Bücher von Anon

The Stamp Finder' is a vintage handbook for stamp collectors, providing information on the country to which the stamp belongs and where to place it in your album. Also contained is a collectors' dictionary, explaining the words, phrases, and abbreviations used by stamp collectors. This volume will appeal to collectors of old stamps, and it will also be of utility to antiques dealers. Contents include: 'Stamp Treasures', 'The Stories of Some Stamps that Are Worth Fortunes', 'British Guiana 1856', 'Mauritius 1847', 'Spain 1851', 'British Guiana 1850', 'Baden 1851', 'Hawaii 1851', 'United States 1845-47', 'How to Use the Stamp Finder', 'Meaning of the Symbols', etc. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, high-quality, modern edition complete with the original text and images.

This unusual book provides handwritten tabs to 100 standards, a standard being a composition that is continually used in repertoires. An interesting read for the musician and music historian. This book contains classic material dating back to the 1900s and before. The content has been carefully selected for its interest and relevance to a modern audience.

This unusual book, containing an impressive variety of magic tricks, is sure to delight young and old alike. Its 205 pages contain a wealth of anecdote on a variety of tricks and stunts that are guaranteed to liven up your dinner party. Extensively illustrated with black and white diagrams and drawings. Contents Include: Magic and Trickery; Thought Reading; Tricks with Cards; Dice Deceptions; Billiard Balls; Juggling; Balancing; Psychic Tricks; Coin Tricks; Cigarette Tricks. This book contains classic material dating back to the 1900s and before. The content has been carefully selected for its interest and relevance to a modern audience.

This unusual book provides handwritten tabs to 100 standards, a standard being a composition that is continually used in repertoires. An interesting read for the musician and music historian. This book contains classic material dating back to the 1900s and before. The content has been carefully selected for its interest and relevance to a modern audience.

11th Armoured Division is widely recognised as one of the best British armoured divisions in the Second World War, earning its spurs in all of the most famous actions of the North West European campaign and commanded by the desert legend Pip Roberts. Originally printed in occupied Germany soon after WW2 had finished, this is an excellent Divisional History, with good, clear colour maps and a well written narrative. A Roll of Honour by regiment (Name, Date and Place) completes this fine history.

This is the much prized story of the British Army's famed 79th Armoured Division, a specialised 'hush-hush' unit especially created in readiness for the D-Day invasion of Normandy in 1944. The Division used armoured vehicles modified for special tasks named 'Hobart's Funnies' after the Division's commander, Maj-Gen. Sir Percy Hobart. The 'Funnies' included amphibious tanks that floated, could clear mines, destroy defences, carry and lay emergency bridges and roadways. This history, profusely illustrated with photos and coloured maps, follows the Division from its formation through its finest hour on D-day to final victory in Europe.

Extracted from the important two volume BAOR Battlefield Guide, these exceptional detailed colour printed maps start with operations in France and Flanders in1940, and then go on to look at operations after D-Day in Belgium, and the advance of 30 Corps to the Nederrijn, 1 Airborne Division at Arnhem, airfield construction in the Eindhoven area, the battle of the Rhineland between the Maas and the Rhine in February 1945, and conclude with the Rhine crossing.One of the best sources of primary WW2 cartography for the Battlefield Tourist, Military Historian, Wargamers and all with an interest in this period of the Second World War.Battlefield Guides were produced by Headquarters, British Army of the Rhine (BAOR) in 1946/47. They were designed to capitalise on the expertise still available in an attempt to help the army learn the lessons of various operations during the North West Europe Campaign fought between June 1944 and March 1945. 

Prepared in 1946, these volumes were designed for succeeding generations of Royal Engineers who would visit the battlefields of north-west Europe after the war. Their purpose was to demonstrate the problems faced by the Royal Engineers in the major campaigns of the Second World War and the problems they used to solve them. These books give an account of operations in France and Flanders 1940, and then go on to look at operations in Belgium and the advance of 30 Corps to the Nederrijn, 1 Airborne Division at Arnhem, airfield construction in the Eindhoven area, the battle of the Rhineland between the Maas and the Rhine in February 1945, and conclude with details of the Rhine crossing. There is fabulous detail on the Royal Engineers’aspects of operations, and numerous accounts by participating officers and NCOs, with exceptional, detailed colour printed maps of operations.

The 46th Infantry Division was an infantry division of the British Army raised in 1939 that saw distinguished service during the Second World War, fighting in the Battle of France and the Battle of Dunkirk where it was evacuated, and later in North Africa, Italy and Greece. This is a very good history written and published in occupied Austria just after the events described.Although not one of the D-Day Divisions, like many other formations it was fundamental to the success of the broad plans for the direction of the war. The fighting in North Africa and Italy is detailed. Good photos, coloured maps (based on the official sheets), rolls of commands, staff, awards, and an Order of Battle complete this very good contemporary Infantry Divisional that is scarce in its original 1948 printing.

A facsimile of the special war transportation issue of the Railway Gazette in 1920, which covers both narrow & standard gauge lines. Includes maps, diagrams & photographs. A comprehensive study of the directorate's transport efforts.

This Great War period guide to the art of flag semaphore was original published by Gale & Polden and formed part of their respected "Military Series". Each letter of the alphabet is illustrated with a front facing soldier using this rapid means of field communication. Semaphore could usefully be employed at short distances, as between columns and their advanced guard, or rear guards, across rivers, or fire swept zones, and to connect an attacking line with its supports.Flag semaphore is the telegraphy system conveying information at a distance by means of visual signals with hand-held flags. Information is encoded by the position of the flags; it is read when the flag is in a fixed position. Semaphores were adopted and widely used in the 19th century.

The 17th Battalion arrived in France in April 1918. Its first operations were in support of the French Army in June. It returned to the British Army in August and was very successful at the Battle of Amiens. The Austin Armoured cars were towed in pairs by tanks across the battlefield. Once they reached better ground on the other side of the lines, they ranged freely. A German Corps headquarters 10 miles back was captured and German reserves, artillery and supply lines were shot up. The 17th was the first British unit to cross the Rhine in 1918. This is a very good Battalion history that is scarce in its original printing.Recognising after the battle of Cambrai that the slow MARK V tanks could break through the fortified German lines, but could not exploit the breakout, the new Whippet Tanks and the 17th (armoured car) Battalion underwent training to establish how to take advantage of this situation.In 1917 an order of Austin Armoured cars - originally destined for the Russian Army - became the 17th (Armoured car) Battalion. 16 of the Austins not sent following the revolution were used to equip the 17th (Armoured Car) Battalion of the Tank Corps. The Vickers machine guns were exchanged for the Hotchkiss M1914 machine gun, which was the standard machine gun of the British tank unit. During the fighting at Amiens as part of the 5th Australian Division, 16 cars were towed in pairs across the trenches and battlefield by tanks, and were then let loose behind the German lines, creating havoc around Proyart and Framerville.A German Corps Headquarters, which was located 10 miles behind the front line, was captured, and in honour of the Australian Division an Australian flag was nailed to the German generals' front door. Detailed plans of the Hindenburg line were captured and German reserves, artillery and supply lines were shot up, including a train.The greatest value of these cars was in the spreading of fear and rumour. German troops were reporting a new British tank that could travel at 30mph and spout fire in all directions. It was said that the 16 cars were 'worth more than a whole cavalry division'.At the time of the Battle of Amiens the armoured cars were painted sky blue and khaki, in the hope that they would not show up against the horizon.

The Salem witch trials were the famous trails and prosecutions of people who were accused of witchcraft in Massachusetts from 1692 to May 1693. In total, over 200 people were accused, with 19 being executed for their supposed preternatural crimes. This book contains the second volume of the official records of the trials, copied form the original documents. Contents include: "Sarah Vibber v. John Willard", "Eliz Hubbard v. John Willard", "Eliz Booth v. John Willard", "Lydia Nichols Margaret Knight v. John Willard", "Sam Wilkins v. John Willard", "Thomas Bailed v. John Willard", "Eliz Bailey v. John Willard", "Rebecca Wilkins v. John Willard", etc. This vintage book will appeal to those with an interest in these famous trials, and it would make for a perfect addition to collections of related literature. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially-commissioned new introduction on the folklore and history of witchcraft.

"Rearing the Laying Pullet" is a vintage guide to rearing and raising hens for egg production on a farm or in the garden. Contents include: "Penny Wise-Pound Foolish", "What the Bird Needs", "Which Laying System", "Basic Systems", "Housing and Equipment", "Management", "Feeding", "Disease", "Contract Rearing", "Report on Eight Farms", etc. Written in simple, clear language and profusely illustrated, this handy guide is perfect for amateur poultry keepers looking to raise their first egg-laying hens. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in a modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially-commissioned new introduction on poultry farming.

Goat farming refers to the breeding and raising of domestic goats normally for their meat, milk, fibre and skin. This vintage book contains a comprehensive guide to the subject, offering the reader expert tips and invaluable instructions one everything from selection and breeding to feeding, housing, maintaining, common problems and ailments, and much more. "Profitable Goat-Keeping" is perfect for those with an interest in keeping goats for pleasure of for profit, and it would make for a worthy addition to collections of allied literature. Contents include: "The Poor Man's Cow", "How to Make a Start", "The Value of Goat's Milk", "Breeds and Varieties", "The Goat-House and its Fittings", "The Breeding Stock", "Rearing Kids", "Food and Feeding", "Preparing Goats for Sale and Show", "Selecting Milch Goats", etc. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in a modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially-commissioned new introduction on goat farming.

Growing grass depends on a number of things, including soil type, fertility, level of manuring, grass species present, weather, and much more. This vintage book contains a detailed guide to growing grass, covering all these subjects and more in an easy-to-follow manner for gardeners new and old. Contents include: "Leys of Permanent Grass", "A Permanent Pasture has Certain Advantages", "The Advantages of the Ley Are", "The Grasses and Clovers", "Italian Ryegrass", "Varieties", "Danish Commercial and Leda Daenfeldt S", "Other Short Rotation Ryegrasses: Westerwolths", "New Zealand H.I.", "Perennial Ryegrass", etc. With simple descriptions and step-by-step instructions, this volume will be of utility to gardeners and others with a practical interest in growing grass. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in a modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially-commissioned new introduction on agriculture and agronomy.