the peninsular (28 risultati)

Hardcover. Condizione: Near Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Near Fine. First Edition. 152pp, colour photographs & illustrations. In a Near Fine Slip-case. Size: 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.

Pamphlet. Condizione: Used - Acceptable. March, 1921 - printer code. 19 x 23" sheet folding to 9.5 x 5.75". Large illustration of furnace, cutaway of house, floorplans, halftones of parts, construction. Rubbed, damped, soiled, fair.

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Very Good. 202 pages, Folio. Profusely illustrated with color prints and advertisments. Minor shelfwear to DJ: light scuffing along edges, a few small tears along edges. In mylar. Tightly bound with very clean and crisp pages. No marks. Volume is in Very Good condition. DJ in mylar.

Condizione: Good. Good condition. (Falkland Islands War 1982, military naval operations, armed merchant ships) A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains. Bundled media such as CDs, DVDs, floppy disks or access codes may not be included.

Soft cover. Condizione: Good. No Jacket. Oversized book. 86pp. Many ill.

Condizione: New.

Booklet - Unbound Pages. Condizione: Very Good. 18 pages. Battyâs recollections of the Peninsular War provide vivid scenes of campaigning, hardship, and military character. Procter highlights the immediacy of the narrative and its value as a personal record of Britainâs long struggle against Napoleonic power on the Iberian Peninsula. An authentic standalone article, extracted from a larger volume. Not a reprint or reproduction, but an original work in its own right. Preserved in a modern card cover, prepared for practicality - an unassuming but serviceable presentation that favours function over finery. Size: 18 x 26 cms. Category: Quarterly Review; Special Interest. Cosmo Books : 29 years on ABE, 47 years taking care of customers. A bookseller you can rely on.

Condizione: New.

Soft cover. Condizione: Fair. 19pp + [12]pp adverts, photogpraphs, panoramic view of Cape Town, textured paper covers. Ihn fair condition, somewhat worn & dog eared, the panorama is missing its right hand panel. From aound 1910. UK shipping for this item will be lower than the ABE default rate.

See his entry in the Oxford DNB. On piece of 8.5 x 4.5 cm laid paper cut. In fair condition, on aged paper with reverse bearing traces of glue from mount. Reads: 'M. Power / M Genl. Comm[andin]g'. Endorsed on reverse: 'M General / Sir Manley Power / K.C.B'. See Image.

See his entry in the Oxford DNB. Between 1816 and 1819 Hope held the post of Major General Commanding in North Britain (i.e. Commander-in-Chief in Scotland). On 9.5 x 4 cm slip of wove paper, presumably the valediction cut from a letter. In good condition, lightly aged, with the reverse bearing a thin strip of grey paper from mount along thin strip at head. Reads: 'John Hope / M. Genl. Commdg / in N. B.' See image.

The letter must have been written in 1855, as Fox Maule (later Earl of Dalhousie) was appointed Secretary of State for War on 8 February of that year, and Napier died on 16 September. 4pp, 16mo. Bifolium with black border. Loss to part of second leaf caused by removal from mount, resulting in loss of a few words of text, otherwise in good condition. Begins: 'In consequence of a letter from my Son William of your regt. [i.e. the King's Own Scottish Borderers] stating your wish to be appointed a Paymaster to the Out Pensioners, I wrote to my friend Mr Fox Maule the Secy. at War, & herewith give you the answer which I am sorry to say holds out but little prospect of success'. He proceeds to transcribe Fox Maule's letter, dated 'War Office | 8th. July', adding: 'You had better not depend much upon this, but use all other interest you may have in that quarter, as the more Irons [y]ou have in the fire the [bette]r!' He concludes 'Lady Napier [jo]ins me in best compliments to Mrs. Hamilton'. In a postscript he asks for Hamilton to give the Napiers' best regards to a 'friend', whose name has been torn away, 'at Chatham'. Napier's son Major-General William Craig Emilius Napier (1818-1903) would end his career as Governor of the Royal Military College at Sandhurst.

See his entry in the Oxford DNB. 1p, 12mo. In good condition, on recto of first leaf of bifolium, with recto of the second bearing remains of the red wafer. Folded twice for postage. Good firm signature, 'Vivian'. He has placed the name of Wylde's son 'on the Official List of Candidates for admission to the Royal Military Academy which will be transferred to my Successor'.

1p., 4to. Bifolium. In good condition, on aged paper. Addressed on reverse of second leaf to 'Mr. Danl. Flexney | Westborne Place | Bayswater | near London', with two postmarks in red ink, one round and the other oval (the second in two parts), both giving year 1818. Docketed and with the following note above the text of the letter: 'From Lieut Col George Napier | To Mr. Danl. Flexney, written with his left hand after the loss of his right Arm in battle in the Peninsular.' The letter reads: 'Sir, | I take the liberty of asking you if by chance any box or parcel was left at your house, in which papers might be put, as I have lost some Bonds, or mislaid them. I had them before I left Bays Water, but where I put them or what is become of them I am quite ignorant, & merely write in case you may recollect my ever having mentioned them to you; I am glad to hear Mrs. Flexney is better & sincerely wishing her a good recovery I | remain Sir | Your Obedt. Servt. | Geo. Napier'.

He receives the briefest of obituaries in the Gentleman's Magazine, July 1840: 'May 10. At Exeter, aged 81, Col. Thomas Abernethie, K.H. on the retired list of the Royal Marines.' 3pp, 4to. Bifolium. On aged and discoloured paper, with the usual damage to the second leaf from the breaking of the seal. Addressed on reverse of second leaf, with postmark, to 'Messrs Cox & Son / 20 Bartletts Buildings / Holborn / London'. Signed 'Thos. Abernethie' and docketed 'Maj: Abernethie / 16 March 1811'. Begins: 'Gentlemen / I have requested a Cap. Falcon of the Navy to purchase for me a Qr cask of Madeira - should he [?] and to draw upon you per the Amt. which you will please to honor -'. He continues: 'Lord Wellington is in full pursuit of the French - but I scarcely think he will follow them further than the confines of Portugal - should they escape thither - we have no certain intelligence of the Armies till we receive it in an official shape from England - Cap. Cox is well - we rode together yesterday to see the palace of Queluse [sic] about 8 miles from Lisbon - a very charming spot -'.

4to. pp. 316; illustrations, 3 folding plans. Publisher's cloth. Bound without the preliminary adverts but with each of the monthly contents pages. Only one annual volume is listed on Worldcat, that for 1924 held by the National Railway Museum, York. A scarce company magazine containing company news, general articles on railways, especially in India, profiles of executives and administrators and a few stories, poems and reports of sports and entertainment.

4to. pp. 354; illustrations, large coloured folding map. Publisher's cloth. Bound without the preliminary adverts but with each of the monthly contents pages. Only one annual volume is listed on Worldcat, that for 1924 held by the National Railway Museum, York. A scarce company magazine containing company news, general articles on railways, especially in India, profiles of executives and administrators and a few stories, poems and reports of sports and entertainment.

4to. pp. 470; illustrations, 3 folding plans. Publisher's cloth. Bound with some of the preliminary adverts and with each of the monthly contents pages. Only one annual volume is listed on Worldcat, that for 1924 held by the National Railway Museum, York. A scarce company magazine containing company news, general articles on railways, especially in India, profiles of executives and administrators and a few stories, poems and reports of sports and entertainment.

Sibbald was in Ceylon between 1818 and 1833. There is no indication that any of these four items have been published. One: 'The Origin of the Kandelay Tank'. 8pp., foolscap 8vo. On two bifoliums of paper with Gater watermark dated 1827. In good condition, on aged paper. Begins: 'In the Eastern country there was a King of the race of Sun called Annasockkaynathan [oriental characters here] the name of whose wife was Manonmasunthary [oriental characters here] who was delivered of a wonderful child who was born with teeth, and dressed him togehter with breasts (full grown) at which the King was astonished and sent to the wise men enquiring of the miraculous birth of the child'. Two: 'Story of Manderapaudey'. 6pp., foolscap 8vo. In poor condition, heavily worn with loss of text. Begins: 'In a City called Vecroomakasum, there lived a Bramany, who had an only daughter, who was a beautiful and accomplished young woman; her Father intended to bestow her hand on a young man, who was in every manner able to support her, and who was well informed, and had Received a proper education'. Three: 'The History of Santiraksen'. 22pp., foolscap 8vo. In fair condition, on aged and worn paper. Begins: 'A certain king who reigned over a realm called Kalatasem, was long since without having an Issue, and in Consequence his wife brought forth a child, the prognosticators have prognosticated, that child has been unfortunate to the Parent, and admonished the king to transport the same otherwise the Parent and all other relations will die in a six months'. Four: Headed: 'the craft first | of making two intimates to alienate'. 16pp., foolscap 8vo. Ends abruptly on p.16, with catch word, and clearly the first part only. Written in a closer hand than the other items, presumably at a later date. Begins: 'In a city called was a merchant man Named Vartaman who has thought to peregrinate and merchandize, so he has loaded his merchandizing upon a cart and coupled to it, two oxen'. From the Papers of William Sibbald, perhaps the translator.

One of the great figures in world history. See his entries in Encyclopaedia Britannica and the Oxford DNB. On one side of piece of laid paper rougly 11 cm squarer, with partial watermark 'J G'. In fair condition, lightly aged and creased, with traces of mount on blank reverse. Folded twice. Reads: 'London March 7 1842 / F M The Duke of Wellington presents his Compliments to Miss Busby / Not being resident at Oxford he has no Controul [sic] over any matter relating to the Bodleian Library. / Miss Busby should apply to the Vice Chancellor. -' The identity of the actual writer of the letter has been questioned in pencil at the foot of page with 'Qy Secy' (i.e. 'Query? Secretary'), and the doubt does not seem unjustified. It may well be that this item is in the Duke's hand - the writing certainly has his characteristic slope - but although it is superficially similar, there are several elements in the calligraphy that raise a strong doubt: the 'L' and 'M' of the date 'London March'; all four initials in 'F M The Duke', the fact that the second 'l' in 'Wellington' is looped, and in particular the fact that the 'r' in 'resident' and 'n' in 'no' begin below the line of writing, which is not a characteristic observed in the Duke's writing at any period. See Image.

One of the great figures of world history. On 12 x 8 cm front panel from an envelope. In fair condition, lightly aged, with a couple of tiny pin holes (far from signature). Set out by the Duke's distinctive forward-sloping handwriting in the customary way, with red free frank postmark. Reads: 'London July ninth 1830 / W. H. Cox Esq / Church Office / Cheltenham / Free / Wellington'.

4pp, 12mo. Bifolium. In good condition, on lightly-aged paper, with minor traces of tape from mount adhering along one edge. Endorsed 'Genl. Wm. Napier'. On wove paper with watermark 'CANSELL | 1830'. The letter - written with energy and some resentment - refers to Admiral Sir William Parker (1781-1866), who was made a Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath in 1815. It is headed 'Private & Confidential' and begins: 'My dear Macdonald | In reflection I decided not to ask for the rank you suggested, because I thought it might be considered a personal favor, & not an act which conferred personal dignity on one of the King's Agents, & I detest asking for favors, especially from persons unwilling to grant them.' He continues: 'Lord Palmeston ought to see & judge himself whether or not the public service is benefitted by such rank being conferred, my own belief is that when An Agent goes amongst these Military Nations, where Military rank is alone considered, the higher the rank of the Agent the easier he can do his duty.' Nevertheless Napier will not ask, '& without asking nothing is given in England'. He continues: 'I think I was ill used in not having the 2d Order of the Bath given to me when it was given to Adl. Parker. We were colleagues on the same station, he a New Admiral, I a Brigadier General with fuller powers than he had, for when two Ministers like Asses sent our fleet to Sea where it remained at a great expense (from near 2 [?]) to the Nation I alone had the Power to call it into the Tagus, & did call it into the Tagus, on my own responsiblity, which act was approved of by the Ministry. However they gave Parker the Bath & not me, but I certainly shall not ask for it. Nor have I ever, nor shall I ever complain of not having it, & say to to you & to you alone in strict Confidence'.

1p, 4to. In fair condition, on aged and somewhat brittle paper, with unobtrusive repair to one corner. Folded three times. Certainly not in Wellington's distinctive hand. Reads: 'The Duke of Wellington presents his Compliments to Mr: Briggs and begs to acquaint him that he is going out of Town this night. / But he will be happy to receive the Gentleman mentioned in Mr. Briggs's note at the Ordnance Office Pall Mall on Friday next at three oClock. / London / 27th: Novr: 1826.' See Image.

See his entry in the Oxford DNB, which states that he 'was after Wellington the most respected soldier of his time in Britain, whose opinion carried immense weight both at home and abroad and not only on military matters'. 2pp, 12mo. In fair condition, lightly aged, with slight creasing at head. Reads: 'Sir George Murray has to acknowledge the receipt of Mr. Wrights letter of the 4th. Instant, and in compliance with the request expressed in it, he encloses a Copy of his speech on the Catholic Relief Bill, as published in a reported form by the Proprietors of the Review of Parliament, and which he believes to be correct.' A supporter of Catholic emancipation, Murray was Colonial Secretary in Wellington's administration, and left office on its fall in November 1830.

Four interesting Peninsular War items, from a collection of Beresford material. In 1813 the Duke of Wellington described Beresford as 'the ablest man I have yet seen in the army'. See his entry in the Oxford DNB. The four items are in good condition, lightly aged and worn (but see descriptions of Items One and Three), and folded for postage. ONE: Apparent Autograph Draft of Letter. 'Abranles July 4. 1809'. 2pp, 4to. On laid Whatman paper. Reverse somewhat grubby with glue stains (from display in an album?) at foot of reverse of leaf. Written in a hurried hand, similar to other examples consulted (for example in 'd' shapes, ampersand, use of long s and spelling 'untill'), and with one emendation supporting the idea that the item is a draft and not a copy ('he does not intend further' is altered to 'he does not intend drawing further upon me'), as does the fact that the text ends abruptly mid-page. Whether in his hand or not, clearly written by Beresford, during the build up to the Battle of Talavera. Reads: 'Sir / You will be pleased to remain here with Mr Posleton, Clerk, for the purpose of paying the Checks which the Commissary General or any Person authorised by him may draw upon me - which you will pay from the money I shall leave in your hands & when you can ascertain from the Commissary General that he does not intend drawing further upon me I wish you to follow me as quickly as possible by the enclosed route - I have already made a requisition from Mr Asst. Comy Ogilvie (in charge of the Car & Mule department) for twenty-seven ox or mule cars but I understand from him that there are none of either description at present[.] You will therefore request the requisition in writing for whatever number you may want to bring forward the Military Chest untill you receive them - you will be guided in your departure from here by the Commissary Generals departure to whom you will apply on this Head. / I wish you to assist Mr Asst. [?] in procuring the means of following me as expeditiously as he can - / I shall leave under your charge in the Military Chest [ends here, halfway down the second page]'. TWO: Copy Letter. 'Elvas 16th. March 1812'. To 'His Excellency / The Marshal Genl. / The Earl of Wellington K.B. & / & & & K. T. S.' Ends 'Signed W. C. B.' (Like the rest of the letter the 'signature' is not in Beresford's hand.) 2pp, 8vo. Reads: 'My Lord / I have been favored with your Lordships Communication from Don [Miguel?] Peniza Forjas relative to the Arsenal at Oporto. I herewith have the Honor to return the Papers alluded to, & to state that I have repeatedly represented to the Governors of this Kingdom the inutility, & inefficiency of the Arsenal at Oporto, that both on account of its being so far removed from Inspection, & the great expense attending its Establishment, it has ever been my opinion, that it had better be altogether abolished, & the whole centred in that at Lisbon, which would be easier arranged, & prove of more Utility'. THREE: Copy letter. 'Fuente Guinaldo / 25th. May 1812'. Addressed as Item Two, and 'signed' '(Signed) W. L. Beresford'. 2pp, 8vo. Reverse of leaf with what appears to be light tea staining. He has thought it 'proper to make this Communication for your Lordship's consideration, & decision', since he has received no directions regarding 'the issuing of the Pay, & allowances' of 'the British officers in the Portuguese service'. FOUR: Manuscript 'Extract of a Madrid Gazette - announcing the destruction of the Austrian Army by the French - / 6th May 1809'. 2pp, 12mo. On first leaf of bifolium, docketted on reverse of second leaf.

Four pages, 4to, one page over-written, sl. stained and aged, text complete apart from minor loss with seal, and legible. His first two pages relate to family matters, including (perhaps) significant references to "Elizabeth" - James Campbell had a daughter called but he reflects on "the present state of things" including information and opinion that would be censored in later wars. "But when that most desirable period [return home] will arrive it is impossible in the present state of thingseven to guess at. As far as one can judge however I should think it cannot be very distant - Our Reg[imen]t is so very weak that if we do not get reinforcements out we can be of very little use. We have upwards of 260 sick & our men are dying fast- We can produce perhaps 240 on parade including servants &c but [one?] half of the men have suffered so much that if we were to move the would knock up in three days.- As to the Army at large and its probable movements, every body is in the dark. Should we go again into Spain it will be again[st] the wish of almost every officer - The sic[k]ness is really shocking, & could the English public be made acquainted with its extent would certainly make a great noise - I should think since the Army came into Cantonments at least 5000 men must have died by sickness - In short it is dreadful, and we cannot be in a fit state for the field for a long time - In passing by the hospital of the [82nd?] Regt the other day, I saw them digging some graves, & the Serjeant told me they had eight men laying dead that morning - In the field, one passes over dead bodies without feeling much, but when in quarters you see men dropping off by disease in crowds it really makes a man melancholy - I have seen quite enough of what they call honor & glory, and wish I was quietly settles in some [?] cottage at home, where I could dig up my little garden, and poke up my fire, leaving these scenes of death & destruction to those who are fond of them- It is only a few weeks since I joined the Regt and on looking over a list of men that I brought with me from Lisbon, I find there are already 5 dead, & 12 sick in hospital, out of 30.".

30pp., 4to. On seven bifoliums and one single leaf, the bioliums stitched to one another. With several watermarks of J. Whatman, Turkey Mill, all dated to 1844. In good condition, on lightly aged and worn paper. Sibbald is not named, but the item is from his papers, and in his hand. Sibbald was in Ceylon between 1818 and 1833. There is no indication that this item has been published. The story begins: 'There was a certain King who reigned over a Realm called Kulutasem, who had long mourned having no heir to his throne - but after many years had elapsed to his great joy his Queen bore him a Son an infant of great beauty and promise, and the happy Father in the fullness of his joy assembled all his Counsellors the Priests of the Temple and Soothsayers at the Palace - that fortunate Omens might be observed and that Prosperity and Happiness might be predicted for the royal Child - but vain were the sanguine hopes and wishes of the Monarch'. It concludes: '[.] but what was his dismay, to find on the following day Santirakasem seated on the Throne, and that the King had left all the Kingdom to him. With sad misgivings he proceeded to the Temple where he beheld the mutilated Body of his Son - struck with remorse, and agony, he dahsed his head against the Stones of the Temple and perished in the presence of the assembled People - They hailed King Santirahasem with loud acclamations who reigned long & prosperously over that Realm'. From the Papers of William Sibbald, perhaps the translator.

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