Two Antiquarian and very rare war history books. "Scenes Taken in the Phillipines, Japan and on The Pacific Relating to Soldiers" by J.D. Givens, 1914. 225 reproduction captioned photos of soldiers in the Philippines, China, and Japan, early 1900's. Images of U.S. Army units, transport ships, Asian royalty, military leaders, Ignorot and Moro warriors, Hawaiian dancers. Some graphic content. Book's significance has placed it in the Library of Congress. First edition. String-bound. Inscribed in pencil on inside of front cover. 

"The Russo-Japanese War", by Richard Harding Davis and Capt. A T. Mahon, P.F. Collier, First Edition, 1905. Hardcover binding, 127 pages. Oversized, 15.75" x 11.5" . Photographic and descriptive review, written as a first-hand account of the first great war of the 20th century by Collier's correspondents through photographs, military reports, cable messages, anecdotes, official records. Pages and spine intact. Overall age wear, fraying, staining, discoloration.  Both books are in overall fair to good antique condition,  considering age, rarity, significance. Fascinating documents.