CASTLES AND CANNON: A STUDY OF EARLY ARTILLERY FORTIFICATIONS IN ENGLAND
Written by B.H. St. J. O'Neil.
Stock no. 1830769
Published by Oxford University Press. 1st 1960. Very good condition in a almost very good dustwrapper.

This study, published posthumously, describes the introduction of gunpowder, the earliest guns and their development, and the ways in which the castle designers sought to meet the new threat to their foritifcations which resulted from the introduction of battering ordnance. Blue cloth boards, gilt title to spine. B/w photos and illustrations. xix and 121 pages including index. A few minor marks and scuffs to boards. Foxing to endpapers and text block. Else contents clean. Pictorial dustwrapper has some foxing, is edge-rubbed, faded to spine and grubby.

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MOVING THE GUNS: THE MECHANISATION OF THE ROYAL ARTILLERY 1854-1939
Written by Philip Ventham; David Fletcher.
Stock no. 1330059
Published by HMSO. 1st 1990. Slightly better than very good condition.

Chronicling the story of the mechanisation of the Royal Artillery, following the technical development of the means to move guns in warfare from early experiments through to the beginning of the Second World War. Large format. Pictorial cardwraps. B/w photos. ISBN: 0112904777. Very light crease to lower corner of front cover.

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THE GAMBARDIER
Written by Mark Severn.
Stock no. 1830046
Published by Leonaur. 1st thus 2007. Nearly fine condition in a nearly fine dustwrapper.

The Experiences of a Battery of Heavy Artillery on the Western Front During the First World War. Grey cloth boards, gilt title to spine. B/w photos. 184 pages plus publisher adverts to rear. ISBN: 9781846772214. A lovely copy in a clean dustwrapper.

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NAVAL FIREPOWER: BATTLESHIP GUNS AND GUNNERY IN THE DREADNOUGHT ERA
Written by Norman Friedman.
Stock no. 1329890
Published by Seaforth Publishing. 2008. Nearly fine condition in a nearly fine dustwrapper.

This book outlines in layman's terms the complex subject of fire-control, as it dominated battleship and cruiser design from before World War I to the end of the dreadnought era. Large format. Blue cloth boards, gilt title to spine. B/w photos and illustrations. ISBN: 9781591145554. Slight rubbing to spine and corners else a fine copy. Dustwrapper is very slightly rubbed at spine ends.

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UBIQUE: THE ROYAL ARTILLERY IN THE SECOND WORLD WAR
Written by Richard Doherty.
Stock no. 1830014
Published by The History Press. 1st 2008. Nearly fine condition in a nearly fine dustwrapper.

A look at the wide-ranging role of the Royal Artillery during the Second World War, examining its state of preparedness in 1939, the many developments that were introduced during the War, including aerial observation and self-propelled artillery, the growth of the regiment and its effectiveness in its many roles Black cloth boards, gilt title to spine. B/w photos. 288 pages including index. ISBN: 9781862274921. A lovely copy!

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BRITISH NAVAL WEAPONS OF WORLD WAR TWO THE JOHN LAMBERT COLLECTION VOLUME III: COASTAL FORCES WEAPONS
Written by John Lambert; Norman Friedman. Illustrated by John Lambert.
Stock no. 1829971
Published by Seaforth Publishing. 1st 2020. Nearly fine condition in a nearly fine dustwrapper.

John Lambert was a renowned naval draughtsman, whose plans were highly valued for their accuracy and detail by modelmakers and enthusiasts. This is the third volume in a series of portfolios reproducing selections of the superby detailed plans from the John lambert Collection. Edited and introduced by Norman Friedman. Large format. Blue cloth boards, gilt title to spine. B/w photos and plans. 208 pages. ISBN: 9781526777102. A lovely copy.

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A HISTORY OF 14TH REGIMENT ROYAL ARTILLERY
Written by W.G. Clarke.
Stock no. 1829917
Published by W.G. Clarke. 1st 1995. Very good condition.

Pictorial cardwraps. B/w & colour photos. vii and 105 pages. ISBN: 0952076217. Spine lightly faded and rubbed at edges. Corners lightly rubbed. Rear cover lightly browned with a few minor marks. Rear hinge pulled but binding tight. Contents clean.

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LARKHILL'S WARTIME LOCATORS
Written by Massimo Mangilli-Climpson.
Stock no. 1829894
Published by Pen & Sword Military. 1st 2007. Nearly fine condition in a very good dustwrapper.

The History of Twelve Artillery Survey Regiments (RA and IA) in the Second World War. A complete study of artillery survey in the Second World War. Black cloth boards, gilt title to spine. B/w photos and illustrations. 698 pages plus appendices and index. ISBN: 9781844155149. A lovely copy, appears unread! 3" (in length) mark to spine at top rear edge of pictorial dustwrapper, rear panel lightly scuffed.

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BRITISH NAPOLEONIC FIELD ARTILLERY: THE FIRST COMPLETE ILLUSTRATED GUIDE TO EQUIPMENT AND UNIFORMS
Written by C.E. Franklin.
Stock no. 1829887
Published by Spellmount Ltd.. 1st thus 2012. Nearly fine condition.

An insight into the field artillery and uniforms of the Napoleonic period. Cream pictorial cardwraps. B/w illustrations and a few colour plates. 382 pages including index. ISBN: 9780752476520. Spine very slightly faded. Else a lovely copy.

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ROYAL ARTILLERY GLOSSARY OF TERMS AND ABBREVIATIONS (HISTORICAL AND MODERN)
Written by Philip Jobson.
Stock no. 1829883
Published by The History Press. 1st 2008. Nearly fine condition in a nearly fine dustwrapper.

Comprising both historical and contemporary terms. An invaluable reference for historians and researchers to ensure that they use the correct term and understand its true meaning. Black cloth boards, gilt title to spine. A few b/w photos. 314 pages plus publisher adverts to rear. ISBN: 9781862274761. A superb copy, looks unread!

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ARTILLERY OF THE NAPOLEONIC WARS 1792-1815
Written by Kevin F. Kiley.
Stock no. 1829881
Published by Greenhill Books. 1st 2004. Nearly fine condition in a nearly fine dustwrapper.

Tracing the use of artillery throughout the Napoleonic period. Black boards, silver title to spine. B/w drawings and illustrations. 318 pages. ISBN: 1853675830. Front hinge between half-title page and title page is pulled but tight. Else a lovely copy, appears unread! Pictorial dustwrapper is lightly scuffed to rear panel.

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EARLY BRITISH QUICK FIRING ARTILLERY (FIELD AND HORSE)
Written by Len Trawin.
Stock no. 1829874
Published by Nexus Special Interests Ltd. 1st 1997. Nearly fine condition.

A unique work which explains, in layman's terms, the development of the long recoil system from the fixed gun carriage. A mine of information from basic gun carriage design to details of limbers and ammunition wagons, all with their supplies and equipment carried, plus ammunition, fuzes and complete harness details. Oblong card wraps. B/w technical diagrams. ix and 406 pages. ISBN: 1854861549. A lovely copy!

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