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Merry Christmas 20% Discount* 1 Catalogue 189 DECEMBER 2015 MERRY CHRISTMAS 20% DISCOUNT* * Discount does not apply to SIMMO, Legs Eleven or Randwick to Hargicourt 2 Glossary of Terms (and conditions) INDEX Returns: books may be returned for refund within 7 days and only if not as described in the catalogue. NOTE: If you prefer to receive this catalogue via email, let us know on CATEGORY PAGE [email protected] My Bookroom is open each day by appointment – preferably Aviation 3 in the afternoons. Give me a call. Espionage 4 Abbreviations: 8vo =octavo size or from 140mm to 240mm, ie normal size book, 4to = quarto approx 200mm x 300mm (or coffee table size); d/w = dust wrapper; pp = pages; vg cond = (which I thought was self explanatory) very good condition. Military Biography 6 Other dealers use a variety including ‘fine’ which I would rather leave to coins etc. Illus = illustrations (as opposed to ‘plates’); ex lib = had an earlier life in library Military General 8 service (generally public) and is showing signs of wear (these books are generally 1st editions mores the pity but in this catalogue most have been restored); eps + end papers, front and rear, ex libris or ‘book plate’; indicates it came from a Napoleonic et al 10 private collection and has a book plate stuck in the front end papers. Books such as these are generally in good condition and the book plate, if it has provenance, ie, is linked to someone important, may increase the value of the book, inscr = Naval 12 inscription, either someone’s name or a presentation inscription; fep = front end paper; the paper following the front cover and immediately preceding the half title page; biblio: bibliography of sources used in the compilation of a work (important Special Forces & Airborne 13 to some military historians as it opens up many other leads). or.cl. = original cloth generally indicating there is no dust wrapper; restored; generally means a book Vietnam 15 has had the treatment by a book binder. New end papers, glued or sewn spine, even new boards. The value of rare books can be greatly enhanced if they are restored professionally. ‘Back-yarders’ should desist from attempting to restore The Great War 1914-1918 17 books! There are many reputable binders around the place who will do a good job at a good price. By the way, the number that appears in brackets in the catalogue, World War 2 1939-1945 19 ie (1814) is a data base number so no need to quote it when ordering. Postage is always extra and insurance is available upon request. Overseas orders by credit card only. Postage will be by cheapest and most practical Late Inclusions 22 means possible unless otherwise requested. (In Australia, Express Post is the quickest and carefully handled by Australia Post. Express Post has increased to $17 for a 3kg satchel (this includes everything OVER 500gms and under 3kg). So if you want it quick use Express—bit slower is the 3kg red satchel - $15 which includes post pack and TLC). Our terms for first-time buyers are ‘payment up front’. Established buyers can pay by credit card, cheque, money order etc on receipt of an invoice. Welcome to our 20% off Christmas catalogue—with a couple of notable exceptions. Apologies for missing the November list but we were overcome with the volume of the SIMMO project. It’s been a five and a half year slog on this project which culminated on 1 Nov last when we launched the book ‘SIMMO: A Biography of Ray Simpson, VC, DCM, One of Australia’s Greatest Soldiers’, written by my good self with Peter Lutley rounding up all the research material. It’s taken so long because of the sheer volume of data available. Pete came up with about 10 large lever arch files full of stuff including transcripts of over 100 interviews. (well done Pete!) The book covers from his childhood to his many combat tours. He served at the tail end of WW2 in the South-West Pacific Campaign, three years in Korea, two years in Malaya, helped establish the 1 SAS Company at Swanbourne in 1957 and in 1962, was among the first 30 AATTV member for Vietnam. He wasn’t so lucky on his second tour in 1964 when he was badly wounded in the upper leg. Many men have died with lesser wounds but not Simmo. He fought back and served on. You will have to buy the book to find out what happens next. We’re doing this project pro bono with all proceeds going to charity (so no discount on SIMMO). We have been getting a great response, so with only 1,000 books in the print run I expect most of them to be sold before Christmas and at $65 for a high quality hard back in dust-wrapper it will be an ideal Christmas present (Dad or Grand Dad as well as the younger collector.) There are a lot more outstanding titles in this list particularly two unit histories, the 3rd Bn, AIF (Randwick to Hargicourt), and the 11th Bn, AIF (Legs Eleven). Both are rare 1st editions but are also offered without the discount. They have been rebound in quarter Moroccan leather, ribbed spines and sensational slip cases. The catalogue has a good balance of titles in aviation, espionage, military general, Napoleonic, Naval, Special Forces and of course WW1 and WW2.. Many have never seen the light of day. Also, we have a nice little list of ‘Late Inclusions’ at the very back. Very pleased to list these as they have all been very popular in the past. So...as usual we dedicate this list to our soldiers who may be in harms way and those who have been on Active Service and who may now be struggling to fit back in. And in these uncertain times we all have to keep an eye out for each other. So, Merry Christmas and via con Dios my brothers, Cheers Mick & Jo (living the dream). 3 Aviation 189/7. (8211) Bowyer, Chaz. Hurricane at biblio, index, pp190, **the first complete War. Ian Allan Ltd, London, 1974. 1st ed, account of the history of military aviation in 4to in protected d/w, fully illustrated in Australia, vg cond, A$45. b/w, pp160, **the Hawker Hurricane was the 189/1. (9798) Anderson, Peter. Mustangs 189/14. (9996) Knott, Claire Rose. Princes world's first operational eight-gun monoplane of the RAAF and RNZAF. A.H. & A.W. of Darkness: The Lives of Luftwaffe fighter to achieve more than 300mph in level Reed, Sydney, 1975. 1st ed, large 4to in Night Fighter Aces Heinrich Prinz zu flight. It was the RAF's first front-line fighter protected d/w, fully illustrated, Sayn-Wittgenstein and Egmont Prinz zur and played the main role in the Battle of appendices, index, pp108, **the North Lippe-Weissenfeld Chevron Publishing, Britain, vg cond, A$32. American P-51 Mustang was one of the most UK, 2008. 1st ed, large 8vo in d/w, famous fighter aircraft of all time. It served in 189/8. (1484) Cole, Barbara. Sabotage and profusely illustrated, biblio, inex, pp208, over 20 air forces for 34 years of military Torture: (the destruction of the **a unique illustrated account of the careers of service. It entered Austalian service after Rhodesian Air Force in 1980). Three the two 'fighting princes' of the Luftwaffe's WW2 and saw extensive action in Korea with Knights, RSA, 1988. 1st ed, 8vo in d/w, night fighter group, vg cond and 77 Sqn. The NZAF also flew Mustangs in plates and illustrations, nominal roll of all uncommon, A$48. four sqns, vg cond, A$75. involved & their locations (in 1988), 189/15. (5944) Leebold, Arthur. Silent biblio, index, pp209, **saboteurs destroyed 189/2. (9973) Andrews, C.F. & Morgan, Victory: Breaking the Japanese Air- or damaged 13 aircraft including the new E.B. Supermarine Aircraft Since 1914. blockade between Australia and Europe. Hawk FGA/bombers on the ground destroying Putnam, London, 1981. 1st ed, large 8vo in Banner Books, ACT, 1995. 1st ed, large 8vo half Zimbabwe's airforce. The white pilots vg d/w, fully illustrated, appendices, in d/w, plates, maps, rolls of QANTAS were singled out by Mugabe and index, pp400, **Supermarine is one of the aircrews, biblio, index, pp111, **the systematically held & tortured. Eventually all great names of British aviation. They really Catalina was used as the only alternative for except for three high-ranking officers were made their name with the legendary Spitfire in the long air route to Ceylon (Sri Lanka) and released, vg cond and now scarce, A$85. its various Marks in WW2, vg cond and India. QANTAS and the RAAF, undertook difficult to find in 1st ed, A$65. 189/9. (9595) Cooper, Alan. Target - this secret passenger service from Perth, stock 189/3. (8758) Ayris, Cyril. Kittyhawk Dresden. Independent Books, UK, 1995 just about out, new, A$38. 1st ed, large 8vo in d/w, plates, maps, Pilots. Stanley Milton Watt, Perth, 2002. 189/16. (7732) Lever, J.A. RAAF #7 - appendices list bomber crews lost and 1st ed, large 8vo in d/w and slip-case, O.T.U. Tocumwal: #7 (Heavy Bomber) aircraft lost, biblio, pp255, **the plates, honour roll of 450 Sqn RAAF, Operational Training Unit. Sunnyland controversial bombing of the German city superior paper, biblio, pp164, **the story of Press, Victoria, 1996. 1st ed, 4to in card Dresden, seen as the cultural heart of Stan Watt and his fellow Kittyhawk pilots of covers, profusely illustrated, one large Germany.
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