Military Books
Washington, DC, USA
AbeBooks seller since July 5, 2002
About Military Books
Standard Media Mail rate now covers books up to 3 lbs when packed. As of Jan. 2024 about 39,000 items on ABE. All prices are cheaper on my site http://www.rwmilitarybooks.com vs ABE or other third party sites. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Now adding books to List 106. November 2024. A continuation of Dr Schriver's library. List 105 October 2023 to Nov. 2024. About 2500 items. More being added...Library of John Schriver WW II , John Sloan (pre-modern to 1815), a group of British Regimentals. *** *** List 89 issued in Early October 2017. 1385 Items. Emphasis on firearms, edge weapons, arms and armour, Uniforms, World War I American forces. Books from the collection of Ted Gewirz: Sometime president of the Company of Military Historians and long time dealer in antique arms. **** Now on ABE: List 88. Static page at http://www.rwmilitarybooks.com/home/list88chris.html. 530 items. Warships. Eastern Front. Etc...Arranged by topic. Issued in early July 2017. Now on ABE: List 86. Static page at http://www.rwmilitarybooks.com/home/list86chris.html. Arranged by topic. Issued in early October 2016. A small but high quality List with only 279 items of which 55 are sets. Entirely on British Victorian era 1840-1900. Collection of Ron Van Sickle. Almost all original editions in collectable grade condition. 93 Regimental histories (many cover from 1600 through World War I), 36 items on the Crimean War, 90 on the British army in India including the Mutiny, 25 on Afghanistan in the 19th Century, 28 on African Wars: Zulu and Gordon Relief Expedition. Some extremely scarce items. 98 published before 1900, 61 published 1900-1921, 64 published 1921-1966, only 44 since 1965. NOW on ABE: List 85 Static Page just posted on line in early July: it is arranged by subject. http://www.rwmilitarybooks.com/home/list85chris.html (These books will not be listed on ABE till September??) 748 items almost entirely books from the collection of Llewellyn Lord, early member of the Company of Military Historians, plus a smattering from LT Gen. Richard Thompson. Emphasis on Napoleonic uniforms, Other uniforms. US Marine Corps especially World Wars I and II. British Army in the 19th Century and its colonial adventures. Great War aviator's accounts. Several US Navy ship histories from WW I LIST 84 with 747 items issued in early February 2016 Now on ABE. Emphasis on German WW II especially SS divisions, (many in German), WW II Soviet operations, WW II American paratroopers, Pennsylvania National Guard & Militia 1600-1950. Plus the usual smattering of Manuals, Military Aviation, Warships etc. From the collections of Brig Gen. Lawrence Caruthers, Col. Don Zedler, Erik Schliffka, Greg Harding, Paul Baddock and others. Static Page posted on line: it is arranged by subject. http://www.rwmilitarybooks.com/home/list84chris.html
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About Military Books
3226 Woodley Rd. NW
Washington, DC USA 20008-3334
Tel: +1 202-333-7308
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Selling Quality Military History for over 30 Years. Military Books' website www.rwmilitarybooks.com Email to militarybooks@earthlink.net or by phone to 202-333-7308. Inventory as of October 2016 about 35,000 entries but only 29,500 on ABE. Books on latest catalog not uploaded to ABE for abour two months after posting on my site. Conditions used from best to worst: New , As New, Fine, Near Fine, Very Good, Good, Fair, Poor. Jackets are indicated when a second contion is present preceeded by a slash. (Fine/Fine): ORDERS USUALLY SHIPPED THE SAME DAY THE ORDER IS RECEIVED. Open weekends in November & December. -------All books shipped with Delivery Confirmation. SHIPPING IS AT YOUR RISK UNLESS INSURED. Indicate if you desire insurance in "Special Instructions". It will be assumed that you do not desire this option unless you specifically request it.----- ----- EXPRESS MAIL shipping is available by special arrangement. -----All Hardback books shipped in boxes. ------------- Visitors by appointment only.-------- MAKE CHECKS & MONEY ORDERS payable to Military Books. Send to 3226 Woodley Rd NW Washington DC 20008-3334. Reserved books held for 7 to 10 days to allow your check to arrive. $20.00 fee for bounced checks. ------ INSURANCE: shipment at your risk unless insured. OPTIONAL INSURANCE: In the US $2.00 for orders under $50.00, $3.00 for orders under $100.00 and $1.00 for each extra $100.00. ------ FOREIGN CUSTOMERS: Shipment at your risk if you do not request insurance. Checks also accepted if made on a US bank (must have an ABA code). Foreign Postal Service Money Orders & Travelers Checks also OK. Cash OK but not recommended. Shipping via First Class Air or Prioirty delivery and if you want insurance. Postal service no longer offers a surface delivery option. ------ BOOKS MAY BE PICKED UP BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. Thanks Richard Williams, proprietor.
Information regarding the right of cancellation
If you are a consumer you can cancel the contract in accordance with the following. Consumer means any natural person who is acting for purposes which are outside his trade, business, craft or profession.
INFORMATION REGARDING THE RIGHT OF CANCELLATION
Statutory Right to cancel
You have the right to cancel this contract within 14 days without giving any reason.
The cancellation period will expire after 14 days from the day on which you acquire, or a third party other than the carrier and indicated by you acquires, physical possession of the the last good or the last lot or piece.
To exercise the right to cancel, you must inform us, Military Books, 3226 Woodley Rd. NW, 20008-3334, Washington, District of Columbia, U.S.A., 1 202-333-7308 or 202-248-7448 of your decision to cancel this contract by a clear statement (e.g. a letter sent by post, fax or e-mail). You may use the attached model cancellation form, but it is not obligatory. You can also electronically fill in and submit a clear statement on our website, under "My Purchases" in "My Account". If you use this option, we will communicate to you an acknowledgement of receipt of such a cancellation on a durable medium (e.g. by e-mail) without delay.
To meet the cancellation deadline, it is sufficient for you to send your communication concerning your exercise of the right to cancel before the cancellation period has expired.
Effects of cancellation
If you cancel this contract, we will reimburse to you all payments received from you, including the costs of delivery (except for the supplementary costs arising if you chose a type of delivery other than the least expensive type of standard delivery offered by us).
We may make a deduction from the reimbursement for loss in value of any goods supplied, if the loss is the result of unnecessary handling by you.
We will make the reimbursement without undue delay, and not later than 14 days after the day on which we are informed about your decision to cancel with contract.
We will make the reimbursement using the same means of payment as you used for the initial transaction, unless you have expressly agreed otherwise; in any event, you will not incur any fees as a result of such reimbursement.
We may withhold reimbursement until we have received the goods back or you have supplied evidence of having sent back the goods, whichever is the earliest.
You shall send back the goods or hand them over to us or Military Books, 3226 Woodley Rd NW, 20008, Washington, District of Columbia, U.S.A., 1 202-333-7308, without undue delay and in any event not later than 14 days from the day on which you communicate your cancellation from this contract to us. The deadline is met if you send back the goods before the period of 14 days has expired. You will have to bear the direct cost of returning the goods. You are only liable for any diminished value of the goods resulting from the handling other than what is necessary to establish the nature, characteristics and functioning of the goods.
Exceptions to the right of cancellation
The right of cancellation does not apply to:
- the delivery of newspapers, journals or magazines with the exception of subscription contracts; and
- the supply of digital content (including ebooks) which is not supplied on a tangible medium (e.g. on a CD or DVD) if you accepted when you placed your order that we could start to deliver it, and that you could not cancel it once delivery had started.
Model withdrawal form
(complete and return this form only if you wish to withdraw from the contract)
To: (Military Books, 3226 Woodley Rd. NW, 20008-3334, Washington, District of Columbia, U.S.A., 1 202-333-7308 or 202-248-7448.
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Shipping terms
All books mailed with tracking numbers. Shipping times: From DC to west coast: Media mail averages 3-4 days and Priority 2-3 days. Selling Quality Military History for over 30 Years. Military Books' website http://www.rwmilitarybooks.com Email to militarybooks@earthlink.net or by phone to 202-333-7308. Inventory as of October 2016 about 35,000 entries but only 29,500 on ABE. ORDERS USUALLY SHIPPED THE SAME DAY THE ORDER IS RECEIVED. Open weekends in November & December. -------All books shipped with Delivery Confirmation. SHIPPING IS AT YOUR RISK UNLESS INSURED. Indicate if you desire insurance in "Special Instructions". It will be assumed that you do not desire this option unless you specifically request it.----- ----- EXPRESS MAIL shipping is available by speical arrangement. -----All Hardback books shipped in boxes. ------------- Visitors by appointment only.-------- MAKE CHECKS & MONEY ORDERS payable to Military Books. Send to 3226 Woodley Rd NW Washington DC 20008-3334. Reserved books held for 7 to 10 days to allow your check to arrive. $20.00 fee for bounced checks. ------ OPTIONAL INSURANCE: shipment at your risk unless insured (Postal loss rate is extremely low). In the US $2.00 for orders under $50.00, $3.00 for orders under $100.00 and $1.00 for each extra $100.00. ------ FOREIGN CUSTOMERS: Shipment at your risk if you do not request insurance. Checks also accepted if made on a US bank (must have an ABA code). Foreign Postal Service Money Orders & Travelers Checks also OK. Cash OK but not recommended. Shipping charges will be quoted when you inquire about availability. Please indicate First Class or Prioirty delivery and if you want insurance. All international service is by air: Postal service no longer offers surface delivery.------ BOOKS MAY BE PICKED UP BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. Thanks Richard Williams, proprietor.