Covington clarke (43 Ergebnisse)

Zustand: New.

Hardcover. Zustand: Good. very light amount of wear along the edges of the cover.

Paperback. Zustand: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Bound in blue cloth with black lettering on cover and spine. Clean and bright. Hinges tight. Illustrated endpapers demonstrating the aircraft manoevers for 'The Nose Spin' and "Looping The Loup'. Early reprint which still contains the rear aviation glossary, which was omitted from later books. Thank you for looking. illustrated endpapers (illustrator).…

Hardcover. Zustand: Good. General shelf/age wear. Spine faded. Pages clean.

Hardcover. Zustand: Near Fine. No Jacket. Reprint. Bound in navy cloth with titles and rules stamped in gilt. Although the book states that the illustrator is Harry W. Armstrong, R& L stopped using a frontipiece in 1926 and subsequently removed the from earlier titles as they were reprinted. This copy has no frontispiece (and ne ver did), so we know it a later printing, probably from 1926, as the Roy J. Snell titles listed as advbertisement list his boks through the titles published that year. The cloth shows no wear, the hinges are solid and binding is square. A clean, tight, unmarked copy of Venable's first book as Clarke, a juvenile western. none (illustrator).…

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. No Jacket. Bound in navy cloth with titles and decorations stamped in gilt. Early copy with an inscription from Christmas 1927. Book once belonged to Henry Cabell Maddux Jr., whose daughter was murdered by her estranged husband in 1971. The cloth shows only a trace of edgewear; the spine lettering is rubbed but still quite legible. Hinges solid (the front one has a small spot of insect damage); binding square. A clean, tight copy. Size: 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall.…

Hardcover. Zustand: Good. The Reilly & Lee Co [1931] January 1931 Binding: Hardcover Jacket in mylar.

Hardcover. Zustand: Near Fine. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Good. Reprint. Volume 1 in this series. Bound in green cloth with titles and rules stamped in black. No illustrations. Reprint circa 1930 listing 4 titles on the rear flap of the dust wrapper. This copy lacks the requisite illustrated endpapers and 8 pages of aerial acrobatics found at the rear of the first edition, which also has blue cloth and cover lettering stamped in gilt. There are no ads at the rear. The cloth shows only a hint of edgewear; the dust jacket has moderate edgewear with shallow chipping at the head and heel, and a 1" chip to the lower front panel at the spine. Former owner's info in ink to the front pastedown, with later pencil inscription to the ffe. Hinges solid; binding square. A clean, tight copy, with the wrapper now in mylar. The jacket art is not signed, but it is clearly Gretter's work. He became established at R&L in 1927 and worked there until moving to NY in 1932, when he began signing his work as "J. Clemens Gretta". Mattson & Davis 01625. Gretter, Clemens (dust jacket art) (illustrator).…

Red Cloth. Zustand: Fine. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Very Good + Dust Jacket. First Combined Edition. 262; 270. Two volumes in one. An exceptionally clean, bright, unworn copy. Dust jacket exceptionally bright and clean, unfaded, wear and two 1/8" chips at top of spine, two closed 1/4" tears and associated wrinkling at foot of spine, 1/4" closed tear foot of front panel, otherwise just traces of wear along top and bottom edges. Signed and dated 5/44 by Lawrence Thomas Holland, later a Major in the Air Force in Vietnam, recipient of the Air Cross, and MIA.…

hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. no dj, shows minor wear, gift inscription in prelims, pages tanned.

Hardcover. Zustand: Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Fair. The cover has dark blue cloth with goldtone letters and a vignette. 12 chapters. The story's setting is Lake Superior. The top and bottom edges of the spine strip are frayed; two board edges are less so. The text block ends, a third of the back endpaper and a third of the front FEP have darkened. The front pastedown has a small label for a bookstore in Cincinnati. DJ: Ten pieces of tape are on the reverse side over closed tears and chips. Two pieces of tape are on the printed side, filling in large chips. The orange background of the spine panel has faded. The front panel has crease lines on two corners. The folds and bottom margin have white spots where the top layer of the paper is chipped. Scans e-mailed upon request. Clemens Gretter (illustrator).…

hardcover. Zustand: Good. Shows mionr wear, no dj.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. First Edition. First edition. Very good hardcover. Pages brown. Name in pencil inside cover. Corners slightly rubbed and bent. Edges of spine bumped.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Good. First Edition. First edition. Very good in good dust jacket. Dustwrapper price clipped. Pages very light brown. Minor hinge starting to crack in back. Minor spine lean. Edges of spine slightly bumped. Dustwrapper worn and torn.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good+. No Jacket. 1st. 269pp.; HB blue w/gilt; some rub&wear; ft.hinge cracked; clean,tight pgs. Western fiction.

Hardcover. Zustand: Fair. No Jacket. 1st Edition. Missing DJ. Rubbing and wear to the army green cloth cover. Creasing to the edges.Some tearing along the spine inside front page. Pages are browned with age but are clean and free from markings. BP.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. 1929 1st edition green boards faded cover in good shape.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Druck auf Anfrage Neuware - Printed after ordering - This book is part of the TREDITION CLASSICS. It contains classical literature works from over two thousand years. Most of these titles have been out of print and off the bookstore shelves for decades. The book series is intended to preserve the cultural legacy and to promote the timeless works of classical literature. Readers of a TREDITION CLASSICS book support the mission to save many of the amazing works of world literature from oblivion. With this series, tredition intends to make thousands of international literature classics available in printed format again worldwide.…

Hardcover. Zustand: Fair. No Jacket. 1st Edition. Spine ends fraying and badly chipped, boards worn and discoloured. Book prize plate dated Dec 1933 to front free endpaper. The book should have 5 plates including the colour frontis which were drawn by W E Johns of Biggles fame. the first black and white plate facing page 108 is missing, 4 are present. there are also 8 pages illustrating aircraft maneuvers at the rear of the book. the endpaper illustrations could also be his work. W E Johns (illustrator).…

Hardback. Zustand: Good. No Jacket. 1935. Good condition with no wrapper. Blue boards, colour frontis and 4 b/w plates. The Ace Series. 3-4" split to rear of spine, which is also faded. Uneven fading to covers. Foxing to endpapers and outer page edges. Book affected by tobacco odour. Packaged with care and promptly dispatched.…

2nd impression, 1935. Page fore-edge foxed; binding tight; spine faded; a little damage to board edge. With colour frontis, & 4 monochrome plates by W.E. Johns. Used - Good. Good hardback (no dust jacket) Used - Good. Good hardback (no dust jacket).

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Druck auf Anfrage Neuware - Printed after ordering - This book (hardcover) is part of the TREDITION CLASSICS. It contains classical literature works from over two thousand years. Most of these titles have been out of print and off the bookstore shelves for decades. The book series is intended to preserve the cultural legacy and to promote the timeless works of classical literature. Readers of a TREDITION CLASSICS book support the mission to save many of the amazing works of world literature from oblivion. With this series, tredition intends to make thousands of international literature classics available in printed format again worldwide.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'Aces Up' by Covington Clarke plunges readers into the heart of World War I aviation. This compelling work of military fiction offers a gripping glimpse into the aerial battles and dramatic war stories that defined the era. Set against the backdrop of the First World War, 'Aces Up' delivers action and adventure rooted in the historical realities of the conflict. Covington Clarke masterfully captures the tension and bravery of those who fought in the skies. A timeless classic, this edition provides an immersive experience for anyone interested in World War history and the thrilling tales of early aviation.…

Hardcover. Zustand: Good. 2nd. 8vo. pull at top spine tear at bottom right side spine 5 illustrations by Johns. Book.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'For Valor' is a gripping tale of aerial combat and courage set against the backdrop of the First World War. This high-stakes adventure follows the exploits of a young American aviator who joins the Air Service to fight in the perilous skies over Europe. The narrative captures the intense danger and excitement of early aviation, a time when pilots faced not only the lethal fire of the enemy but also the mechanical vulnerabilities of their pioneering aircraft.The story explores profound themes of duty, bravery, and the enduring bonds formed in the heat of battle. As the protagonist navigates the harrowing reality of dogfights and reconnaissance missions, the work provides a vivid portrayal of the chivalry and terror inherent in the Great War's air campaign. 'For Valor' serves as both a thrilling historical narrative and a tribute to the pioneering spirits who took to the skies when military aviation was still in its infancy. With its focus on technical detail and heroic action, it stands as a classic representation of early 20th-century adventure fiction that continues to resonate with readers interested in military history and aviation.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.…

Zustand: Good. Hard back binding in publisher's original air force blue cloth covers, black title, author lettering and Hamilton sun dial to the spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 254 printed pages of text [38 page Autumn 1937 catalogue] with colour frontispiece and 4 monochrome illustrated plates on coated paper. Spine ends and corners a little soft and sun faded, ink message inside dated 1944 and in Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. STORIES FOR BOYS.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'Aces Up' by Covington Clarke plunges readers into the heart of World War I aviation. This compelling work of military fiction offers a gripping glimpse into the aerial battles and dramatic war stories that defined the era. Set against the backdrop of the First World War, 'Aces Up' delivers action and adventure rooted in the historical realities of the conflict. Covington Clarke masterfully captures the tension and bravery of those who fought in the skies. A timeless classic, this edition provides an immersive experience for anyone interested in World War history and the thrilling tales of early aviation.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.…

Hardcover. Zustand: Fair. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Good. Second Printing. Hardback: no DJ, blue cloth cover - has marks, and split down spine edges - spine may have been re attached at some time; patterned endpapers - white planes on grey background; some internal age spots and some foxing, colour frontispiece + 3 b/w plates (1 is missing, 1 is detached ) , an acceptable copy of an early John Hamilton flying book. Thick 8vo, 255pp. At rear 6 pages of flying acrobatics. ; The Ace Series; 8vo 8" - 9" tall. Illustrated by W E Johns (illustrator). …

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'For Valor' is a gripping tale of aerial combat and courage set against the backdrop of the First World War. This high-stakes adventure follows the exploits of a young American aviator who joins the Air Service to fight in the perilous skies over Europe. The narrative captures the intense danger and excitement of early aviation, a time when pilots faced not only the lethal fire of the enemy but also the mechanical vulnerabilities of their pioneering aircraft.The story explores profound themes of duty, bravery, and the enduring bonds formed in the heat of battle. As the protagonist navigates the harrowing reality of dogfights and reconnaissance missions, the work provides a vivid portrayal of the chivalry and terror inherent in the Great War's air campaign. 'For Valor' serves as both a thrilling historical narrative and a tribute to the pioneering spirits who took to the skies when military aviation was still in its infancy. With its focus on technical detail and heroic action, it stands as a classic representation of early 20th-century adventure fiction that continues to resonate with readers interested in military history and aviation.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.…