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101393

THE A.B.C WEEKLY: Volume 1, No. 1, December 2nd, 1939.
Sydney, ABC, 1939. 80pp. 4to . Original wrappers . Some foxing and small nicks to wrappers, and a few stains throughout, otherwise nice. Weekly radio guide which includes stories by W.J. Cleary, Rupert Lockwood, John Hinde, Vance Palmer and Charles Shaw amongst others. WW2 contentClick here to order
$100

105012
ALEXANDER, Peter

WE FIND AND DESTROY: A History of 458 Squadron: With further episodes collected by Peter Perritt.
The 458 Squadron Council / Austalian Military History Publiations, 2001. 305pp. 8vo. Hardcover. Illustrated. History of RAAF Squadron which flew Wellington Aircraft in Britian and the Mediterranean area during WW2Click here to order
$40

39187
ANDERSON, Francis

PEACE OR WAR:
Sydney, Angus & Robertson, 1935. 47pp. 8vo. Originalk red cloth hardcover in dustwrapper. Excellent copy. Inscribed by the author on thr front endpaperClick here to order
$50

104253
AUSTIN, Ron

GALLIPOLI ENCYCLOPEDIA: Australians in the 1915 Dardanelles Campaign.
Melbourne, Slouch Hat Publication, 2005. 288pp. Octavo size. Hardcover in dustwrapper. Excellent condition. Illustrated in black and white.Click here to order
$50

54852
AUSTIN, Victor

TO KOKODA AND BEYOND: The Story of the 39th Battalion 1941 - 1943.
Australian Military History Publications, 2007. 319pp. 8vo. Hardcover. Mint. Illus. History of this unit 's fighting against the Japanese in New GuineaClick here to order
$50

102956

AUSTRALIA IN THE WAR OF 1939-1945: Series 1 Army Vols. 1 - 7. Series 2 Navy Vols. 1 - 2. Series 3 Air Vols. 1 - 4. Series 4 Civil Vols 1 - 5. Series 5 Medical Vols. 1 - 4.
Canberra, Australian War Memorial, 1950-70. 8vo. Original cloth in dustwrappers which are NOT priceclipped. All volumes in very good condition; few on the spines are faded; still a handsome set. Illustrated. A uniform 22 volume set covering all facets of Australia and the second world war. Written from official and other sources. A mixed set of first editions and reprints; 15 are first edition and 7 are reprints. Click here to order
$2000

104252
AVERY, Lt Col Brian

IN THE ANZAC SPIRIT: The Fourth Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment/NZ (ANZAC) South Vietnem 1968 to 1969.
Melbourne, Slouch Hat Publication, 2002. 224pp. Octavo size. Hardcover in dustwrapper. Excellent condition. Illustrated in black and white.Click here to order
$50

104250
AVERY, Lt Col Brian

OUR SECRET WAR: The 4th Battalion the Royal Australian regiment : Defending Malaysia Against Indonesian Confrontation, 1965-1967.
Melbourne, Slouch Hat Publication, 2001. 216pp. Octavo size. Hardcover in dustwrapper. Excellent condition. Illustrated in black and white.Click here to order
$50

102099
BATTLE, Captain M R (Editor)

THE YEAR OF THE TIGERS: The Second Tour of 5th Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment in South Vietnam, 1969-70.
Perth, John Burridge, 1987 reprint of the 1970 edition. 215pp. 22 x 28 cms. Original cloth in dustwrapper. Very good copy. Lots of black and white photographic illustrations plus 14 full page maps at the rear of the bopok. Reprint of a scarce Vietnam War unit historyClick here to order
$350

105017
BEALE, Pat

OPERATION ORDERS: The Experiences of a Young Australian Army Officer 1963-1970.
Sydney, Australian Military History Publications, 2005. 224pp. Large octavo. Hardcover in dustwrapper. Mint. Black and white photographs. The Experiences of an Infantry Officer in Malaya, PNG, Vietnam 1963-1970Click here to order
$45

73767
BENNETT, W.R

THE DEVIL'S ANGELS:
Sydney, Horwitz Publications, 1966. 130pp. 8vo. Paperback. A good copy. Pulp fictionClick here to order
$30

73766
BENNETT, W.R

THE PROUD EAGLES:
Sydney, Horwitz Publications, 1965. 130pp. 8vo. Paperback. Spine a little darkened, otherwise a very good copy. Pulp fiction concerning the Australian Air Force in World War Two in GermanyClick here to order
$30

103665
BENNETT, W.R.

RANGER FLIGHT :
Sydney , Horwitz, 1962. 130pp. 8vo . Paperback . Some nicks to the wrappers, otherwise a nice copy . Fantastic cover art . Aviation Fiction Click here to order
$40

58308
BENNETT, W.R

SAVAGE SKY:
Sydney, Horwitz Publications, 1962. 130pp. 8vo. Paperback. "A thrillingly realistic story of Spitfire pilots" by Australian author. Another pulp fiction gem from HorowitzClick here to order
$50

73765
BENNETT, W.R

SKYBOLT:
Sydney, Horwitz Publications, 1966. 130pp. 8vo. Paperback. Pulp military aviation fictionClick here to order
$30

103849
BENNETT, W.R.

THE SQUADRON LEADER:
Sydney, Horwitz , 1960 1ST Edition. 154pp. 8vo . Paperback . A very good copy . Cover art by John Dixon.Click here to order
$50

103858
BENNETT, W.R

TARGET TURIN:
Sydney, Horwitz Publications, 1962 1ST Edition. 130pp. 8vo. Paperback. Very good copy. Australian author who was a pilot in the RAAF during the Korean war. Another beautiful pulp itemClick here to order
$50

103663
BENNETT, W.R.

WAR WINGS :
Sydney , Horwitz, 1963. 130pp. 8vo . Paperback . A very good copy . Fantastic cover art . Aviation Fiction Click here to order
$40

103044
BEVAN , Scott

BATTLE LINES : Australian Artists at War .
Sydney , Random House , 2004. 310pp. 8vo . Original boards with dustwrapper . Very good copy. Illustrated plates . Signed by the author and dated the day of publicationClick here to order
$75

105011
BRIGG, Stan & Les

IKE'S MARINES: 36th Australian Infantry Battalion 1939-1945.
Sydney, Australian Military History Publications, 2003. 231pp. Octavo. Hardcover. Mint. Black and white photographs. The Story of an Australian infantry Battalion and its part in the war against JapanClick here to order
$45

102269
BROADBENT, Harvey

GALLIPOLI: The Fatal Shore.
Melbourne, Viking books, 2005. 312pp. Large octavo size. Hardcover in dustwrappers. Near mint copy. Profusely ilustrated in black and white photographs.Click here to order
$50

105163
BRODZIAK & EGAN, Innes & Vince (Compiler and Editor)

PROUDLY WE SERVED: Stories of the 2/5th Australian General Hospital in Australia and overseas, in battle areas and behind German lines in war-torn Europe.
Sydney, The Association, 2007 revised edition. 279pp. 8vo. Original cloth in dustwrapper. Covers a little buckled. Illustrated.Click here to order
$50

87743
BUFTON, John

TASMANIANS IN THE TRANSVAAL WAR:
Hobart, S G Loone, 1905. 534pp. 19 x 25 cms. Original boards, corners worn and bumped. 80 black and white plates.Click here to order
$1000

105020
CAMPBELL, John

MACHINE GUNNERS: A History of Six Machine-Gun Battalion AIF 1942-1944.
Sydney, Australian Military History Publications, 2007. 326pp. Large octavo. Hardcover. Mint. Black and white photographs.Click here to order
$35

130053
CHAMBERLAIN, Denis J.

HISTORY OF THE BATHURST CONTINGENTS 1868 - 1987:
Bathurst, Denis Chamberlain, 1987. 192pp. 4to. Original Cloth in Dustwrapper . Has two internal library stamps on free front endpages, otherwise a very good copy . Signed by the author on the half title pageClick here to order
$50

55672
COE, John [Ed.]

DESPERATE PRAISE: The Australians in Vietnam.
Perth, Artlook Books, 1982. 137pp. 8vo. Paperback. A very good copy. Collection of writings on the Australian involvement in the Vietnam war, all by Australian soldiersClick here to order
$30

104254
CORFIELD, Justin

THE AUSTRALIAN ILLUSTRATED ENCYCLOPAEDIA THE BOXER UPRISING 1899-1901:
Melbourne, Slouch Hat Publication, 2001. 256pp. Octavo size. Hardcover in dustwrapper. Excellent condition. Illustrated in black and white. The NSW And Victorian Contigents - China History Boxer RebellionClick here to order
$50

104251
COURTNEY, G B

SILENT FEET: The History of 'Z' Special Operations 1942 - 1945.
Melbourne, The Author, 2002 reprint. 272pp. 8vo. Paperback. An excellent copy. Black and white illustrations. Z force was an Australian unit which operated behind Japanese lines in Borneo, Indonesia, Timor, New Guinea and the CelebesClick here to order
$50

105006
D. BULTER, A. Argent & J. Shelton

THE FIGHT LEADERS: A Study of Australian Battlefield Leadership:- Green, Hassett and Ferguson 3 RAR - Korea.
Sydney, Australian Military History Publications, 2007. 178pp. Quarto. Hardcover in dustwrpper. Mint. Black and white photographs.Click here to order
$45

104905
DEANS, Alan

ENA, HMAS SLUETH, AURORE:
Sydney, Hamlyn, 1994. 139pp. Square quarto. Hardcover with dustwrapper. An excellent copy. Profusely illustrated with colour photography.Click here to order
$50

105022
DENNING, Roy & Lorna

ANZAC DIGGER: An Engineer with the First Division AIF 1914-1918.
Sydney, Australian Military History Publications, 2004. 133pp. Octavo. Paperback. Mint. Black and white photographs. The war in Gallipoli & France. An Abbreviated version R.H. Denning's First World DiaryClick here to order
$30

102476
DICKENS, Gordon

NEVER LATE: The 2/9th Australian Infantry Battalion 1939-1945.
Sydney, Australian Military History Publications, 2005. 448pp. 18 x 25 cms. Original cloth in dustwrapper. Veru good copy. Black and white illustrations. Battalion was raised in Queensland in 1939 and fought in North Africa , Papua, New Guinea and BorneoClick here to order
$50

93288
DRAYDON, Allan W

MEN OF COURAGE: A History of the 2/25 Australian Infantry Battalion 1940 - 1945.
Brisbane, 2/25 Australian Infantry Battalion Association, 2000 1ST Edition. 382pp. 18 x 25 cms. Original cloth in dustwrapper. Mint. Black and white illustrations. History of a Queensland Battalion, formed in 1940 and which saw active service with the seventh division in Syria, New Guinea and BorneoClick here to order
$50

105007
EATHER, Steve

BLUE LIGHTNING: The Story of 6 Squadron AFC & RAAF 1917-2005.
Sydney, Australian Military History Publications, 2007. 190pp. Quarto. Hardcover. Mint. Black and white photographs.Click here to order
$45

102813
EVANS, Peter & Richard Thompson

FAIRMILE SHIPS OF THE ROYAL AUSTRALIAN NAVY:
Sydney, Australian Military History Publications, 2005. xiv, 390pp. Quarto. Decorated board; hardcover binding. Near mint. Illustrated in black and white photographic reproductions.Click here to order
$50

54982
FAHEY, Warren

DIGGERS' SONGS: Songs of the Australians in Eleven Wars.
Sydney, Australian Military History Publications, 1996. 234pp. 4to. Original illustrated boards. Miny. Illustrated.Click here to order
$30

47017
FEARNSIDE, Lt. G H (Editor)

BAYONETS ABROAD: A History of the 2/13th Battalion AIF in the Second World War.
Sydney, Published by the Battalion, ND (1953). 434pp. 8vo. Original cloth in dustwrapper which has a piece missing from the top of the spine. A very good copy. Illustrated. History of battalion raised in Sydney, 1940. It served in the Middle East, New Guinea and BorneoClick here to order
$500

103093
FITCHETT, Dr

A RUN OF WWI MILITARY LIFE MAGAZINE: 1916-1917.
Melbourne, T Shaw Fitchett, 1916-1917. 12 volumespp. Octavo. Paperback. In good condition; general shelf wear to spines and covers. Profusely illustrated in black and white pictures and advertisements. A monthly military publication issued on the first of every month. Issues included:- January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November, December 1916 and also July & August 1917. A run from World War One; a collections of articles from such authors as:- Carlyle Smythe, Dr Fitchett, Charles Barrett, John Buchan, Boyd Cable, Vance Palmer. Philosophies of war, battles/fights of the month, cartoons and much more. An extremely rare itemClick here to order
$750

105023
FOSTER, John

AE1 ENTOMBED BUT NOT FORGOTTEN:
Sydney, Australian Military History Publications, 2006. 122pp. Octavo. Hardcover. Mint. Black and white photographs. HMA Submarine AE1 sailed from England to australian before becoming a part of the Australian Force which was sent to capture German in Papua New Guinea in 1914.Click here to order
$30

99486
FYSH, Sir Hudson

QANTAS RISING:
Sydney, Angus & Robertson, 1965 1st ed.. 244pp. 8vo. Paperback. A good copy.. Illustrated.Click here to order
$60

105003
GIETZELT, Ray

A SHORT HISTORY OF THE 9 FIELD COMPANY: R.A.E. [A.I.F.] 1939-1945.
Sydney, Australian Military Presses , 2006. 159pp. Quarto. Hardcover. Mint. Black and white photographs. Australian military unit history of the 9 Field Company RAE AIFClick here to order
$50

74013
GREEN, James

THE STORY OF THE AUSTRALIAN BUSHMEN: Being Notes of a Chaplain.
Sydney, William Brookes & Co, 1903. 230pp. 8vo. Original cloth with title printed in black on the front cover and the spine and a pictorial paper laid into the front cover. Very good copy. 19 illustrations and 1 map. Author was a chaplain to Australian troops during the Boer warClick here to order
$650

105125
GROVER, John

MAKER AND BREAKER: 2/1 & 2/14 Field Company :- An Engineer Officer in World War Two.
Sydney, Australian Military History Publications, 2008. 228pp. Octavo. Hardcover binding. Mint Condition. Black and white photography of convoys, exercises, artillery; maps of Jebel Mazar Lebonon, Papua New Guinea ; illustrations of valleys, bridges etc. Includes chapters on School of engineering, Lebenon to Syria , Jungle road to KokodaClick here to order
$50

105014
HANDEL, Paul

THE VITAL FACTOR: A History of the 2/6th Australian Armoured Regiment 1941-1946.
Sydney, Australian Military History Publications, 2004. 444pp. Large octavo. Hardcover . Mint. Black and white photographs.Click here to order
$50

54941
HENRY, R L

THE STORY OF THE 2/4TH FIELD REGIMENT: A History of a Royal Australian Artillery Regiment during the Second World War.
Melbourne, The Merrion Press, 1950. 410pp. 8vo. Original cloth in dustwrapper which has a couple of tears and pieces missing from the top of the spine. Very good copy. Illustrated. Regiment served in the Middle East against the Germans, and fought against the Japanese in New Guinea & BorneoClick here to order
$180

59422

THE HISTORY OF THE SOUDAN EXPEDITION. AN HISTORICAL RECORD OF THE EVENTS RELATING TO THE LEVY, DESPATCH, AND RETURN OF THE NEW SOUTH WALES CONTINGENT: RAISED FOR SERVICE IN EGYPT. MARCH - JUNE 1885.
Sydney, W M Maclardy Mercantile and Book Printer, 1885. 115pp. 4to. Bound in half leather. One of the 1st Australian military books, describing in great detail the sycophantic hysteria which accompanied Australia's attempt to help Britian quell another uprising in the colonial outposts. F15929Click here to order
$350

60711
HOLLEDGE, James

AUSTRALIAN WAR HEROES:
Sydney, Horwitz, 1962 1st edition. 130pp. 8vo. Paperback, a good copy. Boys Own stories of the bravery of individual Australian soldiers during World War 2, mostly concerning conflict with the JapaneseClick here to order
$30

103916
HOLLEDGE, James

NOTORIOUS WOMEN:
Sydney, Horwitz, 1962 1st edition. 130pp. 8vo. Paperback. The story of Australia's V.C.'sClick here to order
$30

105004
HOLLIS, Kenneth

THUNDER OF THE HOOVES: A History of 12 Australian Light Horse Regiment 1915-1919.
Sydney, Australian Military History Publications, 2008. 214pp. Quarto. Hardcover. Mint. Black and white photographs. Gallipoli Beersheba DamascusClick here to order
$50

103720
HUNT , Roger

THE DRONGOES WHO DARED :
Sydney , Horwitz , 1962 Second Edition . 130pp. 8vo . Paperback . A very good copy . Fantastic cover art . Military FictionClick here to order
$60

48600
HUTCHINSON, MYERS, Frank, Francis

THE AUSTRALIAN CONTINGENT: A History of the Patriotic Movement in New South Wales, and an Account of the Despatch of Troops to the Assistance of the Imperial Forces in the Soudan.
Sydney, Thomas Richards, Government Printer, 1885. 285pp. 8vo. Contemporary full leather with a richly gilt spine. Apart from pale foxing this is a very good and attractive copy. This is an account of an amazing episode in Australian history. A contingent of troops was raised to go off and fight for the Empire alongside the British troops. By the time the troops arrived the skirmish was all over and there were no glorious deeds to report. The light casualities resulted from disease and not bravery on the field of battleClick here to order
$1000

103882
JANES , Gene

COME AND GO MAD: an enquiry into Witchcraft.
Sydney, Calvert, No date but 1960s. 128pp. 11 x 18. Paperback. Worn copy. Pulp item. Australian authorClick here to order
$50

102475
JONES, Timothy G

MILNE BAY RADAR: Unit History of No. 37 Radar Ststion 1942 - 1945.
Sydney, Australian Military History Publications, 2001. 90pp. 18 x 25 cms. Hardcover. Mint. Black and white illustrations.Click here to order
$35

105005
KANE-MAGUIRE, Leon

DESERT SCORPIONS: A History of 459 Squadron RAAF 1942-1945.
Sydney, Australian Military History Publications, 2007. 528pp. Quarto. Hardcover. Mint. Black and white photographs.Click here to order
$50

52683
KNOWLES, Private Fred

WITH THE DINKUMS: No. 1.
Sydney, N.S.W. Bookstall Co., Ltd, 1918. 40pp. 4to. Paperback. Covers chipped. Full page cartoons depicting life at the front. Mills 113aClick here to order
$75

60547
LEYDEN, Don

THE DOGFIGHTERS:
Melbourne, Horwitz, 1963. 130pp. 8vo. Paperback. Novel about WWI pilots and their magnificent aerial manoeuvresClick here to order
$30

59809
LONG, Gavin

TO BENGHAZI: Australia in the War of 1939-1945.
Canberra, Australian War Memorial, 1961 Reprint with corrections. 336pp. 8vo. Original cloth in dustwrapper which is grubby. A few black marks throughout. Illustrated. Volume 1 of series 1 (Army) of the official History of Australia during the Second World WarClick here to order
$50

102207
McCULLOCH, Jock

THE POLITICS OF AGENT ORANGE: The Australian Experience.
Melbournr, Heinemann, 1984. 252pp. 8vo. Paperback. Good condition. Signed by the author.Click here to order
$30

104677
MACKAY, Ian

AUSTRALIANS IN VIETNAM:
Adelaide, Rigby, 1968 1st edition. 201pp. 8vo. Original cloth in dustwrapper. Very good copy, previous owners name neatly printed in ink. Illustrateed. Contemporary account of the life of Australian servicemen in Vietnam during the war. Written by a journalistClick here to order
$75

93761
MCLEAN, J G

WAR AND ITS GLORIES:
Melbourne, H H Champion Australasian Authors' Agency, 1920. 86pp. 8vo. Original wrappers. Wear to boards and spine and previous owner's name in ink on the front free endpaper a otherwise good copy. The author joined the Australian Infantry Brigade in 1916 and in this book recounts his experiences as a private in battle at the Somme, Bullecourt and Ypres.Click here to order
$200

103763
MAITLAND , Major General G. L.

TALES OF VALOUR FROM THE ROYAL NEW SOUTH WALES REGIMENT:
Pymble, Playbill, 1992. 246pp. 8vo . Original cloth with dustwrapper. A very good copy . Maps, colour and black and white plates.. Signed by the author on the title page. A limited edition of 2000 copies.Click here to order
$120

103660
MASON , Andrew

TO THE ENDS OF HELL:
Sydney , Scripts , 1967. 161pp. 8vo . Paperback . A very good copy . Great cover art . Fiction about German and Australian Fighter Pilots.Click here to order
$30

90070
MAYNARD, R.S.

SUGAR SHIPS LOCOMOTIVES: The Story of Walkers Limited Maryborough, Queensland 1864-1946.
Sydney, R.S. Maynard, 1946. 98pp. 8vo. Original cloth. Minor insect damage to front cover and spine. Illus. History of a Queensland firm that turned to shipbuilding to help Australia's cause in WWIIClick here to order
$100

91127
[MEAGHER, Lieutenant Norman]

WITH THE FORTIETH. LIEUTENANT NORMAN MEAGHER 4OTH BATTALION AUSTRALIAN IMPERIAL FORCE ABROAD:
Hobart, Published by the Parents of Lieutenant Norman R C Meagher, 1917. 99pp. 12 x 19 cms. Original cloth with a spot of fading. A very good copy lacking the free front endpaper. 6 black and white photographic illustrations. Meagher was killed in action in France in 1917. This book is an edited collection of the letters which he wrote home whilst on active service. The addenda contains a number of official and sympathetic letters from friends after the deathClick here to order
$650

104222
MODYSTACK, Neville J

THE PONY SOLDIERS: The Australian Light Horse: Vietnam 1965-1966.
Sydney, Australian Military Publications, 2003. 112pp. Large octavo. Decorated boards. Mint. Black and white illustrations.Click here to order
$45

100643
NEWMAN, Major K E

THE ANZAC BATTALION: A Record of the Tour of 2nd Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment 1st Battalion, The Royal New Zealand Infantry Regiment (The Anzac Battalion) in South Vietnam, 1967-68.
Perth, John Burridge, 1995 reprint. 175pp. 21.5 x 28 cms. Original cloth as issued without a dustwrapper. Very good copy. A scarce Australian Army Vietnam War Unit HistoryClick here to order
$350

55050
NEWTON, L M

THE STORY OF THE TWELFTH: A Record of the 12th Battalion, A.I.F. During the Great War of 1914-1918.
Hobart, Published by the Battalion, 1925 1st edition. 508pp. 8vo. Original boards with a cloth spine which has been rebacked with the original spine laid down. New endpapers and rebacked with original spine laid down. There is a little spotting to a few pages but this is a very good copy of a scarce item. Complete with 21 black and white plates and a map. The Battalion was raised in Tasmania in August 1915, served at Gallipoli on Anzac Day and beyondClick here to order
$750

105024
NICHOLLS, Bob

THE COLONIAL GUNS: Artillery of the Australian Colonies.
Sydney, Allen & Unwin, 1998. 39pp. 8vo oblong. Paperback. Mint. Illustrated.Click here to order
$25

98375
NOONAN, William

THE SURPRISING BATTALION: Australian Commandos in China.
Sydney, NSW Bookstall Co, 1945. 194pp. 8vo. Original cloth in dustwrapper . Dustwrapper torn and worn espacially around the edges.Click here to order
$40

34293
O'BRIEN, Matt

TASMANIA'S WAR EFFORT: A brief outline of the part played by Tasmanians in aiding the War Effort of Australia in the World War, 1939-45.
Tasmania, Printed by W.R. Rolph & Sons, 1946. 104pp. 8vo. Original wrappers, a very small piece missing from the front wrapper. Illustrated.Click here to order
$80

105033

OBSERVER'S, AIR GUNNER'S AND W/T OPERATION'S FLYING LOG BOOK : Royal Australia Air Force.
Government Printing, 1938. Octavo. Original cloth binding. Cloth a little worn otherwise in good condition. The first eight pages of this log book are filed in with the details of dates, types of aircraft, pilots names and journey remarks. The dates in the book range from 1952 to 1954. Pilot names included are:- Thomas (photographic duty), Davies (photographic duty), Hyland, Page, Cornish, Barnes, Evans, Norris. Places mostly visited around Victoria; Richmond, Laverton, Essendon, Mt Gambier, Halmilton, East Sale, Amberley, MAllala, Oakey, Eagle Farm, Parafield, Whyalla, Lincoln, Mildura.Click here to order
$100

55021
ODGERS, George

ACROSS THE PARALLEL: The Australian 77th Squadron with the United States Air Force in the Korean War.
Melbourne, Heinemann, 1952. 239pp. 8vo. Original cloth, NO dustwrapper. Illustrated. Unit historyClick here to order
$70

41602
OWEN, Michael

THE TANK RAIDERS:
Melbourne, Horwitz, 1963. 130pp. 8vo. Paperback. Second edition. Desert patrol against German machine gunsClick here to order
$30

104211
PAK POY, Patricia

A PATH IS MADE BY WALKING IT: Reflections on the Australian Network to Ban Landmines 1991-2006.
Sydney, David Lovell, 2006. 159pp. Octavo. Paperback. An excellent copy. Some black and white photographs. A collection of essays about Landmines. Sign by Patricia Pak PoyClick here to order
$35

105001
PALAZZO, Albert

DEFENDERS OF AUSTRALIA: The Third Australian division .
Canberra, Department of Defence, 2002. 245pp. Octavo. Hardcovers in dustwrapper. Mint. Black and white phtoographs, tables and maps. Australian Military Unit History. Specifically discussing the Citizen Soldiers of 1916-1991; World War One and Two and the Cold War for the Third Divisions.Click here to order
$45

105018
PARBERY, Alfred

ALF'S WAR: With the Sixth Infantry Division.
Sydney, Australian Military History Publications, 2005. 146pp. Octavo. Paperback. Mint. Black and white photographs.Click here to order
$30

102950
PARRY, A F

H.M.A.S. YARRA: The Story of a Gallant Ship.
Sydney, Angus & Robertson, 1944. 224pp. 8vo. Original cloth with dustwrapper. A very good copy in a very good dustwrapper . Frontispiece. The wartime history of a R.A.N. shipClick here to order
$125

105016
PARSONSON, Ian M.

VETS AT WAR: A History of the Australian Army Veterinary Corps 1909-1946.
Sydney, Australian Military History Publications, 2005. 224pp. Large octavo. Hardcover in dustwrapper. Mint. Black and white photographs.Click here to order
$45

105021
PATTERSON, Rob

FROM VIETNAM TO TIMOR: Misfits, Missionaries or Mercenary.
Sydney, Australian Military History Publications, 2006. 172pp. Large octavo. Hardcover. Mint. Black and white photographs. A military biography. Rob Patterson was employed by the Australian Army for 22 years and then ventured in aid work. Click here to order
$40

104561
PERRETT, L.H.

THE ANGLO-BOER WAR 1899-1902: From the Hunter Valley to the Transvaal with Trooper Frederick Avard of New South Wales Lancers.
Gosford, Ebisprint, 2000. 80pp. Quarto. Paperback. A very good copy. Illustrated in colour and black and white. Signed by the author on the title page and also includes a letterClick here to order
$100

105009
PICKEN, Bruce

VIET NAM DIGGERS' LANGUAGE: Abbreviations, Acronyms, Terms and Jargon of the Viet Nam War.
Sydney, Australian Military History Publications, 2006. 212pp. Quarto. Hardcover. Mint. Black and white photographs.Click here to order
$40

105015
PIRIE, A. A (Andy)

COMMANDO - DOUBLE BLACK: An Historical Narrative of the 2/5th Australian Independent Company Later The 2/5th Cavalry Commando Squadron 1942 - 1945.
Sydney, 2/5th Commando Trust / Australian Military History Publications, 1996 revised edition. 526pp. 8vo. Original cloth in dustwrapper. Mint. Lots of black and white photographs of members of the unit. The unit was formed at Foster, Wilsons Promontory, Victoria. It served with great distinction in New GuineaClick here to order
$50

105013
PLUNKETT, Geoff

CHEMICAL WARFARE IN AUSTRALIA: Australia's Involvement in Chemical Welfare.
Sydney, Australian Military History Publications, 2007. 733pp. Large octavo. Hardcover in dustwrapper. Mint. Black and white photographs.Click here to order
$50

105019
POSSE, Victor

TOGETHER UP THERE: Unit History of 549 RAF / RAAF fighter Squadron in Northern During World War II.
Sydney, Australian Military History Publications, 2003. 201pp. Large octavo. Hardcover. Mint. Black and white photographs.Click here to order
$35

63171
RIVETT, Rohan D

BEHIND BAMBOO: An Inside Story of the Japanese Prison Camps.
Sydney, Angus & Robertson, 1957 Reprint. 400pp. 8vo. Original cloth in Douglas Annand dustwrapper. Illustrated. Author was a war correspondent prisoner of war on the Burma-Siam RailwayClick here to order
$35

57254
SCOTT, Geoffrey

H.M.A.S. SYDNEY:
Sydney, Horwitz, 1962. 128pp. 8vo. Paperback. All a little grubby. The blurb states: "This is the life story of Sydney from the glory of her Mediterranean action to the tragic mystery of her end." This is a scarce pulp format title from HorwitzClick here to order
$50

71657
SIMPSON, Sheila

MEDICAL PATHFINDERS: A History of the 2/1 Australian General Hospital.
Sydney, The Association, 1990. liii & 99pp. 8vo. Original cloth. Illustrated. This hospital unit was raised in Sydney in 1939 and served in the Middle East and New GuineaClick here to order
$75

55726
SINCLAIR, James

SEPIK PILOT: Wing Commander Bobby Gibbes.
Melbourne, Lansdowne Press, 1971. 189pp. 8vo. Original cloth in dustwrapper. Very good copy in dustwrapper - a couple of closed tears on front cover. Illutrated. Account of Australian fighter pilot's experiences in North Africa and later in New Guinea, as founder of Gibbes Sepik AirwaysClick here to order
$50

49536
SLATER, John

WOMEN UNDER THE SAMURAI:
Sydney, Stag Publishing Co, 1964. 130pp. 8vo. Paperback. Two book exchange stamps, otherwise a very good copy. Pulp novel concerning Australian Nurses as prisoners' of warClick here to order
$40

105002
SLY, Edward (Ted)

THE LUCK OF THE DRAW: Horses, Spitfires and Kittyhawks.
Sydney, The Author, 2003. 184pp. Octavo. Hardcovers . Mint. Black and white photographs. Australian biography focusing on the authors RAAF military life. Looks at his life in the war years in England and the use of Spitfires. He also speaks about combat in Benghazi , Malta and other countries in Europe Click here to order
$45

102085
SOMERVILLE, Christopher

OUR WAR: How the British Commonwealth Fought the Second World War.
London, Weidenfeld & Nicolson, 1998. 364pp. Octavo. Hardcover binding in dustwrapper. Excellent condition. Black and white photographic reproductions. A history of the WW2 with some mentions of Australia's roleClick here to order
$30

103666
STOKOE , W. M.

TOBRUK :
Sydney , Horwitz, 1960. 160pp. 8vo . Paperback . A very good copy . Fantastic cover art . War FictionClick here to order
$40

103664
STUCKEY, Hugh

MY MATE CHARLEY:
Sydney , Horwitz, 1960. 160pp. 8vo . Paperback . A very good copy . Fantastic cover art . Aviation Fiction Click here to order
$40

104249
SUBLET , Lt Col Frank

KOKODA TO THE SEA : A History of the 1942 Campaign in Papua.
McCrae , Slouch Hat Publications, 2000 1st edition. 192pp. Large 8vo . Original cloth with dustwrapper . A very good copy . Illustrated .Click here to order
$50

62952
TIVEYCHOC, A

THERE AND BACK: The Story of an Australian Soldier 1915 - 1935.
Sydney, Returned Sailors and Soldiers' Imperial League of Australia, 1935. 285pp. 8vo. Hardcover in its original colour ilustrated dustwrapper. . Very Good. Foxing to first few leaves of book otherwise in very good condition. Small Black and White Illustrations on first page of each chaper.. Pseudonym of R E Lording and signed by him. Experiences of a 17 year old who was wounded at Fromelles in 1916, his subsequent numerous operations and his courageous recoveryClick here to order
$250

105124
TRIGELLIS-SMITH, S

THE PURPLE DEVILS: A History of the 2/6 Australian Commando Squadron Formerly The 2/6 Independent Company 1942 - 1946.
Sydney, Australian Military History Publications, 2008. 305pp. 8vo. Hardcover with decorated boards . Mint copy. Black and white illustrations. This unit was raised in Victoria and seved in New Guinea on the Kokoda Trail and also in BorneoClick here to order
$50

100900
TYQUIN, Michael

LITTLE BY LITTLE: A Centenary History of the Australian Army Medical Corps.
Canberra, Army History Unit. Department of Defence, 2003. 684pp. 8vo. Original cloth in dustwrapper. Very good copy. Numerous maps and black and white illustrations.Click here to order
$60

105008
VENN, Walter

RESTORE TO SERVICE: Unit History of No. 4 Repair and Salvage Unit (1942-1944) and No. 4 Repair and Salvage Unit 1945-1946.
Sydney, Australian Military History Publications, 1999. 148pp. Quarto. Hardcover. Mint. Black and white photographs.Click here to order
$30

104229
WALSH, Michael

BROTHERS IN WAR: One Family's Ultimate Sacrifice for King and Country.
London, Embry Press, 2006. 426pp. Octavo size. Original hardcoer in dustwrapper. Excellent copy. Some black and white illustrations. The story of the impact of the First World on a family. Speaks of Gallipoli and includes the story of one brother who moved to Australia to make his fortuneClick here to order
$30

56169

WALTER PATON MacCullum: Obiit, November 22, 1959.
Sydney, Australasian Medical Publishing Co, 1960. 12pp. 8vo. Pamphlet. Reprinted from the Medical Journal of Australia. Obituary of Australian doctor who served with distinction in both WW1 & WW2Click here to order
$30

48596
WATSON, John W/Cdr & Louis Jones

3 SQUADRON AT WAR:
Sydney, D.A.F. 3 Squadron Association, 1959 1st edition. 243pp. 8vo. Original cloth in dustwrapper which has a piece missing from the top of the spine and has a scuff mark on the rear panel. Otherwise a very good and bright copy of a scarce book. Illustrated with black and white photographic illustrations. History of Australian squadron which served in North Africa and the Middle East during WW2Click here to order
$600

102881
WELSBY, T

BRITIAN'S COMMAND OF THE SEAS: An address to the members of the Royal Queensland Yacht Club on ANZAC day.
Brisbane, Watson Ferguson & Co., 1917. 15pp. Octavo. Paperback. Center crease; a good copy. A military address discussing the British naval forces at the time in World War IIClick here to order
$200

103878
WHITE, Thomas A

DIGGERS ABROAD: Jottings by a Digger Officer.
Sydney, Angus & Robertson, 1920. 228pp. 8vo. Original cloth. Some loose pages but complete. Boards worn. A good copy. Signed by the author. Former captain from 13th Battalion AIF talks disjointedly and humourously about his WW1 experiencesClick here to order
$100

56023
ZWAR, Desmond

IN SEARCH OF KEITH MURDOCH:
Melbourne, Macmillan, 1980. 130pp. 8vo. Original cloth in dustwrapper. Illustrated. Biography of Australian journalist and newspaper proprietor. Includes his WW1 yearsClick here to order
$40

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