ROMAN GLOUCESTERSHIRE
Written by Tim Copeland.
Stock no. 1831505
Published by The History Press. 2015. Nearly fine condition.

An examination of the area now known as Gloucestershire in the later Iron Age and Roman periods. Pictorial cardwraps. B/w & colour illustrations. 191 pages including index. ISBN: 9780752457833. Reprint. A lovely copy.

RICHARD III AND THE DEATH OF CHIVALRY
Written by David Hipshon.
Stock no. 1331241
Published by The History Press. 1st 2009. Slightly better than very good condition in a very good dustwrapper.

How the power of politics of the conflict between the Stanley's and the Harrington's, and Richard's motives in supporting the latter, led to the king's death on the battlefield, the succession of the Tudors to the throne of England, and 'death of chivalry' and the end of the Middle Ages. Red boards, gilt title to spine. 224 pages. ISBN: 9780750950749. Some foxing to textblock else a fine copy. Dustwrapper has a small tear to centre.

THE DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE HAWKER HUNTER: THE CREATION OF BRITAIN'S ICONIC JET FIGHTER
Written by Tony Buttler.
Stock no. 1831126
Published by The History Press. 1st 2014. Very good condition.

This booki is devoted specifically to the Hunter's design and development: how and why the aircraft came into being, the troubles it experienced on the way, its flight test programme and what it was like to pilot. Drawing on many original Air Staff and Ministry documents and also the Hawker aircraft day-to-day diaries, it tells the story of one-off modifications and trials projects, aerodynamic modifications and tests with various weapons, along with proposed developments, including supersonic versions. Oblong format. Pictorial cardwraps. B/w & colour photos. 166 pages including index. ISBN: 9780752467467. Light creasing to covers, a few minor marks and light scuffing. Contents clean.

GUGLAG TO SPITFIRE: A POLISH SERVICEMAN'S FIGHT TO SURVIVE IN THE SECOND WORLD WAR
Written by Andrew Hubert Von Staufer.
Stock no. 1830907
Published by The History Press. 1st 2024. Fine condition in a nearly fine dustwrapper.

In this moving tale of endurance against all odds, Andrew Hubert von Staufer traces his father's footsteps from the gulags of Siberia to flying Spitfires in air battles against the Luftwaffe. This is a remarkable account of the Second World War and its long-reaching impact. Blue cloth boards, gilt title to spine. A few b/w photos. 287 pages. ISBN: 9781803995212. SIGNED by the author (no dedication) to front endpaper. Contents clean. Pictorial dustwrapper is lightly scuffed.

HIDDEN HISTORY OF FLORIDA
Written by James C. Clark.
Stock no. 1830397
Published by The History Press. 1st 2015. Nearly fine condition.

Florida has a history as diverse as its residents. And much of that is still hidden. Since the arrival of the Spanish in 1513, the state has played host to strange stories. Here, author and historian James C. Clark unearths a history hidden beneath swamps and sand for years. Pictorial cardwraps. B/w photos and illustrations. 143 pages including index. ISBN: 9781626199972. A lovely copy.

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!

THE RIVER HOBBLER'S APPRENTICE: MEMORIES OF WORKING THE SEVERN AND WYE
Written by Alan Butt.
Stock no. 1329715
Published by The History Press. 1st 2010. Slightly better than very good condition.

A vivid insight into the forgotten world of the river hobbler, a unique trade and one which he learnt at the end of its days. The river hobbler paid no taxes and made a living by working whatever was available on and around the river. Cardwraps. B/w photos and illustrations. ISBN: 9780752451381. Spine faded to rear edge. Slight rubbing to cover edges. Minor crease to vertical edge of prelims. Contents clean.

WOODS & PEOPLE: PUTTING FORESTS ON THE MAP
Written by David Foot.
Stock no. 1329706
Published by The History Press. 1st 2010. Nearly fine condition in a very good dustwrapper.

The story of the twentieth-century forest creation, and the Eureka moment in the 1980s that challenged foresters and conservationists to work together on new ideas. Green boards, gilt title to spine. 192 pages (including index). ISBN: 9780752452784. Some very minor spotting to endpapers else contents fine. Slight bumping to spine. Dustwrapper is price-cut and foxed on verso.

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!

JAMES I: SCOTLAND'S KING OF ENGLAND
Written by John Matusiak.
Stock no. 1829642
Published by The History Press. 1st 2015. Nearly fine condition in a slightly better than very good dustwrapper.

Few kings have been more svagely caricatured or grossly misunderstood than England's first Stuart. Yet, as this biography demonstrates, the modern tendency to downplay his defects and minimise the long-term consequences of his reign has gone too far. Black cloth boards, gilt title to spine. Colour illustrations. 351 pages including index. ISBN: 9780750955621. A lovely copy. Pictorial dustwrapper has a barcode label with old price to rear panel.

SCOTTISH STEAM 1948-1966: THE RAILWAY PHOTOGRAPHS OF ANDREW GRANT FORSYTH
Written by Brian J. Dickson. Illustrated by Andrew Grant Forsyth.
Stock no. 1326943
Published by The History Press. 1st 2021. Nearly fine condition.

The changing locomotive scene throughout Scotland after the nationalisation of the railways in 1948. Oblong format. Cardwraps. B/w photos. 96 pages. ISBN: 9780750996655. Minimal rubbing to cover edges else a fine copy.

STEAM IN SCOTLAND: THE RAILWAY PHOTOGRAPHS OF R.J. (RON) BUCKLEY
Written by Brian J. Dickson. Illustrated by R.J. Buckley.
Stock no. 1326941
Published by The History Press. 1st 2015. Nearly fine condition.

Buckley's photographs illustrate the locomotive scene in Scotland, witnessed across his long career on the railways. Oblong format. Pictorial cardwraps. B/w photos. ISBN: 9780750960960. Slight rubbing to corners of covesr else a fine copy.