Militaria from Harpo Speaks Books

1893 first edition. Uncommon as a true first. LTC Arrowsmith served in several capacities during the Civil War. His last posting was as commander of the NY 157th. He was killed on the first day of the battle of Gettysburg.. Arrowsmith led an accomplished life even prior to his service, and his funeral was reported to be attended by more than 1,000… Read more about this item

1937 Dutton first edition. Uncommon as a true first. The author was a UK journalist who traveled to Spain at the beginning of the Spanish Civil War and enlisted in the International Brigade to fight against the fascists. A rare English language account of the early stages of that War, and the mood of the Spanish citizenry. Condition of the book is… Read more about this item

1931 Minton, Balch first edition. Condition of the book is Very Good Minus. The binding is straight and sound. Inside pages are complete and unmarked. The book's exterior shows light wear. There is a gift inscription on the front pastedown endpaper. Please message me with any questions

2014 Laboratories For Fundamental Research first edition. Trade paperback. Condition of the book is Near Fine, with no significant condition issues. Please message me with any questions.

1946 Scribners first edition. An analysis of geopolitical changes and balance of power following World War Two. Condition of the book is Very Good Plus. The binding is straight and sound. Inside pages are complete and unmarked. Condition of the dust jacket is Very Good Plus. The DJ is complete, not price clipped. It is protected in a new mylar cover. Please message me… Read more about this item

May 1936 Little, Brown first edition, first printing. Condition of the book is Very Good. The binding is straight and sound. Inside pages are complete and unmarked. The main condition issue is light wear to the boards. Please message me with any questions.

1910 Tuttle, Morehouse & Taylor first edition. Condition of the book is Very Good. The binding is straight and sound. Inside pages are complete and unmarked. The main condition issue is a bit of light foxing to preliminary leaves. Please message me with any questions.

1995 first edition. Condition of the book is Very Good Plus. The binding is straight and sound. Inside pages are complete and unmarked. The main condition issue is light wear to the wraps. Please message me with any questions

1958 Louisiana State University Press first edition. Signed by the author on a front matter page. Condition of the book is Very Good. The binding is straight and sound. Inside pages are complete and unmarked. Condition of the dust jacket is Very Good Minus. The DJ is complete, not price clipped. It shows moderate shelf wear and edge wear. The DJ is… Read more about this item

1979 first edition. Signed by Captain Edwin Huxtable on a blank front matter page. Huxtable was a Lt. Commander while serving on the Gambier Bay, and was awarded a Distinguished Flying Cross during that period. Condition of the book is Very Good. The binding is straight and sound. Inside pages are complete. The main condition issue, there is a second inscription (a… Read more about this item

1947 first edition. 437 pages with numerous illustrations. Condition of the book is Very Good Plus. The binding is straight and sound. Inside pages are complete and unmarked. Condition of the dust jacket is Very Good Plus, with only light shelf wear. It is protected in a new mylar cover. Discounted price for inventory reduction. Please message me with any questions.

1988 Presidio Press first edition. Condition of the book is Very Good Plus. The binding is straight and sound. Inside pages are complete and unmarked. The top center edge of the text block has been lightly bumped (see the listing photos). Condition of the dust jacket is Near Fine. The DJ is complete, not… Read more about this item

Privately printed first edition, 1947. Inscribed by Johnson on the front free endpaper. Uncommon. Condition of the book is Near Fine. The binding is straight and sound. Inside pages are complete and unmarked. A well preserved copy. The Twelfth Infantry is notable for its participation in D-Day, and the Battle of the Bulge. The author was a recipient of the Silver Star and… Read more about this item

1920 Knickerbocker Press first edition. Condition of the book is Very Good. The binding is straight and sound. Inside pages are complete and unmarked. The prior owner has made a short notation on the front free endpaper. Discounted price for inventory reduction. Please message me with any questions

1949 Funk and Wagnalls first edition. A bit uncommon as a true first. The author served as an officer with the First Infantry Division in North Africa and Europe. He was also captured by German forces, and spent time as a prisoner of war. The book is a memoir of his World War Two experiences. Condition of the book is Very Good.… Read more about this item

1907 Neale Publishing first edition. Condition of the book is Very Good. The binding is straight and sound. Inside pages are complete and unmarked. The main condition issue is moderate wear to the boards. Please message me with any questions

1878 Grant, Faires and Rodgers first edition. Uncommon as a true first. Condition of the book is Very Good. The binding is straight and sound. Inside pages are complete and unmarked. The book shows light wear from age and storage. The frontis illustration has offset through the tissue guard (see photos). Please message me with any questions

1930 Duffield first edition thus. Originally published as L.M. 8046 - The War Diary of a Legionnaire (Duffield 1927). In the years after its initial release, the book's reputation came to equal that of All Quiet on the Western Front, prompting Duffield to come out with a new edition 187 pages with 18 illustrations. Introduction by Hendrik Van Loon. Condition of the… Read more about this item