gosling harry (8 Ergebnisse)

Softcover. Zustand: Fine. First edition. Octavo. 14pp. Stapled illustrated self-wrappers. Fine.

Soft Cover. Zustand: Very Good. 1st Edition. First Printing. Publisher's printed wraps. Harry Gosling CH (1861-1930) was a British Labour Party politician and trade union leader. Gosling was President of the British Trade Union Congress in 1916, and in 1917 he was President of the Transport Workers' Federation. During the First World War Gosling was a member of the Port and Transit Executive, the body charged with organising imports and exports by sea. At the end of hostilities he was appointed to the Imperial War Graves Commission. For a short period in 1924 he was Minister of Transport and Paymaster General in the First Labour Government. Covers moderately soiled, else fine. VERY GOOD. 12mo 7" - 7½" tall.

Zustand: Good. this is the British printing, 14, 2 pp, original self wrappers, minor library markings, ext racted from larger bound volume and re-stapled, else good. - If you are reading this, this item is actually (physically) in our stock and ready for shipment once ordered. We are not bookjackers. Buyer is responsible for any additional duties, taxes, or fees required by recipient's country.

Zustand: Fair. 1927. First Published. 246 pages. No dust jacket. This is an ex-Library book. Quarter bound red leather with red cloth covered boards. Book has been rebound by library, with expected inserts, stamps and inscriptions. Black and white illustrations and photographs throughout. Pages and illustrations have light tanning and foxing throughout. Slight cracking to gutters causing binding to be loose, however pages remain attached. Boards have light shelf-wear with corner bumping. Light tanning to spine and edges. Chipping to leather to spine. Ring mark to front board.

Soft cover. Zustand: Good. 246pp. Gosling was a Thames lighterman who became General Secretary of the Amalgamated Society of Watermen, Lightermen & Bargemen, founding President of the TGWU, MP for Whitechapel & Minister of Transport in the first Labour government. Reprint of the 1927 edition. Small water stain to top of pages towards end of the book.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'Up and Down Stream' is the compelling autobiography of Harry Gosling, a pivotal figure in the British labor movement and a dedicated servant of the River Thames. The narrative traces Gosling's journey from his early days as an apprentice waterman to his influential role as a Member of Parliament and a leader in the trade union movement. Gosling provides an intimate look at the lives of the watermen and lightermen who navigated the bustling waters of the Thames, capturing the unique culture and challenges of the river community.

Hardcover. Zustand: Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. 246pp. Gosling was a Thames lighterman who became General Secretary of the Amalgamated Society of Watermen, Lightermen & Bargemen, founding President of the TGWU, MP for Whitechapel & Minister of Transport in the first Labour government. Half-title page mottled.

Single Issue Magazine. Zustand: Good. Rowed, Harry (photos); Miller, Dick (photos) (illustrator). First Edition. 56 pages. Features: Credit Cards are Making Cash Old-Fashioned - article with photo of Alfred Ritchie, founder of the Master Credit service; Goma - the second gorilla born in captivity - article with great photos; Jump For Joy - Teaching Ukrainian Dance at the Ukrainian Centre in Edmonton - great photo-illustrated article; Full page ad for Jack the Ripper movie starring Lee Patterson; Vintage two-page colour ad for Jell-O pudding and pie filling; Dorothy Dent Describes Her Battle with Parkinson's Disease - article with photos; Two Italian Nuns Learn to Fly so then can service remote areas - short story with four photos - Sisters Maria Cleofe and Maria Innocenza; Nice two-page colour photo ad for Kroehler furniture; Sermons are Short in the Skier's Church - Rev. Horace G. Baugh preaches in Quebec's Laurentian Mountains - article with photos; I Was a Member of the Ghost Squad - More Cases of an Undercover Cop (Part 2 of 2) - Ex-Det.-Supt. John Gosling of Scotland Yard describes his battle of wits with some notable forgers and an elusive receiver; A Visit to Martha Hyer's Home Overlooking Los Angeles - article with many great photos; Andy O'Brien Describes how Russians may win the Stanley Cup! - article with photo; Robert Abels collects miniature replica's of antique firearms - brief article with five photos; Nice colour-photo ad for Old Tyme Syrup; Colour ad for People's Credit Jewellers on back cover. Average wear. Unmarked. Few minor clear tape repairs. A sound vintage copy.