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A VERY THIN LINE
The Iran-Contra Affairs
The arms for hostages deals; Draper cites incompetence and a complete breakdown of internal safeguards in this exhaustive study. A very good copy, in dust jacket….
JOHN PHILIPOT’S ROLL
Of The Constables of Dover Castle and Lord Wardens of the Cinque Ports
…Duke of Buckingham, a list of the 75 Constables and Lord Wardens, with brief biographical details and their arms richly emblazoned. This is a very good copy in every respect…
SWORDS AND HILT WEAPONS
Nearly four centuries of sword-making history are covered by arms and armor experts in this lavishly illustrated volume. Images include examples of weaponry in fine art, drawings and photographs.
ORIGINAL PRESS PHOTOGRAPH OF WINSTON CHURCHILL
“Minister of Munitions”
Handwritten caption on the verso reads, “1917. As Minister of Munitions Winston Churchill toured the country whipping up national support for an arms drive.” While the image dates from 1917,…
SABOTAGE AT BLACK TOM: Imperial Germany’s Secret War in America 1914-1917
A little known campaign of sabotage throughout World War I comprised of over 200 actions aimed at stopping the flow of American arms to France and Britain, including blowing up…
THE EXERCISE OF ARMES
Facsimilie of 1607 edition, with commentary by J.B. Krist
This is a very good copy of the Facsimile reprint edition of this Dutch classic military manual for the exercise of arms, originally published in 1607, without dust jacket. An…