Dust Jacket Collector Posted 27 August , 2016 Share Posted 27 August , 2016 Inspired by a current thread in which members are asked which medals they're looking for, I thought it might be useful to have a similar one for books. We all come across scarce volumes but if we already have them we tend not to give them a second glance. I thought if members listed the volumes they're looking for here then others could let them know if they chance upon them or even have a spare copy they might part with. I'll just list a few to start with in case it's just me! (First UK editions in jackets of course) Vivian - The Phantom Brigade Sapper - The Human Touch MacGill - The Red Horizon Malins - How I Filmed the War Harvey - Comrades in Captivity Kopp - Two Lone Ships I think that'll do for now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
museumtom Posted 27 August , 2016 Share Posted 27 August , 2016 Navy and Army Illustrated, 1914 and 1915. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Hastings Posted 27 August , 2016 Share Posted 27 August , 2016 The war diary of Cpl Sidney Appleyard of the 9th Londons, and heard there may be a war diary of a Robert Collier of the 2nd Sussex (plan to visit Eastbourne Redoubt regarding the latter) Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek Black Posted 27 August , 2016 Share Posted 27 August , 2016 I'm primarily interested in diaries or memoirs relating to Scottish soldiers or Regiments. I've been keeping an eye out for "Scotland Yet" appearing on the 2nd hand sites. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dust Jacket Collector Posted 27 August , 2016 Author Share Posted 27 August , 2016 31 minutes ago, Derek Black said: I've been keeping an eye out for "Scotland Yet" appearing on the 2nd hand sites. I have it myself so I'll let you know if I see another one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Maria Posted 28 August , 2016 Share Posted 28 August , 2016 15 hours ago, Derek Black said: I'm primarily interested in diaries or memoirs relating to Scottish soldiers or Regiments. I've been keeping an eye out for "Scotland Yet" appearing on the 2nd hand sites. I don't know if you have seen this thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek Black Posted 28 August , 2016 Share Posted 28 August , 2016 14 minutes ago, Black Maria said: I don't know if you have seen this thread I have indeed. I'd take either version, if i could find one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Maria Posted 28 August , 2016 Share Posted 28 August , 2016 I see from my two last posts on the thread that two copies came up for sale within six months of each other , although apart from a very rare jacketed copy that sold straight away, I've not seen any for sale since. Like DJC I will keep a look out and post on the thread if I see any more for sale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
other ranker Posted 10 September , 2016 Share Posted 10 September , 2016 Has anybody read 'The Confessions of a Private', by Frank Gray? Nobody seems to mention it in their favourites. I haven't got a copy, is it worth the effort of the big money asked online? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Marshall Posted 10 September , 2016 Share Posted 10 September , 2016 I'm looking for a copy of E C Gregory's 'History of the Sixth Battalion, The West Yorkshire Regiment, Vol II - 2/6th Battalion'. Cheers, Nigel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Maria Posted 10 September , 2016 Share Posted 10 September , 2016 51 minutes ago, other ranker said: Has anybody read 'The Confessions of a Private', by Frank Gray? Nobody seems to mention it in their favourites. I haven't got a copy, is it worth the effort of the big money asked online? I have a copy of the second edition printed in 1922 , I have so many books in my collection to read that I haven't got round to it yet . I am reading 'On the remainder of our front' at the moment but will read it afterwards . The second edition preface says it was well received by people when it was first printed and there was a demand for a second ( cheaper) edition. I paid £100 for mine in 2012 , so the £85 copy seems about the price you would expect to pay from a dealer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaureenE Posted 11 September , 2016 Share Posted 11 September , 2016 8 hours ago, other ranker said: Has anybody read 'The Confessions of a Private', by Frank Gray? Nobody seems to mention it in their favourites. I haven't got a copy, is it worth the effort of the big money asked online? The 1920 edition is available to read online on the Hathi Trust Digital Library. http://hdl.handle.net/2027/wu.89100103993?urlappend=%3Bseq=7 However, when I looked only the first few pages were displaying. Whether this is a permanent fault with the digital file, or some temporary problem with my internet access, I don't know. Cheers Maureen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shereeflesch Posted 21 October , 2016 Share Posted 21 October , 2016 (edited) looking for book, Kriegsgefangenenlager Chemnitz 1914-18. It's images of the POW camp Chemnitz Edited 21 October , 2016 by shereeflesch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barkalotloudly Posted 21 October , 2016 Share Posted 21 October , 2016 the books i am looking for??? all joking aside they tend to be the ones i have never heard of nothing better than stumbling across a book you have never seen or heard of, others i seek are Samuel Underhill York and Lancaster regiment vol 2 history of 30 squadron a complete set of the roll of honour Rugbeians military operations Persia {original} the work of the miner on the western front The day that was the Sphinx i am also keeping an eye out for several books concerning the British in India/north west frontier during the 1800`s When i look at the books we are seeking i am very glad indeed that i did a lot of buying during the early 2000`s when i first went on line, did not realise then just how scarce some of these books would become !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seaJane Posted 21 October , 2016 Share Posted 21 October , 2016 Dorina Neave's Remembering Kut is one I should like to find at a reasonable price ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven Broomfield Posted 21 October , 2016 Share Posted 21 October , 2016 On 9/10/2016 at 20:57, Dogflud said: I'm looking for a copy of E C Gregory's 'History of the Sixth Battalion, The West Yorkshire Regiment, Vol II - 2/6th Battalion'. Cheers, Nigel Ta da! Tom Donovan (Don't know if it's still available) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dust Jacket Collector Posted 21 October , 2016 Author Share Posted 21 October , 2016 1 hour ago, seaJane said: Dorina Neave's Remembering Kut is one I should like to find at a reasonable price ... Several copies on ABE including a signed one in it's jacket for £83 . Doesn't seem too dear. 1 hour ago, Steven Broomfield said: Ta da! Tom Donovan (Don't know if it's still available) Shall I just send you my wants list? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven Broomfield Posted 21 October , 2016 Share Posted 21 October , 2016 Divorce lawyers R Us might be more useful. Actually, a book I'd love (but would be unable to afford - really unable to afford) would be a first edition (and I'm not sure there have been any others anyway) of Herbert Edwardes' A Year on the Punjab Frontier; I borrowed a copy some years ago and it's a rattling good read, in a mid-Victorian sort of way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barkalotloudly Posted 21 October , 2016 Share Posted 21 October , 2016 33 minutes ago, Steven Broomfield said: Divorce lawyers R Us might be more useful. Actually, a book I'd love (but would be unable to afford - really unable to afford) would be a first edition (and I'm not sure there have been any others anyway) of Herbert Edwardes' A Year on the Punjab Frontier; I borrowed a copy some years ago and it's a rattling good read, in a mid-Victorian sort of way. all Cads, Tiffen, and Mutton Chop side burns that`s just the stuff to give the troops, cannot beat it. and then after 30 years duty on the sub continent retired retire to "Rose Villa" somewhere on the outskirts of London where you can get a train at midnight on a sunday in the middle in the middle of winter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven Broomfield Posted 21 October , 2016 Share Posted 21 October , 2016 13 minutes ago, barkalotloudly said: all Cads, Tiffen, and Mutton Chop side burns that`s just the stuff to give the troops, cannot beat it. and then after 30 years duty on the sub continent retired retire to "Rose Villa" somewhere on the outskirts of London where you can get a train at midnight on a sunday in the middle in the middle of winter. Look and learn One of my all-time heroes. And THIS is a damned fine book! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dust Jacket Collector Posted 21 October , 2016 Author Share Posted 21 October , 2016 48 minutes ago, Steven Broomfield said: Divorce lawyers R Us might be more useful. Actually, a book I'd love (but would be unable to afford - really unable to afford) would be a first edition (and I'm not sure there have been any others anyway) of Herbert Edwardes' A Year on the Punjab Frontier; I borrowed a copy some years ago and it's a rattling good read, in a mid-Victorian sort of way. If you take Mrs. B on a pleasant drive tomorrow up to Royal Wootten Bassett you'll find a nice copy there for a mere £525. ( it was reprinted in India in 1987 - a copy on ABE for £30). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven Broomfield Posted 21 October , 2016 Share Posted 21 October , 2016 Matthew 16:23. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted 21 October , 2016 Share Posted 21 October , 2016 1 hour ago, Steven Broomfield said: Divorce lawyers R Us might be more useful. Actually, a book I'd love (but would be unable to afford - really unable to afford) would be a first edition (and I'm not sure there have been any others anyway) of Herbert Edwardes' A Year on the Punjab Frontier; I borrowed a copy some years ago and it's a rattling good read, in a mid-Victorian sort of way. Here's the poor man's version(s) Click Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barkalotloudly Posted 21 October , 2016 Share Posted 21 October , 2016 buried with Karl Marx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dust Jacket Collector Posted 21 October , 2016 Author Share Posted 21 October , 2016 1 hour ago, Steven Broomfield said: Matthew 16:23. Indeed. Human concerns were exactly what I had in mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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