The predecessor to the book below.

192 pp. soft cover. over 100 illustrations Good condition, one front corner creased

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A rare and valuable book in Fine condition. See the second image for a synopsis.

This is elegantly written, deeply researched, very readable and a valuable source of historical detail.

366 pp. Hard cover over 200 photos all B&W

Fine condition

An in depth, ship by ship, study of the Royal Naval vessels forming the Australia Station in its various squadrons around the country.

208 pp. hard cover over 100 images, photos drawings and paintings of the dozens of types, from cutters to battleships. Many views of docks and facilities.

An absorbing history

This is a book of enormous popularity: copies fetch up to $300 + on line

It is offered here at a fair price which includes postage.

The title is self-explanatory, the book is largely pictorial with historical text of great significance interspersed. Major sea battles of C19, WWI and WWII described and illustrated.

224 pp. approx 80 fine illustrations; paintings, photos, drawings.

very large format, 35 x 43 cm.  Very Good condition apart from curling of dust cover at top and bottom.

A book to be treasured and read, and read over from time to time.

America's intrepid war with Britain on the high seas, 1812 to 1815

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A well-written deeply researched account of some rather inglorious conflicts as the newly formed American Navy continued its eventually successful efforts to give America its Independence from Britain.

422 pp. hard cover. some illustrations and maps.

Fine condition

Tales of the Royal Australian Navy, in particular the corvettes.

In naval slang, "dit" typically refers to a story, often a tall tale or anecdote, sometimes even an exaggerated one. (Google)

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An enjoyable and absorbing inside look at RAN history in WWII in the words of the men.

258 pp. Index, dictionary of terms, plus some nicknames explained

Fine condition

"From Fishponds to Warships", a full history of the port from before the Polynesians.

120 pp. over 100 illustrations, photos, maps, many in colour, plus some fine paintings full page

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soft cover Very Good condition

Rare gem

An impressive collector's piece. No date of publication is given but it is clearly a First Edition from about 1920, dealing with First World War actions and vessels in great detail.

A very well-loved book, somewhat tattered around the edges but in firm binding. Tear developing along top of spine, rear.

360 pp. on heavy art paper.

over 100 illustrations, photos maps and drawings. Detailed and very readable

The years 1910 to 1915, The Narrow Seas to the Dardanelles

Another rare gem.

The book is not in good condition but the story is enthralling, all-encompassing, historical reading. The failed attempt by the Navy to force the Dardanelles, leading to the worse disaster of the Anzac landing, is described in minute detail.  The reader learns a great deal about Eastern Mediterranean geography!

526 pp. Hard cover in poor condition. Binding still firm and intact.

Index and Appendices 

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Very well-written, with concise details of the Royal Navy involvement in landing at Gallipoli 1915.

Fascinating stuff, it reads like a novel.leaving the reader in awe of the competence and bravery of the Royal Navy, particularly Keyes himself.  Worth every cent, despite the condition of the hard cover spine, which could be repaired using gum and some care.

207 pp. hard cover large format approx. 100 illustrations. Fine drawings paintings and maps of the period. Modern maps showing disposition of ships at certain times.

As full a pictorial history of this famous naval event as could be found anywhere. No coffee table book, this.

Fine condition in clear wrapper 

Highly recommended.

HMAS Perth saw more action than most other RAN ships of WWII. Built in Britain as one of the modified Leander class and later purchased by the RAN, she had heavy armament but no radar and primitive Asdic.

Every detail of the ship is described in full, from her building, her voyages in the Atlantic and the Med., and then transfer to the Far East and eventual loss by Japanese attack in the Battle of Sunda Strait. Many crew survived only to be brutally murdered in Japanese captivity.  Full attention is paid to the lives of the men who crewed her, almost every man from stoker to commander, the stories make good reading.

Well written in a flowing journalistic style. A story once begun, hard to leave aside.

706 pp. text references, bibliography and comprehensive index.

approx 40 photos mostly B&W

Good condition. Some shelf rubbing and small tears in jacket corners.

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An event which shocked Australia:  a vivid account thoroughly researched.

It is a rewarding read.

250 pp. 20 photos B&W in centre section.

Soft cover good tight condition

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462 pp. approx 20 photos and maps

soft cover Very Fine Condition

A slim publication showcasing photos and illustrations which were later used on postage stamps.

Full descriptive text.

39 pp. over 50 illustrations, photos paintings,  Hard cover in Fine condition.

A pictorial study of this class of Australian Navy vessels, 

80 pp. over 100 illustrations B&W . Fleet lists Aust and NZ

Soft cover Good condition

612 pp. Many diagrams, maps and some photos. see second image for reviews

A weighty tome, giving telling almost every shot fired in this monumental battle in which Admiral Yamamoto stood to lose so much. A finely told narrative, to make for a fascinating if lengthy read. Much new detail emerges, as seen from the Japanese perspective.   A very rewarding read.

Very Fine condition, as new. 

Military Land Battles.

A collection of all 3 volumes of this very unusual series.         Each book approx 750 pages in length

Each includes approx 100 illustrations mostly etchings and drawings all B&W,  with full page frontispiece   A military historian's  delight.

Hard cover beautifully patterned and gold=embossed. All are in Fair to Good condition with some scuffing and occasional loosening of binding. No damage.            Weighty tomes each about 1.5 kg.

Offered as a full set at this special price