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1908: The Historical Records of The Fifth (Royal Irish) Lancers
Original cloth boards, Arthur Doubleday, London, 1908, 353 pp.
A detailed history of the Irish Lancers from their foundation in 1689 as
Wynnes Dragoons to 1908, by Walter Temple Wilcox. A good reference
work complete with a list of officers of the regiment. 12 x 9in. (30.48 x
22.86cm)
€100-€150 (£83-£125 approx)
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1684-1922: The Campaigns and History of the Royal Irish Regiment
Original boards, 2 volumes, 462pp, 205pp.
William Blackwood & Sons, Edinburgh 1911, 1927. An excellent and
complete history of the Royal Irish Regiment with numerous
illustrations. 10 x 8in. (25.40 x 20.32cm)
€80-€120 (£67-£100 approx)
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1853: Historical record of the 87th Foot (Royal Irish Fusiliers)
Cloth with gilt, 120pp, Cannon, London.
A bound account of the history of the 87th Regiment or Royal Irish
Fusiliers from its formation in 1793 until 1853. Specially presented to
the regiment, inscribed "Presented to the Officers of the Royal Irish
Fusiliers by Capt. D, Knox-Patterson R.A.S.C." With bookplate of the
regiment. A unique item. 9 x 5.50in. (22.86 x 13.97cm)
€100-€150 (£83-£125 approx)
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1923: History of the 5th Royal Irish Lancers
Original boards, Gale & Polden 1923, 460pp.
A large and impressive volume comprising of a complete history of the
regiment from 1689 until 1921, including a comprehensive section
relating to the First World War. With illustrations in colour and black &
white, photos, maps etc. Scarce 11 x 9in. (27.94 x 22.86cm)
€200-€300 (£167-£250 approx)
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1928: Connaught Ranger three volume history
Original boards with gilt, RUSI 1928, 3 vols.
Good quality and complete example of a sought after and scarce history.
Vol. 1 : 1st Battalion, formerly the 88th Foot, 616pp,covering the period
from 1793 to 1922. Vol 2: 2nd Battalion formerly the 94th Foot , 545pp,
covering 1572 - 1922. Vol. 3, 590pp, a history of the 5th & 6th (Service)
Battalions during the First World War. All three with illustrations and
maps throughout.
10 x 7in. (25.40 x 17.78cm)
€300-€500 (£250-£417 approx)
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1928: History of the 8th King's Royal Irish Hussars
Original boards, Heffer 1928, 2 vols. limited edition of 250 of which this
is no. 150.
A complete history of the famous Irish regiment from their foundation
in 1693 after the Battles of the Boyne and Aughrim to their
disbandment in 1922. Covering their many wars including Crimean War,
Indian Mutiny, Boer War, First World War etc. Vol 1: 403pp, Vol 2: 396pp.
10 x 7.50in. (25.40 x 19.05cm)
€300-€400 (£250-£333 approx)
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British and Russian military books collection including Glorious
Battles of English History
Glorious Battles of English History, by Major C. H. Wylly, R. Tuck,
London. Brave British Soldiers and the Victoria Cross, S. O. Beeton ed.,
Ward, London. Famous Men and Battles of the British Empire, G.
Newnes Ltd. Britain's Roll of Glory or The Victoria Cross and its Heroes,
by D. H. Parry, Cassell, London. British Heroes in Foreign Wars, by James
Grant, Routledge, London, 1893. Deeds that won the Empire, by Rev W.
H. Fitchett, Schribner, New York, 1898.
The History of the War against Russia Illustrated (Crimean War), by E. H.
Nolan, 2 volumes, James S. Virtue, London, 1857. The Russo-Turkish War,
by Capt. H.M. Hozier, W. MacKenzie, Edinburgh, 1878, Volume 1 & 2. The
War Between Japan and Russia, by Murat Halstead, London, 1904. The
German Official Account of the Russo-Japanese War, by Karl Von Donat,
Rees, London 1909. The Russo-Turkish War, by Capt. H. M. Hozier, W.
MacKenzie, Edinburgh, 1877, Volume 1 & 2. (16 books)
€100-€150 (£83-£125 approx)
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19th Century: Leinster Regiment and Curragh Camp photographs
Collection of photographs including 4 of the Curragh camp circa 1869-
75 showing the camp, soldiers, defences etc. 3 of 'C' Company 2nd
Battalion Leinster Regiment at Shorncliffe in 1890 & Aldershot 1893
including the company machine gun, with some names. Photograph of
named long serving members of the 109th Foot in 1893 and a
photograph of officers of the Durham Volunteers. (10 items)
€300-€400 (£250-£333 approx)
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1853-6: Crimea Medal to E. Bevan 6th (Inniskilling) Dragoons
Crimea Medal, one clasp, Sebastopol, officially named to E. Bevan 6th
Dragoons.
€220-€250 (£183-£208 approx)
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1853-6: Turkish Crimea Medal
Turkish Crimea Medal renamed to T. Dickson 88th Regiment
€120-€140 (£100-£117 approx)
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