United Kingdom Books, Paper & Photographs

ARTIFACT: This is a 1943 US Military guide entitled "A Short Guide to Great Britain." This is a great - though out-dated - guide to the country, people and customs of Great Britain. This is the guide issued to many of the troops that were stationed in...

ARTIFACT: This is a 1943 US Military guide entitled "A Short Guide to Great Britain." This is a great - though out-dated - guide to the country, people and customs of Great Britain. This is the guide issued to many of the troops that were stationed in...

ARTIFACT: This is a 1943 United States Army/Navy booklet entitled "A Pocket Guide to Northern Ireland". The book gives a brief cultural overview of the people of that British nation. It has some black and white photographs, mostly scenic, and a one-color...

ARTIFACT: This is a 1943 United States Army booklet entitled "A Pocket Guide to Uniform Insignia." This is a color illustrated guide to insignia worn by commissioned officers of the Allied nations of the United States, the British Empire, the U...

ARTIFACT: This is a 1943 United States Army booklet entitled "A Pocket Guide to Uniform Insignia." This is a color illustrated guide to insignia worn by commissioned officers of the Allied nations of the armed forces of the United States...

ARTIFACT: This is a fantastic circa 1890s cabinet photograph of a Scotsman from the Clan MacDougall in full regalia. This photograph is of a Mr. MacDougal (sic), and it was taken at a studio in New Haven, Connecticut. VINTAGE: Circa 1890's...

ARTIFACT: This is an original United Kingdom Propaganda Display about the May 7, 1915 sinking of the Cunard Lines R.M.S. Lusitania off Ireland by a German Submarine / U-Boat, The U-20, which includes 2 copies, appearing to be in cast iron, of the...

ARTIFACT: Early WWII (1942) Royal Air Force map of Bremen, Germany with defensive positions marked in grease pencil linen backed paper map. VINTAGE: Circa WWII. SIZE: 32" x 24". CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS: Linen backed paper, ink, grease pencil. ITEM...

ARTIFACT: This is a first edition hardcover copy of "Per Ardua Ad Astra: 70 Years with the RFC and the RAF" by Michael Donne and Squadron Leader Cynthia Fowler. The book takes its title from the Royal Air Force motto, which translates to...

ARTIFACT: Great little reference book: Discovering British Military Badges and Buttons by R.J. Wilkinson ??? Latham. This example is a scarce 1986 printing of an even more rare 1973 publication by Shire Publications Ltd. The book is filled with nearly...

ARTIFACT: This is a paperback copy of "Military Sweethearts: A Guide for Collectors" by Pamela M. Caunt. The booklet documents sweetheart insignia of Great Britain and the Commonwealth from Victorian times through World War II (with just a few...

ARTIFACT: This is a hardcover 1942 first edition copy of "Wings of War ??? An Air Force Anthology", edited by F.A. Walbank. The book is a history of Britain's Royal Air Force, with a foreword by the then Secretary of State for Air. The text contains many...