.. Cree's service in the Navy took him to many parts of the world, including 10 years spent in the Far East. He witnessed the First Opium War 1839-42, and action against the Chinese pirate fleets. He took part in naval operations against Russian forces in the Baltic, and in the Crimean War he was present at the capture of Sebastopol and Kinburn. Cree's ships included Rattlesnake, Vixen, Fury and Odin. A well produced and handsomely illustrated book. £9.50

2866. LEWIN, Ronald.: ULTRA GOES TO WAR. The Secret Story.
BCA. 1978 398pp. 14 ills. 22x14. Fine in Fine d/j. By enciphering high level signals on their complicated 'Enigma' encoding machines the Germans thought that their wartime codes were invulnerable, but they were broken by Station X at Bletchley Park. Here was the source of 'Ultra' the special intelligence organisation which was one of the best kept secrets WW2. This full account of Bletchley's activities also covers 'Ultramarine'. £4.95

8380. LEWIS, Jon E. (Editor): THE MAMMOTH BOOK OF LIFE BEFORE THE MAST. An Anthology of Eye-Witness Accounts from the Age of Fighting Sail.
Robinson. 2001. * xiv. + 495pp. 20x13. Near-Fine in VG pictorial card cover. Contains 22 eye-witness acounts of battles, the hardships and the excitement of naval service during the French Revolutionary War (1793-1802), the Napoleonic War (1803-15) and the War of 1812. £2.85

3102. LEWIS, Michael: THE NAVY OF BRITAIN.
Allen & Unwin. 1949 660pp. 69 ills. 7 plans/diags. 22x15. An extremely nice copy in original d/j. VG+ in VG d/j.This authoritative and very readable history of the British Navy describes its ships, weapons, officers, men, direction & administration, tactics & fights, in each historical period from the earliest times to WW2. Divided into six parts -Origins (The Royal Navy, its Parents & Relatives) : Ships (From Round Ship to Battleship) : Officers (Fighters & Seamen) : Men (Seamen & Fighters) : Management (Direction & Administration) : In Action ( Weapons, Tactics & Fights). £7.95

15759. LEWIS, Michael.: SPITHEAD. An Informal History.
Allen & Unwin. 1972 1st. 208pp. 19 ills. 4 figs. 22x14. A well-above-average ex-lbrary copy, minimal stamps. VG in VG+ d/j. Describes the varied strands of history that has given Spithead its significance. As a strategically vital route of access to southern England and as the anchorage for Portsmouth, Britain's premier naval base, the waters of Spithead reflect much of Britain's naval history. £3.95

4783. LEWIS, Michael.: SPITHEAD. An Informal History.
Allen & Unwin. 1972 1st. 208pp. 19 ills. 4 figs. 22x14. An unmarked copy:- Fine in Fine d/j. Describes the varied strands of history that has given Spithead its significance. As a strategically vital route of access to southern England and as the anchorage for Portsmouth, Britain's premier naval base, the waters of Spithead reflect much of Britain's naval history. £5.50

10171. LIDDLE, Peter H.: THE SAILOR'S WAR 1914-18.
Blandford 1985 1st. 224pp. Prof ills. Endp maps. 25x19. An unmarked copy:-Fine in Fine d/j. This book describes the war at sea 1914-18, through the personal recollections of officers and the men of the Royal Navy, who recount their experiences in all areas of combat, including the North Sea, the Dover Patrol, the Dardanelles, the Baltic, the Black Sea and the Sea of Marmara, the rivers of Africa and at Jutland. £6.50

16091. LINCOLN F. A. Cmdr QC., RNVR.: SECRET NAVAL INVESTIGATOR.
Kimber. 1961 1st. 207pp. 15 ills. 22x14. Binding VG, contents VG+ . A key member of a small group at the Admiralty involved in the investigation of German torpedoes and mines, tells how they unlocked their secrets and developed counter-measures and minesweping operations. The group were also responsible for designing new mines for offensive operations, and the whole book is a fascinating account of the continuous battle that lasted throughout the Second world War between German Scientists and technicians and their British opposite numbers. £8.50

6777. LINCOLN F. A. Cmdr QC., RNVR.: SECRET NAVAL INVESTIGATOR.
Peapod 1966. 207pp. 15 ills. 18x12. An unmarked copy: VG+ in VG+ pictorial card cover. Inscribed by author.. . A key member of a small group at the Admiralty involved in the investigation of German torpedoes and mines, tells how they unlocked their secrets and developed counter-measures and minesweping operations. The group were also responsible for designing new mines for offensive operations, and the whole book is a fascinating account of the continuous battle that lasted throughout the Second world War between German Scientists and technicians and their British opposite numbers. £9.00

16043. LIPSCOMB F.W. Comdr R.N.: HISTORIC SUBMARINES.
Hugh Evelyn 1970 1st. 37pp text + 16 colour plates. 35x24. An unmarked hard back copy: Fine in Fine d/j. £16.50

11829. LIPSCOMB F.W.Cmdr RN.: THE BRITISH SUBMARINE.
A& C. Black. 1954 1st. xiv. + 269pp. Prof ills. 24x15. An unmarked First edition copy, VG+ in torn d/j. This authoritative study, summarises the history, achievements. and traditions, and traces the technical development of the British submarine service from its formation until the 1950s. British submarine operations in WW2 are very well covered. £7.95

1203. LLOYD, Christopher: THE NATION AND THE NAVY. A History of Naval Life and Policy.
Cresset. 1961 1st. * xiii. + 314pp. 10 ills. Spots of foxing, otherwise VG. . A history of life at sea in Tudor, Stuart, Georgian & Victorian times, recounting the seaman's way of life, how the service was manned, and the types of ships that were used & how they were armed. The book also examines how the Navy was used in the past as an instrument of national policy. £4.95

11312. LLOYD, Christopher.: LORD COCHRANE. Seaman, Radical, Liberator. A Life of Thomas, Lord Cochrane. 10th Earl of Dundonald, 1775-1860.
Longmans Green 1947 1st. xvii. +214pp. Frontis. 22x14. An excellent First Edition hardback copy without any writing or inscriptions. Binding VG, contents Near-Fine. Brings to life, one of the most extraordinary, interesting and talented men to have ever served in the Royal Navy. £8.00

10460. LLOYD, Christopher.: THE BRITISH SEAMAN 1200-1860. A Social Survey.
Collins. 1968 1st. 319pp. 20 ills. 22x14. An unmarked copy:- Near-Fine in VG d/j. Describes what life was like for British merchant seamen and naval ratings. It covers every aspect of seamens lives both afloat and ashore from the middle ages to the coming of the steamship. Chapters are headed:- The Medieval Mariner: The Tudor Mariner: The Early Stuart Mariner: The Dutch Wars; Some Stuart Seamen; The Manning Problem; Methods of Impressment; The Law and the Press; The Register and Other Proposals; The Age of Nelson; End of Impressment; Life at Sea (I) The Ship's Company; (II) Discipline; (III) Pay & Promotion; (IV) Food & Drink); (V) Health; (VI) Desertion. Index of Ships. £6.95

16729. LOBBAN R.D.: NELSON'S NAVY AND THE FRENCH WARS.
University of London Press 1968 1st. 64pp. Illustrated. Map. Plan. 20x15 No writing or inscriptions. . VG in G d/j. Here is a book written for the young person which covers not only the eventful career of Nelson but places it in the context of the 22-years' of struggle against France and the European Powers. £5.50

3938. LOCKHART J.G.: THE SEA, OUR HERITAGE.
Bles. 1940 Enlarged edition. vii. + 257pp. 8 ills. 5 maps. 22x14. Spine slightly faded, o/w binding & contents VG. . Describes some twenty sea exploits and actions (in peace and war) in the 20th century, some of them gallant and self-sacrificing, the majority of which took place during the First World War. Includes:- The case of Captain Fryatt; the action fought by the Carmania and Cap Trafalgar; The River Clyde at Gallipoli; The exploits Broke & Swift in the Channel; The end of Vindictive; the Terror on the Danube; the saga of the men of the Trevissa £4.50

393. LOCKHART, Robert, Bruce: THE MARINES WERE THERE. The Story of the Royal Marines in the Second World War.
Putnam. 1950. v. + 220pp. 4 maps. 22x14. No writing or inscriptions. Binding VG, contents VG+. Describes the chief wartime exploits of the Marines, covering Dunkirk to Dieppe: The Mediterranean Landings to Normandy and WalcherenBurma to the Far East. £3.95

1455. LODWICK, John: RAIDERS FROM THE SEA. The Story of the Special Boat Service in WWII
Greenhill. 1990 240pp. 36 ills.. 22x14. No writing or inscriptions. VG+ in Fine d/j. First published in 1947 as 'The Filibusters'. A comprehensive and graphic account of the small but effective raiding unit which operated in the Mediterranean and Aegean performing various dangerous covert operations during the Second World War.. £11.00

6775. LOMBARD-HOBSON, Sam,Captain RN.: A SAILOR'S WAR.
orbis 1983 1st. 175pp. 22x14. A bright ex-library vcopy: VG in VG d/j. . The autobiography of a career officer who first went to sea in 1930 as a midshipman in the battleship Queen Elizabeth. He served as First Lieutenant of Whitshead in 1939-40, then moved to Southdown, before taking command of Guillemot in mid 1941 with Nicholas Monsarrat as his First Lieutenant. After East Coast convoy work he took over Rockwood and served in the Mediterranean and Aegean. £6.50

2626. LONGSTAFF, Richard: THE FLEET AIR ARM. A Pictorial History.
Hale. 1981 1st. 256pp. Prof ills. 23x15. An unmarked copy Near-Fine in Near-Fine d/j. This fully documented book covers the whole history of the British naval air services with the use of extensive photographs as well as a a number of line illustrations. The narrative describes all the major events and developments, and the hundreds of illustrations are an integral part of the book. £6.50

8276. LORD, Walter.: DAY OF INFAMY. Pearl Harbour. December 7th 1941.
Wordswoth. 1998. 243pp. Ills. Maps. 22x14. VG+ in pictorial card cover. Having personally interviewed nearly 600 people connected with the disaster, both American and Japanese, the author offers a detailed account of the course of events, from the moment when the first American suspicions were aroused to the shattering attack on the US Fleet at Pearl Harbour. Written in the 1950s when the memories of those involved in the attack were still fresh, this book is, without a doubt, one of the best accounts of the disaster. £4.00

8819. LORD, Walter.: INCREDIBLE VICTORY.
Hamish Hamilton. 1968 1st UK. * 331pp. 32 ills. Endp maps. 22x14. VG. A full, detailed and fast-moving account of the Battle of Midway in which the Japanese Navy lost four aircraft carriers, a cruiser and over 330 aircraft. £4.95

12206. LORD, Walter.: THE MIRACLE OF DUNKIRK.
Lane. 1983 1st. * . x. + 323pp. 26 ills. 6 Maps/diags. Endp maps. 24x16. Fine in VG d/j. An excellent account of the complex situation involving the BEF in Flanders, and their subsequent evacuation from the beaches in the little ships which brought them home. The author unearthed a great deal of material gathered from reports of some 500 participants, as well as new material found in British archives and from sources in France and Germany, to provide a history full of vivid and telling anecdotes. £4.50

17935. LOTT, Arnold S. & Sumrall, Robert F.: USS ALABAMA (BB60). Ship's Data 2
Leeward.1974 36pp. Prof ills. 21x27. An unmarked copy: Fine in Fine pictorial card cover. An illustrated history of the US battleship Alabama. With 45 photographs,a folding plan of outboard profile and plan view, paint schemes,& a centerspread illustration in colour. £16.00

17934. LOTT, Arnold S. & Sumrall, Robert F.: USS MASSACHUSETTS (BB 59). Ship's Data 8
Leeward.1979 32pp. Prof ills. 21x27. An unmarked copy: Fine in Fine pictorial card cover. An illustrated history of the US battleship Massacxhusetts. With 39 photographs,a folding plan of outboard profile and plan view, paint schemes,& a centerspread illustration in colour. £9.00

10765. LOTT, Arnold S. & Sumrall, Robert F.: USS NORTH CAROLINA (BB55). Ship's Data 1.
Leeward.1973 32pp. Prof ills. 21x27. An unmarked copy: Fine in Fine pictorial card cover. r. An illustrated history of the US battleship North Carolina. With 39 photographs,a folding plan of outboard profile and plan view, paint schemes,& a centerspread illustration in colour of the ship in camouflage. £6.50

12609. LOVE , Robert Wliiam Jr. (Editor).: THE CHIEFS OF NAVAL OPERATIONS.
Naval Institute Press. 1980 1st. xxii. + 448pp. Illustrated. 26x18. An unmarked copy: Fine in VG d/j. From Admiral William Benson appointed in 1915 as the first to hold the office of Chief of Naval Operations, this book provides the biographies of the 18 subsequent holders of CNO, including Harold Stark, Ernest King, Chester Nimitz and Arleigh Burke,up to and including Elmo Zumwalt who held the post until 1974. £17.50

17931. LOWRY R.G. Lieut-Cmdr RN:: THE ORIGINS OF SOME NAVAL TERMS AND CUSTOMS.
Sampson Low & Marston. no date (c 1928), . ix. + 102pp.. 17x11. An excellent unmarked copy, blue cloth binding & contents Fine. £5.95

17252. LOWRY R.G. Lieut-Cmdr RN:: THE ORIGINS OF SOME NAVAL TERMS AND CUSTOMS.
Sampson Low & Marston. no date (c 1930), . 103pp. Frontis. 17x11. Green cloth hardback cover faded & marked (titles bright), otherwise contents (unmarked). VG+. £5.95

1372. LUND Paul. & LUDLUM Harry: NIGHTMARE CONVOY. The Story of the Lost Wrens.
Foulsham. 1987 1st. * 128pp. 31 ills. 22x14. An unmarked copy:- Fine in Fine d/j. The appalling fate on the Gibraltar run of Convoy OG71 in August 1941, was not disclosed at the time and remained buried in the Admiralty's secret files. The authors have examined the official reports and recorded the harrowing testimony of survivors of the convoy which was the basis of Montsarrat's famous novel The Cruel Sea. £6.95

17268. LUND Paul. & LUDLUM Harry:: NIGHTMARE CONVOY. The Story of the Lost Wrens.
Foulsham. 1987 1st . 128pp. 31 ills. 22x14. An unmarked copy:- Fine in VG+ d/j. The appalling fate on the Gibraltar run of Convoy OG71 in August 1941, was not disclosed at the time and remained buried in the Admiralty's secret files. The authors have examined the official reports and recorded the harrowing testimony of survivors of the convoy which was the basis of Montsarrat's famous novel The Cruel Sea £6.95

3668. LYON, David.: THE FIRST DESTROYERS. The Turtlebacked TBDs of the 1890s.
Caxton 2000. 128pp. Prof ills. 30x25. An unmarked copy:- Fine in Fine d/j. An authoritative and profusely illustrated account of the early development of destroyers up to the 'River' class of 1900. The book contains detailed data tables and technical appendices; collections of original draughts; numerous photographs; perspective and cutaway drawings. An important study. £10.00

15843. LYON, David.: THE FIRST DESTROYERS. The Turtlebacked TBDs of the 1890s.
Caxton 2001. 128pp. Prof ills. 30x25. An unmarked copy, like new:- Near-Mint in Near-Mint d/j. An authoritative and profusely illustrated accunt of the early development of destroyers up to the 'River' class of 1900. The book contains detailed data tables and technical appendices; collections of original draughts; numerous photographs; perspective and cutaway drawings. An important study. £11.50

7854. MACDOUGALL, Philip.: ROYAL DOCKYARDS.
Shire. 1989 1st. 32pp. Prof ills. 21x15. Near-Fine in pictorial card cover. Charts the history & development of Royal Dockyards in the Early Years; The Age of Fighting Sail: Steam & Iron; The 20th Century; Dockyards Today. Well illustrated. £4.50

8316. MACINTYRE D. Captain RN.: NARVIK.
Evans. 1959 1st. * 1st. 224pp. 23 ills. Maps. Endp maps. 22x14. VG in worn d/j. The attack on Narvik and the subsequent Allied evacuation is here described in full, including detailed accounts of other naval actions which were fought during the Norwegian campaign, such as the last fight of the Glowworm and the sinking of Glorious, Ardent Acasta. Although ostensibly about the two battles of Narvik, this is probably the definitive account of the whole part of the Norwegian campaign. £9.00

6492. MACINTYRE, Donald Captain R.N.: THE BATTLE FOR THE MEDITERRANEAN.
Purnell 1973. 216pp. 26 ills. Map. 20x13. VG+ in VG d/j. A comprehensive history covering the operations to protect Allied convoys and attack Axis supply convoys. The various naval engagements and the Royal Navy's efforts to support the campaigns in Malta, Greece, Crete and Tobruk are fully documented. £5.95

15008. MACINTYRE, Donald. Captain R.N.: FIGHTING UNDER THE SEA.
Evans. 1965 1st. 174pp. Illustrated. 22x14. An unmarked copy: VG+ in G+ d/j. This is the story of the submarines and the men who sailed in them from their invention until the end of the Second World War. Roughly three-quarters of the book is devoted to the exploits of British, German, and American submarines in WW2. £5.95

1205. MACINTYRE, Donald. Captain RN.: ADMIRAL RODNEY
Davies. 1962 1st. 280pp. 8 ills. Endp maps. 22x14. Binding & contents VG. Rodney’s career covers the whole period during which the Royal Navy was developing into the splendid force which, under Nelson, was to enjoy its golden age. His claim to a place among the great sea commanders comes as much from his success in re-imposing a healthy discipline yet freeing naval thought from the shackles of Fighting Instructions as it does from the victories he won. He defeated the Spanish off Finisterre & St Vincent & relieved Gibraltar in 1780. In 1782 he won a great victory over the French - the Battle of the Saintes. Although feared rather than liked by his subordinates. Rodney was a skilful seaman who introduced new tactics to fleet actions. £6.50

159. MACINTYRE, Donald. Captain RN.: AIRCRAFT CARRIERS.
Macdonald. 1968 1st. 160pp. Prof ills. 21x14. VG+ in pictorial card cover. Begins by reviewing the aircraft carriers built by Britain, America and Japan, before recounting their actions in the Second World War. Illustrated with around 100 photographs. £2.00

7188. MACINTYRE, Donald. Captain RN.: LEYTE GULF. Armada in the Pacific.
Macdonald. 1970 1st UK. 160pp. Prof ills. 21x15. Above-average ex-library re-bound in hardback cover with original pictorial card cover permanently affixed. G+. . The Battle of Leyte Gulf was a desperate gamble by Japan when she risked the remnants of her Fleet in an all out effort to retain her conquests and safeguard her supply routes against American Pacific forces. This is the background story to this great sea battle, which saw the sinking of the Yamato, the largest battleship in the world, and which saw the suiciadal Kamikaze units for the first time. £1.95

4989. MACINTYRE, Donald. Captain RN.: THE BATTLE OF THE ATLANTIC.
Purnell. nd (c 1971). 208pp. 54 ills/maps. 20x13. Hardback. Ex-library with minimal stamps. VG in G+ d/j. This authoritative account by a destroyer captain who played an important part in the Battle of the Atlantic, is certainly one of the best histories of this long-running saga. £2.95

12756. MACKAY, James.: I HAVE NOT YET BEGUN TO FIGHT. A Life of John Paul Jones.
Mainstream. 1998 1st. 320pp. Illustrated. Maps. 24x16. An unmarked copy, almost as new:- Near-Mint in Near-Mint d/j. £5.95

12273. MACKINTOSH J.W.: THE HUNTS AND THE HUNTED.
Pentland. 1992 1st. xvii. + 230pp. 21x15. An unmarked copy:- Near-Mint in Near-Mint pictorial card cover. The author recounts his wartime experiences, serving first as a Convoy Signalman, and later as a Gunnery Officer in Hunt Class destroyers. £7.50

15771. MACKSEY, Kenneth: COMMANDO STRIKE. The Story of Amphibious Raiding in World War II.
Leo Cooper 1985 1st xxiv. + 227pp. Illustrated. Maps. 24x16. An ex-library copy with minimal stamps. VG in VG d/j. £3.95

4971. MACLEAN A. & POOLE S. Illustrated by John Batchelor.: FIGHTING SHIPS OF WORLD WARS ONE AND TWO..
Peerage 1986 255pp. Prof ills. Ills endps. 30x23. No writing or inscriptions. Fine in Near-Fine d/j. j. Traces the development of modern naval warfare. it examines the effectivness of blockade in WW1 and the crucial role of the submarine and aircraft carrier in WWII. The book is fully illustrated with action photographs together with authoritative colour drawings by John Batchelor of the major warships. £9.95

15863. MACPHERSON K.R.: CANADA'S FIGHTING SHIPS.
Samuel Stevens 1975 1st 116pp. Profusely illustrated 25x24. An unmarked copy: Fine in VG d/j. An illustrated record of the ships of the RCN (including WW2), covering Cruisers, AMC's, Corvettes, Destroyers, Frigates, Aircraft carriers, etc. £8.50

14193. MALCOMSON, Robert: WARSHIPS OF THE GREAT LAKES 1754-1834.
Chatham 2001 1st. 160pp. Profusely illustrated.27x20. An unmarked copy: Near-Mint in Near-Mint d/j. £8.95

5591. MALLMANN SHOWELL J. P.: U-BOATS IN CAMERA. Archive Photogrpahs from the U-Boot-Achiv, Germany.
Sutton. 1999 1st. xv. + 137pp. Prof ills. 27x20. An unmarked copy almost like new in Near-Mint in Near-Mint d/j. Charts the life of a German U-boat from construction through to active service, and looks at the commissioning, sea trials and the first patrol of a typical boat during the Second World War. The book is illustrated with more than 200 photographs, each one of which is accompanied by an informative caption. £29.00

9208. MALLMANN SHOWELL J.P: ENIGMA U-BOATS. Breaking the Code.
Ian Allan. 2000 1st. 192pp. Pr of ills. Ills endps. 26x21. Near-Mint in Near-Mint d/j. The book analyses the development of the Enigma system - the seemingly impregnable German codes, its role during German U-boat operations in World War 2, and the subsequent code-breaking work at Bletchley Park. The book examines in detail all the U-boats known to have been boarded by the Allies during the war from which Enigma machines could have been captured. Well illustrated. £11.00

7219. MALLMANN SHOWELL J.P.: THE GERMAN NAVY IN WORLD WAR TWO. A Reference Guide to the Kriegsmarine, 1939-1945.
Arms & Armour. 1990 224pp. Profusely illustrated. 25x25. An unmarked copy: Fine in Fine d/j. Illustrated with over 330 photographs, this invaluable book provides a reference guide to the ships, warship data, organization, command and rank structure, leaders and uniforms of the Kriegsmarine. It contains concise histories and technical data tables of the battleships, battlecruisers, pocket battleships, cruisers & auxiliary cruisers, and technical tables for destroyers, torpedo boats, motor torpedo-boats, minesweepers, training ships, escorts and U-boats, and biographical notes on German naval commanders. Chronology of the principal naval events from the end of WW1 to the end of WW2. A photographic section featuring Atlantic U-boats with many interior views. Rank, Uniforms, Awards & Insignia. Plus appendices on German flags, Naval Charts & 'Enigma'. £17.95

7425. MALLMANN SHOWELL J.P.: U-BOATS AT WAR. Landings on Hostile Shores.
Ian Allan. 2000 1st. 160pp. Prof ills. 26x21. An unmarked copy:- like new. Near-Mint in Near-Mint d/j. This book shows how U-boats landed on hostile shores for operational reasons during World War 2, and the landings which took place on the coasts and ports of neutral countries such as Ireland and Spain, and attempted espionage and sabotage operations in the United States, intrusions into Canadian waters.; picking uo escaped prisoners of war; the Canary Islands; Arctic Meteorological stations; the fringes of the Sahara. The author also investigates the rumours that German agents were landed by U-boats on the South Coast of England. This book offers a fascinating and interesting account of some of the lesser-known aspects involving the German U-boat arm during the war. Very well illustrated. £11.50

17255. MALLMANN SHOWELL, Jak P. (Editor):: U-BOAT ARCHIVE SERIES. Volume 1. What Britain knew and most wanted to know about U-Boats.
Military Press:2001. International Submarine Archive (Germany) & The Royal Navy Submarine Museum (HMS Dolphin) 103pp. An unmarked copy: Fine in Fine card cover. From the secret Monthly Anti-Submarine Reports released by the British Anti-Submarine Warfare Division of the Naval Staff throughout the Second World War for distribution to selected officers £14.95

17256. MALLMANN SHOWELL, Jak P. (Editor):: U-BOAT ARCHIVE SERIES. Volume 3. Countermeasures against U-Boats. Monthly reviews
Military Press:2001. International Submarine Archive (Germany) & The Royal Navy Submarine Museum (HMS Dolphin). 134pp. An unmarked copy, as new. Mint in Mint card cover. Reproduced from the secret Anti-Submarine Reports which were released by the British Anti-Submarine Warfare Division of the Naval Staff throughout the Second World War for limited distribution to selected officers. £14.00

17257. MALLMANN SHOWELL, Jak P. (Editor):: U-BOAT ARCHIVE SERIES. Volume 4. The U-Boat Offensive Monthly Reviews.
Military Press:2001. International Submarine Archive (Germany) & The Royal Navy Submarine Museum (HMS Dolphin)., . 93pp. An unmarked copy, as new. Mint in Mint card cover. Reproduced from the secret Anti-Submarine Reports which were released by the British Anti-Submarine Warfare Division of the Naval Staff throughout the Second World War for limited distribution to selected officers £14.00

15123. MANNING T.D. Captain RNVR.: THE BRITISH DESTROYER.
Godfrey Cave 1979 148pp. Prof ills. 25x19. Binding & contents VG in VG d/j. . Every class of British Fleet or Escort Destroyer is descibed in detail, with later modifications and changes of armament specified. Complete lists of ships are given with builders, date of launching, and ultimate fates. Illustrated with 150 large photographs. £9.85

16751. MARDER, Arthur.: FROM THE DEADNOUGHT TO SCAPA FLOW. The Royal Navy in the Fisher Era, 1904-1919. Volume V. Victory and Afttermath. (January 1918 - June 1919)
Oxford University Press. 1970 1st. xxiii. + 417pp. 13 ills. 7 maps & charts. 2 diagrams in text. 22x14. An extremely nice copy without any writing or inscriptions. Binding & contents Near-Fine,. The d/j contains only the original front cover. £24.00

3987. MARRIOTT L.: ROYAL NAVY AIRCRAFT CARRIERS 1945-1990.
Ian Allan. 144pp. Prof ills. 25x19. An unmarked copyFine in pictorial glazed boards. This comprehensive history describes every RN aircraft carrier or class. It charts their design background, and recounts something of their service history and their performance. Profusely illustrated with photographs £9.00

626. MARRIOTT, Leo: HMS INVINCIBLE. From the Bridge
Ian Allan. 1990 1st. .80pp. Prof ills. 24x17. Fine in pictorial card cover. This book describes a typical few days in the life of HMS Invincible covering sailing, flying operations, and the routine running of the ship from the bridge. Also embraces technical data, constructional details and history of the ship. Very well illustrated with photographs. £4.50

5559. MARRIOTT, Leo: TYPE 22. Modern Combat Ships 4.
Ian Allan. 1986 1st. * 112pp. Prof ills. 24x17. Fine in Fine d/j. The Type 22 frigates proved to be exceptional A/S warfare vessels and, as experience in the Falklands War showed, gave a good account of themselves in other roles too. This detailed monograph of the Class covers:-Construction Programme; The Ship; Machinery Systems; Weapons Systems and Electronics; The ASW Mission; Type 22's in Service. The book provides a detailed and thorough appraisal of the class. Profusely illustrated. £9.00

4949. MARRIOTT, Leo.: ROYAL NAVY FRIGATES SINCE 1945-1983
Ian Allan. 1983 1st. 128pp. Prof ills. 24x18. An unmarked copy Fine in VG pictorial hardcover. Supplies information and photographs of every Frigate class serving in the RN between 1945 and the early 1980s., together with the history of each class member. £6.00

15620. MARRYAT, Captain: PETER SIMPLE.
Alan Sutton 1984 (Pocket Classics) viii. + 467pp. 17x11. An excellent unmarked copy: Fine in Fine pictorial card cover. £3.95

3503. MARS, Alistair.: BRITISH SUBMARINES AT WAR 1939-1945.
MBS. nd (c 1977). 256pp. Ills. Maps. 24x16. VG+ in VG d/j.. A wartime submarine commander's rather forthright account of British submarines during WW2. Whilst describing actual events whether triumphant or disastrous; his criticisms, although balanced, are very much to the point. £7.50

15276. MARSHALL, James Stirrat & MARSHALL Carrie.: ADVENTURE IN TWO HEMISPHERES. Including Captain Vancouver's Voyage
Marshall 1955 1st. xii. + 208pp. Illustrated with maps/charts 7 drawings. 28x18. Pictorial cloth binding & contents VG+ in worn but G d/j. £8.95

10516. MARTIN, Colin. & PARKER, Geoffrey.: THE SPANISH ARMADA.
Guild. 1988. 296pp. Prof ills. Endp maps. 25x19. An unmarked copy:-Fine in Fine d/j. Much of this detailed and comprehensive account of the Spanish Armada is based on a huge quantity of previously unstudied material in the great archives of Spain and the Netherlands, and this information has dramatically been complemented and augumented by the discoveries from the Armada wrecks, three of which have been excavated underwater by Colin Martin. With over 50 colour and 100 black and white illustrations. £6.95

6466. MASEFIELD, John.: THE NINE DAYS WONDER. The Operation Dynamo.
Heinemann. 1941 1st. xvi. + 62pp. 12 ills. Map. 20x14. Odd spots of foxing, otherwise VG. A wartime account of the nine days of the Dunkirk evacuation. £4.50

14721. MASLEN-JONES, Ted: THE TUXLITH TRACTS 2. MEMORIALS OF WAR. In Two World Wars, these Men from Rake, Milland, Lynch, Iping & Chithurst died, securing & defending freedom for others.
Privately published nd (c 1995) 89pp. Maps. 21x15. An unmarked copy: Fine in Fine pictorial card cover Some 65 men hailing from the Hampshire villages of Rake, Milland, Lynch, Iping & Chithurst, lost their lives in the two World Wars. This book recounts their lives and their deaths on land, at sea, and in the air. £3.95

1207. MASON, David: RAID ON ST.NAZAIRE.
Macdonald. 1970 1st. 160pp. Prof ills. 21x14. AVG in slightly rubbed pictorial card cover pictorial card cover. Describes in vivid detail every aspect of the spectacular raid on St Nazaire which was carried out by combined British forces in March 1942. Profusely illustrated. £2.00

11873. MASON, David.: U-BOAT. The Secret Menace.
Macdonald. 1968. 160pp. Prof ills. 21x15. VG+ in VG pictorial card cover. A profusely illustrated account of the campaign fought by German U-boats during WW2. £2.00

4015. MASON, Ursula. S.: BRITANNIA'S DAUGHTERS. The Story of the WRNS
Leo Cooper 1992 1st 184pp. 38 illustrations. 24x16. An unmarked copy:- Fine in Fine d/j. 'Release a Man for Sea Service' was the outcry in 1917, when the deteriorating manpower situation drove the Admiralty into forming the WRNS to substitute women for men in certain jobs. The first Wrens served from 1917-1919 and at the peak there was some 5,000 of them working in different fields. Some 75,000 women served in the WRENS during WW2 carrying out a wide variety of tasks. This book offers a comprehensive history of the WRNS from its inception until the 1990s, £6.95

8799. MASON, Ursula. S.: THE WRENS 1917-1977. A History of the Women's Royal Naval Service.
Educational Explorers. 1977 1st. 160pp. 69 ills. 21x15. An unmarked copy:- Fine in Fine pictorial card cover. 'Release a Man for Sea Service' was the outcry in 1917, when the deteriorating manpower situation drove the Admiralty into forming the WRNS to substitute women for men in certain jobs. The first Wrens served from 1917-1919 and at the peak there was some 5,000 of them working in different fields. Some 75,000 women served in the WRENS during WW2 carrying out a wide variety of tasks. This book off £4.95

4876. MASSIE Robert.K.: DREADNOUGHT. Britain, Germany and the Coming of the Great War.
Pimlico. 1994 xxxi. + 1007pp. 44 ills. 24x16. VG+ in VG+ pictorial card cover. This monumental yet very readable study tells the story of the arms race between Britain and Germany, from the 1890s to 1914, with pen portraits of the political and naval establishments of Germany and England. The book is divided into five parts:- The German Challenge - The End of Splendid Isolation - The Navy - Britain and Germany: Politics, Growing Tension, 1906-10 - The Road to Armageddon. £6.35

1649. MATHEW, David: THE NAVAL HERITAGE.
Collins. 1945. xxiii. + 264pp. 8 ills. 22x14. VG. The major part of this study of the British Navy and its commanders, concentrates on the period from the beginning of the Hanovarian Navy in the 18th century to the early 1900s. £2.85

1652. MATTINGLY, Garrett.: THE DEFEAT OF THE SPANISH ARMADA.
Reprint Society. 1961. 415pp. 15 ills. 19x13. VG+. This authoritative account of the Spanish Armada covers every aspect of the enterprise, from the Spanish plans of the operations to the wrecking of Spanish ships on the coasts of Scotland and Ireland after the battle. £3.75

13291. MATTINGLY, Garrett.: THE DEFEAT OF THE SPANISH ARMADA.
BCA 1983 econd edition. 384pp. Illustrated. Maps. Endp maps. 25x17. An unmarked copy:- Fine in Fine d/j. This authoritative account of the Spanish Armada covers every aspect of the enterprise, from the Spanish plans of the operations to the wrecking of Spanish ships on the coasts of Scotland and Ireland after the battle. £9.00

13576. McCART Neil.: HMS GLORY 1945-1961.
Maritime. 2002 1st. vi. + 119pp. Profusely illustrated. 25x20. As new, Mint in Mint d/j. £6.95

4179. McGEOCH, Vice Admiral Sir Ian.: AN AFFAIR OF CHANCES. A Submariner's Odyssey 1939-1945.
IWM. 1991 1st. * 223pp. Prof ills. 25x18. An unmarked copy Fine in Fine d/j. McGeoch commanded the submarine Splendid until she was sunk in the Mediterranean in 1943. After being rescued and made prisoner by the Italians, McGeoch escaped from Italy to Switzerland, and later through occupied France to Spain, before returning to Britain exactly a year after his capture. The author's adventures are fully described. £9.00

15265. McGOWAN A.P.: THE JACOBEAN COMMISSIONS OF ENQUIRY 1608 AND 1618.
Naval Records Society 1971 1st. xxvii. + 319pp. 3 illustrations. 24x16. Binding & contents VG+. £8.95

16145. McGRUTHER, Kenneth R.: THE EVOLVING SOVIET NAVY.
Naval War College Press 1978 116pp. 23x15. VG+ in VG+ pictorial card cover. £8.50

4147. McILWAIN, John.: HMS WARRIOR. Britain's First and Last Iron-Hulled Warship.
Pitkin 1995. 29pp. Prof ills. 24x17. An unmarked copy: Fine in Fine pictorial card cover.. An informative and well illustrated history and guide to HMS Warrior. Illustrated with a superb collection of black/white and colour photographs, and a double-page cutaway in colour. £2.50

11347. McILWAIN, John.: HMS WARRIOR. Britain's First and Last Iron-Hulled Warship.
Pitkin 1991. 29pp. Prof ills. 24x17. Near-Mint in Near-Mint pictorial card cover.. An informative and well illustrated history and guide to HMS Warrior. Illustrated with a superb collection of black/white and colour photographs, and aa double-page cutaway in colour. £3.00

7268. McKAY, John: THE 100-GUN SHIP VICTORY: Anatomy of the Ship.
Conway. 1995 119pp. Prof ills. 25x26. An unmarked copy Fine in -Fine d/j. This volume begins by recounting Victory's history & career; and describing her design & construction; arrangements, repairs, refits, rebuilds; decoration; steering gear & ground tackle; pumps, boats, sheathing; crew accommodation, masts & yards; standing & running rigging; sails & ordnance. Then follows a photographic section containing many close-up and on-board views, and a section containing over 300 perspective and 3-view drawings of every detail of the ships as presently restored - general arrangements, hull construction, fittings, decoration, masts & yards, rigging and armament; and a guide to the ship's colour scheme at Trafalgar. £18.50

5360. McKEE, Alexander: AGAINST THE ODDS. Battles at Sea, 1591 - 1949.
Souvenir Press 1991 1st. xii. + 272pp. 32 ills. 24x16. An unmarked copy: Near-Fine in Fine d/j. The author describes 26 sea battles, both famous as well as the lesser known actions. Beginning with Grenville's action in the Revenge and finishing with the escape of the Amethyst, the book includes the Battle of Basque Roads, thye Duel off Valparaiso, Battle of Tsushima, Coronel & Falklands, Rawalpindi's gallant fight against the Scharnhorst; Jervis Bay versus the Scheer; exploits of Mystery Ship 290, etc, etc. £4.95

3278. McLACHLAN D.: ROOM 39. Naval Intelligence in Action 1939-45.
Weidenfeld & Nicolson. 1968. xx. + 438pp. 13 ills. 22x14 . VG+.in G+ d/. The author, having served on the personal staff of the Director of Naval Intelligence from 1940 to 1945, shows how Naval Intelligence really worked, how facts were moulded into orders to ships at sea, how code-breakers pitted their brains against the enemy, and the use of secret agents. He also traces the formation of the Tracking Room which was to play such a crucial role in centralizing anti-U-boat warfare. £12.50

5773. McMURTRIE F.E.: SHIPS OF THE ROYAL NAVY. Including Forces of British Dominions Overseas. 1941.
Sampson Low. . 230pp.. Prof ills. 13x19. Binding & contents VG. Gives details of every warship class and lists each class member in service at date. Information includes a description of each class, dimensions, armament, machinery, tonnage, protection, appearance, alterations, dates, builders, etc. £6.95

17383. McMURTRIE F.E.:: SHIPS OF THE ROYAL NAVY. Including Forces of British Dominions Overseas. 1938
Sampson Low. . 215pp. Profusely illustrated. 13x19. Edges of binding worn, contents (no writing or inscriptions) VG. Gives details of every warship class and lists each class member in service at date. Information includes a description of each class, dimensions, armament, machinery, tonnage, protection, appearance, alterations, dates, builders, etc £4.95

14971. MEARNS, David & WHITE, Rob.: HOOD AND BISMARCK. Deep-Sea Discovery of an Epic Battle.
Channel 4. 2001 1st. 224pp. Prof ills. Maps. 26x19. Hardback edition. Like new: Near-Mint in Near-Mint d/j. Mearns led an expedition that discovered the wreck of the Hood for the very first time and revisited the wreck of the Bismarck. As well as tracing the history of these two vessels and the events that led to their fatal clash, the book chronicles the progress and findings of this incredible mission. illustrated with over 200 photographs, this book sheds new light on the cataclysmic final battles of the Hood and the Bismarck and is a real gem for anyone interested in naval history. £8.95

5468. MEISTER, Jurg: SOVIET WARSHIPS OF THE SECOND WORLD WAR.
Macdonald & Jane's. 1977 1st. 348pp. Prof ills. 25x20. An unmarked copy Fine in Near-Fine d/j. Very little has been written in the West about the ships of the Soviet Navy during WW2 and their activities during the conflict have always been an enigma. Apart from some successes by submarines and smaller surface craft, the Soviet Baltic, Black Sea, Arctic and Pacific Fleets had little to show to justify their existence and losses. The Soviet authorities were reluctant to release complete and accurate details of their wartime Navy, least of all its losses. However after years of meticulous research, Jurg Meister succeeded in compiling an accurate and almost complete record of Soviet naval strength and losses during WW2. The book also describes some of the fascinating but little-known actions fought in rivers and lakes by the small craft of the Soviet, German and Rumanian navies. It offers the most comprehensive, accurate and detailed record of Soviet warships which took part in the war, covering every class and type of warship from largely unknown capital ships to the smallest river craft and submarines, providing technical data, building history, alterations, and the fate of each ship. Profusely illustrated. £12.50

10287. MEISTER, Jurg: SOVIET WARSHIPS OF THE SECOND WORLD WAR.
Purnell. nd (c 1977) 348pp. Prof ills. 25x20. An unmarked copy, Near-Fine in Near-Fine d/j. Very little has been written in the West about the ships of the Soviet Navy during WW2 and their activities during the conflict have always been an enigma. Apart from some successes by submarines and smaller surface craft, the Soviet Baltic, Black Sea, Arctic and Pacific Fleets had little to show to justify their existence and losses. The Soviet authorities were reluctant to release complete and accurate details of their wartime Navy, least of all its losses. However after years of meticulous research, Jurg Meister succeeded in compiling an accurate and almost complete record of Soviet naval strength and losses during WW2. The book also describes some of the fascinating but little-known actions fought in rivers and lakes by the small craft of the Soviet, German and Rumanian navies. It offers the most comprehensive, accurate and detailed record of Soviet warships which took part in the war, covering every class and type of warship from largely unknown capital ships to the smallest river craft and submarines, providing technical data, building history, alterations, and the fate of each ship. Profusely illustrated. £11.50

14790. MERRILL, James M.: QUARTER-DECK AND FO'C'S'LE.
Rand McNally 1963 1st. 509pp. Illustrated. Illustrated endpapers. 24x16. A nice copy:- VG+ in G+ d/j. £8.95

15796. MIDDLEBROOK, Martin.: CONVOY. The Battle for Convoys SC.122 & HX.229.
Allen Lne. 1976 1st. vi. +378pp. 35 ills. 8 maps. 3 diags. 22x14. Ex-library with minimal stamp, contents VG in slightly rubbed permanently affixed d/j. . A full and thorough account of the events surrounding the two convoys which sailed in March 1943, the month the Germans came close to winning the Battle of the Atlantic. List of Merchant Ships: List of Local & Ocean Escort Groups: List of U-boats involved: List of German U-boats destroyed, September 1939 - May 1945. £3.95

3631. MIDDLEBROOK, Martin.: CONVOY. The Battle for Convoys SC.122 & HX.229.
Allen Lane. 1976 1st. vi. +378pp. 35 ills. 8 maps. 3 diags. 22x14. Fine in Near-Fine d/j. A full and thorough account of the events surrounding the two convoys which sailed in March 1943, the month the Germans came close to winning the Battle of the Atlantic. List of Merchant Ships: List of Local & Ocean Escort Groups: List of U-boats involved: List of German U-boats destroyed, September 1939 - May 1945. £9.50

14258. MILDREN, James.: THE INCREDIBLE ARMADA.
Devon Books. 1988 1st 40pp. Profusely illustrated. 28x18. An unmarked copy: Fine in Fine pictorial card cover. A short account of the Spanish Armada, including biographies of Devon's, Francis Drake and John Hawkins. Very well illustrated. £2.95

17998. MILLER, David & MILLER, Chris: MODERN NAVAL COMBAT.
Salamander 1986 208pp. Profusely illustrated. 31x22. An unmarked copy without any writing or inscriptions. Fine in nFine d/j £8.75

14700. MOIR G.D.: THE HISTORY OF THE FALKLANDS.
Privately published 1993. 54pp. Illustrated. 21x15. Piece snipped from upper corner of title page (no loss of text), otherwise VG+ in VG+ card cover. Signed by author and with letter from the author. £2.50

1386. MONSARRAT N. Lieut. RNVR.: EAST COAST CORVETTE.
Cassell. 1943 1st 80pp. 11 ills. 18x12. VG in card cover, in VG d/j. . The author's account of his life as the First Lieutenant of a convoy escort. £6.50

9221. MONTSARRAT N.: THE CRUEL SEA.
Reprint Society. 1953 510pp. 19x13. No writing or inscriptions Hardback cover. Binding VG, contents VG+ Written by a former corvette captain, this tale of the war fought by a Flower class corvette in the Atlantic, is widely regarded as one of the finest novels of the war. £2.00

15732. MOORE, John Captain R.N.: JANE'S FIGHTING SHIPS 1981-1982
794pp (total pages). Prof ills. 33x22. No writing or inscriptions. VG+ in VG d/j. The standard reference of the world's navies. Heavy book therefore overseas postage will be considerably extra. £19.95

15731. MOORE, John Captain R.N.: JANE'S FIGHTING SHIPS 1982-83
736pp (total pages). Prof ills. 33x22. No writing or inscriptions. Fine in VG d/j. The standard reference of the world's navies. Heavy book therefore overseas postage will be considerably extra. £19.95

15805. MOORE, John Captain R.N. (Editor): JANE'S NAVAL REVIEW 1982-83
Jane's publishing 160pp. Prof ills. 28x21. An unmarked copy:- Fine in Fine pictorial hardback cover. £7.95

7801. MOORE, John Captain R.N. (Editor): JANE'S NAVAL REVIEW 1985.
174pp. Prof ills. 28x21. An unmarked copy:- Fine in Fine pictorial hardback cover. Eighteen subjects featured in this volume including- Red Sea mines: Soviet Submarine Incursions: Soviet Special Forces at work in the Baltic; Soviet Submarines; Red Sea Mines, The French Navy, Submarine Incursions, Venezuela's Navy, etc, etc. £7.95

17266. MOORE, John Captain R.N.:: JANE'S FIGHTING SHIPS 1983-84
779pp (total pages). Prof ills. 33x22. No writing or inscriptions, contents Fine, binding VG. (no d/j). . The standard reference of the world's navies. Heavy book therefore overseas postage will be considerably extra. £18.50

1576. MOORE, John Captain RN.: JANE'S NAVAL REVIEW 1987.
Jane's Publishing 176pp. Prof ills. 28x21. An unmarked copy:- Fine in Fine d/j. £6.95

8652. MOORE, John.: THE FLEET AIR ARM. A Short Account of its History & Achievements.
Chapman & Hall. 1943 1st. 140pp. Ills. 19x13. VG torn G d/j. The achievements of the Fleet Air Arm inWorld War 2 form the bulk of this book. £3.95

17145. MOORE. John E. Captain RN (Editor):: JANE'S FIGHTING SHIPS 1978-79.
964pp (total). Prof ills. 33x22. No writing or inscriptions. Binding VG, contents VG+. The standard reference of the world's navies. This is a very heavy book therefore overseas postage will be considerably extra. £14.00

12017. MORISON, Samuel E.: HISTORY OF UNITED STATES NAVAL OPERATIONS IN WORLD WAR II. Volume I. The Battle of the Atlantic 1939-1943.
Castle 2001 Lxii. + 434pp. Illustrated. Charts. 22x15. A superb unmarked copy:- Fine in Fine d/j. A detailed and comprehensive account of the war fought by the U.S. Navy in WW2. This volume covers the Battle of the Atlantic. £16.50

6427. MORLEY. Sam: 99 YEARS OF NAVY. From Victoria to V.E.Day through Three Pairs of Eyes.
Quiller. 1995 1st. ix. + 198pp. 46 ills. 24x16. Lower corners of the first 30 or so pagesslightly bumped, otherwise VG+ in Fine d/j. Signed by author .A trilogy. Sam Morley, author of the third book, and editor of the other two describes six years of war service - mostly in destroyers. The first book describes the career of Lt-Cmdr W.E.Woods RN, who served in the RN for 50 years, and saw service in HMS Bellerophon during WW1. The second book describes the experiences of CPO Bill Dunlevy who survived the sinking of HMS Exeter, and, as a Japanese POW, watched the second atom bomb fall on Nagasaki. Although designed as a trilogy a fourth story was added describing the mayhem of the Dieppe Raid in 1942, by a Marine Commando. Paul McGrath. £5.95

8549. MORRIS, Eric: THE RUSSIAN NAVY. Myth & Reality.
Hamish Hamilton. 1977 1st. 150pp. 22x14. Above-average ex-lib, VG in Near-Fine d/j. A detailed examination of the ships of the Russian Navy in service at date, together with a penetrating study of Russian maritime policy. £3.25

5338. MORRISS, Roger: NELSON. The Life and Letters of a Hero.
Collins & Brown. 1996 1st. * 160pp. Profusely illustrated. 22x26. An unmarked copy:- Fine in Fine d/j. Through his letters letters to his wife, his fellow officers and Emma Hamilton, this book, which comes as close as possible to the autobiography he never wrote, interweaves the story of Nelson's naval career and his heroism in action, with the colourful and controversial events of his personal life. Very well illustrated. £6.95

17439. MOSS, Michael & RUSSELL, Iain: RANGE AND VISION. The First Hundred Years of Barr & Stroud.
Mainstream 1988 1st 256pp. Profusely illustrated. 26x24.An excellent copy without any writing or inscriptions. Fine in Fine d/j.. £24.00

5525. MUIR, Malcom.: IOWA CLASS BATTLESHIPS. Iowa, New Jersey, Missouri & Wisconsin,
Blandford 1987 1st. 160pp. Prof ills. 25x19. An unmarked hardback copy:- Fine in Fine d/j.Recounts the history of the longest lived and last battleships in commission in the world. The book first discusses the naval requirements that led to the building of the class, and examines the way in which the design and construction, equipment and weapons met these requirements when faced with actual combat operations. Over 175 photographs depicts the four vessels throughout their careers and cover every aspect of their equipment, while line drawings show technical details. £10.00

2756. MULLENHEIM-RECHBURG Von Burkhard: BATTLESHIP BISMARCK. A Survivor's Story.
Birlinn 2001 Expanded edition. xxi. + 467pp. Profusely illustrated. 24x16. An unmarked copy, almost like new: Near-Mint in Near-Mint pictorial card cover. . Re-published after the discovery of the Bismarck's sunken hull, this expanded edition includes information that only recently came to light. The author served in the Bismarck throughout her career and was her senior survivor. life. In this remarkable account he provides an eye-witness narrative of the battleship's short and dramatic life, offering a unique view of the sinking of the Hood, and the Bismarck's subsequent attempts to escape pursuing British forces. This is followed by a vivid description of the scenes on board during her final action, and her sinking. The Appendices include:- Record of the action between Rodney and Bismarck; Bismarck's rudder damage - Questions if all possibilities of repair were exhausted, etc. £8.50

16268. MULLENHEIM-RECHBURG Von Burkhard: BATTLESHIP BISMARCK. A Survivor's Story.
Arms & Armour 1991. xxi. + 467pp. Profusely illustrated. Endpaper maps. 24x16. An unmarked hardback copy, almost like new: Near-Mint in Near-Mint d/j. . Re-published after the discovery of the Bismarck's sunken hull, this expanded edition includes information that only recently came to light. The author served in the Bismarck throughout her career and was her senior survivor. life. In this remarkable account he provides an eye-witness narrative of the battleship's short and dramatic life, offering a unique view of the sinking of the Hood, and the Bismarck's subsequent attempts to escape pursuing British forces. This is followed by a vivid description of the scenes on board during her final action, and her sinking. The Appendices include:- Record of the action between Rodney and Bismarck; Bismarck's rudder damage - Questions if all possibilities of repair were exhausted, etc. £12.85

14697. MULLENHEIM-RECHBURG, Von Burkhard: BATTLESHIP BISMARCK. A Survivor's Story.
Bodley Head. 1981 1st UK. xiii. + 290pp. Prof ills. 23x15. VG+ in VG+ d/j. The author served in the Bismarck throughout her career and was her senior survivor. life. In this remarkable account he provides an eye-witness narrative of the battleship's short and dramatic life, offering a unique view of the sinking of the Hood, and the Bismarck's subsequent attempts to escape pursuing British forces. This is followed by a vivid description of the scenes on board during her final action, and her sinking. The Appendices include:- Record of the action between Rodney and Bismarck; Bismarck's rudder damage - Questions if all possibilities of repair were exhausted, etc. £7.95

14977. MUNRO, Archie: THE WINSTON SPECIALS. Troopships Via The Cape 1940 - 1943.
Maritime Books. 2006 1st. xvi + 509pp. 64 illustrations. 24x16. An unmarked copy: Near-Mint in Fine d/j. £12.50

1121. NESBIT, Roy Conyers.: COASTAL COMMAND IN ACTION 1939-1945.
Budding. 2000. ix. + 182pp. Prof ills. 27x19. A well-above-average ex-library copy with one stamp. VG+ in VG+ d/j. Using the extensive archives held at the Public Record Office, the author has brought to light more than 180 photographs taken by Coastal Command crews during WW2. They include some of the most remarkable pictures of the war, illustrating in vivid detail the actions fought by Coastal Command against U-boats, enemy warships, merchant ships and aircraft, over six years of war. Each photograph is accompanied by an exhaustively researched caption. £5.95

2211. NEWCOMB, Richard .F.: ABANDON SHIP !
Quality Book Club. nd (c 1960). * 215pp. Endp maps. 221x4. VG in VG d/j. The dramatic story of the greatest single ship disaster in the history of the U.S.Navy - the sinking of the USS Indianapolis, flagship of the Fifth Fleet in the closing stages of the Pacific War. Hit by three torpedoes fired by a Japanese submarine, the ship sank in half hour. Of her complement of 1,196 officers and men, almost 900 got off, but it was not until four days later that the authorities realised that she was lost. By the time rescue eventually arrived only 300 men were still alive. £4.00

16010. NOEL, John V Jr. Captain USN & BEACH, Edward L Captain USN.: NAVAL TERMS DICTIONARY. Third Edition.
Unite States Naval Institute 1971. 339pp. 24x16. An unmarked copy: Fine in VG pictorial card cover. £7.50

3381. O'BRIAN, Patrick.: BLUE AT THE MIZZEN.
Harper Collins. 1999 . 222pp. 22x14. An unmarked copy: Near- Fine in Near-Fine 0d/j. A n Aubrey/Maturin adventure. £4.50

17314. O'BRIEN, Terence:: THE MOONLIGHT WAR. The Story of Clandestine Operations in South-East Asia, 1944-5.
Collins 1987 1st., . 363pp. Map. 22x14. An unmarked copy: Fine in Fine d/j. £7.95

12275. O'KANE, Richard. Rear-Admiral, USN (Ret): WAHOO. The Patrols of America's Most Famous World War II Submarine.
Presidio. 1996 x. + 345pp. 31 ills. 10 charts. 4 diagrams.. 22x15. Ex-library with minimal stamps, VG in VG pictorial card cover. The Wahoo commanded by Cmdr Dudley Morton, proved to be one of the most successful American submarines of WW2. Her commander originated daring and new tactics including a successful 'down the throat' attack against an attacking Japanese destroyer, and surface-running gun attacks. This detailed account of Wahoo's wartime career was written by her former executive officer who left the submarine shortly before she commenced her final patrol when she was lost without survivors. £6.95

13033. O'NEILL, Richard.: SUICIDE SQUADS. The Men and Machines of World War II Special Operations.
Salamander 1981. 272pp. Ills. 24x16. An unmarked hardback edition. Fine in VG+ d/j. This book deals with Axis and Allied Special Attack Weapons of World War II, their development and their missions. Covers midget submarines, explosive motorboats, kamikaze aircraft, manned torpedoes, human bombs and demolition frogmen. For the first time in a single volume, the weapons and missions of the "Special Attack" units of the Imperial Japanese Navy and Army are described together with those of the Royal Navy, Royal Italian Navy, Kriegsmarine and Luftwaffe. The author traces the development and deployment of weapons and an examination of the machinery and motives of self-sacrifice during World War 2. The book provides technical details of the various craft, aircraft and weapons used in suicide attacks; how, and in what circumstances the weapons were used - and the results. Illustrated with photographs together with drawings of every suicide weapon used in the War, £9.00

12225. OFFRINGA, Hans.: RAISING THE KURSK.
Lipstick. . 2004 1st UK. 284pp. Profusely illustrated in colour. 25x27. An unmarked copy, as new: Near-Mint in Near-Mint pictorial hardback cover. . This profusely illustrated book on the raising of the sunken Russian nuclear submarine Kursk is divided into four parts. Part I, tells the story of the salvage operations of the submarine. Part 2, recounts the personal experiences of those directly involved, from Holland, Russia and Scotland, who look back on the salvage operations from their own perspectives. Part 3, gives the technical specifications, drawings, plans and blueprints, the layout of the salvage material and the Kursk herself. Part 4, The DVD (inside back cover), gives video footnotes, interviews, etc, and a 32-minute documentary with unique images made during the salvage operation. £12.50

2712. OLLARD, Richard: FISHER AND CUNNINGHAM. A Study of the Personalities of the Churchill era.
Constable. 1991 1st. 192pp. 24x16. An unmarked copy: Fine in Fine d/j. Fisher and Cunningham were First Sea Lords and Admirals of the Fleet. Both, in different wars served under Churchill and both by general consent towered over the Navy of their day. £6.45

1680. OMAN, Carola: NELSON.
Reprint Society. 1950 ix. + 596pp. 4 ills. 6 maps. 19x13. VG+ A major study on the life and career of Horatio Nelson is now regarded as a standard work. £3.50

1679. OMAN, Carola.: NELSON.
History Book Club. 1971. x. + 612pp. 4 ills. 6 maps. 22x14. VG+ in VG d/j. Now regarded as a standard work, this major study offers a complete account of Nelson's life and career. £4.95

1124. OWEN, Charles: PLAIN YARNS FROM THE FLEET. The Spirit of the Royal Navy during its Twentieth- Century Heyday.
Wrens Park. 1999. x. + 212pp. Ills. 25x18. Fine in Fine d/j. The author looks at the Royal Navy from 1900 to 1945. What was the Navy doing in those days, how did its people function, and when the greatest test came in 1939, was the Navy up to it? With the help of anecdotes, eye-witness accounts and reminiscences, archival material and published works, the author paints a broad and vivid view of the Royal Navy in this challenging era. £6.50

14625. OWEN, Charles: PLAIN YARNS FROM THE FLEET. The Spirit of the Royal Navy during its Twentieth- Century Heyday.
Wrens Park. 1999. x. + 212pp. Ills. 25x18. Near-Fine in Fine d/j. The author looks at the Royal Navy from 1900 to 1945. What was the Navy doing in those days, how did its people function, and when the greatest test came in 1939, was the Navy up to it? With the help of anecdotes, eye-witness accounts and reminiscences, archival material and published works, the author paints a broad and vivid view of the Royal Navy in this challenging era. £4.85

8578. OWEN, Charles.: NO MORE HEROES. The Royal Navy in the Twentieth Century: Anatomy of a Legend.
Allen & Unwin. 1975 1st. 248pp.-19 ills. Diag. 22x14. An unmarked copy: Near-Fine in VG d/j. Traces the fortunes of the Royal Navy in the 20th century under successive First Sea Lords to underline the ways in which the higher echelons of the service have altered, & how & why naval policy has changed. The glimpses in action of Beresford & Fisher, Beatty & Jellicoe, Chatfield., Pound, & Mountbatten; the appraisal of Churchill; the Invergordon Mutiny; the Navy in the two World Wars, including Jutland & other naval engagements; post-war disarmament; all these make fascinating reading - & throw light on how the Silent Service really works. £6.95

3474. PACK S.W.C.: SEA POWER IN THE MEDITERRANEAN..
Barker. 1971 1st. ix. + 260pp. 31 ills. 10 maps/figs. Above-average ex-lib, VG in VG d/j. A study of the struggle for Sea Power in the Mediterranean from the 17th Century to the Present Day £4.50

13203. PACK S.W.C. Captain RN.: BRITANNIA AT DARTMOUTH.
Alvin Redman 1966 1st. 326pp. 29 ills. Endp maps. 22x14. An unmarked copy Near-Fine in VG d/j. In this history of of the naval college, the author has captured the atmosphere of life in the Britannia, and the book is greatly enlived by personal anecdotes from 'old boys' £8.95

3271. PACK, James. Captain RN.: NELSON'S BLOOD. The Story of Naval Rum.
Mason. 1982 200pp. Prof ills. 23x15. Near-Fine in Fine d/j. Hard-cover edition. . When the Admiralty decided to abolish naval rum in 1970, so ended a tradition that stretched back 300 years. The enjoyable account of the history of the tot reflects life in the Royal Navy from 1655 onwards. £6.95

2975. PACKER, Joy.: DEEP AS THE SEA.
Eyre Methuen. 1976 1st. x. + 246pp. 13 ills. 22x14. An unmarked copy. Fine in Fine d/j A biography of Admiral H.A.Packer, told partly through his logs and diaries and partly through letters. His naval career lasted from 1907 to 1953, during which he saw action at Jutland, commanded the cruisers Calcutta, Manchester ,Warspite and the gunnery school Excellent. He took part in the hunting down of the Bismarck and later led the defeated Italian Fleet into Malta. After the war he was appointed C.-in-C Atlantic. £4.95

1213. PADFIELD, Peter: NELSON'S WAR.
BCA. 1976. . 200pp. Prof ills. 25x17. An excellent unmarked copy- Fine in VG+ d/j. Between 1793 and 1805 a series of naval battles fought against France gained for Great Britain what later historians were to call the 'Empire of the Seas'. This period of almost unrelieved blockade and battle culminating at Trafalgar can only be viewed as one of the great turning points in History. It saw the emergence of revolutionary fleet tactics by the British, created by a series of outstanding admirals, Howe, Jervis, Duncan and Nelson. The author gives detailed accounts of the battles at Camperdown, the Nile, Copenhagen and Trafalgar, and throws new and controversial light on the battle tactics of these famous actions to show just how unconventional they became £4.95

2202. PADFIELD, Peter: THE BATTLESHIP ERA.
Pan xiii. 321pp. 38 ills. 20x12. Foxing to edges, otherwise VG in slightly creased pictorial card cover . A comprehensive history of battleship design from the 1860s to WW2, which also describes. with first-hand accounts, what it was like to serve in a battleship in peacetime and in war. £1.95

18002. PADFIELD, Peter: THE BATTLESHIP ERA.
Pan 1974 xiii. 321pp. 38 ills. 20x12. VG in slightly rubbed pictorial card cover . A comprehensive history of battleship design from the 1860s to WW2, which also describes. with first-hand accounts, what it was like to serve in a battleship in peacetime and in war. £2.50

8582. PADFIELD, Peter.: TIDE OF EMPIRES. Decisive Naval Campaigns in the Rise of the West. Volume 2. 1654 - 1763.
Routledge & Kegan Paul. 1982 1st. ix. + 270pp. 30 ills. Line drawing. 4 Maps. 11 Battle diagrams. Endp maps. 24x16. An unmarked copy:-Near-Mint in Near-Mint d/j. d/j. This volume starts with England poised to take over from Holland as foremost world trading and naval power, then follows the epic struggle of both maritime powers against Bourbon France, and concludes with England’s triumphant assumption of the ‘Sovereign of the Seas’. This is a very readable yet scholarly study with brilliant tactical analysis, and graphic and exciting battle descriptions. £6.95

9072. PALMER, Alfred B.: THE PIRATE OF TOBRUK. A Sailor's Life on the Seven Seas, 1916 - 1948.
Naval Institute.1994 1st. 205pp. Ills. Map. 24x16. Fine in Fine d/j. The autobiography of one of the last of the adventurers, renowned for his exploits with the Inshore Squadron in the Mediterranean. Palmer first went to sea in sail and he served in the Royal Navy in the two World Wars. He served in the merchant marine on a variety of vessels - from colliers to passenger liners. This memoir is esoecially notable for his first-hand descriptions of dramatic naval engagements from both world wars, as well as for his account of the "little wars" along the North African coast in World War . As the captain of the captured Italian schooner Maria Giovanni, he earned his sobriquet, Pirate of Tobruk, running a blockade off the coast of Africa until he was captured by the enemy. £8.95

8505. PALMER, Joseph: JANE'S DICTIONARY OF NAVAL TERMS.
Macdonald & Jane's 1975 1st. 342pp. 22x14. An unmarked copy: Fine in VG d/j. A complete reference source for thousands of English-language naval terms in contemporary use, arranged alphabetically and fully cross-referenced. Also contains a comprehensive list of acronyms and abbreviations. £7.95

3614. PALOCZI-HORVATH G.: FROM MONITOR TO MISSILE BOAT. Coast Defence Ships and Coastal Defence since 1860.
Conway. 1996 1st. 160pp. Prof ills. 28x27. Fine in Fine d/j. This book is a study of an important but previously ignored aspect of naval history, the specialist coastal defence ship. Because of the constraints of size and draught, these ships used very sophisticated concepts, and their design philosophy is fully exploited here for the first time. The book includes chapters on the monitors of the American Civil War: Royal Navy Coast Defence Turret Ships 1860-1880: Coastal Defence Ships in the First World War: The Last Classic Coast Defence ships; Coast Defence Ships in the Second World War: Forts & Integrated Defences to 1945: Design Considerations: Modern Coast Defence Ships, etc, etc. Fully detailed listing of all major Coast Defence Ships. Profusely illustrated with photographs, engravings and drawings. £28.00

13497. PARKER, John: TASK FORCE. Untold Stories of the Heroes of the Royal Navy.
Headline. 2003 1st. 376pp. Illustrated. 24x16.An unmarked copy: Near- Fine in Near-Fine d/j. £4.75

1667. PARKINSON, C Northcote: BRITANNIA RULES. The Classic Age of Naval History, 1795-1815.
BCA. 1977 199pp. 33 ills. Charts. 24x16. Fine in torn d/j. Describes the activities of the Royal Navy during the most outstanding period in naval history, that began with the Wars of the French Revolution and ended with the Battle of Algiers. £3.95

177. PARKINSON, C.Nnorthcote (Editor).: SAMUEL WALTERS, Lieutenant R.N.
Liverpool University Press. 1949 1st. 154pp. 13 ills. 22x14. Titles dull, otherwise contents VG+.. Whilst serving in HMS Raisonable between 1805-1810, Samuel Waters took part in Popham's expedition to the River Plate, and was present at the second capture of the Cape of Good Hope and the blockade of Mauritius and Reunion. His first-hand account paints an authentic picture of a naval officer's life during the early 1800s. £11.95

533. PARKINSON, C.Northcote: BRITANNIA RULES. The Classic Age of Naval History, 1795-1815.
Sutton. 1997 178pp. 33 ills. 7 maps . 24x17 An unmarked copy: Near-Mint in Near-Mint in pictorial card cover. Describes the activities of the Royal Navy during the most outstanding period in naval history, that began with the Wars of the French Revolution and ended with the Battle of Algiers. £4.75

13239. PARKINSON, C.Northcote: BRITANNIA RULES. The Classic Age of Naval History, 1795-1815.
Sutton. 1997 178pp. 33 ills. 7 maps . 24x17 Fine in Fine pictorial card cover. Describes the activities of the Royal Navy during the most outstanding period in naval history, that began with the Wars of the French Revolution and ended with the Battle of Algiers. £3.95

14639. PATERSON, Lawrence: FIRST U-BOAT FLOTILLA
Leo Cooper 2002 1st. xix. + 300pp. Illustrated. Map. 24x16. An unmarked copy:- Near-Fine in Fine d/j. £7.95

9463. PATTERSON A. Temple.: JELLICOE.
Macmillan. 1969 1st. 277pp. 23 ills. 22x14. No writing or inscriptions.VG+ in VG d/j. This biography gives a full account of Jellicoe's career; considers his achievements, and in particular examines the controversy over the Battle of Jutland. £7.95

11768. PEARS, Randolph. Cmdr R.N.: YOUNG SEA DOGS. Some Adventures of Midshipmen of the Fleet.
Putnam. 1960 1st. 251pp. 9 ills. 22x14. Near-Fine in Very Good + d/j. The naval midshipman has always cut an intriguing figure - certainly not a rating, yet hardly an officer: more than a youth, yet not quite a man. This book includes accounts of the early days at sea of men who later became distinguished Admirals, and full accounts of heroic episodes of midshipmen in action. £6.95

17472. PEMSEL, Helmut: ATLAS OF NAVAL WARFARE. An Atlas & Chronology of Conflict at Sea from Earliest Times to the Present Day.
Arms & Armour. 1977 1st. * 176pp. Prof ills. Maps. 25x25. No writing or inscriptions.VG+: in VG d/j. The entire history of maritime warfare through nearly 2,500 years of conflict is described and charted in this masterly volume. As well as the major battles and campaigns, lesser naval conflicts are included. Over 250 maps - showing both campaigns and battles - are complemented by a precise chronological text, which is comprehensively indexed. There are also diagrams & tables, including lists showing comparative strengths of fleets, plus a series of line drawings demonstrating the evolution of the warship from galley to nuclear submarine. A unique and indispensable work of reference. £8.45

889. PENGELLY, Colin.: THE FIRST BELLEROPHON.
Baker. 1966 1st. 303pp. 22 ills. 22x14. An unmarked copy:- VG+ in G+ d/j. The Bellerophon was a legendary ship of the Royal Navy. In the wars against France she fought at the Glorious First of June; at Aboukir and the Nile, and at Trafalgar. She crowned her career when she accepted the surrender of Napoleon off Rochefort in 1815. The author traces the career of the Bellerophon from her construction, through her first service in 1790 to her breaking-up in 1836. Her commanders included Howe, Jervis, Cornwallis, Nelson, Saumarez, and their battles, tactics and strategy are followed and described. Appendices. £8.95

7542. PENN,Geoffrey: INFIGHTING ADMIRALS. Fisher's Feud with Beresford and the Reactionaries.
Cooper. 2000 1st. viii. + 264pp. Ills. 24x16. VG+ in Fine in d/j. Fisher was a radical thinker who represented the new breed of naval officer. Ranged against him and other modernisers were the 'old school', the embodiment of which was the ultra-reactionary Lord Charles Beresford. Their titanic struggles, conducted with a passionate intensity of patriotic fervour and at a highly personal level, make for fascinating reading. The author describes the cut-and -thrust of intrigue and the issues at stake, and lifts the veil on the clash of personalities and ideologies that went to the very root of naval development. £7.85

9903. PERRETT, Bryan.: GUNBOAT! Small Ships at War.
Cassell. 2000 1st. 224pp. 35 ills. 24x16. Near-Mint in Near-Mint d/j. Often commanded by junior officers, gunboats saw service across the world, and the events recorded here include conflicts in China, Argentina, the Crimea, the Persian Gulf, East Africa, stretching from the Burma war in 1824,and throughthe two World Wars £4.95

2105. PERRETT, Bryan.: THE REAL HORNBLOWER. The Life of Admiral Sir James Gordon, GCB.
Arms & Armour. 1999 160pp. 22 ills. Maps. 23x16. An unmarked copy:, Fine in VG (single crease) pictorial card cover. Horatio Hornblower a young and dashing hero in C.S.Forester's much-loved novels, represents the British tradition of courage and gallantry - but was he an entirely fictional creation? The author thinks not. In The Real Hornblower he shows many parallels between Hornblower's career and that of a real hero, Admiral Sir James Gordon who joined the navy at 11, served more than 75 years, and died as an Admiral of the Fleet, 'the last of Nelson's captains'. £4.95

17868. PERRETT, Bryan.: THE REAL HORNBLOWER. The Life of Admiral Sir James Gordon, GCB.
Arms & Armour. 1998 1st 160pp. 22 ills. Maps. 23x16. Like new: Mint in Mint d/j. Horatio Hornblower a young and dashing hero in C.S.Forester's much-loved novels, represents the British tradition of courage and gallantry - but was he an entirely fictional creation? The author thinks not. In The Real Hornblower he shows many parallels between Hornblower's career and that of a real hero, Admiral Sir James Gordon who joined the navy at 11, served more than 75 years, and died as an Admiral of the Fleet, 'the last of Nelson's captains'. £4.95

4300. PHELAN, Keiren. & BRICE Martin .H.: FAST ATTACK CRAFT. The Evolution of Design & Tactics.
Macdonald & Jane's. 1977 1st. 224pp. Prof ills. 28x21. An unmarked copy:-Fine in Fine d/j. Considers the evolution and tactical success or failure of the significant fast attack craft, including the various types of British CMBs, MTBs, MGBs, German S-Boats (E-Boats), Italian MAS-Boats, and American PT-Boats, drawing on contemporary naval factors, the dynamics of small boat design and a provocative appraisal of Second World War performance. Profusely illustrated with photographs and drawings. £11.95

10812. PHILBRICK, Nathaniel.: SEA OF GLORY. The Epic South Seas Expedition 1838 -1842.
Harper Collins. 2004 1st. xxv. + 452pp. Ills. Maps. 24x16. Unmarked, as new: Mint in Mint d/j. Tells the story of a surprisingly little-known 19th century operation that explored vast tracts of the Pacific Ocean, including a new southern continenet soon to be called Antarctica. The United States South Seas Exploring Expedition of 1838 comprised 6 sailing ships and 346 men. The expedition surveyed well over 200 Pacific islands and created nearly 200 charts, however, 2 ships and 28 men came to grief, and the expedition ended in a series of acrimonious courts-martial. £5.85

13047. PHILLIPS C.E.L.: COCKLESHELL HEROES.
Heinemann. 1956 1st. ix. + 252pp. Frontis + 33 illustrations. Endp maps. 22x14. Spine bumped, otherwise binding and contents VG. The raid on enemy shipping in Bordeaux harbour by a small team of Royal Marines in 1942, was later described by a German officer as "the outstanding commando raid of the war". This book tells the story of the raid and its tragic aftermath. £3.95

6820. PHILLIPS, Jo, Cmdr RN.: A BLOODY-MINDED SAILOR.
Privately published. 1984 1st. 112pp. Ills. 21x15. An unmarked copy:- Fine in Fine d/j. Autobiography of a career officer. After leaving Dartmouth in 1932, the author joined Royal Sovereign where he stayed until 1935. He began the war in Nelson, moved to Manchester in 1940, then became Signals Officer on Medway in Alexandria. He was sunk in Huntley in 1941 then served as Flag Lieutenant. This was followed by brief service in Renown, Malaya and Eagle, as a staff Signals Officer based at Gibraltar before moving to the Liverpool Escort Force. Further attachments followed to the Mulberry project then Londonderry before he saw out the war in the East Indies. £6.95

17279. PHILPOTT, Bryan:: GERMAN MARITIME AIRCRAFT.
Patrick Stephens 1981 1st., . 96pp. Profusely illustrated. 24x17. An unmarked copy:- Fine in Near-Fine pictorial card cover £5.95

2128. PITT, Barry: ZEEBRUGGE. St. George's Day, 1918.
Cassell. 1958 1st. xv. + 237pp. 20 ills.12 Map/diags. 22x14. Ex-library, usual stamps. G+ in VG d/j. . A comprehensive and detailed account which covers every aspect of this gallant but costly British raid on the port of Zeebrugge in 1918. £3.50

11166. PITT, Barry.: SPECIAL BOAT SQUADRON. The Story of the SBS in the Mediterranean.
Century. 1983 1st. 212pp. Ills. Maps. 22x14. Fine in VG d/j. . A full and detailed account of the SBS forces which fought the Germans in the Aegean, Adriatic and Italy during World War 2. £3.95

273. POCOCK, Tom.: NELSON AND HIS WORLD.
BCA. 1974 143pp. 130 ills. 24x19. An unmarked copy:- VG+ in slightly torn d/j. A biography of Nelson that also looks at his family and the environment in which he grew up. £4.50

12637. POCOCK. Tom: HORATIO NELSON.
The Bodley Head 1987 1st. xx. + 364pp. 24x16. Above-average ex-library VG in VG d/j. Written with authority, this outstanding work provides one of the finest accounts of Nelson’s personal life and naval career. £5.50

6814. POLLEN, Arthur.: THE GREAT GUNNERY SCANDAL. The Mystery of Jutland.
Collins. 1980 1st. * 280pp. Frontis. Diagrams. 22x14. An unmarked copy:- Fine in Near-Fine d/j. Arthur Pollen, the author's father, invented a computerised system of fire control, which was, at the time, well in advance of the type being used in the Royal Navy. His invention was supported by a number of leading lights in the Service, and Lord Fisher, in particular, was very enthusiastic about the abilities of Pollen's fire control system. But other navy chiefs particularly those in the Gunnery branch were not interested; in fact was not until the Rodney and Nelson were laid down in 1925 that Pollen's system was first used. The story of each stage of this extraordinary and prolonged saga is recounted in detail. £14.00

16981. POLLOCK, John:: 'FALMOUTH FOR INSTRUCTIONS'. The Story of Falmouth in the Great War 1914-1919.
John Pollock 2004, 129pp. Profusely illustrated. 24x18. Almost like new: Near-Mint in Near-Mint pictorial card cover. Signed by author. Bookseller Inventory # 16981 £12.00

7244. POLMAR N. & MERSKY P.B.: AMPHIBIOUS WARFARE: An Illustrated History.
Blandford. 1988 1st. * 192pp. Prof ills. 28x25. Fine in d/j. In this illustrated history, the authors have chronicled the development and techniques of amphibious landings through history, from the Greek-Persian Wars to the Falklands conflict of 1982. The WW1 assaults at Gallipoli and Zeebrugge, and the 66 landings carried out by the belligerents in WW2 are described, as is the landing at Inchon in the Korean War; and the amphibious assault at Suez. The specialized amphibious ships and landing craft are fully examined. £12.50

16042. POLMAR, Norman: ATOMIC SUBMARINES.
Vn Nostrand 1963 1st. . xiii. + 286pp, Profusely illustrated. 26x20. VG+ in VG d/j. This authoritative and profusely illustrated work describes the evolution and development of the atomic submarine and the immense problems involved in designing and building such craft. £11.00

12836. POLMAR, Norman: GUIDE TO THE SOVIET NAVY. Fourth Edition.
Arms & Armour. 1986 xiii. + 536pp. 24x25. Prof ills. Endp maps. An unmarked copy;- Fine in VG d/j. This comprehensive overview of the Soviet Navy of the 1980s, offers detailed and profusely illustrated survey of every type of Soviet warships in service at date. £16.95

3484. POLMAR, Norman: SOVIET NAVAL DEVELOPMENTS 1982.
Arms & Armour. 1982. 138pp. Prof ills. Illustrated endpapers. 26x18. An unmarked copy:- Fine in Fine d/j. This authoritative survey of Soviet naval developments is based on reports prepared at the direction of the Chief of Naval Intelligence and Chief of Information. Department of the Navy, Washington, D.C. It describes the various classes and types of Soviet surface ships and submarines produced at date, as well as covering many other aspects of the Soviet navy. Chapters are headed:- Soviet Naval Policy: The Soviet Navy: Soviet Naval Hardware: Soviet Naval Personnel: Other Soviet Maritime Activities. Profusely illustrated. £6.95

7815. POLMAR, Norman.: THE SHIPS AND AIRCRAFT OF THE U.S.FLEET. Thirteenth Edition.
Arms & Armour. nd (c 1985) 1st UK. * 559pp. Prof ills. 25x24. No writing or inscriptions. VG+ inVG d/j.. This book provides information on every vessel and each type of naval aircraft in service with the U.S.Navy at date. Approximately 800 photographs and drtawings are provided, with general identification views of ships and aircraft, and close-ups of weapons and electronic equipment.. Standard postage rate within the UK. £19.00

6894. POLMAR, Norman.: THE U.S. NAVY TODAY. Volume I.
Arms & Armour. 1985 1st. 72pp. Prof ills. 24x18. Near-Mint in Near-Mint pictorial card cover. A wide-ranging, contemporary pictorial survey of the ships of the US Navy , illustrated with 120 photographs accompanied by informative captions £2.00

13300. POMFRET, Carlene.: CABIN TRUNKS & FAR HORIZONS.
MM Productions. 1991 1st. v. + 184pp. Illustrated. Map. 22x14. Near-Fine in Fine d/j. £5.95

3186. POOLMAN, Kenneth: GUNS OFF CAPE ANN. The Story of the Shannon and the Chesapeake.
Evans. 1961 1st. vii. + 175pp. 11 ills. 22x14. VG in VG d/j. Describes the epic battle In June 1813, off Cape Ann, when HMS Shannon, a frigate commanded by Captain Philip Broke, fought and won a fierce and bloody encounter with the United States frigate Chesapeake. £6.95

5506. POOLMAN, Kenneth.: ALLIED SUBMARINES OF WORLD WAR TWO.
Arms & Armour. 1990 1st. 160pp. Prof ills. 28x22. An unmarked copy:- Fine in Fine d/j. Tells the story of underwater warfare waged by the Allies during the Second World War. It describes in graphic detail, many of the actions fought by British and American submarines in the North Sea, Atlantic, Mediterranean, the Pacific, and in lesser oceans too. Also covers the exploits of the submarines belonging to France, Greece, The Netherlands, Norway, Poland and the Soviet Union. Illustrated with 160 photographs plus numerous maps and diagrams. £9.50

14612. POOLMAN, Kenneth.: ANCHORS AWEIGH! Recollections of World War II Sailors.
Past Times/Cassell. 2000. (First published under the title 'Experiences of War: The British Sailor.' 180pp. 90 ills. 20x13. An unmarked copy: Fine in Fine pictorial card cover. In the flood of literature on the Second World War at sea. the 'other ranks' - seamen, naval airmen, submariners, stokers, writers, sick bay 'tiffies, supply ratings, 'sparkers', 'bunting tossers', all the 'ordinary men who filled the lower deck of the Royal Navy - have seldom been heard. With a linking commentary by Kenneth Poolman and profusely illustrated with photographs, around eighty British sailors describe of how life was, in the raw, from a Jack's view and expressed in Jack's inimitable way. £5.50

10122. POOLMAN, Kenneth.: ARK ROYAL.
Tempus. 2000. 128pp. 20 ills. . 24x15. Mint in Mint pictorial card cover. The story of one of the best-loved and best-fought ships to fly the white ensign. The carrier saw much service during the war and her aircraft were involved in numerous actions, until Ark Royal was torpedoed and sunk in November 1941. £3.95

14661. POOLMAN, Kenneth.: ARK ROYAL.
Tempus. 2000. 128pp. 20 ills. . 24x15. Near-Fine in Mint pictorial card cover. The story of one of the best-loved and best-fought ships to fly the white ensign. The carrier saw much service during the war and her aircraft were involved in numerous actions, until Ark Royal was torpedoed and sunk in November 1941. £3.50

5827. POOLMAN, Kenneth.: FOCKE-WULF CONDOR: SCOURGE OF THE ATLANTIC.
Macdonald & Jane's 192pp. 43 ills. 22x14. An unmarked copy:- Fine in Fine d/j. d/j. At the beginning of the Battle of the Atlantic, the Focke-Wulf Condor sank 85 ships in 6 months. The Admiralty fitted A/A guns to merchant ships, while some were fitted with a catapult which launched a Hurricane fighter with only a single flight capability, but it was not until the advent of escort carriers equipped with fighter aircraft that the menace of the Condor was finally overcome. Here is a detailed account of the grim campaign against the attacker and shadower of Allied shipping. £5.95

9719. POOLMAN, Kenneth.: THE BRITISH SAILOR. Experiences of War.
Arms & Armour. 1989 1st. 180pp. Prof ills. 24x16. An unmarked copy:- Near-Mint in Fine d/j. In the flood of literature on the Second World War at sea. the 'other ranks' - seamen, naval airmen, submariners, stokers, writers, sick bay 'tiffies, supply ratings, 'sparkers', 'bunting tossers', all the 'ordinary men who filled the lower deck of the Royal Navy - have seldom been heard. With a linking commentary by Kenneth Poolman and profusely illustrated with photographs, around eighty British sailors describe of how life was, in the raw, from a Jack's view and expressed in Jack's inimitable way. £7.95

7726. POOLMAN, Kenneth.: THE WINNING EDGE. Naval Technology in Action, 1939-1945.
Sutton. 1997 1st UK. xii. + 235pp. Ills. 23x15. An unmarked copy:- Near-Mint in Neart-Mint d/j. Presents comprehensive descriptions of the many new technical naval developments of World War 2, and then offers dramatic examples of their use in action. £7.95

1685. POPE, Dudley: LIFE IN NELSON' S NAVY.
Allen & Unwin. 1987 xvii. + 279pp. 20 ills. 22x14. VG+ in Fine d/j. A detailed account of how men lived and fought in Nelson' navy, how they were recruited, paid, fed and clothed, the press gang, guns and signal, crime and punishment, prize money, rough justice, etc. The book also describes how the Navy battled with corruption within its own ranks, political patronage and mistakes to emerge victorious in battle. £7.95

9526. POPE, Dudley: THE DEVIL HIMSELF. The Mutiny of 1800.
Secker & Warburg. 1987 1st. Xvi. + 188pp. Map. 24x16. Above-average ex-library with minimal stamps:-VG in VG d/j. After the French corvette, Bayonne, was captured by Sir Edward Pellew in 1798, she was renamed Danae and given a new captain, Lord Proby, but in March 1800 she was recaptured by the French following a mutiny of her crew. The author who has pieced together the curious story of the mutiny from British documents and French archives, explains why some of the Danae’s crew risked hanging by staging a mutiny, and what became of the guilty men, and how the French recaptured the corvette. £4.95

17609. POPE, Dudley: THE DEVIL HIMSELF. The Mutiny of 1800.
Secker & Warburg. 1987 1st. Xvi. + 188pp. Map. 24x16. A n unmarked copy:- Fine in Fine d/j. After the French corvette, Bayonne, was captured by Sir Edward Pellew in 1798, she was renamed Danae and given a new captain, Lord Proby, but in March 1800 she was recaptured by the French following a mutiny of her crew. The author who has pieced together the curious story of the mutiny from British documents and French archives, explains why some of the Danae’s crew risked hanging by staging a mutiny, and what became of the guilty men, and how the French recaptured the corvette. £8.50

1398. POTTER, John Deane: FIASCO. The Break-Out of the German Battleships.
Readers Union. 1971 235pp. 14 ills. Endp maps. Map. 22x14. No writing or inscriptions. : Fine in VG d/j. Uses first-hand accounts of both British and German personnel who took part, to provide a full account of the break-out of the Scharnhorst, Gneisenau and the Prinz Eugen, from the French port of Brest, describing their dash through the Straits of Dover and the desperate running battle which followed. £4.60

16054. POTTER, John Deane: FIASCO. The Break-Out of the German Battleships.
Readers Union. 1970 235pp. 14 ills. Endp maps. Map. 22x14. Above average ex-library hard back copy, minor stamps, otherwise VG in VG d/j. Fine in Near-Fine d/j. Uses first-hand accounts of both British and German personnel who took part, to provide a full account of the break-out of the Scharnhorst, Gneisenau and the Prinz Eugen, from the French port of Brest, describing their dash through the Straits of Dover and the desperate running battle which followed. £2.50

14137. POWELL, Michael.: GRAF SPEE.
Hodder & Stoughton. 1956 1st. 224pp. Frontis. Endp maps. Binding and contents VG. Describes the events of Graf Spee's war cruise and the Battle of the River Plate. £3.50

2131. POWELL, Michael: THE LAST VOYAGE OF THE GRAF SPEE.
Whie Lion. 1976. 193pp. Ex-library:- tape marks on binding, one stamp, otherwise contents VG in VG d/j. A vivid account of Graf Spee's war cruise and the Battle of the River Plate. £2.00

6744. POWELL, Michael.: GRAF SPEE.
Hodder & Stoughton. 1956 1st. 224pp. Frontis. Endp maps. Titles a lbit faded, otherwise contents (no writing or inscriptions). Near-FineDescribes the events of Graf Spee's war cruise and the Battle of the River Plate. £3.85

16856. POYNDER, Charles.: FRIGATES AND FILLIES.
Nautical. 1994 1st. 203pp. Ills. 24x16. An unmarked copy, like new::- Near-Mint in Near-Mint d/j. j. An autobiography. The author entered Dartmouth in 1937 and was serving in the cruiser Kenya at the outbreak of war. Following spells in the cruiser London and destroyers Eggesford and Musketeer, the author joined the submarine service. He ended the war based in Subic Bay and took part in the Japanese surrender of Hong Kong. In the Korean War he served in the frigate Whitesand Bay, and later went on to command the minesweeper Mutine and the destroyer Chequers. A lucidly written and enjoyable account of the author's naval career. £8.95

6348. POYNDER, Charles.: FRIGATES AND FILLIES.
Nautical. 1994 1st. 203pp. Ills. 24x16. An unmarked copy:- Fine in d/j. An autobiography. The author entered Dartmouth in 1937 and was serving in the cruiser Kenya at the outbreak of war. Following spells in the cruiser London and destroyers Eggesford and Musketeer, the author joined the submarine service. He ended the war based in Subic Bay and took part in the Japanese surrender of Hong Kong. In the Korean War he served in the frigate Whitesand Bay, and later went on to command the minesweeper Mutine and the destroyer Chequers. A lucidly written and enjoyable account of the author's naval career. £7.95

537. PRESTON, Anthony: AIRCRAFT CARRIERS.
Bison. 1979 1st. * 192pp. Prof ills. 30x22. Fine in d/j. Charts the development of the aircraft carrier before recounting some of the major actions fought by carrier's during the Second World War. Technical descriptions of the ships themselves, and their aircraft, are illustrated through cut-away diagrams and line drawings. Illustrated with over 300 photographs in colour and black-and-white, together with cut-away drawings, charts and maps. £5.85

15016. PRESTON, Anthony: AIRCRAFT CARRIERS.
Bison. 1990 192pp. Prof ills. 30x22. An exceptionally nice unmarked copy: Fine in Fine d/j. Charts the development of the aircraft carrier before recounting some of the major actions fought by carrier's during the Second World War. Technical descriptions of the ships themselves, and their aircraft, are illustrated through cut-away diagrams and line drawings. Illustrated with over 300 photographs in colour and black-and-white, together with cut-away drawings, charts and maps. £5.85

10807. PRESTON, Anthony: AN ILLUSTRATED HISTORY OF THE NAVIES OF WORLD WAR II.
Bison. 1982. 224pp. Prof ills. Endp maps. 30x23. A superb unmarked copy: Near-Mint in Near-Mint d/j. With special drawings by John Batchelor. This comprehensive study examines the ships and weapons used by the Royal Navy and the Italian, French, German, United States, & Japanese navies in WW2. Very well illustrated with over 400 photographs, drawings, and maps. £7.50

1975. PRESTON, Anthony: AN ILLUSTRATED HISTORY OF THE NAVIES OF WORLD WAR II.
Bison. 1982. 224pp. Prof ills. Endp maps. 30x23. Fine in Fine d/j. With special drawings by John Batchelor. This comprehensive study examines the ships and weapons used by the Royal Navy and the Italian, French, German, United States, & Japanese navies in WW2. Very well illustrated with over 400 photographs, drawings, and maps. £7.50

12746. PRESTON, Anthony: THE WORLD'S GREAT AIRCRAFT CARRIERS, From World War 1 to the Present Day.
Chancellor 1999 1st. 160pp. Profusely illustrated. 28x21. 28x21 Hardback edition; As new:Mint in Mint d/j £8.95

12747. PRESTON, Anthony: THE WORLD'S GREAT SUBMARINES. From the American Civil War to the Present Day.
Greenwich Editions. 2005. 160pp. Profusely illustrated. 28x21. An unmarked copy, Near-Mint in Near-Mint pictorial card cover. £7.50

6961. PRESTON, Anthony.: THE SHIP - DREADNOUGHT TO NUCLEAR SUBMARINE.
NMM. 1980 1st. 60pp. Prof ills. Ills endps. 21x21. Near-Mint in pictorial hardback cover. Charts the technical development of warships from the Dreadnought of 1906 to the nuclear powered submarines of the 1970s. Very well illustrated. £2.00

17715. PRESTON, Antony: WARSHIPS OF THE WORLD
Jane's Publishing 1980 224pp. Profusely illustrated. 26x21. An unmarked copy: Fine in Near-Fine d/j. Describes class-by-class the warships of the world's navies at date. With over 180 photographs. £5.95

17997. PRESTON, Antony, LYON, David & BATCHELOR, John H.: NAVIES OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION
Leo Cooper 1975 158pp. Profusely illustrated.l Endpaper maps. 28x21. An excellent unmarked copy: Fine in VG d/j £7.95

538. PRICE, Alfred: AIRCRAFT VERSUS SUBMARINE. The Evolution of Anti-Submarine Aircraft, 1912-1980.
Jane's 1980 xvi. + 268pp. 68 ills. 24x16. An unmarked copy:- Fine in Fine d/j. This book traces the development of anti-submarine aircraft and describes the ever-changing technology with the advantage swinging to and from the hunter to hunted. The major part of the book is principally concerned with the battles fought between Allied aircraft and German U-boats during the Battle of the Atlantic, and many of these actions are vividly described. Very well illustrated. £6.50

743. PRICE, Alfred.: AIRCRAFT VERSUS SUBMARINE. The Evolution of Anti-Submarine Aircraft, 1912-1980.
Jane's. 1975 1st. xvi. + 268pp. 74 ills. 24x16. An unmarked copy: Near-Fine in VG d/j. in d/j. This book traces nearly seventy years development of anti-submarine aircraft and describes the ever-changing technology with the advantage swinging to and from hunter to hunted. The major part of the book is concerned with the battles fought between Allied aircraft and German U-boats during the Battle of the Atlantic, and many of these actions are graphically described.. £6.50

2817. PUGSLEY A.F. Rear-Admiral A.F.: DESTROYER MAN.
Weidenfeld & Nicolson. 1957 1st. 224pp. 8 ills. 22x14. No writing or inscriptions: VG+ in G+ d/j. . An autobiography. Pugsley was in command of the destroyer Javelin which saw action during the Norwegian campaign and Dunkirk before being badly damaged in a destroyer action in the Channel. He then took command of Fearless in Force H, taking part in Malta convoys before she was sunk. His next command, the new destroyer Paladin, joined the Eastern Fleet and served in the assault on Madagascar, after which he moved to Jervis of the 14DF in the Med. He commanded one of the naval forces in the Neptune landings and the naval force command of the Walcheren landing. He then took command of Trafalgar to sail to the Far East, just as the war ended. £16.50

17683. PULESTON W.D. Captain USN.: MAHAN. The Life and Work of Captain Alfred Thayer Mahan, U.S.N.
Jonathan Cape 1939 1st 351pp. 8 illustrations. 22x15. Any excellent copy without any writing or inscriptions. Near-Fine in G+ d/j. £9.00

16106. PULESTON W.D. Captain USN.: MAHAN. The Life and Work of Captain Alfred Thayer Mahan, U.S.N.
Jonathan Cape 1939 1st 351pp. 8 illustrations. 22x15. Binding rubbed & titles faded, otherwise contents (no writing or inscriptions) VG+. £6.50

15006. PUTT, S Gorley: MEN DRESSED AS SEAMEN.
Christophers. 1943. 100pp. Ills. Ills endps. 20x14. Binding and contents VG. An Hostilities Only rating, describes life on the lower deck of an escort destroyer during World War 2. £3.95

3348. PUTT, S Gorley: MEN DRESSED AS SEAMEN.
Christophers. 1945. 100pp. Ills. Ills endps. 20x14. An unmarked copy: VG. An Hostilities Only rating, describes life on the lower deck of an escort destroyer during World War 2. £3.95

6811. QUIGLEY, Dave .J.: UNDER THE JOLLY ROGER. British Submariners at War, 1939-1945.
Portsmouth. 1988 1st. 120pp. Prof ills. 25x17. Near-Fine in pictorial card cover. A collection of wartime narratives from submariners whom either kept journals or jotted down their thoughts and experiences afterwards. The submarines concerned include Starfish, Pandora, P39, Upholder, Unshaken, Undine, Trusty, Una, Trooper, Tactician, Unbending, Unswerving, & Shark. £6.75

8904. RADFORD, George: CAPTAIN RADFORD'S DIARY.
Grant. 1992 1st. * . vi. + 106pp. Prof ills. 24x18. New. Mint ( published without d/j). Published in an Edition limited to 500 copies. In 1929 the author joined the British Tanker Co as an apprentice, and after serving in a variety of tankers he rose through the ranks to Chief Officer. As an RNR officer he served throughout WW2 in a variety of ships, including Revenge, Mist, White Bear, Wanderer, Aubretia and Genista, mainly on North Atlantic convoys. At the end of the conflict he returned to the Merchant Navy, sailing as master of one of the earliest ro-ro ferries before joining the Trinity House pilotage service. The book offers a valuable record of the author's career, in particular, his experiences with British Tanker Co in the early 1930s. £5.95

12823. RANSOME-WALLIS P.: ABC ROYAL NAVY.
Ian Allan. 1961 2nd Edition. 63pp. Prof ills. 18x12. VG in VG pictorial card cover. An excellent contemporary survey of the ships, weapons and organisation of the Royal Navy. well illustrated. £2.95

10161. RANSOME-WALLIS P.: ROYAL NAVY.
Ian Allan. 1958 1st 32pp. Prof ills. 24x18. Slight rippling to margins, o/w a good reaading copy in worn pictorial card cover. An excellent contemporary survey of the ships, weapons and organisation of the Royal Navy. well illustrated. £1.75

8769. RANSOME-WALLIS R.: TWO RED STRIPES. A Naval Surgeon at War.
Ian Allan. 1973 1st.* 144pp. 35 ills. 23x15. Near-Fine in VG d/j. Ransome-Wallis served in HMS London which, after a spell hunting German supply ships in the North Atlantic, spent most of her time on the northern patrols and Arctic convoys. In this account the author gives a picture of life aboard the cruiser, and describes her wartime endeavours; in particular he offers a vivid account of the actions concerning convoys PQ15 and PQ16. £7.50

14728. RATTER, David (Editor).: BATTLE OF THE ATLANTIC. 60th Anniversary Issue 1943 2003. Official Souvenir Brochure and Programme of Events.
Brodie Publishing 2003. 96pp. Profusely illustrated. Advertisemenrs. 21x15. Fine in Fine pictorial card cover. Contains a number of interesting feature articles, illustrated with many photographs. £2.50

12311. RAWSON, Geoffrey.: BLIGH OF THE BOUNTY.
Philip Allan (Nautilus Library). 1934 192pp. 17x11. Gilt titles a bit faded, o/w contents (unmarked) Near-Fine. £3.95

4326. RAYNER D.A. Cmdr RNVR.: ESCORT. The Battle of the Atlantic.
Kimber. 1955 1st. * 250pp. 17 ills. 4 maps. Endp maps.Spine sun faded (titles bright), otherwise contents VG. An RNVR officer who spent five years in command of escort vessels describes his wartime career. Rayner joined the A/S trawler Loch Tulla, before taking command of the corvette Verbenain late 1940. After a spell with the Eastern Fleet he was given command of the destroyer Shikariin the North Atlantic, but after 9 months he took over another destroyer, the Warwick, in which he was sunk. He at once moved to the destroyer Highlander, then took over 30 Escort Group in Pevensey Castle where he stayed until 1945. £4.95

3199. RAYNES, Rozelle.: MAID MATELOT.
Nautical. 1971 1st. 160pp. Ills. Endp maps. 20x14. Near-Fine in Fine d/j. The author joined the WRNS aged 17 in 1943. After training at Portsmouth as a Stoker, she spent the rest of the war as one of the crew of a naval cutter based at Southampton, and on the Hamble River. An interesting and light-hearted account of the author's wartime service in the WRNS. £5.95

541. REGAN, Geoffrey: THE GUINNESS BOOK OF NAVAL BLUNDERS.
Guinness. 1993 1st. .186pp. Prof ills. 25x19. Fine in Fine pictorial card cover. A diverting survey of naval incompetence from Roman times to the Falklands War, crammed with intriguing and often bizarre anecdotes. The book takes a serious but often entertaining look at the misjudgements and oversights of captains, fleet commanders, strategic planners and ship designers over the ages, and detailed case studies provide in-depth analysis of what went wrong in key naval battles and campaigns. Well illustrated. £4.50

12520. REGAN, Geoffrey: THE GUINNESS BOOK OF NAVAL BLUNDERS.
Guinness. 1994. .186pp. Prof ills. 25x19. Near-Mint in Near-Mint pictorial card cover. A diverting survey of naval incompetence from Roman times to the Falklands War, crammed with intriguing and often bizarre anecdotes. The book takes a serious but often entertaining look at the misjudgements and oversights of captains, fleet commanders, strategic planners and ship designers over the ages, and detailed case studies provide in-depth analysis of what went wrong in key naval battles and campaigns. Well illustrated. £4.95

5585. REILLY, John C.: UNITED STATES DESTROYERS OF WORLD WAR TWO. In Action.
Blandford. 1983 1st. 160pp. Prof ills. 28x23. Hard-cover edition. Like new;- Near-Mint in Near-Mint d/j. The author describes American destroyer classes, in terms of their design, performance, armament, modifications, stability, seakeeping, and their ability to withstand battle damage. Illustrated with more than 200 photographs depicting destroyers in action, under construction, during modernisation and during trials. £10.95

7034. REIT S.: THE HIDDEN WAR. The Amazing Camouflage Deceptions of World War II.
Hale 1978 1st .xii. + 231pp. Ills. Illustrated. 22x14. An unmarked copy: Fine in Near-Fine d/j.. Describes the camouflage deceptions on land and at sea practised by the combatants on both sides during the Second World War. £7.50

17904. REIT, Seymour: MASQUERADE. The Amazing Camouflage Deceptions of World War II.
Robert Hale 1979 1st xii. + 255pp. Illustrated. 22x14. An unmarked copy: Fine in VG+ d/j. £6.95

2923. REVELY, Henry: THE CONVOY THAT NEARLY DIED. The Story of ONS 154.
Kimber. 1979 1st. 222pp. 15 ills. 24x16. An unmarked copy: Fine in Fine d/j. The 3rd Officer of the Zaria, one of the torpedoed merchant ships, includes his own story in this account of the 45-ship convoy ONS 154, which sailed in December 1942 westwards across the Atlantic. He tells of the battle waged by the Canadian Escort Group C-1 to save the battered convoy which had one-third of its ships sunk. £9.00

8965. REYNOLDS, Leonard C.: DOG BOATS AT WAR. Royal Navy D Class MTBs and MGBs 1939 - 1945.
Sutton. 2000 xi + 289pp. Prof ills. 27x20. As new:- Near-Mint in Near-Mint pictorial card cover. Built of plywood and measuring 115 feet long, powered by four supercharged engines and armed to the teeth with heavy weapons, the 'D'Class MGBs and MTBs played havoc with enemy shipping, sinking and damaging many ships. This book is an authoritative account by the Royal Navy's 'D' Class MTBs & MGBs during the Second World War, in Home, Mediterranean and Norwegian waters. As well as drawing on official records - both British and German eyewitness accounts add drama to the unfolding story. The text is supported by source notes and fully illustrated with a selection of archive photographs. £22.00

16178. RICE, Bill: THE ROYAL NAVY IN SOUTH AFRICA 1900-2000
Maritime 2001 1st. 128pp. Profusely illustrated. 21x28. An unmarked copy: Near-Mint in Fine d/j. £7.95

17009. RICE, Bill:: THE ROYAL NAVY IN SOUTH AFRICA 1900-2000
Maritime 2001 1st., 128pp. Profusely illustrated. 21x28. As new: Mint in Mint d/j £7.50

14588. RICHMOND Admiral Sir H.W.: NAVAL WARFARE
Ernest Benn 1930 1st. 96pp. 19x13. Binding and contents VG+. £7.95

11721. RICHMOND Admiral Sir H.W.: IMPERIAL DEFENCE AND CAPTURE AT SEA IN WAR.
Hutchinson. 1932 1st. 288pp. 21 ills. 22x14. Head of spine & corners slightly rubbed, o/w binding and contents VG. Chapters cover:- Aspects of Policy in Imperial Defence, Imperial Defence in Peace, Defence of Empire's Trade, Defence against Invasion, Expansion in War, Capture at Sea, Employment of Maritime Force in War, Military Influences in Capture. £6.95

7813. RITCHIE, Carson I.A: Q-SHIPS. Britain's Secret Weapon Against the U-Boats. 1914 - 1918.
Dalton. 1985 1st. * xx. + 216pp. 80 ills. 23x18. An unmarked copy: Fine in Fine d/j. To counter the threat of underwater attacks on merchant shipping, officers of the Royal Navy hit on the idea of equipping small merchant vessels of various kinds with hidden armament. Under the disguise of harmless neutral merchantmen, these decoys, known from their pennant numbers as Q-ships, sought to entice marauding U-boats to their doom. Official documents, as well as eye-witness accounts of actions between "Mystery ships" and U-boats are used by the author to tell the inside story of this little-known branch of the Royal Navy during the First World War. Well illustrated. £11.00

3306. ROBERTSON R.G.: HMS HOOD. Battle-cruiser 1916-1941. Operational History. (Warship Profile 19).
1972. 27pp. Prof ills. 25x19. No writing or inscriptions:- Fine in Near-Fine pictorial card cover. . Charts the operational history of HMS Hood, together with details of her wartime modifications. Profusely illustrated with photos, drawings, and a four-page side and plan illustration in colour depicting the Hoodas she appeared following her refit in March 1941. £14.00

10985. ROCHE T.W.E.: THE GOLDEN HIND.
History Book Club. nd (c 1973). 200pp. 32 ills. 22x14. VG+ in VG d/j. This story of the Golden Hind and of its commander Francis Drake, describes the three year circumnavigation of the world, which began when the ship left Plymouth in 1575. £4.00

6718. RODGER N.A.M.: THE COMMAND OF THE OCEAN. A Naval History of Britain. . 1649-1815
Penguin,. 2005 lxv.. + 907pp. 56 ills. Maps. 24x16. An unmarked copy:- Near-Mint in Near-Mint pictorial card cover. This authoritative history sheds new light on the British Navy during the period covered, documenting the personalities, ships, weapons, policies, institutions and naval actions, as well as dealing with such aspects as recruitment, pay, promotion, and much else. £8.95

14200. RODGER N.A.M.: THE SAFEGUARD OF THE SEA. A Naval History of Britain. Volume One. 660-1669.
HarperCollins 1997 1997 1st. xxvi. + 691pp. 63 ills. 20 maps. 20x13. An unmarked copy: Near-Fine in Near-Fine pictorial card cover. This major history sheds much new light on many aspects of the British Navy during the period covered, documenting the personalities, ships, weapons, policies, naval pay, recruitment, promotion, institutions, and naval actions. £7.50

12146. ROGERS, William Ledyard.: NAVAL WARFARE UNDER OARS. 4th to 16th Centuries. A Study of Strategy, Tactics and Ship Design.
Naval Institute Press. 1977 xiii. + 358pp. 51 illustrations. 11 maps. 23x16. An unmarked copy: contents Fine; Green cloth/gilt binding VG+. Studies warfare under oar, from the oar-driven galleys of the late Roman Empire to the ships of the Spanish Armada. The many illustrations include drawings and plans. £10.00

7490. ROHWER J. & HUMMELCHEN G.: CHRONOLOGY OF THE WAR AT SEA 1939-1945. Two Volumes.
Volume One - 1939-1942. Ian Allan. 1972 & 1974. xv. + 288pp. Ills. 24x16. Volume Two - 1943-1945. . x. + 362pp. Ills. 24x16. Both volumes VG in VG dustjackets. .Together, these two volumes offer probably the most comprehensive account of the war at sea in all theatres of combat during WW2. The events are placed in their tactical or operational context and are set out in chronological form. A highly detailed index lists persons, ship's names, operational code names, convoys and forces. An important source of reference. £16.95

15998. ROHWER, Jurgen.: ALLIED SUBMARINE ATTACKS OF WORLD WAR TWO. European Theatre of Operations, 1939-1945.
Greenhill. 1997 1st. 252pp. 19x22. An unmarked copy; Fine in Fine d/j..This book documents the Allied submarine attacks against warships and merchant ships in the European theatre during World War 2. The details of the attacks are arranged chronographically and by sea area. £9.95

11841. ROHWER, Jurgen.: ALLIED SUBMARINE ATTACKS OF WORLD WAR TWO. European Theatre of Operations, 1939-1945.
Greenhill. 1997 1st. 252pp. 19x22. An unmarked copy; Near-Fine in Fine d/j.This book documents the Allied submarine attacks against warships and merchant ships in the European theatre during World War 2. The details of the attacks are arranged chronographically and by sea area. £8.95

6350. ROHWER, Jurgen.: THE CRITICAL CONVOY BATTLES OF MARCH 1943. The Battle for HX.229/SC122.
Ian Allan. 1977 1st. English translation. 256pp. 152 ills. Numerous maps/diags. 23x15. An unmarked copy: VG+ in VG d/j. A meticulous investigation and detailed description of the battles which involved Convoy HX.229 and Convoy SC.122. The book examines the system of convoy control one the one side and U-boat operations on the other, and describes the part played by the intelligence services of both sides. Appendices include:- The Merchant Ships and Convoy Escort Vessels of Convoys HX.229 & SC.122 : U-Boats operating against Convoys HX.229 & SC.122 : The Sailing Telegrams, etc. £8.95

13493. ROHWER, Jurgen.: WAR AT SEA 1939-1945.
Caxton. 2001. 192pp. Prof ills. 30x24. Near-Mint in Near-Fine d/j. This superbly illustrated history of the naval operations of the Second World War recounts the events which took place in the Baltic and North Seas, in the Arctic, the Mediterranean, the the Atlantic, the Indian Ocean and the Pacific. It covers the strategies of the British, American, German, Italian and Japanese navies and also deals with the naval efforts of the smaller belligerents. This book covers every aspect of the naval war, and is illustrated with 250 photographs. £11.95

14704. ROHWER, Jurgen.: WAR AT SEA 1939-1945.
Caxton. 2001. 192pp. Prof ills. 30x24. Near-Fine in Near-Fine d/j. This superbly illustrated history of the naval operations of the Second World War recounts the events which took place in the Baltic and North Seas, in the Arctic, the Mediterranean, the the Atlantic, the Indian Ocean and the Pacific. It covers the strategies of the British, American, German, Italian and Japanese navies and also deals with the naval efforts of the smaller belligerents. This book covers every aspect of the naval war, and is illustrated with 250 photographs. £9.95

15024. ROHWER, Jurgen.: WAR AT SEA 1939-1945.
Chatham 1996 1st. 192pp. Prof ills. 30x24. Near-Fine in Near-Fine d/j. This superbly illustrated history of the naval operations of the Second World War recounts the events which took place in the Baltic and North Seas, in the Arctic, the Mediterranean, the the Atlantic, the Indian Ocean and the Pacific. It covers the strategies of the British, American, German, Italian and Japanese navies and also deals with the naval efforts of the smaller belligerents. This book covers every aspect of the naval war, and is illustrated with 250 photographs. £10.95

5589. ROHWER, Jurgen. & HUMMELCHEN, Gerhard.: CHRONOLOGY OF THE WAR AT SEA 1939-1945. The Naval History of World War Two.
Greenhill. 1992. Expanded & revised edition. xiv. + 432pp. 25x20. An unmarked copy:- Fine in Near-Fine d/j. This is probably the most detailed account of the war at sea in all theatres. The events are placed in their tactical or operational context and are set out in chronological form. A highly detailed index lists persons, ship's names, operational code names, convoys and forces. An important source of reference. £16.95

17621. ROHWER, Jurgen. With special assistance from HUMMELCHEN, Gerhard. and Weis, Thomas.: CHRONOLOGY OF THE WAR AT SEA 1939-1945. The Naval History of World War Two.
Chatham 2005 Expanded & revised edition. xi. + 531pp. 27x21. An unmarked copy, like new:- Near-Mint in Near-Mint d/j. d/j. This is probably the most detailed account of the war at sea in all theatres. The events are placed in their tactical or operational context and are set out in chronological form. A highly detailed index lists persons, ship's names, operational code names, convoys and forces. An important source of reference. £21.00

13227. ROSKILL S.W. Captain R.N.: THE WAR AT SEA. Volume I. The Defensive.
HMSO. 1954. xxii. + 664pp. Profusely illustrated. Maps. 25x17. .No writing or inscriptions; Green cloth binding slightly rubbed, endpapers tanned, otherwise binding VG, contents VG+. (No d/j £25.00

542. ROSKILL S.W. Captain RN.: THE NAVY AT W AR 1939-1945.
Wordsworth. 1998. 480pp. 41 ills. Maps. 21x13. ; Fine in G+ pictorial card cover. A history of the policies, purposes, successes and failures of the Royal Navy in the Second World War. £4.95

14788. ROSKILL S.W. Captain RN.: THE STRATEGY OF SEA POWER. Its Development & Application.
Collins 1962 1st. 288pp. 22x14. An unmarked copy:- Near-Fine in VG+ d/j. £9.95

17071. ROSKILL S.W. Captain RN.:: THE NAVY AT W AR 1939-1945.
Wordsworth. 1998., 480pp. 41 ills. Maps. 21x13. As new: Near-Mint in Near-Mint pic torial card cover. pictorial card cover. A history of the policies, purposes, successes and failures of the Royal Navy in the Second World War. £7.00

12130. ROSKILL, Stephen W. Captain RN.: NAVAL POLICY BETWEEN THE WARS . II. The Period of Reluctant Rearmament 1930-1939.
Collins. 1976 1st. 525pp. Illustrated. 23x15. Due to a couple of binder's errors tthe lower corner of one page has been cut (margin only, text unaffected) and the lower corner of another page is creased (margin only, text unaffected), title page slightly marked, otherwise contents VG+ in G+ d/j. From the London Naval Conference of 1929-30, through the period of cuts in defence expenditure imposed by the slump, through the last attempts to achieve disarmament by international agreement to the sinister rise of aggresive power in Japan, Germany and Italy, Captain Roskill traces the story of what the politicians and the Chiefs of Staff did and what they tried to do. £29.50

6496. ROSS, Stewart.: ADMIRAL SIR FRANCIS BRIDGEMAN. The Life and Times of an Officer and Gentleman.
Baily's. 1998 1st. viii. + 288pp. 25x17. An unmarked copy: Fine in Fine d/j. A biography. Sir Francis Bridgeman (1848-1929), was one of the most able and respected naval men of his day. Trained in sail and cutlass, he rose to fly his flag in the revolutionary Dreadnought and play a crucial role in the creation of the Grand Fleet of World War 1. £9.50

13498. ROSSITER, Mike.: ARK ROYAL. The Life, Death and Rediscovery of the Legendary Second World War Aircraft Carrier.
Corgi. 2007 394pp. Illustrated. Map. 20x13. An unmarked copy:- Near-Fine in Fine pictorial card cover. Using the testimony of those who lived, flew and fought on the Ark Royal, the author describes in detail the wartime career of this famous ship. He also reveals for the first time the story of the quest to discover the wreck of the carrier. £4.95

16073. ROWSE A.L.: EXHIBITION OF HISTORICAL RELICS OF SIR FRANCIS DRAKE. at Berger House, Berkeley Square, London W.1. July 1952.
28pp. Profusely illustrated. 24x20. A superb unmarked crisp and bright copy:- Fine in Near-Fine pictorial card cover illustrated with crest of Sir Francis Drake. This beautifully produced publication illustrates and describes the historical relics sof Sir Francis Drake, accompanied with a brief record of Drake's voyages written by A.L.Rowse. £12.95

5661. RUGE F. Vice-Admiral F.: SM TORPEDO BOAT B110. (Warship Profile No.27)
Profile Publications. 1972. 23pp. Prof ills. 25x19. Fine in VG pictorial card cover. The B110 was commissioned into the Germany Navy in 1915 and served throughout the war until scuttled at Scapa Flow in 1919. This profile gives a technical description and operational history of the B110, illustrated with numerous photographs and a double-page plan and side view illustration in colour. £7.50

7487. RUGE Friedrich. Vice-Admiral.: THE SOVIETS AS NAVAL OPPONENTS 1941-1945.
Patrick Stephens. 1979 1st. vi. + 210pp. Prof ills. 23x16. An unmarked copy:-Fine in VG d/j. This analytical history presents Soviet naval activities as they appeared to the German side during WW2 and describes several of the lesser-known but nevertheless fascinating incidents and events which materialized in the war at sea. German war diaries, Soviet publications and Western sources have all been used to form a complete picture of Soviet naval operations in the Arctic, Baltic, Black and Mediterranean seas as well as in the Pacific Ocean. £7.95

10789. RUHE, William J.. Captain USN.: SLOW DANCE TO PEARL HARBOUR. A Tin Can Ensign in Pre-War America.
Brassey's. 1995 1st. * xi. + 210pp. 24x16. Fine in d/j. The author describes life on board the U.S destroyer Roe from 1939 to 1941, a period when the vessel was commanded by an over zealous, erratic and mercurial captain. Signed by author. £4.95

17851. RULE, Margaret: SOUVENIR GUIDE TO THE MARY ROSE.
Mary Rose Trust. 1983 Approx 60pp . profusely illustrated. Advertisements. 21x15 . VG+ iin pictorial card cover. A A well illustrated guide. £2.00

14257. RULE, Margaret: THE MARY ROSE. A Guide
Mary Rose Trust. 1989 88pp. . profusely illustrated. 17x24. Near-Mint in pictorial card cover. A AA well illustrated guide. £3.00

326. RULE, Margaret: MARY ROSE.The Excavation & Raising of Henry VIII's Flagship,
Conway. 1982 224pp. Prof ills. Ills endps. 27x21. An unmarked copy: Fine in Fine d/j. The archaeological director of the project that recovered the Mary Rose, tells the story of the ship from her early years to her dramatic loss, before describing the modern recovery operation. Profusely illustrated. £5.95

13882. SAINSBURY A.B. Captain, RNR.: THE ROYAL NAVY DAY BY DAY.
Ian Allan. 1992. Second Edition vi. + 424pp. Prof ills. Ills endps. 31x22. Front endpapers lightly marked, otherwise contents VG in G+ d/j. A record of the Royal Navy, chronicled here as a diary of daily events in its history. The book, with its many illustrations and detailed descriptions brings together a wealth of information, describing not only the major battles and events, awards for gallantry, etc, but also the loss of individual ships - both large and small. A book to browse through or to use as an accurate source of reference. £11.00

11714. SAINSBURY A.B. Captain, RNR. & PHILLIPS F.L. Cdr RNR: THE ROYAL NAVY DAY BY DAY.
Sutton Publishing 2005. Third Edition. xiv. + 641pp. Prof ills. Ills endps. 31x22. An unmarked copy:- Near-Mint in Fine d/j. A record of the Royal Navy, chronicled here as a diary of daily events in its history. The book, with its many illustrations and detailed descriptions brings together a wealth of information, describing not only the major battles and events, awards for gallantry, etc, but also the loss of individual ships - both large and small. A book to browse through or to use as an accurate source of reference. £31.00

17928. SAUNDERS, Anthony: HITLER'S ATLANTIC WALL.
Sutton 2001 1st. viii. + 216pp. Profusely illustrated. 25x18. Like new: Near-Mint in Near-Mint d/j. £14.50

15689. SAVAS, Theodore P. (Editor).: HUNT AND KILL. U-505 And The U-Boat War In The Atlantic.
Spellmount 2004 1st. xxii. + 290pp. Illustrated. 3 maps. 24x16. Near-Fine in Fine d/j. £7.95

3294. SCHMALENBACH P.: KM BISMARCK. Battleship. (Warship Profile 18).
1972 24pp. Prof ills. 25x19. No writing or inscriptions. Near-Fine in VG pictorial card cover. Contains full technical details and operational history of the battleship illustrated with numerous photographs, drawings of details, and a 4-page plan and side view colour illustration depicting the Bismarck in her camouflage scheme. £12.50

16280. SCHOFIELD B.B.: BRITISH SEA POWER. Naval Policy in the Twentieth Century.
Batsford 1967 1st. 271pp. Illustrated. 23x15. An unmarked copy: Contents VG+, binding VG. £4.50

3063. SCHOFIELD Vice Admiral B.B.: THE STORY OF HMS DRYAD. Navigation and Direction.
Mason. 1977 1st. * 199pp. Prof ills. 22x15. An unmarked copy:-Fine in Near-Fine d/j. HMS Dryad was established in 1903 as the first RN Navigation School. Essentially this is the story of RN training of navigators from 1900-1977, in particular the story of navigation in two world wars and the lessons that were learned from these wars. £6.00

15966. SCHOFIELD Vice-Admiral B.B: THE ARCTIC CONVOYS.
Macdonald & Jane's. 1977 1st . x. + 198pp. 55 ills. 11 maps/diags. 11 Appendices. 24x16. An unmarked copy: VG+ in VG d/j. Making full use of ULTRA revelations, this work gives a comprehensive account of the bitter battles involving the Russian convoys. £6.95

3855. SCHOFIELD Vice-Admiral B.B: THE ARCTIC CONVOYS.
Macdonald & Jane's. 1977 1st . x. + 198pp. 55 ills. 11 maps/diags. 11 Appendices. 24x16. VG in VG d/j.Making full use of ULTRA revelations, this work gives a comprehensive account of the bitter battles involving the Russian convoys. £6.50

7242. SCHOM, Alan: TRAFALGAR. Countdown to Battle 1803-1805.
Michael Joseph. 1990 1st. * x. + 420pp. 54 ills. 3 maps. Endp maps.10 line drawings. 24x16. Near-Mint in Near-Mint d/j. The Battle of Trafalgar was not an isolated feat on Nelson's part. It actually began two years earlier, in 1803, when Napoleon issued orders for the creation of an army and flotilla destined in invade England. That invasion was successfully thwarted, thanks to the brilliant strategy and remerakable perseverance of Admiral Cornwallis and his blockading Channel Fleet. This book brings to life the huge war effort on both sides of the Channel, and presents Trafalgar in its true historical scope and context. £7.95

11089. SCHULL, Joseph.: SHIPS OF THE GREAT DAYS. Canada's Navy in World War.
Macmillan. 1963 1st. 156pp. Illustrated. Ills endps. 22x14. Fine in VG d/j. An account of the activities of the RCN in WW2, being an abridgement of an official account of Canada's naval operations which was published under the title "The Far Distant Ships". £3.95

4180. SCOTT, Morin.: WAR IS A FUNNY BUSINESS.
Tallis. 1989 1st. xiv. + 237pp. Ills. 22x14. Fine in Near-Fine d/j. The author went to sea in 1939 as a midshipman in the Bibby liner Worcestershire, which was commissioned as an Armed Merchant Cruiser. After Northern Patrol duty, Scott moved to the newly-built corvette Aurical until she was mined and sunk at Diego Suarez. After a short spell in the destroyer Duncan he moved to Griffin in the Mediterranean. In January 1943, Scott, now a Lieutenant, joined the new River Class frigate Moyala, which, after working up at Tobermory, became a member of Escort Group 40. After Moyola, he moved to another frigate, the Deveron, before serving successively in Gombroon, Beachy Head and Freesia. An enjoyable memoir. £12.50

16004. SCRIMGEOUR, Alexander.: SCRIMGEOUR'S SMALL SCRIBBLING DIARY 1914-1916: The Truly Astonishing Wartime Diary and Letters of an Edwardian Gentleman, Naval Officer, Boy and Son.
Conway 2008 1st. 304pp. Illustrated. 24x16. As new:-Near-Mint in Near-Mint d/j. £8.95

8654. SEAMER, Robert: THE FLOATING INFERNO. The Story of the Loss of the Empress of Britain.
Stephens. 1990 1st. 184pp. 21 ills. 24x16. Ex-Library; G+ in VG d/j. In October 1940 the Empress of Britain en route to Liverpool was attacked by German aircraft in the Atlantic., and the following day, still afloat and burning, she was finally sunk by a U-boat. She was the largest merchant ship to be sunk in WW2. This is the full story of the disaster & includes the accounts from the German side. £3.95

6418. SEARLE G.W.: AT SEA LEVEL.
The Book Guild. 1994 1st. 256pp. Ills. Map. 22x14. An excellent unmarked copy, almost like new; Near-Mint in Near-Mint d/j. A detailed and lively account of the author's experiences during the Second World War. Serving mainly in the small ships of Coastal Forces, Searle took part in actions in the North Atlantic, Mediterranean, the Aegean, the North Sea, the English Channel and the Baltic. He took part in several cloak-and-dagger operations in the Aegean and acommanded a flotilla of MLs which guided landing craft to the Normandy beaches on D-Day. £10.00

3561. SEBAG-MONTEFIORE, Hugh: ENIGMA. The Battle of the Code.
Phoenix. 2002. xvi. + 491pp. 56 ills. Figs in text. 20x13. An unamrked copy:- Near-Fine in Near-Fine pictorial card cover. This book shows the extent to which the breaking of the all-important Naval Enigma code was reliant on more traditional forms of cloak and dagger: the heroic capture of ships and U-boats and their codebooks on the high seas, and the betrayal of his German homeland by the Enigma Spy, an old fashioned traitor. £3.95

17306. SEBAG-MONTEFIORE, Hugh:: ENIGMA. The Battle of the Code.
Weidenfeld & Nicolson 2000 xii. + 403pp. 56 ills. Figs in text. 24x16. An unmarked hardback copy, Near-Mint in Fine d/j. This book shows the extent to which the breaking of the all-important Naval Enigma code was reliant on more traditional forms of cloak and dagger: the heroic capture of ships and U-boats and their codebooks on the high seas, and the betrayal of his German homeland by the Enigma Spy, an old fashioned traitor £9.50

17284. SHANAHAN, Phil:: THE REAL ENIGMA HEROES
Tempus 2008 1st, . 223pp. Illustrated. 26x18. Near-Mint in Near-Mint d/j. Presentation copy inscribed by author. £11.50

14838. SHARPE, Richard Captain R.N.: JANE'S FIGHTING SHIPS 1991 - 1992
Jane's Information Group. 842pp. Profusely illustrated. 31x12. An unmarked copy: - Navy blue cloth/gilt binding & contents Fine. Due to the weight of this book overseas postage will be considerably extra. £24.00

16287. SHARPE, Richard Captain RN: JANE'S FIGHTING SHIPS 1994 - 1995
886pp. Profusely illustrated. Advertisements. 31x22. An unmarked copy, almost as new: Black cloth/gilt binding Near-Mint, contents Near Mint. Due to the weight of this volume overseas postage will be considerably extra. £35.00

16288. SHARPE, Richard Captain RN: JANE'S FIGHTING SHIPS 1995 - 1996
908pp. Profusely illustrated. Advertisements. 31x22. An unmarked copy, almost as new: Black cloth/gilt binding Near-Mint, contents Near Mint. Due to the weight of this volume overseas postage will be considerably extra. £29.00

8715. SHAW R.E. Captain RN. (Editor): CORONATION REVIEW OF THE FLEET: By Her Majesty the Queen at Spithead on Monday 15th June 1953. Official Souvenir Programme.
Gale & Polden. 1953 64pp. Prof ills. Advertisments. 25x19. A bit creased, otherwise G+ in pictorial card cover. A well illustrated review of the Fleet. £3.50

6591. SHOWELL, J.P. MALLMANN: U-BOATS UNDER THE SWASTIKA.
Purnell. nd (c 1974) . 144pp. Prof ills. 24x19. Near-Fine in Near-Fine d/j. Incorporating a wealth of rare photographs, this volume traces the history of the German U-boat arm from its prewar origins, through the heyday of the Wolf Packs to the end of WW2. The development of weapons, radar, and new U-boat types, U-boat bunkers, etc, are supported by comprehensive tables of data. £5.85

17685. SILVERSTONE, Paul H.: U.S. WARSHIPS OF WORLD WAR II.
Ian Allan. 1968 444pp. Prof ills. 19x12. No writing or inscriptions. Near-Fine in torn d/j. This is the most complete & detailed survey of all the major ships & support vessels of the U.S.Navy and U.S. Coast Guard in WW2. It was a large and varied fleet ranging from battleships and aircraft carriers to auxiliary craft such as submarine tenders and attack cargo ships. Details for each class includes displacement, dimensions, machinery, armour, armament, speed, complement, together with the name of builder, naval number, date of launch and fate of each ship. Well illustrated £9.00

17293. SKILLEN, Hugh:: ENIGMA AND IT S ACHILLES HEEL
Hugh Skillen 1992 1st., . 225pp. Illustrated. Endpaper diaagrams. 21x15 Hardback edition. . Fine in Fine d/j. Signed by author. £11.00

8831. SMITH B. Webster: THE NAVAL WAR 1939-1945.
Blackie. 1946 1st. 207pp. Ills. 19x13. VG. The final volume of the author's coverage of the war, recording in a narrative of heroism, disaster and victory, the Invasion of Italy, Salerno, Anzio, Scharnhorst, Tirpitz, Normandy, the Battle of the Atlantic, Pacific, etc, etc £3.50

4561. SMITH M.: THE EMPEROR'S CODES. Bletchley Park and the Breaking of Japan's Secret Ciphers.
Bantam. 2000 1st. ** 322pp. 37 ills. Map. 23x16. Fine in d/j. This book describes the extraordinary wartime exploits of the breaking of Japanese ciphers by the British codebreakers based at Bletchley Park. It tells of the work of John Tiltman, the eccentric British soldier turned codebreaker who made many of the early breaks into Japanese diplomatic & military codes; Eric Nave, the Australian naval officer recruited to work for the British who pioneered the breakthrough in Japanese naval codes. This fascinating book is the first full account of the critical role played by British and Australian codebreakers. £7.95

5000. SMITH P.C.: MASSACRE AT TOBRUK.The Failure of Operation Agreement.
Kimber. 1987 1st. 224pp. 38 ills. 2 maps. 23x15. Fine in Fine d/j. In a desperate attempt to take pressure off the 8th Army, an audacious plan was drawn up to storm Tobruk's defences and lay waste this vital Axis supply port. All British armed services were involved in this desperate adventure. Included were a sizeable Royal Marines battalion and a sizable Royal Navy squadron of cruisers, destroyers and MTBs. The RAFwere to carry out heavy bombing and the SAS and other secret forces were to engage in clandestine operations. The raid was boldly mounted in September 1942 - but it failed with terrible losses. Making full use of both Allied and Axis documents, together with eyewitness accounts, this book provides a full account of this operation, and seeks to provide answers as to what went wrong and who was to blame. £11.50

17373. SMITH Peter .C.:: BATTLESHIP ROYAL SOVEREIGN AND HER SISTERS.
Kimber. 1988 1st., . 207pp. 49 ills. 34x16. An excellent unmarked copy: Fine in -Fine d/j. Royal Sovereign first saw service in World War I, and with her sister ships Revenge, Ramillies Resolution and Royal Oak, she entered the fray in World War II. Royal Oak met an early and tragic end, but her four sisters served throughout the war and survived it. Mainly a history of Royal Sovereign, this book also gives some details of the service careers of her sisters. Well illustrated. £9.95

4040. SMITH Peter.C. (Editor).: DESTROYER ACTION.
Kimber. 1974 1st . 254pp. 22x14. VG+ in VG+ d/j. A collection of actions, incidents and stories concerning British destroyers. The compilation includes Bad Weather (Taffrail): The Sailing of the (Woodrooffe): The Navy's Work (Sea Wrack): The Survivor (Bartimeus): The Navy's Here (Frischaeur): Straits Patrol (Divine): Kelly's Last Fight (Poolman): Through the Smoke (Parkin): On the Tramlines (Donald): A Long Tow (Onslow): Needless Tragedy (Smith): A New Command (Rayner): Disaster! (Sired): The Last Destroyer (Smith). £5.95

7692. SMITH, B. Webster.: THE WAR AT SEA 1941-1943.
Blackie. 1944 1st. 193pp. 8 ills. 20x13. VG in G+ d/j. An account of the war at sea, recording in a narrative of heroism, disaster and victory during the Crete and the Middle Eastern campaign, the battle of the Atlantic, Malta and the Mediterranean, the fall of Singapore, the East Indies, the Battle of the Java Sea, etc. £3.95

7170. SMITH, B. Webster.: THE WAR AT SEA 1941-1943.
Blackie. 1944 1st. 193pp. 8 ills. 20x13. VG. A wartime account of the war at sea, covering Crete and the Middle East, the battle of the Atlantic, Malta and the Mediterranean, the fall of Singapore, the East Indies, the Battle of the Java Sea, etc. £2.95

16968. SMITH, David Bonner ( Editor):: THE LETTERS OF ADMIRAL OF THE FLEET THE EARL ST. VINCENT. Whilst First Lord of the Admiralty 1801-1804. Vol. I
Navy Records Society (Volume 55) 1922., vii. + 380pp. 24x16. Navy & cream cloth binding with gilt titles and motif. An exceptionally nice original hardback copy, without any writing or inscriptions; Binding VG, contents VG+. £19.00

6241. SMITH, Peter C.: DESTROYER LEADER. The Story of HMS Faulknor.
Kimber. 1968 1st. 191pp. 20 ills. 2 maps. 23x15. Ex library (no stamps), a few pages marked & edges of binding rubbed, otherwise G+ in VG d/j.. The arduous wartime career of HMS Faulknor is thoroughly described, including her service with the Home Fleet, Force H, and in the Arctic. £4.95

8773. SMITH, Peter c.: ACTION IMMINENT. Three Studies of the Navl War in the Mediterranean Theatre during 1940.
Kimber 1980 1st. 352pp. 64 ills. 24x15. A few minor annotations, otherwise VG in VG d/j. A detailed review of three naval actions in the Mediterranean in 1940 and of Churchill's intervention in each case. Covers the Battle of Calabria; the passage through the Straits of Gibraltar by a French Cruiser Squadron; and the Battle of Spartivento. £6.50

7015. SMITH, Peter.C.: ARCTIC VICTORY. The Story of PQ 18.
Kimber 1975 1st. 238pp. 21 illustrations. 24x16. Fine in VG d/j. .After the disaster of PQ17, the hard-fought battle of Convoy PQ18 in September 1942 proved a relative success. This book provides a full and detailed account of the convoy. £9.95

5363. SMITH, Peter.C.: IMPACT! The Dive Bomber Pilots Speak.
Kimber. 1981 1st. 253pp. 32 ills. 24x15. An unmarked copy:- Fine in VG+ d/j. Based on the personal recollections of dive bomber pilots both land and carrier based, of all the major combatants, this book describes their exploits - mostly against shipping - during the Second World War. £5.95

7231. SMITH, Peter.C.: TASK FORCE 57. The British Pacific Fleet 1944-45.
Crecy 1994 306pp. 26 ills. 6 maps. 24x16. Fine in Fine d/j. Hardback. A comprehensive and detailed history of the successes and the misfortunes of the fleet, but one which describes the Royal Navy's only operation as a major carrier force. £16.50

3086. SMITHIES, Edward & BRUCE Colin John: WAR AT SEA 1939-1945.
Constable. 1992 1st. xi. + 260pp. 14 ills. 24x16. An unmarked hardback copy: Fine in Fine d/j. This book uses first hand accounts of those that took part in the war at sea, serving with the Royal Navy, Merchant Service, Submarine Service, Fleet Air Arm, WRNS, etc. Reveals at a personal level the experiences of regular personnel and HO's. what it was like to be a part of the vast and complex struggle of the war at sea in World War II. £7.95

3951. SNYDER, Gerald S.: THE ROYAL OAK DISASTER.
Purnell. nd (c 1976) 240pp. 40 ills. Map. 24x16. An unmarked copy: Fine in VG+ d/j. In this exhaustively researched account of the sinking of the Royal Oak, the author has put into perspective the entire story by examining the dramatic events from both the British and German sides. The hand-written testimonies of most of the 400 British survivors, hitherto previously withheld by the Admiralty, in keeping with the Official Secrets Act, provide invaluable material on which the author has drawn to recreate the last moments of the Royal Oak. £9.00

1229. SOUTHBY-TAYLOUR, Ewen: REASONS IN WRITING. A Commando's View of the Falklands War.
BCA. 1993. * xxvii. + 383pp. Prof ills. 6 maps/charts. 24x16. Some foxing to endps & edges, o/w VG+ in d/j. In 1977 the author war ordered to the Falkland Islands to command the Royal Marines detachment then stationed there and to restructure the defence procedures for the Islands. He returned to England in 1979 and when the Argentinians invaded the Islands three years later he put his unique experience and information at the disposal of the British Task Force, and in a very short time he was ordered to the Falklands where he led all the major amphibious landings. £4.95

1728. SOUTHEY, Robert: THE LIFE OF NELSON.
Blackie. nd (c 1907) vii. + 236pp. 4 ills. 20x14. Spots of foxing, o/w VG. First published in the 19th century, this was the earliest full-length biography on the life of Nelson, and is still one of the very best. £3.95

2762. SPECTOR, Ronald: AT WAR AT SEA. Sailors and Naval Warfare in the Twentieth Century.
Penguin. 2001 1st. 463pp. 45 ills. Map. 24x16. Unmarked hardback copy: Near-Mint in Fine d/j. This book describes the life of sailors in the 20th century, and brings to life the battles that have defined the modern age: from such set pieces as Tsushima, Jutland and Midway: the harrowing naval encounters during the Royal Navy's role in the evacuation of Crete, to the 'routine' terrors of the U-Boat wars. A first-class history. £6.85

17623. SPELLER, Ian & TUCK, Christopher: AMPHIBIOUS WARFARE. The Theory and Practice of Amphibious Operations in the 20th Century.
Spellmount 2001 1st. 197pp. Profusely illustrated. 30x22. An unmarked copy; Near-Mint in VG d/j. £16.50

17916. STAFFORD, Edward P. Comdr USN.: LITTLE SHIP BIG WAR. The Saga of DE 343
Naval Institute/Bluejacket 2000. 336pp. Illustrtaed. 22x`15. An unmarked copy: Fine in Fine pictorial card cover. £11.50

17357. STAGG J.M:: FORECAST FOR OVERLORD.June 6, 1944
Ian Allan 1971 1st. . 128pp. Charts. 24x16. Binding slightly bumped, otherwise VG in G+ d/j. £14.50

3463. STAPLETON N.B.J. Lieut-Cmdr RD. RNR.: STEAM PICKET BOATS. And other Small Steam Craft of the Royal Navy.
Dalton. 1980 1st. xiii. + 106pp. 52 ills. 23x18. An unmarked copy:- Fine in VG d/j. This book charts the history & development of the steam picket boat in the Royal Navy; the converted 42ft pulling launch; the Admirals' barges with their smart paintwork and highly polished brass funnels. The weapons and armaments, together with the spar and Whitehead torpedoes are all covered, as are the various drills & general fleet duties, active service against Arab slavers, the attack on Zeebrugge, and their extensive use during the Gallipoli campaign. Also includes a chapter on their machinery & boilers. Very well illustrated. Includes a Selected List of Boats carried by H.M.Ships. £26.50

17059. STEEL Philip W.:: IN THE SHADOW OF THE HUN.
Paul Cave 1999 1st., . 237pp. Profusely illustrated. 30x22. An unmarked copy, almost like new Near-Mint in Near-Mint d/j. £12.75

17379. STEICHEN, Edward (editor):: U.S. NAVY WAR PHOTOGRAPHS. Pearl Harbour to Tokyo Bay.
Crown 1980 Revised edition. 128pp. Prof ills . 29x23. Fine in d/j. 115 photos of the war in the Pacific selected by Edward Steichen. An expanded reprint of an edition published at the end of the war. £11.50

10285. STEPHEN G.M.: BRITISH WARSHIP DESIGNS SINCE 1906.
Ian Allan. 1985 1st. 120pp. Prof ills. Ills endps. 24x18. An unmarked copy:- Near-Mint in Near-Mint d/j. The author gives a vigorous and at time caustic appraisal of various classes of the Royal Navy’s ships and their effectiveness in combat. The performances of ships in service are considered as much as their design specifications, challenging the reputation of several vessels and types, including battle cruisers, ‘K’ Class steam submarines, ‘Flower’ Class corvettes, Vosper, British Power Boats, and Fairmile MTB’s/MGB’s, Armoured aircraft carriers, Tiger & Blake, ‘Blackwood’ Class ASW frigates. When first published the book attracted a certain amount of criticism from a number of reviewers who felt that the author treated harshly & unfairly several of the warship types assessed in the book. They may have a point; but the author’s sometimes contentious criticisms are often supported by the personal experiences of former crew members of the ships concerned. £10.00

8825. STEPHEN, Martin.: THE FIGHTING ADMIRALS. Famous British Admirals of the Second World War.
Cooper. 1991 1st. * 227pp. 21 ills. 24x16. An unmarked copy: - Fine in Fine d/j. When the crisis came in 1939 the Navy had a pool of senior officers, many of whom rose to the occasion with the true Nelson touch. Controversially, he examines the battles which they fought between themselves and their allies and with those who sought to direct them. The author pulls no punches. He provides a critical analysis of these commanders. He exonerates Admiral Sir Tom Phillips from blame for the sinking of Prince of Wales and Repulse, revalues the standing and impact of the war of Viscount Cunningham ("A.B.C") and restores to prominence Admiral Sir James Somerville and Admiral Sir Bertram Ramsey. The author also describes the wartime records of many other commanders, including Dudley Pound, Bob Burnett, Philip Vian, Max Horton, Percy Noble, etc. £12.50

6895. STERN, Robert C.: THE U.S. NAVY IN WORLD WAR TWO. (Warships Illustrated No 10)
Arms & Armour. 1987 1st. 68pp. Prof ills. 24x18. An unmarked copy: Fine in Fine pictorial card cover. . A wide-ranging, contemporary pictorial record of the ships of the US Navy during WW2. Illustrated with 120 photographs (including many action shots) accompanied by informative captions £5.00

3898. STERN, Robert C.: U-BOATS IN ACTION.
Squadron/Signal. 1977 1st. . 49pp. Prof ills. 21x28. An unmarked copy. Near-Fine inNear- Fine pictorial card cover. After an Introduction describing the U-Boat War, the book gives details, descriptions and illustrates each U-boat class:- Type 1, Type IIType VII, Type IX, Type X, Type XIV, Type XVII, Type XX1, Type XXIII. Also covers Torpedoes & Schnorkels. Profusely illustrated with 116 photographs (many close-up & onboard), numerous line drawings, general arrangement plans, and a colour centrespread depicting six U-boats in various camouflage schemes £4.95

11207. STERN, Robert.C.: TYPE VII U-BOATS.
Brockhampton. 1998 160pp. Prof ills. 25x19. An unmarked copy, almost as new: Near-Mint in Near-Mint d/j. Covers every aspect of the design, evolution and characteristics of the German Type VII U-boats. Covers the Type VII's Direct Antecedents: Evolution of the Type VII: Propulsion: Provisioning: Sanitation: Torpedoes: Mines: Deck Gun: Flak Guns: Experimental Weapons: Radios: Radar: Radar Detectors: Hydrophones: Infra-red Sensors: Anti-Radar Coating: Anti-Radar Decoys: Anti-Sonar Coatings: Anti-Sonar Decoys. Very well illustrated. £7.50

17714. STEVENS, Harm (Editor).: THE ART OF TECHNOLOGY. The Navy Model Collection in the Amsterdam Rijksmuseum
Inmere/Rijksdmuseum 1995. 72pp. Profusely illustrated in colour. 21x21. Like new - Mint in Mint pictorial card cover. £16.50

16355. STEVENS, Richard: TRAFALGAR; Battle and Era.
Privately published 2005 1st. 104pp. Illustrated. 24x16. An unmarked copy: Fine in Fine pictorial card cover. Following a short historical and naval intoduction the book gives a detailed account of the Battle of Trafalgar. £5.96

3562. STEWART A.: THE UNDERRATED ENEMY. Britain's War with Japan, December 1941 - May 1942.
Kimber. 1987 1st. 234pp. 32 ills. 10 maps. 24x16.An unmarked copy:-Near-Fine in Near-Fine d/j . During the 5 months from December 1941 until May 1942 the British suffered a series of defeats unequalled in their modern history. The author traces what happened in those 5 months, giving not only the British but also the Japanese side of events. Covering the airforce, military and naval actions, he describes disasters such the loss of the Prince of Wales and Repulse, the fall of Singapore, the Malyan campaign, the fall of Hong Kong, the fall of Rangoon and finally the retreat from Burma. £9.00

2813. STITT, George., Cmdr RN.: UNDER CUNNINGHAM'S COMMAND.
Allen. 1944 1st 269pp. 9 ills. Endp maps. 19x12. Binding a bit faded, otherwise contents VG. .The author, who saw service in HMS Queen Elizabeth in the Mediterranean, describes the naval actions and naval operations in the Mediterranean, between the entry of Italy into the war and the final surrender of the Italian fleet. £3.45

6149. STOKESBURY J.L: THE NAVY AND EMPIRE.
Morrow. 1983 1st. 430pp. 22x14. An unmarked copy: Near-Fine in VG d/j. Incorporating the history of the Royal Navy, from the time of Drake to the Falklands crisis, this book provides an objective and well balanced history of British sea power and the territorial gains and losses of the British Empire. £5.50

8826. STRABOLGI, Lord RN.: FROM GIBRALTAR TO SUEZ: THE BATTLE OF THE MIDDLE SEA.
Hutchinson. 1941 1st. xi. + 263pp. 71 ills. 22x14. VG. A comprehensive account of the first year of war in the Mediterranean. Well illustrated £4.00

1140. STRABOLGI, Lord, RN: SEA POWER IN THE SECOND WORLD WAR.
Hutchinson. 1943 1st. 136pp. 48 ills. Endp maps. 22x14. Spine faded (titles bright), contents VG. A history of sea power in World War 2, with chapters covering - The Turn of the Tide; Britain's Greatest Peril; The Nadir of British Sea Power; Japan Joins the Axis; Anglo-American Naval Recovery; The Axis in Retreat; The Deliverance of Africa; The Darlan Affair. £3.95

10172. STUBBS, Bernard.: THE NAVY AT WAR.
Faber. 1940 1st 280pp. 49 ills. 22x14. An exceptionally nice hardback copy in original d/j. VG+ in VG d/j. An early view of how the Royal Navy was conducting the war, by a war reporter. The chapters cover such subjects as convoys, U-boats, cruisers, submarines, mines & minesweepers, destroyers, MTBs, and the book also looks at the French navy at war. £4.50

8632. SWEETMAN, John.: TIRPITZ; Hunting the Beast. Air Attacks on the German Battleship 1940-44.
Sutton. 2000 1st. * xii. + 180pp. Ills. Maps. 24x16. Near-Mint in Near-Mint d/j. . During the Second World War over 700 British aircraft attempted to bomb, mine or torpedo the Tirpitz on 33 occasions, assisted by another 400 fighters, flying boats, photographic and reconnaisance aircraft. Based on extensive research of British & German records, plus interviews and correspondence with a wide range of participants and relelevant authorities, this book is the most comprehensive account on the air attacks on the Tirpitz yet to be published. £9.95

7879. SWIFT, Jim.: LAUGH! With the Navy Too!
Maritime. nd. nd (c 1980s). 96pp. Prof ills. 21x15. An unmarked copy: Fine in Fine pictorial card cover. Over ninety full-page cartoons illustrate the funnier aspects of life in the Royal Navy. £2.95

10811. SYMONDS, Craig L.: DECISION AT SEA. Five Naval Battles that Shaped American History.
Oxford University Press. 2005 1st. xvii. + 378pp. Ills. 24x16. Unmarked, almost as new: Near-Mint in Near-Mint d/j. This book offers narratives of five crucial engagements, showing how each battle reveals the transformation of technology from one war to the next, how these in turn transformed naval combat, and how each event marked a milestone in American history. The book describes:- Oliver Hazard Perry's heroic victory at Lake Erie in 1813: The brutal Civil War duel between the ironclads Monitor and Virginia 1862: Commodore Dewey's stunning triumph against the Spanish fleet at Manila Bay 1898: The American victory at Midway 1942: Operation Preying Mantis in the Persian Gulf 1988. £6.95

7897. T 124. (Captain Russell Grenfell RN): SEA POWER.
Jonathan Cape October 1941. revised edition. 261pp. 20x14. Binding & contents VG. The author, a well-known writer on naval and military affairs, was obliged, in this instance, and for reasons beyond his control, to resort to a pen-name. Written at the time of the invasion threat, this book is a study of England’s national and historic strategy in relation to World War 2. The author shows how the true defence of England against past aggressors and now Germany, has always been the sea, and that the main line of defence in World War 2 is her navy and air-force. £4.95

15153. TALBOT-BOOTH E.C.: THE NAVAL CALENDAR.
Sampson Low, Marston. 1938 1st. 272pp. Illustrated. 17x12. Binding and contents VG. £6.95

7832. TALBOT-BOOTH Lt-Cdr E.C. RD, RNR. & GREENMAN D.G.: WARSHIP IDENTIFICATION.
Ian Allan. 1971 1st. * 468pp. Prof ills. 25x18. An unmarked copy:- Fine in Near-Fine d/j. Approximately 1,400 solid black silhouettes are first arranged in a coding system and thse are then repeated as outline drawings to a larger scale and grouped more or less in types with full relevant information. Complete with comprehensive list of pendant numbers and a full index of 10,000 ships covered by the drawings. Ensigns of the principal navies are shown in full colour. £9.85

16217. TAPPER, Philip: DEBT OF HONOUR.
Brynteg School 2002 1st. 99pp. Illustrated. 21x15. Near-Mint in Near-Mint pictorial card cover. Compliments slip signed by author.. Contains brief biographies of the 86 ex-pupils of the Bridgend Intermediate School (now Brynteg Comprehensive School) who lost their lives serving in either the Army, Navy of RAF in the First and Second World Wars. £6.95

4945. TARRANT V.E.: BATTLECRUISER INVINCIBLE. The History of the First Battlecruiser 1906-16.
Arms & Armour. 1986 1st. 158pp. 34 ills. 14 maps. 22x14. Unmarked copy, Fine in Fine d/j. When first built HMS Invincible was the second most powerful warship in existence, combining the heavy broadside of a battleship with the speed of a cruiser. In her first action, Invincible together with her sister ship Inflexible, annihilated the German cruiser squadron of Von Spee off the Falklands, but at Jutland, Invincible blew up with only six survivors out of more than 1,000 aboard. This book tells the full story of Invincible, from her controversial design to her tragic end. £7.95

5836. TAWNEY Cyril.: GREY FUNNEL LINES. Traditional Song & Verse of the Royal Navy 1900 - 1970
Routledge. 1987 1st. 177pp. Ills. 24x16. An unmarked copy:-Fine in Fine d/j. Songs reflecting every aspect of life in the Royal Navy during the 20th century, both upper and lower deck.:- Ship's routine, submarines, aviation, the antics of dockyard personnel, matelot's shore-going adventures, both amorous & bibulous. £11.50

7712. TAYLOR H.C.: AND THEY COME HOME.
Jarrolds. nd (c 1942) 1st. 144pp. 16 ills. 19x13. VG in G+ d/j. Using first-hand accounts by British and Allied merchant seamen, this book describe their often grim experiences of the war at sea from Northern waters to the Far East. There are revealing accounts of brushes with U-boats, bombing aircraft, mines, and German surface craft; and there are two stories of escape from Occupied France. £4.50

16209. TAYLOR, Bruce: THE BATTLECRUISER HMS HOOD. An Illustrated Biography 1916-1941.
Chatham 2005 1st. 256pp. Profusely illustrated. 30x25. An unmarked copy:- Fine in Fine d/j. A heavy book whicht will require extra cost for overseas postage, £24.00

14610. TAYLOR, Gordon.: LONDON'S NAVY. The Story of the Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve.
Quiller. 1983 1st. 176pp. Prof ills. 26x19. An unmarked copy: Fine in Fine d/j. d/j. . In 1945, the RNVR, boosted by many wartime volunteers, was providing no less than 88% of all the commissioned officers serving in the Royal Navy. At its peak, RNVR, officers and men from ordinary seaman to Commodore, served in almost every ship and shore base, numbering 48,000 officers and 5,000 men. Looked at through the eyes of one Divison, that of London, with its drill ships and Embankment landmarks HMS President and HMS Chrysanthemum, the author has written a definitive history of the permanent Reserve since its formation in 1903. Profusely illustrated with photographs. £9.50

11486. TAYLOR, John C.: GERMAN WARSHIPS OF WORLD WAR I.
Ian Allan. 1969 1st. 224pp. Prof ills.18x13. No writing or inscriptions: Fine in VG d/j. This comprehensive book offers a wealth of information on all vessels of the Germany Navy in WW1. Specifications for each class includes displacement, dimensions, machinery, protection, armament and complement etc Information for each vessel includes name of builder, launch date, and fate. Well illustrated £14.00

17939. TAYLOR, John C.: GERMAN WARSHIPS OF WORLD WAR I.
Ian Allan. 1969 1st. 224pp. Prof ills.18x13. VG+ in VG d/j. This comprehensive book offers a wealth of information on all vessels of the Germany Navy in WW1. Specifications for each class includes displacement, dimensions, machinery, protection, armament and complement etc Information for each vessel includes name of builder, launch date, and fate. Well illustrated £11.50

3135. TENT, James Foster.: E-BOAT ALERT. Defending the Normandy Invasion Fleet.
Airlife. 1996 1st. xvi. + 286pp. 48 photos. 5 figs. 3 maps. 24x16.An unmarked copy, almost like new: Near-Mint in Near-Mint d/j. Combining newly released top-secret Admiralty reports, rare photographs, and exttnsive interviews with eyewitnesses from three nations, the author has produced a comprehensive study of a little-known episode in WW2 - the campaign to defend the Normandy invasion force from Germany's high-performance motor-torpedo boats -the E-Boats. £11.50

648. TERRAINE, John.: BUSINESS IN GREAT WATERS. The U-Boat Wars 1916-1945
Mandarin. 1990 . xx. + 841pp. 58 ills. 19 maps. 20x12. An unmarked copy: VG in VG pictorial card cover. This volume describes in detail and analyses in depth the entire history of the U-boats during two World Wars. It examines, the U-boats, their commanders; anti-submarine ships & weapons, & a comprehensive account of U-boat exploits. £6.95

14968. TERRAINE, John.: BUSINESS IN GREAT WATERS. The U-Boat Wars 1916-1945
Wordsworth. 1999 . xx. + 841pp. 58 ills. 19 maps. 22x14. An unmarked copy: Fine in Fine pictorial card cover. This volume describes in detail and analyses in depth the entire history of the U-boats during two World Wars. It examines, the U-boats, their commanders; anti-submarine ships & weapons, & a comprehensive account of U-boat exploits. £6.75

4570. TERRAINE, John.: TRAFALGAR.
Purnell nd (c 1977) 209pp. Prof ills. Endp maps. 25x19. An unmarked copy: VG+ in VG d/j. A comprehensive, detailed and profusely illustrated account of the Battle of Trafalgar. Without detracting from the Nelson magic, the personal magnetism, the consummate leadership, the author turns the spotlight on the collective effort, the deep professionalism that gave the Royal Navy of that time a proficiency and mastery of seamanship, gunnery and morale that has never been surpassed. These points are well brought out in the book. The book includes WITNESSES OF TRAFALGAR, Eye-Witness Accounts compiled by John Westwood, which gives in nearly 50 pages, the personal experiences of those present during the battle £6.95

8283. TERZIBASCHITSCH, Stefan.: BATTLESHIPS OF THE U.S. NAVY IN WORLD WAR II.
Brassey's. nd (c 1977) 1st UK. 191pp. Prof ills. 28x21. Fine in Near-Fine d/j. Lavishly illustrated with around 148 photographs, and over 100 deck plans & silhouette drawings, this book provides a complete account of all classes of U.S. battleships involved in World War 2. Each class of battleship is fully described with details of each ship's construction, armament, radar, wartime camouflage, modifications, and wartime history. Additionally there is a chapter on Japanese battleships, the design of which greatly influenced American thinking. £16.50

15267. THESIGER, Vice-Admiral Bertram S.: QUERIES IN SEAMANSHIP. A Collection of Typical Questions in the Various Items of a Midshipman's Seamanship Examination.
Gieves 1928. Fourth edition, revised & enlarged. ix. +125pp. 22x14. Edges of slighly rubbed, otherwise contents VG. Some of the blank pages for Answers opposite the 125pp of questions, have been written neatly in pencil. £9.00

6404. THOMAS David .L.: COCHRANE. Britannia's Last Sea King.
Deutsch. 1978 1st. 383p. 7 plates. 3 maps. 24x16. VG+ in VG+ d/j. Admiral Lord Cochrane, in a series of successful and heroic actions made his name as one of the most dashing, famous frigate captains of his day. A radical. not only in naval matters, Cochrane attracted the wrath of the establishment by his campaign against corruption endemic in Admiralty Administration, which came yo a head when Cochrane, as a member of Parliament accused his commander of cowardice after the Battle of Basque Roads. He was humiliated when he was framed as perpetrator of a Stock Exchange fraud in 1814, and imprisoned and cashiered. Following his release he took up an extraordinary career as a mercenary admiral, commanding in turn the navies of Chile, Brazil and Greece. In South America he fought and won actions which remain classics of their kind. On his eventual return to England Cochrane won back his good name, was reinstated in the Service, and lies buried in Westminster Abbey. £12.50

3510. THOMAS David.A.: THE ATLANTIC STAR 1939-45.
Allen. 1990 1st. 312pp. 11 charts/tables. 33 ills. Endp maps. 24x17. An excellent unmarked copy:-Fine in Fine d/j. The Battle of the Atlantic spanned the whole of WW2. More than 5,400 merchant ships, and tens of thousands of men's lives were lost. The author has corresponded with hundreds of survivors and links their individual accounts with an authoritative narrative to give a compelling history of this momentous battle. Men from all the Services - and one rare WRNS holder of the Star, recall their experiences. Tables of Merchant Shipping Losses. References and Notes. Select Bibliography. £12.50

143. THOMPSON R.W.: DIEPPE AT DAWN. The Story of the Dieppe Raid 19 August 1942.
White Lion 1972. 215pp. 22x14. An unmarked hardback copy:- VG+ in VG d/j. d/j. The author has drawn on British official documents, Von Runstedt's report, and by the men who took part, to give a good account of the disasterous raid on Dieppe which cost over 4,000 casualties; over 100 planes; over 30 ships. £3.95

14671. THOMPSON, Julian.: THE IMPERIAL WAR MUSEUM BOOK OF THE WAR AT SEA. The Royal Navy in the Second World War
Sidgwick & Jackson. 1996 1st viii. + 280pp. Prof ills. 25x19. An unmarked hardback copy:- Near-Mint in Fine d/j. This book is the story of nearly six years at sea as seen by British sailors, form Ordinary Seamen to Admirals, in their memoirs, diaries, letters home and interviews. Over 100 photographs and 20 paintings accompany the text. £8.95

8264. THOMPSON, Julian.: THE IMPERIAL WAR MUSEUM BOOK OF THE WAR AT SEA. The Royal Navy in the Second World War
Sidgwick & Jackson. 1997 viii. + 280pp. Prof ills. 25x19. An unmarked copy:- Fine in Fine pictorial card cover. This book is the story of nearly six years at sea as seen by British sailors, form Ordinary Seamen to Admirals, in their memoirs, diaries, letters home and interviews. Over 100 photographs and 20 paintings accompany the text. £7.50

14672. THOMPSON, Julian.: THE IMPERIAL WAR MUSEUM BOOK OF THE WAR AT SEA. The Royal Navy in the Second World War
BCA. nd (c 1996) viii. + 280pp. Prof ills. 25x19. An unmarked hardback copy:- Near-Mint in Fine d/j. This book is the story of nearly six years at sea as seen by British sailors, form Ordinary Seamen to Admirals, in their memoirs, diaries, letters home and interviews. Over 100 photographs and 20 paintings accompany the text. £7.95

11415. THOMPSON, Julian.: THE ROYAL MARINES. From Sea Soldiers to a Special Force.
Pan. 2001. xv. + 701pp. 49 ills. 19x13. Fine in Fine pictorial card cover. This book tells the stirring and fascinating history of the Royal Marines from its formation in the 17th century right through to the modern era. £5.50

3666. THORNTON J.M.: MEN-OF-WAR 1770-1970.
Model & Alled. 1978 1st. 104pp. Prof ills. An unmarked copy- Fine in Near-Fine d/j. This is a collection of informal drawing , recording the development and history of over 600 warships spanning two centuries, including some of the naval oddities that were built in the course of that period. The drawings are highlighted with informative captions and anecdotes about each one of the vessels illustrated. £5.95

10758. THURSFIELD H.G. Rear-Admiral (Editor).: BRASSEY'S NAVAL ANNUAL 1943.
William Clowes. xxIII. + 285pp (text). Illustrated with photographs. 7pp. index + 116pp Pictorial section of Warship Profiles & Plans. .24x16.Blue/gilt cloth binding. Spine sun faded (titles bright), otherwise contents VG+. £11.50

13753. TINKER H. (Compiler).: A MESSAGE FROM THE FALKLANDS. The Life & Gallant Death of David Tinker, Lieut RN.
Junction Books. 1982 1st. 203pp. 5 ills. 22x14. VG in VG pictorial card cover. Tinker's ship Glamorgan was in the thick of the fighting until she was fatally hit by an Exocet missile. £2.00

13813. TOLAND, John: INFAMY - PEARL HARBOUR AND ITS AFTERMATH.
Penguin 2001, . xvi. + 366pp. Illustrated. 22x14. An unmarked copy:- Fine in Fine pictorial card cover. This book provides a detailed examining of the events preceding the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbour, and goes a long way in answering many of the questions about why American political and military personnel were caught napping. £4.95

10357. TOLL, Ian W.: SIX FRIGATES. How Piracy, War and British Supremacy at Sea gave Birth to the World's Most Powerful Navy
Michael Joseph 2006 xiv. + 560pp. Ills. 21x15. An unmarked copy: Fine in Fine d/j.. The epic history of the founding of the American Navy. It describes how piracy, war and British supremacy at sea gave birth to the world's most powerful navy. £12.50

15692. TOMALIN, Clare: SAMUEL PEPYS. The Unequalled Self.
Viking 2002 1st. xxxix + 499. Illustrated. Illustrated endpapers. 24x14. Near-Fine in Fine d/j. £11.50

17626. TOMBLIN, Barbara Brooks.: WITH UTMOST SPIRIT. Allied Naval Operations in the Mediterranean, 1942-1945.
University Press of Kentucky 2004 1st. xiv. + 578pp. Illustrated. Maps. Endpaper maps. 24x16. Near-Mint in Near-Fine d/j. £17.50

3409. TONKS, Randall A.R: HMS EXETER. Heavy Cruiser 1929-1941. (Warship Profile 13).
Profile Publications. 1971. 24pp. Prof ills. 25x19. An unmarked copy: Near-Fine in VG pictorialpaper cover..Provides full technical information together with the operational history of this famous cruiser. Profusely illustrated with photographs, drawings and a double-page plan and side view illustration the ship in colour. £11.50

16263. TRACY, Nicholas: ATTACK ON MARITIME TRADE.
University of Toronto Press 1991 1st. viii. + 277pp. 22x14. An unmarked copy: Near-Mint in Near-Mint d/j. £9.00

16874. TREACHER, Admiral Sir John:: LIFE AT FULL THROTTLE. From Wardroom to Boardroom.
Pen & Sword 2004 1st 260pp. Illustrated. 24x16: An unmarked copy- Near-Mint in Near-Mint d/j. £10.00

17702. TREADWELL, Terry C.: STRIKE FROM BENEATH THE SEA. A History of Aircarft-carrying Submarines.
Tempus 1999 1st. 191pp. Profusely illustrated. 25x17. Like new: Near-Mint in Near-Mint pictorial card cover. £5.50

15854. TREADWELL, Terry C.: SUBMARINES WITH WINGS. The Past, Present and Future of Aircraft-Carrying Submarines.
Conway 1985 1st. xiv. + 115pp. Profusely illustrated. 25x19. An unmarked hardback copy, like new: Near-Mint in Near-Mint d/j. Following British and German experiments between 1914-18, many navies built special submarine aircraft carriers beween the wars, but only the Japanese persevered with the apparently insurmountable problems, culminating in a bombing raid on Oregon in September 1942, and a planned attack on the Panama Canal. This fascinating story describes the submarines, together with their aircraft, which served in the navies of Britain, France, Germany, Japan, and the United States, and an account of the Japanese raid on the West Coast of America. Illustrated with 230 photographs and drawings of the submarines and their aircraft. £9.95

17352. TREADWELL, Terry C.:: SUBMARINES WITH WINGS. The Past, Present and Future of Aircraft-Carrying Submarines.
Conway 1985 1st., . xiv. + 115pp. Profusely illustrated. 25x19. An unmarked hardback copy, Fine in Fine d/j. Following British and German experiments between 1914-18, many navies built special submarine aircraft carriers beween the wars, but only the Japanese persevered with the apparently insurmountable problems, culminating in a bombing raid on Oregon in September 1942, and a planned attack on the Panama Canal. This fascinating story describes the submarines, together with their aircraft, which served in the navies of Britain, France, Germany, Japan, and the United States, and an account of the Japanese raid on the West Coast of America. Illustrated with 230 photographs and drawings of the submarines and their aircraft. £7.95

10160. TROTTER, Wilfred Pym: THE ROYAL NAVY IN OLD PHOTOGRAPHS.
Dent. 1982 172pp. Prof ills. 24x19. An unmarked copy: Fine in VG pictorial card cover A collection of 190 old photographs, with informative captions, illustrating the ships and personnel of the Royal Navy from 1849-1914. The first photograph in the book is reputed to be the earliest-known photograph of one of H.M.ships. £5.85

1461. TROTTER, Wilfred Pym: THE ROYAL NAVY IN OLD PHOTOGRAPHS.
Dent. 1978 172pp. Prof ills. 24x19. An unmarked hardback copy:- Fine in VG d/j. A collection of 190 old photographs, with informative captions, illustrating the ships and personnel of the Royal Navy from 1849-1914. The first photograph in the book is reputed to be the earliest-known photograph of one of H.M.ships. £7.95

13202. TUNSTALL, Brian.: FLIGHTS OF NAVAL GENIUS.
Philip Alan. 1930 1st. ix. + 299pp. 8 ills. 4 maps. 22x14. Foxing to prelims and edges, o/w contents VG, binding VG+. Highlights important episodes in the careers of five British naval commanders - George Brydges Baron Rodney - Richard Earl Howe - Samuel Viscount Hood - Sir Sydney Smith - Lord Camelford - Sir Charles Napier. £6.95

8914. TUOHY, William: THE BRAVEST MAN. The Story of Richard O'Kane & U.S. Submarines in the Pacific War.
Sutton. 2001 1st. x. + 422pp. Ills. Map. 24x16. An unmarked copy, almost like new:- Near-Mint in Near-Mint d/j. In command of the Us submarine Tang, O'Kane participated in the most dramatic war patrols of the Pacific War, and rescued the largest number of carrier aircrew from under the guns of the Japanese. In a final irony, at the end of its fifth successful war patrol, Tang was sunk by its own torpedo. £11.50

8579. TURNER, John, Frayn: V.C’s. OF THE ROYAL NAVY.
Harrap 1957 192pp. 27 ills. 19x13. Binding & contents VG. Twenty-four naval V.C.’s were awarded in the Second World War, and this book puts on record the deeds of daring and valour that won them. £4.00

17723. TYLER, Alan: CHEERFULL AND CONTENTED.
Book Guild 2000 1st. viii. + 288pp. Illustrated. 22x14. Fine in Fine d/j. Presentation copy inscribed by author. £9.00

489. USHERWOOD S. (Editor).: THE GREAT ENTERPRISE. The History of the Spanish Armada as revealed in Contemporary Documents.
Folio. 1978. 192pp. 31 ills. Ills endps. 25x16. Bound in blue cloth/gilt Binding & contents VG+. . Uses first-hand accounts of the Spanish Armada and surrounding events, viewing the proposed Spanish Invasion and the British defence, through the eyes of the men who opposed each other in the battle. £4.95

2795. USHERWOOD, Stephen (Editor).: THE GREAT ENTERPRISE. The History of the Spanish Armada as revealed in Contemporary Documents.
Bell & Hyman 1982 192pp. 31 ills. Ills endps. 25x16. An unmarked copy:- Binding & contents Fine in G d/j. . Using both Spanish and British sources, this book contains first-hand accounts of the Spanish Armada and surrounding events, viewing the proposed Spanish Invasion and the British defence, through the eyes of the men who opposed each other in the battle. £6.50

9216. VALENTINE, Mrs.: SEA FIGHTS. From Sluys to the Bombardment of Alexandria.
Frederic Warne. nd (c 1885). viii. + 296pp. Frontis. + 5 plates. 19x13. Red cloth/gilt decorated cover. Rear board partially faded, binding and contents VG. An extremely nice copy of this book. Over 30 naval actions fought by the British Navy are very well described. £4.50

5410. VAN DER VAT Dan.: STANDARD OF POWER: The Royal Navy in the Twentieth Century.
Pimlico. 2001 xx. + 460pp. 39 ills. 24x16. VG+ in VG+ pictorial card cover.. In this history the author takes a sceptical, sometimes admiring, often controversial view of the Royal Navy in two World Wars and countless minor conflicts. £5.95

11992. VAN DER VAT, Dan: THE ATLANTIC CAMPAIGN. The Great Struggle at Sea 1939-1945.
Hodder & Stoughton. 1988 1st. * ixx. + 424pp. 54 ills. 4 maps. Ills endps. 24x16. An unmarked copy:- Near-Mint in Near-Mint d/j. d/j. This comprehensive history covers in detail every aspect and phase of the Battle of the Atlantic examining the action on and under the Atlantic. £7.95

3232. VAN DER VAT, Dan: THE ATLANTIC CAMPAIGN. The Great Struggle at Sea 1939-1945.
Hodder & Stoughton. 1988 1st. * ixx. + 424pp. 54 ills. 4 maps. Ills endps. 24x16. Near-Fine in VG d/j. This comprehensive history covers in detail every aspect and phase of the Battle of the Atlantic examining the action on and under the Atlantic. £6.75

4389. VAN DER VAT, Dan.: THE GRAND SCUTTLE. The Sinking of the German High Seas Fleet at Scapa Flow in 1919.
Hodder & Stoughton 1982 1st. 240pp. 24 ills. Endp maps. 24x16. Hardback edition. Near-Fine in Fine d/j. At Scapa Flow in June 1919 there occurred an event unique in naval history. The German Admiral in charge of seventy-four of his country's warships interned in Scapa Flow, battleships, battle-cruisers, cruisers and flotillas of destroyers, ordered that they should scuttle themselves. Fifty-two of them actually went to the bottom and several are there to this day. This book tells the story of the German Fleet from its creation by Tirpitz to its complete frustration in war, its disgrace by mutiny, and the unparalleled act of self-destruction and the unprecedented salvage effort which ensued. £6.95

11712. VAN DER VAT, Dan.: THE LAST CORSAIR. The Story of the Emden.
Hodder & Stoughton 1983 1st.. 205pp. 17 ills. Endpaper maps. 24x16. An unmarked hardback copy: Fine in Fine d/j. Describes the lone campaign waged by German cruiser Emden in the Indian Ocean from August 1914 to May 1915, during which she sank two warships, held-up 21 British merchantmen, sinking 16, abducted 4 colliers, shelled Madras, made a hit-and-run raid on Penang, before being finally shelled to destruction off the Cocos Islands by the Australian cruiser Sydney £7.95

4236. VAN OOSTEN F.C.: HER NETHERLANDS MAJESTY'S SHIP - DE RUYTER (Warship Profile 40).
Profile Publications 1974. 24pp. Prof ills. 25x19.An unmarked copy:- VG+ in VG+ in pictorial card cover. Contains full technical details and operational history of this Dutch cruiser which was sunk by the Japanese during the Battle of the Java Sea. Illustrated with numerous photographs and a double page plan and side view colour illustration of the ship. £11.50

14993. VANSITTART, Peter: JOHN PAUL JONES. A Restless Spirit.
Robson Books. 2004 1st. 266pp. Illustrated. 24x16. An unmarked copy:- Near-Mint in Near-Mint d/j. £5.95

4936. VAUSE, Jordan.: WOLF. U-Boat Commanders in World War II.
Airlife. 1997 1st UK.* xi.+ 249pp. Ills, 24x16. An unmarked copy:- Fine in Fine d/j. Drawing on primary documents, and where possible, interviews or correspondence with surviving U-boat commanders themselves, the author follows the individual U-boat officers from their early training and through their wartime experiences. £7.95

14608. VAUSE, Jordan.: WOLF. U-Boat Commanders in World War II.
Airlife. 1997 1st UK.* xi.+ 249pp. Ills, 24x16. Near-Fine in Fine d/j. Drawing on primary documents, and where possible, interviews or correspondence with surviving U-boat commanders themselves, the author follows the individual U-boat officers from their early training and through their wartime experiences. £6.95

15981. VINTRAS A. - BANSE, Johan - DECOMBLE G. - ABBAT, Pierre.: LE CORPORATISME ANCIEN DE CONSTRUCTION NAVALE EN FRANCE.
Academie De Marine 1939. 315pp. Illusstrated. Folding maps. 28x19. Note that the majority of the pages are still uncut so that in all probability the book has never been read. No writing or inscriptions. Contents Near-Fine in VG card cover. Scarce. £19.00

13850. WAKEHAM, Geoff: ROYAL NAVAL AIR STATION CULDROSE 1947 - 1997.
Royal Naval Air Station Culdrose. 1997 103pp. Profusely illustrated. 21x15. An unmarked copy:- Near-Mint in Near-Mint pictorial card cover. A chronological history. £4.95

17095. WALDRON T.J. & GLEESON, James:: THE FROGMEN.
Elmfield 1974., . 191pp. 15 illustrations. 22x14. An unmarked . Edges of a couple of pages torn, otherwise contents VG in Near- Fine d/j. Describes the operations carried out in WW2, by British Charioteers, 'X'-Craft and frogmen, and the operations carried out by Italian and German frogmen £3.95

17970. WALMSLEY, Leo: FISHERMEN AT WAR.
Collins 1941 256pp. 17 illustrations. 20x14.An excellent copy of the original wartime edition, without any writing or inscriptions. VG+ in VG d/j. £11.00

18080. WARD N.D. Cmdr, DFC, AFC, RN.: SEA HARRIER OVER THE FALKLANDS. A Maverick at War.
BCA 1992. Xvii. + 377pp. 30 ills. Map. 24x16. An unmarked hardback copy:- Fine in Fine d/j. Ward commanded 801 Naval Air Squadron, HMS Invincible, during the Falklands War of 1982. He flew over 60 missions, achieved three air-to-air kills, and took part or witnessed a total of ten kills. This extraordinary first-hand account charts, in clear and forthright detail, the naval pilots’ journey to the South Atlantic, and how they took on and triumphantly conquered the challenges they faced. £7.95

17280. WARD, Peter:: FROM AFRICA TO THE ARCTIC. A Year on he Destroyer HMS Beagle during WWII.
Brewin 2003 1ts . x. + 86pp. .Illustrated. 21x15. Near-Mint in pictorial card cover. £7.50

12300. Warlow, Ben: RN MINOR WAR VESSELS IN FOCUS
Maritime. nd (2000) 96pp. Prof ills. 18x24. Mint in Fine pictorial card cove £5.00

14657. WARNER, Oliver: BATTLE HONOURS OF THE ROYAL NAVY.
George Philip 1956 1st. vii. + 91pp. Colour Frontis. 9 plates. 22x14. A nice bright copy, binding VG, contents VG+. The 7 chapters cover:- Battle Honours -Scope & Definition: Fleet Actions & Campaigns: Single Ship Actions: Alphabetical List of Ships With Their Honours: Fleet Air Arm Squadron Honours: Naval Battle Honours Won by Regiments of the Army: Ships' Badges. £7.95

16112. WARNER, Oliver: THE SEA AND THE SWORD. The Baltic 1630-1945.
Jonathan Cape. 1965 1st. 320pp. Illustrated. 22x14. No writing or inscriptions. VG+ in VG d/j. £7.00

2363. WARNER, Oliver.: THE BRITISH NAVY. A Concise History.
Purnell. 1975. 191pp. Prof ills. 24x18. Near-Fine in VG d/j. An excellent history accompanied by 151 illustrations. £4.00

555. WARREN C.E.T. & BENSON, James.: ABOVE US THE W AVES. The Story of Midget Submarines and Human Torpedoes.
Harrap. 1953 256pp. 40 ills. 7 maps. Endpaper maps. 22x14. Spine sun faded (titles bright, otherwise contents VG.This compreehnsive record describes the exploits of midget submarines and human torpedoes during WW2, including the attack on Tirpitz and other Norwegian operations, in the Mediterranean and in the Far East, including the sinking of the Japanese cruiser Takao at Singapore. £3.50

15951. WARREN, Alan: SINGAPORE. Britain's Greatest Defeat.
Hambledon & London 2002 1st. xiii. + 370pp. Illustrated. Maps. 24x16. An unmarked copy, almost like new: Near-Mint in Near-Mint d/j. £7.95

17066. WATERS, Conrad (Editor).:: SEAFORTH WORLD NAVAL REVIEW 2010.
Seaforth/Pen & Sword 2009 1st ,. 192pp. Profusely illustrated. 25x27. A new: Mint in Mint d/j. £14.00

13700. WATERS, John M.: BLOODY WINTER.
Van Nostrand 1967 1st. xiv. + 279pp. Illustrated. Endp maps.23x15. An unmarked copy:- Near-Fine in VG d/j. Although the Battle of the Atlantic lasted more than six years, the winter of 1942-43 marked the climax of the fighting. The author, who himself served as an officer in US escorts, offers a vivid account of the day-to-day fighting as seen from the bridges of Allied escort ships and from the conning towers of German submarines. £6.95

17262. WATERS, John M.:: BLOODY WINTER.
United States Naval Insitute 1984. Revised edition. . xiv. + 285pp. Illustrated. Maps .23x15. An unmarked copy:- Near-Fine in VG pictorial card cover. Although the Battle of the Atlantic lasted more than six years, the winter of 1942-43 marked the climax of the fighting. The author, who himself served as an officer in US escorts, offers a vivid account of the day-to-day fighting as seen from the bridges of Allied escort ships and from the conning towers £6.95

7225. WATTS A.J: JAPANESE WARSHIPS OF WORLD WAR II.
Ian Allan. 1967 400pp. Prof ills. 18x13. No writing or inscriptions. VG+ in G+ d/j. . This comprehensive book offers a wealth of information on all vessels of the Japanese Navy in WW2. Each class or type of vessel has a short introduction which includes the development of its design, building, wartime exploits, armament changes, etc. Specifications for each class includes displacement, dimensions, machinery, protection, armament and complement. Information for each class member includes name of builder, launch date, and fate. Illustrated with hundreds of photographs and accurate scale drawings. £10.00

1769. WATTS A.J.: ALLIED CRUISERS. (World War 2 Fact Files).
Macdonald & Jane's. 1979 1st. 60pp. Prof ills. 27x20. An excellent unmarked copy Fine in pictorial card cover. Every class of cruiser operated or planned by the navies of Britain, France, The Netherlands, Soviet Union, and the United States, is listed together with a short background to the design, plus Tables of technical data and a brief note on the fate of each ship. Profusely illustrated with photographs. £5.50

6728. WATTS A.J.: THE U-BOAT HUNTERS
BCA . No date (c 1976) 192pp. Prof ills. 25x17. An unmarked copy: VG in VG d/j. Despite the advantage of 'Asdic' and the introduction of convoys, the losses of Allied merchant ships from German U-boats were enormous. Every possible countermeasure was used against the U-boat, and a whole range of ships, aircraft, weapons, electronics, were created to fight the Battle of the Atlantic. This book tells the dramatic story of this campaign and the development of anti-submarine warfare in the Second World War. Profusely illustrated. Signed by author. £7.95

1767. WATTS Anthony .J.: AXIS SUBMARINES (World War 2 Fact Files)
Macdonald & Jane's. 1977 1st. 63pp. Prof ills. 27x20. An unmarked hardback copy:- Fine in Fine d/j. Every class of submarine operated or planned by Finland, Germany, Japan, Italy and Thailand is listed together with a short background to the design. Tables list technical data and a brief note on the fate of each submarine. Profusely illustrated with photos. £5.50

17594. WATTS Anthony .J.: AXIS SUBMARINES (World War 2 Fact Files)
Macdonald & Jane's. 1977 1st. 63pp. Prof ills. 27x20. A superb copy almost like new. Mint in pictorial card cover. Every class of submarine operated or planned by Finland, Germany, Japan, Italy and Thailand is listed together with a short background to the design. Tables list technical data and a brief note on the fate of each submarine. Profusely illustrated with photos. £5.50

8872. WATTS Anthony J.: BATTLESHIPS. (World War 2 Fact Files).
Macdonald & Jane's. 1979 1st. 64pp. Prof ills. 27x21. An unmarked copy: Fine in Fine in pictorial card cover. Every class of battleship operated or planned by the major naval powers is listed together with a short background to the design, plus Tables of technical data and a brief note on the fate of each ship. Profusely illustrated. £4.95

773. WATTS, Anthony J: ALLIED SUBMARINES. (World War 2 Fact Files).
Macdonald & Jane's. 1977 1st. 64pp. Prof ills. 27x20. A superb copy almost like new. iNear-Mint in pictorial card cover Every class of submarine operated or planned by Brazil, Denmark, Estonia, France, Greece, Latvia, The Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Russia, United Kingdom, USA and Yugoslavia, is listed together with a short background to the design. Tables list technical data and a brief note on the fate of each submarine. Profusely illustrated with photos. £5.50

17944. WATTS, Anthony J.: AXIS CRUISERS. (World War 2 Fact Files).
Macdonald & Jane's. 1979 1st. 55pp. Prof ills. 27x21 An excellent unmarked copy:: Near-Mint in Near-Mint pictorial card cover. Every class of cruiser operated or planned by the navies of Germany, Italy and Japan, is listed together with a short background to the design, plus Tables of technical data and a brief note on the fate of each ship. Profusely illustrated. £6.50

1770. WATTS, Anthony J.: AXIS CRUISERS. (World War 2 Fact Files).
Macdonald & Jane's. 1979 1st. 55pp. Prof ills. 27x21 An excellent unmarked copy: .Fine in Fine pictorial card cover. Every class of cruiser operated or planned by the navies of Germany, Italy and Japan, is listed together with a short background to the design, plus Tables of technical data and a brief note on the fate of each ship. Profusely illustrated. £5.50

3775. WATTS, Anthony J.: THE ROYAL NAVY. An Illustrated History.
Naval Institute/Brockhampton. 1999 . 256pp. Prof ills. 26x20. Near-Mint in d/j. beginning with the triumphant aftermath of Trafalgar, the author traces the evolution of the Navy over the decades of the last years of sail to today’s 'high tech' fleet. In addition to technical fact and data throughout, the author provides assessment and critique of decisions, events, designs and tactics over nearly two centuries. Factually detailed and technically accurate, this is also a readable, entertaining narrative, an incisive study of Britain's Navy. Profusely illustrated with photos and line drawings of significant warships and equipment, plus detailed maps of key battles and actions. £7.50

8442. WATTS, Anthony J.: THE ROYAL NAVY. An Illustrated History.
Arms & Armour. 1994 1st. . 256pp. Prof ills. 26x20. Near-Mint in d/j. beginning with the triumphant aftermath of Trafalgar, the author traces the evolution of the Navy over the decades of the last years of sail to today’s 'high tech' fleet. In addition to technical fact and data throughout, the author provides assessment and critique of decisions, events, designs and tactics over nearly two centuries. Factually detailed and technically accurate, this is also a readable, entertaining narrative, an incisive study of Britain's Navy. Profusely illustrated with photos and line drawings of significant warships and equipment, plus detailed maps of key battles and actions. £7.95

2718. WEAVER H.J: NIGHTMARE AT SCAPA FLOW. The truth about the Sinking of HMS Royal Oak.
Cressrelles. 1985 194pp. 20 ills. 22x14.An unmarked copy:- Fine in Fine d/j. On Oct 14th 1939, the German submarine U-47 commanded by Gunther Prien, entered the Royal Navy's home anchorage at Scap Flow and torpedoed the battleship Royal Oak which sank with the loss of more than 800 of her crew. This was Germany's first shattering blow against Britain in WW2. The author examines in detail the attack by the U-47 and with the help of survivors accounts reconstructs the tragic scenes on board the battleship as it capsized and sank. This is followed by a painstaking investigation into official records reviewing the evidence from scratch and bring to light new facts as well as examining every point of controversy in this definitive account of the disaster. £6.95

1310. WELLS G. Rear-Admiral: NAVAL CUSTOMS AND TRADITIONS.
Allan. 1930 1st. 195pp. 12 ills. 22x14. Binding rubbed, otherwise contents VG. Set out in alphabetical order this book provides a comprehensive record on the origins of the customs, traditions and terminology of the Royal Navy. £6.95

4369. WELLS J. Captain RN.: THE IMMORTAL WARRIOR. Britain's First and Last Battleship.
Mason. 1987 1st. 263pp. Prof ills. 19x25. An unmarked copy, like new: Near-Mint in Near-Mint d/j. This meticulously researched ship biography, traces the design background and building history of Britain's first ironclad which was completed in 1860. Charts Warrior's service career, records her commissions and officers and crew; considers her armament and machinery, her strengths and weaknesses. After active service, she became part of the Vernon torpedo school in Portsmouth harbour before relegation to an oil fuel pontoon hulk at Pembroke Dock. In 1979 Warrior was towed to Hartlepool where she was completely restored and in 1987 the ship returned to Portsmouth where she is now on display. Twelve detailed appendices help make this one of the most definitive accounts of an historic ship ever written. Profusely illustrated with photographs and line £11.50

15021. WELLS, John. Captain RN.: THE ROYAL NAVY. An Illustrated Social History 1870-1982.
Sutton. 1994 1st. x.+ 306pp. Prof ills. 25x19: An unmarked copy: Near-Mint in Near-Mint d/j. Starting with the imperial splendour of Victorian ships with their labour intensive crews, social divisions and harsh discipline and concluding with the fighting force that saw service in the Falklands War, this book is as much a story of naval characters as it is the story of the vents and conflicts in which they were caught up, and covers everything from recruitment and training to behaviour in battle, duscipline, food and drink, clothing and pay. Signed by author. £10.00

14533. WELLS, John. Captain RN.: THE ROYAL NAVY. An Illustrated Social History 1870-1982.
Sutton. 1994 1st. x.+ 306pp. Prof ills. 25x19: Near-Fine in Near-Fine d/j. Signed by author, and letter from author. Starting with the imperial splendour of Victorian ships with their labour intensive crews, social divisions and harsh discipline and concluding with the fighting force that saw service in the Falklands War, this book is as much a story of naval characters as it is the story of the vents and conflicts in which they were caught up, and covers everything from recruitment and training to behaviour in battle, duscipline, food and drink, clothing and pay. Signed by author. £10.00

17349. WEST, Nigel:: THE SECRET WAR FOR THE FALKLANDS. The SAS, M16, and the War Whitehall nearly Lost.
Warner 1997 Warner 1997, . xxi. + 266pp. Illustrated. 20x13. VG+ in slightly creased pictorial card cover. £2.00

5625. WEST. Nigel.: A MATTER OF TRUST : MI5 1945-72.
Weidenfeld & Nicolson. 1982 1st. 196pp. 20 ills. 24x16. Fine in Fine d/j. Investigates whether the former Director-General of the Security Service, Sir Roger Hollis, was a traitor. And why was it that in more than 30 years only one KGB 'illegal' was ever found in England by MI5? Who was the defector whose memory of files in Moscow led to the identification of more than a dozen Russian spies in the West ? Meticulous research backed by interviews with agents, double agents and case officers has resulted in answers to these compelling questions, in this unique, thoroughly documented and highly readable account of Britain's premier counter-intelligence organization. £5.95

16550. WESTHORP, Christopher: VJ DAY. In Photographs.
Salamander 1995. 64pp. Profusely illustrated. 30x22. Near-Mint in pictorial card cover. £5.00

3903. WESTWOOD, David: THE TYPE VII U-BOAT. Anatomy of the Ship.
Conway. 1984 1st 95pp. Prof ills. 25x26. An unmarked copy: Fine in Fine d/j. This volume contains a full description of Type VII U-Boats, including modifications and appearance changes. Pictorial section emphasising close-up and on-board photographs. Around 300 perspective and 3-view drawings of every detail - general arrangements, hull construction, machinery, armament, etc. £18.50

16706. WESTWOOD, J.N.: FIGHTING SHIPS OF WORLD WAR II.
Sidgwick & Jackson 1981 160pp. Prof ills. 25x20. An unmarked copy: Fine in Fine d/j. The author examines a number of warships which took part in World War 2, analysing notable features of their designs and discusses if the ships lived up to their designer's expectations in wartime conditions. Describes the battleships Bismarck, Duke of York, Warspite, Scharnhorst, Alabama, Washington, Texas, Kongo, Yamato and the pocket-battleship Graf Spee: The aircraft carriers Ark Royal, Akagi, Enterprise, Lexington, Hornet and Zuikake. The cruisers Ajax, Boise, Belfast, Indianapolis, Mogami and Prinz Eugen: The destroyers Johnson and Saumarez: The escorts England and Jervis Bay; The submarines Cavella, Thunderbolt and U-47. Profusely illustrated. £6.95

5910. WESTWOOD, J.N.: FIGHTING SHIPS OF WORLD WAR II.
BCA. 1979 160pp. Prof ills. 25x20. Fine in VG d/j. The author examines a number of warships which took part in World War 2, analysing notable features of their designs and discusses if the ships lived up to their designer's expectations in wartime conditions. Describes the battleships Bismarck, Duke of York, Warspite, Scharnhorst, Alabama, Washington, Texas, Kongo, Yamato and the pocket-battleship Graf Spee: The aircraft carriers Ark Royal, Akagi, Enterprise, Lexington, Hornet and Zuikake. The cruisers Ajax, Boise, Belfast, Indianapolis, Mogami and Prinz Eugen: The destroyers Johnson and Saumarez: The escorts England and Jervis Bay; The submarines Cavella, Thunderbolt and U-47. Profusely illustrated. £5.95

495. WETTERN, Desmond.: THE DECLINE OF BRITISH SEAPOWER.
Jane's. 1982 1st. v. + 452pp. 85 ills. 24x16. No writing or inscriptions; Fine in VG d/j. This important and controversial book is an almost month by month acount of the many activities of the Royal Navy from 1945 to 1981. The book is a history which shows not only that the Navy, against a background of an almost constant shortage of men, money and ships, has served the nation well, but the book is also an account of social changes in the Service since 1945. Strength of Fleet from 1947 to 1981. £7.50

16955. WETTERN, Desmond.:: THE DECLINE OF BRITISH SEAPOWER.
Jane's. 1982 1st ., v. + 452pp. 85 ills. 24x16. VG+ in VG d/j. This important and controversial book is an almost month by month acount of the many activities of the Royal Navy from 1945 to 1981. The book is a history which shows not only that the Navy, against a background of an almost constant shortage of men, money and ships, has served the nation well, but the book is also an account of social changes in the Service since 1945. Strength of Fleet from 1947 to 1981 £7.95

11503. WHEELER, Harold F.B.: DARING DEEDS OF MERCHANT SEAMEN IN THE GREAT WAR.
Harrap. 1918 1st. 320pp. Colour frontis. Illustrated. 19x13. A first edition hardback copy. Spine sun faded (titles bright), and odd spots of foxing otherwise contents VG. Describes various actions and episodes involving the men and ships of Britain's Merchant Navy during the First World War. £7.50

15272. WHEELER, Harold F.B.: THE STORY OF THE BRITISH NAVY.
Harrap 1922 1st. 384pp. 16 illustrations in colour by Ellis Silas. 22x15. Binding VG, contents VG+. £5.95

4588. WHINNEY R.W.Captain RN.: THE U-BOAT PERIL. An Anti-Submarine Commander's War.
Blandford. 1986 1st. * 160pp. 54 ills. Maps/diags. Endp maps. 24x16. Near-Fine in Fine in d/j. Whinney served as A/S officer in Duncan, then moved to Cossack - the leader of Vian's flotilla - in which he saw action in the Bismarck operation. After a spell ashore in West Africa, he took over the V & W destroyer Wanderer, and joined Escort Group B1 in the Atlantic and Arctic, and finally served as a D-Day convoy escort. Whinney was one of the highest scoring submarine hunters of WW2. £6.95

17024. WHIPPLE A.B.C,:: THE MEDITERRANEAN - WORLD WAR II.
Time-Life 1981, . 208pp. Prtofusely illustrated. 29x24. Near-Fine in Fine pictorial hardback cover £7.95

917. WHIPPLE A.B.C.: FIGHTING SAIL.
Time-Life. 1979. 184pp. Prof ills. Endp maps. 29x24. Near-Mint in pictorial hardback cvr (published without d/j). This volume examines the ship of the line in Nelson's day and describes the actions which they fought. Describes the second battle of Ushant; Rodney's tactic of breaking the line of battle during the Battle of the Saints; and Nelson's victories at the Nile, Copenhagen and Trafalgar. Very well illustrated. £5.85

15162. WHITE, Colin: THE NELSON COMPANION.
Bramley. 1997. * xv. + 228pp. Prof ills. Ills endps. 22x14. An unmarked copy Near-Mint in Near-Mint d/j. . This book makes the ideal companion for anyone who wants to find out more about this remarkable character and the myths that have surrounded Nelson since his death. From Hitler's plan to transport Nelson's Column to Berlin to the naming of over fifty streets in Greater London area alone, the book is a treasure trove of information. It contains detailed studies on many different aspects of Nelson's life and career written by leading experts in the field. It is complemented by a gazeteer and chronology, together with over 100 illustrations and eight pages of colour plates. £6.95

422. WHITE, Colin: THE NELSON COMPANION.
Bramley. 1997. * xv. + 228pp. Prof ills. Ills endps. 22x14. Fine in Fine d/j. A superb unmarked copy. This book makes the ideal companion for anyone who wants to find out more about this remarkable character and the myths that have surrounded Nelson since his death. From Hitler's plan to transport Nelson's Column to Berlin to the naming of over fifty streets in Greater London area alone, the book is a treasure trove of information. It contains detailed studies on many different aspects of Nelson's life and career written by leading experts in the field. It is complemented by a gazeteer and chronology, together with over 100 illustrations and eight pages of colour plates. £6.50

17035. WHITE, Colin:: 1797 NELSON'S YEAR OF DESTINY.
Sutton/RN Nuseum 2006 ,. xv. + 164pp. Illustrated. 25x17. As new: Mint in pictorial card cover. £4.95

12097. WHITE, David Fairbank.: BITTER OCEAN. The Dramatic Story of the Battle of the Atlantic 1939-1945.
Headline. 2006 1st. 350pp. Illustrated. Maps. 24x16. Unmarked, as new: Near-Mint in Near-Mint d/j. Examines this crucial conflict using first-hand testimony from both Allied and Germany personnel. £5.95

14712. WHITLEY M.J.: CRUISERS OF WORLD WAR TWO. An International Encyclopedia.
Brockhampton. 1999 . 288pp. Prof ills. 25x25. Fine in Near-Fine d/j. Illustrated with hundreds of archive photographs and line drawings, this comprehensive reference work, within one volume, describes all cruisers extant, completed or laid down during the period 1939-45 by the nations of the World. Each class is featured with full coverage of its design, construction and subsequent modifications, together with details of builder, dates, specification data notes and the fate of each ship. £12.95

9368. WHITLEY M.J.: GERMAN CRUISERS OF WORLD WAR TWO.
Arms & Armour. 1985 1st. 176pp. Prof ills. 25x25. No writing or inscriptions: Fine in Near-Fine d/j.. This book, the most complete and authoritative study on the subject, covers in detail the design & operational history of German cruisers of World War 2. With 175 photographs, line drawings, maps and diagrams, it tells the full story of each vessel, from the drawing board to her ultimate destruction: the heavy cruisers Admiral Hipper, Blucher and Prinz Eugen; and the light cruisers Emden, Konigsberg, Karlsruhe, Koln, Leipzig and Nurnberg. Part One details design & construction. Part Two takes the ships to sea, with a wide range of actions and events, some of which have previously received scant attention. £24.00

17781. WHITLOCK, Peter and PEARCE, William: H.M.S. VICTORY AND ADMIRAL LORD NELSON.
HMS Victory 25pp. Profusely illustrated.. 30x21. Fine in VG pictorial card cover. £4.50

558. WHITMAN J.E.A.: BRITAIN KEEPS THE SEAS. Some Naval Incidents during the First Two Years of the World War.
Oxford University Press. 1942 1st 125pp. 22 ills. 22x14. VG. Describes several episodes in the war at sea, including the exploits of the submarines Salmon and Ursula; Rawalpindi; the trawler minesweeper Dunoon; the destroyer Hardy at Narvik; the cruisers Sydney and Ajax in the Mediterranean, etc, etc. £3.50

17534. WHITMARSH, Andrew: PORTSMOUTH AT WAR,
History Press 2008 128pp. Profusely illustrated. 24x17. As new:- Mint in pictoraila card cover. £7.00

8742. WIGGAN, Richard: HUNT THE ALTMARK.
Hale. 1982 1st 176pp. 19 ills. 22x14.Hardback edition. E. An unmarked copy: Fine in Fine d/j The Graf Spee's supply ship, the German tanker Altmark, achieved notoriety as a prison ship holding some 299 British survivors of the Graf Spee's sinkings when she was intercepted by HMS Cossack in Joessing Fjord, Norway, in Feb 1940. £7.50

15975. WIGGINS, Melanie: FATAL ASCENT. HMS Seal 1940.
Spellmount 2006 1st. ix. + 209pp. Illustrated. 24x16. An unmarked copy, like new: Near-Mint in Near-Mint d/j. Tells the dramatic story of the events which led to the capture of the British submarine Seal by German forces, after she was crippled by a mine while on a dangerous minelaying operation in the Kattegat in May, 1940. £8.50

15500. WILLIAMS K.J.: GHOST SHIPS OF THE MERSEY. A Brief History of Confederate cruisers with Mersey connections.
Countyvise. no date 38pp. Illustrated. 21x15. An unmarked copy, as new: Near-Mint in Near-Mint pictorial card cover. £2.95

3032. WILLIAMS, Andrew: THE BATTLE OF THE ATLANTIC.
BBC. 2002 1st. 304pp. 58 ills. Map. 24x16. An unmarked copy, almost as new:- Near-Mint in Near-Mint d/j. Published to mark the 60th anniversary of the Battle of the Atlantic, this comprehensive account of the long-running battle describes this intense and strategically vital campaign for control of the Atlantic. Well illustrated. £3.00

9707. WILLIAMS, Glyndwr: THE GREAT SOUTH SEA: English Voyages and Encounters 1570 -1750.
Yale. 1997 1st. xv. + 300pp. 42 ills. 4 maps. 24x16. Near-Mint in d/j. From the 16th to the 18th centuries, English buccaneers, privateers, and naval expeditions sought fame & fortune in the distant reaches of the South Sea. Beginning with the voyage of Francis Drake in the 1570s and continuing through that of George Anson in the 1740s, a series of predatory English adventurers pursued Spanish treasure, and for a few the dream of riches came true. Drawing on printed accounts as well as unpublished records - buccaneer journals, expedition papers and government documents, this engrossing book investigates & fully describes these maritime adventures. £9.95

6703. WILLIAMS, Mark.: CAPTAIN GILBERT ROBERTS RN. And the Anti-U-Boat School
Cassell. 1979 1st. 186pp. 22x14.. An unmarked copy: Near-Fine in VG+ d/j. The biography of a major figure in the A/S war in WW2. Roberts joined the Navy in 1913 and saw service in the destroyers Orestes and Vivian, the battleship Benbow and the gunboat Glowworm. In 1937 he took command of the destroyer Fearless, but when T.B. struck he left the Navy. Recalled in 1940 to a desk job, by 1942 Roberts was sent to Liverpool to set up the tactical school, which was formed to develop anti-submarine tactics, train naval officers, protect the convoys and sink U-boats. These A/S tactics were so successfully used by Escort Commanders that by the end of 1943 the U-boat threat was virtually eliminated. £6.50

64. WILLIAMS, Michael.: CAPTAIN GILBERT ROBERTS RN. And the Anti-U-Boat School
Cassell. 1979 1st. * Cassell. 1979 1st. 186pp. 22x14. Ex-Library, usual marks; : G+ in VG d/j. The biography of a major figure in the anti-submarine war during WW2. Roberts joined the Navy in 1913 and saw service in the destroyers Orestes and Vivian, the battleship Benbow and the gunboat Glowworm. In 1937 he took command of the destroyer Fearless, but when T.B. struck he left the Navy. Recalled in 1940 to a desk job, by 1942 Roberts was sent to Liverpool to set up the tactical school, which was formed to develop anti-submarine tactics, train naval officers, protect the convoys and sink U-boats. These A/S tactics were so successfully used by Escort Commanders that by the end of 1943 the U-boat threat was virtually eliminated. £2.50

16505. WILLIS, Christopher J. & ROGERS, David Fletcher.: FOR VALOUR - H.M.S.CONWAY and H.M.S.WORCESTER.
Conway Club & Association of Old Worcesters. 1984. 29pp. Illustrated. 21x15. Fine in Fine pictorial card cover. £3.95

18082. WILLIS, Sam: FIGHTING SHIPS 1750 - 1850.
Quercus.2007 223pp. 170 colour illustrations. 42 x 37. An unmarked copy; Near-Mint in Fine d/j. £14.50

16020. WILLMOTT H.P.: GRAVE OF A DOZEN SCHEMES. British Naval Planning and the War Against Japan, 1943-1945.
Airlife 1996 1st. xviii. + 316pp. Illustrated. 24x16. An unmarked copy,almost like new: Near-Mint in Near-Mint d/j. £9.50

16037. WILSON, Alastair & CALLO, Joseph F.: WHO'S WHO IN NAVAL HISTORY. From 1550 to the Present.
Routledge 2004 1st. xvi. + 346pp. 24x16. . Near-Mint in Near-Mint d/j. £19.00

16223. WILSON, Charles & Proctor, David (Editors).: 1688 THE SEABORNE ALLIANCE AND DIPLOMATIC REVOLUTION. Proceedings of an International Symposium held at the National Maritime Museum, Greenwich 5-6 October 1988.
National Maritime Museum. 176pp. Illustrated 20x21. An excellent copy without any writing or inscriptions; Fine in Near-Fine pictorial card cover. Contains the a collection of highly original papers read out by a distinguished panel of speakers, English and Dutch, at the Symposium held at Greenwich in 1988. £6.50

8340. WILSON, Michael.: DESTINATION DARDANELLES.
Leo Cooper. 1988 1st. * 193pp. 23 ills. 3 maps. 2 tables. 24x16 Above-average ex-library,minimal stamps, VG in VG+ d/j. Describes the many exploits of the submarine HMS E.7, from the North Sea to the Dardanelles during the First World War. £3.95

9661. WINGATE, John.: HMS BELFAST. In Trust for the Nation 1939-72.
Profile Publications. 1972 1st. 120pp. Prof ills. 25x19. An unmarked copy:-Fine in VG d/j. This meticulously detailed technical and operational history, examines Belfast's design and construction before recounting her service career, Illustrated with more than 100 photgraphs. a double-page plan and side view in colour; and many ccurate drawings of the ship's details. Tables of Steam Trials, Machinery, Chronology. £9.00

9408. WINKLARETH, Robert I.: NAVAL SHIPBUILDERS OF THE WORLD. From the Age of Sail to the Present Day.
Chatham. 2000 1st. 384pp. Prof Ills. 24x17. Near-Mint in Near-Mint d/j. This volume is a detailed guide to the shipbuilding companies and state yards building warships, describing their development, highlights their histories, and listing the major ships they built. The book is international in its coverage, divided by country, by region and by yard, and is illustrated throughout with maps and plans, plus several photographs. The book also details naval bases and repair facilities. £11.50

9066. WINN, Godfrey.: THE POSITIVE HOUR. Volume II of his Autobiography.
Joseph. 1970 1st. xv. + 445pp. 67 ills. 22x14. An unmarked copy: Fine in VG+ d/j. Volume II of Winn's autobiography covers the war years. Perhaps best known for his account of PQ17 while on the AA cruiser Pozarica, but he later served on the lower deck on Cumberland before being invalided out. £5.95

8934. WINSER, John de S: BRITISH INVASION FLEETS. The Mediterranean and Beyond 1942-1945.
World Ship Society. 2002 1st. 152pp. Prof ills. Maps. 30x21. Mint in pictorial card cover. Divided into two parts, Section A. gives a brief description of the Invasions: Section B, gives details of the Ships Involved. Covers the Invasions at Diego Suarez, Najunga, Tamatave, Algeria, Sicily, Salerno, Anzio, the South of France, Rangoon & Malaya. Detailed lists of every type of vessel involved. £20.00

15930. WINTER, Les: HERITAGE AND NELSON. A Salute to Both.
Privately published 1980 1st. Vii. + 229pp. Profusely illustrated.. 22x15. VG+ in VG d/j. Inscribed by author. A fascinating collection of pieces relating to Admiral Lord Nelson, his life and career, and his home village of Burnham Thorpe in Norfolk. £9.00

17305. WINTERBOTHAM F.W.:: THE ULTRA SECRET
: Purnell. No date (c 1974). . 199pp. 22x14. An unmarked hardback copy: Fine in VG d/j £4.95

658. WINTON J.: HURRAH FOR THE LIFE OF A SAILOR! Life on the Lower Deck of the Victorian Navy.
Joseph. 1977 1st. 320pp. 55 ills. 24x16. Fine in VG+ d/j. From sailor's own diaries and reminiscences. from ship's logs, and admirals' dispatches and memoirs, the author provides a detailed account of life on the lower-deck of the Royal Navy in the 19th century. The beginning of the century saw the ordinary sailor living in unhealthy conditions, with poor food, low pay, no official uniform, few rights at law, and often suffering brutal punishment, but as the century went on, the Navy was slowly reformed, steam came and sails went, flogging was abolished, the rum ration reduced, pay increased, and ships had libraries and canteens on board. £9.00

9857. WINTON, John: BELOW THE BELT. Novelty, Subterfuge and Surprise in Naval Warfare.
Conway. 1981 1st. 192pp. 32 ills. 22x14. Near-Fine in Near-Fine d/j. A history of unconventional naval weapons and warfare, from primitive explosion vessels and fire-ships to the human torpedoes of the Second World War. Such devices have had a dramatic effect on naval affairs and this book describes how these weapons have been employed in combat. £4.00

16432. WINTON, John: FIND, FIX & STRIKE! The Fleet Air Arm at War 1939-45
Batsford 1980 1st. 152pp. 60 illustrations. 8 maps. 24x16. An unmarked copy: Fine in Fine d/j. £8.50

17993. WINTON, John: POLARIS. Fears and Dreams
Michael Joseph 1989 1st 248pp. 22xc14 . A bright and tight ex-library copy in dustjacked. G+ in G+ d/j. £2.50

8407. WINTON, John: SINK THE HAGURO! The Last Destroyer Action of the Second World War.
Seeley. 1970 1st. 182pp. 17 ills. 22x14. An ex-library copy with minimal stamps; some light internal marks otherwise G+ in VG d/j. Describes the classic naval action in which the British destroyers, Saumarez, Venus, Virago, Verulam & Vigilant, sank the Japanese cruiser Haguro in the Malacca Straits in May 1945. £4.95

14534. WINTON, John: ULTRA AT SEA.
Leo Cooper 1988 1st. 212pp. 14 illustrations. 24x16. An above-average ex-library copy with minimal stamps. VG in VG d/j. £6.95

7820. WINTON, John.: AIR POWER AT SEA. 1945 to Today
Sidgwick & Jackson. 1987 1st. 192pp. Prof ills. 24x19. Fine in Fine pictorial card cover. This comprehensive survey, illustrated with over 100 photographs (including many action shots), examines the developments in aerial warfare and shows how naval flying has been dramatically transformed since the 1940s. Chapters include: Korea: The Rise & Rise of the Helicopter: All Done by Mirrors & Angles: Vietnam: The Falklands, etc, etc. £3.75

14761. WINTON, John.: CAPTAIN AND KINGS. The Royal Family in the Royal Navy 1901 - 1981.
Bluejacket. 1981 1st. 114pp. Ills. 21x15. An unmarked copy:- Fine in Fine pictorial card cover. Chronicles the experiences of the members of the Royal Family that served in the Navy during the 20th century. £2.95

7928. WINTON, John.: HURRAH FOR THE LIFE OF A SAILOR! Life on the Lower Deck of the Victorian Navy.
Joseph. 1977 1st. 320pp. 55 ills. 24x16. An unmarked copy:-Near-Fine in VG d/j. From sailor's own diaries and reminiscences. from ship's logs, and admirals' dispatches and memoirs, the author provides a detailed account of life on the lower-deck of the Royal Navy in the 19th century. The beginning of the century saw the ordinary sailor living in unhealthy conditions, with poor food, low pay, no official uniform, few rights at law, and often suffering brutal punishment, but as the century went on, the Navy was slowly reformed, steam came and sails went, flogging was abolished, the rum ration reduced, pay increased, and ships had libraries and canteens on board. £7.95

10370. WINTON, John.: WARRIOR. The First and The Last.
Maritime. nd (c 1987) 1st. 96pp. Prof ills. 24x18. A superb unmarked copy:- Near-Mint in Near-Mint pictorial card cover. Records in fascinating detail, the extraordinary life story of HMS Warrior- how she was designed and built, what life was like on board, what she did in her various commissions, her sad decline into a shabby coal hulk, and then her astonishing rebirth, through the farsightedness of one man who saved her from the scrapyard. £6.85

16592. WINTON, John.: WARRIOR. The First and The Last.
Maritime. nd (c 1987) 1st. 96pp. Prof ills. 24x18. Stamped 'Advance Copy' . Near-Fine in Fine pictorial card cover. Includes separate deck guide. Records in fascinating detail, the extraordinary life story of HMS Warrior- how she was designed and built, what life was like on board, what she did in her various commissions, her sad decline into a shabby coal hulk, and then her astonishing rebirth, through the farsightedness of one man who saved her from the scrapyard. £5.85

13290. WINTON, John. (Editor).: FREEDOM'S BATTLE. Volume 1. - The War at Sea 1939-1945.
BCA 1974. Hutchinson. 1967 1st. xvii. + 416pp. 34 ills. 24x16. No writing or inscriptions. Fine in G d/j. Arranged in chronological order, this book contains a collection of personal experiences of the war at sea, including first-hand accounts of the River Plate, Narvik, Taranto and Matapan actions, the sinking of the Bismarck, Scharnhorst, Haguro; Atlantic, Russian and Mediterranean convoys; and the personal recollections of those who served in Acasta, Broke, Warspite, Kelly, Penelope, Ark Royal, Barham, Reading, Wren, Euryalus, Bedouin, Illustrious, Glorious and other ships. £8.50

17276. WINTON, John:: H.M.S LEVIATHAN
Michael Joseph 1967 1st, . 421pp. 20x14. An excellent First Edition copy. VG+ in VG d/j. Presentation copy signed by author. £11.00

13983. WOODMAN, Richard: THE REAL CRUEL SEA. The Merchant Navy in the Battle of the Atlantic.
John Murray 2005 xv. + 781pp. Illustrated. Maps. 20x13. Near-Fine in Near-Fine pictorial card cover. Signed by author. £9.95

13266. WOODMAN, Richard: THE SEA WARRIORS. Fighting Captains and Frigate Warfare in the Age of Nelson.
Constable. 2001 1st. xvi. + 384pp. Illustrated. Illustrated endpapers. 24x16. An unmarked copy. Near-Mint in Near-Mint d/j. £9.50

11374. WOODMAN, Richard.: THE VICTORY OF SEAPOWER. Winning the Napoleonic War 1806 - 1814.
Chatham. 1998 1st. 192pp. Profusely illustrated. 30x25. Unmarked, as new:- Near-Mint in Near-Mint d/j. The period 1806 - 1814 witnessed continued naval warfare - against the Danes, the Russian, the Turks, and ultimately the Americans as well as the French and their Dutch and Italian Allies - and the ultimate defeat of Napoleon. £14.00

13650. WOODWARD, David.: THE TIRPITZ. The Story. Including the Destruction of the Scharnhorst, of the Campaign Against the German Battleship.
Kimber. 1953 223pp. II ills. Endpaper Maps. 22x14. VG in worn d/j. Based on British, Norwegian and German official documents, and the personal stories of the men, Allied and German, who took part, this book offers a full and detailed history of the German battleship Tirpitz from her completion to her eventual destruction. £4.95

923. WOODWARD, Sandy. Admiral: ONE HUNDRED DAYS. The Memories of the Falklands Battle Group Commander.
BCA.. 1992. xxiii + 360p.. 34 ills. Maps. 24x16. An unmarked copy: Near-Mint in G+t d/j. . The Commander of the Task Force who was also the senior British commander on the spot, gives a personal account of the campaign to recapture the Falkland Islands, admitting in this frank and honest appraisal that the whole Falklands affair was a damn close run thing. £8.95

17917. WOOLDRIDGE E.T.: CARRIER WARFARE IN THE PACIFIC. An Oral History Collection.
Smithsonian iNstitution. 1993 1st. xxi. 309pp Illustrated. 23x15. VG+ in VG+ pictorial card cover. £9.50

1035. WORTH, Jack: BRITISH WARSHIPS SINCE 1945. Part 4. MINESWEEPERS.
Maritime nd (c 1988). 160pp. Prof ills. 21x15. An unmarked copy:- Near-Mint in Near-Mint pictorial card cover. Lists the names and completion dates, together with service notes on every minesweeper of the Royal Navy, from 1945 to the late 1980s. Well illustrated. £4.00

16321. WRAGG, David: FIGHTING ADMIRALS OF THE SECOND WORLD WAR.
Pen & Sword 2009 1st. ix. + 198pp. Illustrated. 24x16. As new: Near-Mint in Near-Mint d/j. £10.00

13869. WRAGG, David: HELICOPTERS AT WAR. A Pictorial History
Robert Hale. 1983 1st. 283pp. Profusely illustrated. 24x16. A n unmarked copy: Near-Mint in Near-Mint d/j. £7.95

12675. WRAGG, David.: SWORDFISH - The Story of the Taranto Raid.
Weidenfeld & Nicolson. 2003 1st. xv. + 224pp. Illustarted. Maps. 24x16. Unmarked & almost as new:- Near-Mint in Near-Mint d/j.This detailed account of the raid on Taranto focuses on the personalities involved and puts it into the context of the development of aircraft carriers and naval warfare. £6.50

15923. WRIGHT, Rear-Admiral Noel.: QUEST FOR FRANKLIN
Heinemann 1959 1st. xii. + 258pp. Illustrated. Maps. 22x14. VG in G+ d/j. Presentation copy signed by author. £9.50

9867. WRIGHT, Richard N.J.: THE CHINESE STEAM NAVY 1862-1945.
Chatham. 2000 1st. 208pp. Prof ills. 27x21. Almost as new:- Mint in Fine d/j. Tells the extraordinary story of the transformation of the Chinese navy from one of armed junks to one exploiting the latest steam and steel technology. The whole history of that development, through the collapse of the empire and the Nationalist period up to the end of the Second World War, is recorded for the first time. The naval side of the Sino-French war of 1884, the disastrous war with Japan in 1894-5, the role of the Warlord period during the early years of the 20th century and the later Japanese war of 1937-45 are fully described. Detailed ship data tables and appendices on naval guns. £39.00

3693. WYNN, Kenneth: U-BOAT OPERATIONS OF THE SECOND WORLD WAR. Two Volumes. Volume I: Career Histories, U1-U510. Volume 2: Career Histories, U511 - UIT25
Chatham. 1997/8 1st. A superb two-volume set. Volume I. 362pp. Near-Mint in Near-Mint d/j. d/j. Maps. 30x21. Volume 2. 312pp. Maps. An unmarked copy:-Near- Mint in Near-Mint d/j. 30x21. The two volumes cover the career histories of all the U-boats which were commissioned in the Second World War. The history of some 1200 vessels are covered, each entry covers the boats activities from the laying of the keel to her ultimate fate. Each entry gives locations and dates of units with which any boat served. her commanders, the number of patrols undertaken, ships sunk along with the names of vessels and locations, incidents of note, refuelling by U-tankers and supply hips, attacks on shipping, survivors picked up, and finally, the ultimate fate. Extensive appendices. £53.50

6369. YATES, Keith: GRAF SPEE'S RAIDERS. Challenge to the Royal Navy 1914-1915.
Cooper. 1995 1st. * xvii. + 336pp. 25 ills. 15 maps. 24x16. As new; -Near-Mint in Near-Mint d/j. Relates how early in WW1 von Spee and his men gave the German Navy the confidence to challenge the Royal Navy's long-held supremacy at sea. The book describes the short but dramatic careers of Spee's eight ships, a story of cat-and-mouse chases hit-and-run attacks and two major sea battles - the German victory at Coronel, and their annihilation at the Battle of the Falkland Islands a few weeks after. £9.50

14563. YOUNG, Edward.: ONE OF OUR SUBMARINES.
Wordsworth 1998 320pp. Illustrated. 9 maps. Diags. 22x14. An unmarked copy:- Fine in Fine pictorial card cover. During the Second World War the author saw service in submarines from the Arctic to the Far East in H-28, Unity, Sealion and Saracen, and commanded P-555 and Storm. This first-hand account of submarine warfare is widely regarded as one of the classics of the Second World War. £3.25

1311. YOUNG. John.: A DICTIONARY OF SHIPS OF THE ROYAL NAVY OF THE SECOND WORLD WAR.
Patrick Stephens. 1975 1st. 192pp. 27 ills. 22x14. 22x14. An unmarked hardback copy: Fine in Fine d/j. This valuable reference work provides a quick and accurate guide to more than 2,000 Royal Navy warships of the Second World War, from battleships and aircraft carriers to small salvage ships and water carriers. The main section of the book arranges all these vessels in alphabetical order; a Fleet List Section divides these ships in grooup or class order. Statistics for each ship include: tonnage; dimensions; speed; complement; armament; who built her and when; and each ship's fate. £11.00

16015. ZIMMERMAN, Stan: SUBMARINE TECHNOLOGY FOR THE 21st CENTURY. Second Edition.
Pasha. 1997 iv. + 209pp Illustrated. 23x17. An unmarked copy: Contents Near-Fine in slightly worn pictorial card cover.The concentration of power in modern submarines is made possible by innovative use of technologies, including rocketry, acoustics, hydrodynamics, nuclear power, advanced chemistry, unique materials and a host of others. This unique and important study surveys the state of submarine technology worldwide, and examines research advances that will shape the second century of submarines. £9.00

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