The Royal Australian Engineers
Canberra: Published by the Corps Committee, 1977-1982. Three volumes, octavo, hardcover, numerous maps (some folding), plates and diagrams throughout. Vol. 1: xviii, 204 pp. Vol. 2: xx, 232 pp. Vol. 3: xx, 432 pp. Near-fine set with dust-jackets. Definitive history of the Australian sappers and miners at war. This set comprises the first three volumes from a total of four. It is a mixture of first editions and reprints.
The first volume covers the Colonial era (1835 to 1902); the second encompasses the First World War; while the third spans the inter-war years and the Second World War. Trigellis-Smith 48-50, 300. Item #1860
From the Defence Central Library at Campbell Park, with associated stamps and markings.
Price (AUD): $160.00