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| 851: | Books - "Solider 'I' SAS" by M P Kennedy 1990. H/C with D/J, 257 pages. Covers the 18 year career with the SAS of Solider 'I', so named to preserve his anonymity at the coroner's inquiry into the Iraian Embassy siege, VGC."The SAS Survival Handbook" by John Wiseman 198. H/C binding slight lose 288 pages GC. "The Handbook of the SAS and Elite Forces" edited by Jon Lewis, 1997. Paperback 504 pages covering combat techniques, hostile environments, escape and evasion, landings and raids, hostages and hijacks, wilderness survival, and accounts of actions, GC. "World Famous SAS and Elite Forces by Jon Lewis 1995, paperback 122 pages GC. |
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| 852: | Book. Outside the Law in New Zealand by Charles Belton leaves from a Detectives notebook. Published in Gisborne in 1939. A sort after book in reasonable condition with a dust jacket. |
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| 853: | Books - "Vietnam Weapons Handbook", By D Rosser-Owen 1986, paperback 136 pages. The S.A.S. by A Brown 1986, paperback 96 pages. "The Paras" by F Hilton 1983 hard cover with dust jacket 248 pages. "United States Airborne Forces 1940- 1986" by L Thompson 1986 paper back 216 pages. "Vietnam The history and the tactics". editor j Pimlott 1984 paperback 128 pages. "Shock Troops – The history of elite corps & special forces", by D Knight 1983, hardback with dust jacket 192 pages. All in good condition. |
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| 854: | Books - "The Wonder Book of Soldiers" Eight edition 256 pages, 12 colour plates and over 300 illustrations. No date but believed to date from 1930's, inscription in cover dates to 30 Aug 1942. Hard cover with colour illustration of a Lifeguard on horseback on guard. Cover edges worn slightly foxing page ends text & illustration clear, good condition for age. "Russell's Civil War Photographs", paperback with 116 B&W full page historical prints from the American Civil War, good condition. "Gallipoli The Incredible Campaign", paperback 130 pages with B&W illustrations, good condition. |
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| 855: | Books - Mixed lot of booklets - "Ark Royal The Admiralty Account of her achievement" dated 1942, 63 pages. "The Brigade of Gurkhas" 28 pages. "It can now be revealed - More about British Railways in Peace and War.", 64 pages dated 1945. "Air-Sea Rescue' war time publication, 32 pages. "The Eighth Army Sep 1941 to Jan 1943," war time publication 103 pages. "War Record" New Zealand's involvement in WWII 62 pages. "Front Line 1940-41 - The official story of the Civil Defence of Britain" dated 1942 hard back159 pages. "Man Power - The story of Britain's mobilisation for war", 60 pages. All in good condition for age. |
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| 856: | Books - Mixed aircraft lot. Poster "British Air Victories over German Raiders" an account of the 3,000 German aircraft down up to 1941. Details the method of achieving official figures, both sides contain photos of numerous down German aircraft. Not dated but appears to be produced during WWII, an interesting item . Poster with fold marks and worn on edges and corners over wise good condition for age. "Wing Leader" by Jonnie Johnson, 1956 first edition Chatto & Windus London. Hardback (slight fading to cover) foxing on page ends, text and B&W photo clear, 320 pages. "Supermarine Spitfire" by C Bowyer, hardback 64 pages. "RAF Planes of WW11" by P Moyes, paperback 28 pages. "The Spitfire, Mustang and Kittyhawk in Australian Service" by S Wilson, paperback 184 pages. All books good condition. |
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| 857: | Books - Mixed NZ lot. "Pilot on the run' The story of Flight Sergeant Chalky White's (RNZAF) escape from France. Paperback 185 pages. Two issues of "Contact National Magazine of the RNZAF (Oct & Dec 1945), Along the way - The tale of a grandfather, paperback by Donald Baird 140 pages. "The WAAF Book - A scrapbook of wartime memories complied by Bathia Mackenzie", an unofficial history of the NZ WAAF's, paperback 112 pages, inscribed by Ex WAAF Association president 198203 Phyl Ekim. "Aircraft of the Royal New Zealand Air Force", paperback 64 pages. All good condition. |
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| 858: | Books - "The Phantom Major" by Virnina Cowles 1958. The story of David Stirling and the SAS Regiment. H/C 320 pages fading to cover and foxing on pages ends an front/end pages, FC, "SAS Security Handbook" by William Heinemann, 1996. H/C ring binder - covers security in the home, in the street, in the car, abroad, in business, VIP & executive protection & working in hostile regions, 360 pages VGC. "SAS Survial Guide" by John Wiseman "Collins Gem" edition 384 pages VGC |
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| 859: | Books (6) The Second World War by Winston Churchill - SIx books making up his autobiography: The Gathering Storm, Their Finest Hour, The Grand Alliance, The Hinge of Fate, The Closing Ring, Triumph and Tragedy. |
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| 860: | Books (2) Rifles of the World by Oliver Achard dated 1994. 140 pages HC & DJ well illustrated. Handguns of the World by Jean-Noel Mooret dated 1994 140 pages. HC & DJ both books in VGC |
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| 861: | Books (3) Pistol and Revolver Digest 2nd Ed 280 pages, Hobby Gunsmithing by Ralph Walker 320 pages, Hand Loaders Digest 6th Ed 320 pages All soft cover, well illustrated. Good reference material, All in GC |
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| 862: | Book - "Brasseys Infantry Weapons of the World 1975. Infantry weapons and combat aids in current use by the regular & reserve forces of all nations." Editor J.I.H. Owen H/C with dust jacket 323 pages GC |
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| 863: | Book Bannermans Reprint of 1927 Sales Catalogue of Military goods. 370 pages. Contains much interesting info. In GC |
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| 864: | Book. The Peacemakers by R.L.Wilson. 1992 ed. Over 325 pages of information and photographs, mainly colour, on all types of firearms, knives and weapons of the Old West. With dust jacket. VGC. |
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| 865: | Books (2) "Test Pilot", by Neville Duke 1954 H/C with dust jacket 215 pages GC, Battle of Britain by Len Deighton 1980 H/C with dust jacket 224 pages VGC |
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| 866: | Book - The Complete Encyclopedia of Weapons, Galley Press 1984. H/C with dust jacket 320 pages. VGC |
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| 867: | Book: Modern Highpower Competition From Beginner To Master by Randolf Constantine. |
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| 868: | History Of The Second World War - By Parnell – Six Volumes of this classic publication. |
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| 869: | Books (3) Waffen - SS Uniforms, Organisation and History by R.J. Bender and H.P. Taylor. A 3 Vol set HC 175 pages each. As new condition. |
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| 870: | Books (3) Excuse my Feet by Sarge, Being the Full Adventures of Corporal Herbert Sunkings 2 NZEF, SC 158 pages plus the First 10 years 1959-1969. NZAAA and NZ Cavalcade of Antique Arms 20th Anniversary of NZAAA. |
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| 871: | Book. The Regimantal Badges of New Zealand by D.A. Corbett. HC & DJ 320 pages. A must for the badge collector |
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| 872: | Books (2) Life with The Pioneers by Readers Digest and The Old West. Trailblazers, Life Time Books. Both as new. |
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| 873: | Book. The Battle of the Bulge, Then and Now by Jean Paul Pallud HC & DJ 544 pages of photos and text of the Battle of the Bulge Christmas 1944. As new condition. |
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| 874: | Book. The Tiki Times. A Souvenir Booklet of the Camp Newspaper for Prisnors of War at E535 Milwitz, Upper Silesia between July 1944 and Jan 1945. SC 198 pages. |
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| 875: | Book. US Military Firearms by Major James E. Hicks. HC with DJ. 225 pages of US Firearms from 1776 to 1956 GC |
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| 876: | Book. An Illustrated Guide to the 03 Springfield Service Rifle by Bruce N. Canfield. Includes all manufacturers variations, accessories and Sniper rifles from WW1 & WW2 and beyond. 240 pages HC. As new condition. |
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| 877: | Book The Complete NZ Distinguished Conduct Medal. By Alan Polaschek. Complete list of Recipients in Boer War, WW1 & WW2 and Post WW2. HC with DJ 360 pages. |
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| 878: | Book. The Encyclopedia Of Infantry Weapons of WW2 by Ivan V. Hogg. 192 page HC book covering weapons from pistols to anti-tank rifles and launchers. B&W photos and diagrams. DJ intact but with slight tear at the top front and rear. |
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| 879: | Books - The World Encyclopedia of Modern Guns by A Cormack 1979. H/C with D/J 192 pages, this book describes pistols, rifles, automatic weapons and sporting guns from the mid-19th century to the present day, exensive illiurated throughout GC plus. "Guns & Gun Collecting" by De Witt; Hogg, Boothroyd, and Wilkinson 1972. H/C with D/J (dirt marks on jacket), 126 pages, 180 photographs, 78 in colour. This book, from a team of acknowledged experts, presents a view of firearms, covering the historical aspects, hunting and sporting guns and 19th and 20th Century weapons of war. GC. "Rifles & Pistols" by J Flack 1995. H/C with D/J 96 pages, colour photo throughout, book traces the developement of firearms from matchlocks to modern aussault rifles, GC. "Beginners Gudie to Guns and Shooting by C Rees, paperback 224 pages, book covers many types of firearms and the safe use and care for them, GC. Ex libaray book "Collecting Militaria" by D Johnson 1971 124 pages FC-GC. |
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| 880: | Book. Ruger and His Guns. A History of the Man, The Company and their Firearms by R.L. Wilson. 358 pages HC with B&W and colour illustrations and includes serial number table for all models by year of manufacture. A nice complete book with dust jacket. |
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| 881: | Books - The Book of Guns & Gunsmiths by North & Hogg 1977. H/C & D/J 255 pages large format B&W plus colour illustration throughout GC. "Chronology of World War II" by C Argle 1980. H/C with D/J, 201pages, illustrated throughout with photos, maps & drawings GC. "Battle of Britian" by N Franks 1990. H/C with D/J, marks on insdie cover page otherwise GC. 80 pages in large format with B&W and colour photos. "The Normandt Campaign June and July 1944" by S Paterick 1986. Softcover 192 pages with B&W and colour photos thoughtout, FC-GC. Four paper backs "Cassino Portrait of a Battle" by Majdalany, "Stirlings Desert Raiders" by Cowles, "The Diary of a Desert Rat" editied by A Bowlby and "The Sorrow & the Pity - The people of France under the German Occupation". |
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| 882: | Books x 3. US Tank Destroyers, by Tanks Illustrated no.19. 19x25cm, SC, 64 pages, b&w photos, vgc. Uniforms Illustrated no.11 and 14. US Marines in WW2 and US Army Uniforms, both SC, 19x25cm, VGC |
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| 883: | Bayonet. German S98 Mauser Sword Bayonet. Grooved wooden grips with borer holes. Pommel pitted. Good long slim pipeback blade. Erfurt marked. Steel mounted leather scabbard. No screw in topmount. Fair C |
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| 884: | Bayonet. NZ 1907 SMLE Sword Bayonet by Wilkinson. Pommel mkd NZ complete with scabbard. GC
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| 885: | Bayonet. British 1907 SMLE Sword Bayonet. No press stud. Pitted overall. Complete with scabbard. PC |
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| 886: | Bayonet. British 1907 SMLE Sword Bayonet. No press stud, no grips, pommel pitted. Good blade with scabbard. |
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| 887: | Bayonet. British No 4 Mk2* Spike Bayonet. Complete with tapered steel scabbard. GC |
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| 888: | Bayonet. British No 4 Mk2 Spike Bayonet. Complete with tapered steel scabbard. GC |
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| 889: | Bayonet. German 1871 Mauser Sword Bayonet. Brass hilt, muzzle ring and quillion removed. Blade with heavy pitting. No scabbard. PC |
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| 890: | Bag with Three sets of 1907 Bayonet wooden grips. Unissued. |
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| 891: | Bayonet. Portugese 1886 Kropatschek Sword Bayonet. One piece wood grip with small hole. Yataghan blade, steel scabbard. VGC |
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| 892: | Bayonet. German Made (Ernst Busch) 1895 Mannlicher Knife Bayonet. Reversed blade. Steel scabbard. VGC |
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| 893: | Bayonet. French 1886 Lebel Bayonet. Silver grip with hooked quillion, lightly pitted. Officially shortened blade in GC. Shortened scabbard with medium pitting. G+C
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| 894: | Bayonet. French 1886/93/16 Lebel Bayonet. Scarce blued steel hilt version. No quillion, long tapering cruciform blade with scabbard. VG + C
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| 895: | Bayonet - US M7 Knife Bayonet Marked ""US M7 Gen Cut"" on cross guard. No scabbard GC. |
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| 896: | Bayonet. US 1905 Springfield Sword Bayonet by R.I.A.for 1903 Springfield rifle. No scabbard GC
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| 897: | Bayonet. Indian "State Forces" Socket Bayonet. Carbine socket blade with elbow welded on to a bar with attached ring. Said to fit a SMLE rifle. Complete with scabbard. Ref BCB I-45 VGC
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| 898: | Bayonet. US M6 Knife Bayonet, Made by Milpar, complete with scabbard. For M14 rifle, VGC
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| 899: | Bayonet. Indian SMLE Bayonet. No1 Mk2 with short unfullered blade. No false edge, no scabbard. Ref BCB I-53 GC
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| 900: | Bayonet. French 1777 "d' Infanterie" Socket Bayonet. Central locking ring missing. No scabbard. GC
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