james belgrave (12 Ergebnisse)

Zustand: Fine. Hard back binding in publisher's original colour illustrated glazed boards. Quarto 10'' x 8'' 250 pages. ISBN 0091786975. Archive monochrome illustrations throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped original selling price being £16.99, unused new book. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper and can easily be removed should you so wish. Member of the P.B.F.A. ROYAL AIR FORCE (RAF).

Couverture rigide. Zustand: Satisfaisant. In-8 relié 27,5 cm. État correct d'occasion. Histoire de l'émirat de Bahrain, ses richesses. Photographies de Bernard GÉRARD. Ouvrage de promotion et de Tourisme. in-8°.

Soft cover. Zustand: Good. 1st Edition. The first edition, dated 1953 to the title page, by the son of Charles Dalrymple Belgrave. Original wraps illustrated with Charles Belgrave's dhow within a border of pearls design 14x22cm. 154pp complete with 2 colour folding maps (Manama showing Principal Buildings and Places of Interest, 600' to 1", 51 x 41cm; Guide Map of the Bahrain Islands, 9000' to 1", 36x56cm), 1 b/w full-page map (Bahrain and its Neighbours), many b/w photos on glossy paper, and plenty of local adverts. Wraps good with loss to spine head; interiors very good with a couple of closed tears, and old tape repair to the Guide Map's stub.

Couverture rigide. Zustand: bon. R240142317: NON DATE. In-4. Relié. Bon état, Couv. convenable, Dos satisfaisant, Intérieur frais. 144 pages - jaquette en bon état - nombreuses illustrations en couleurs dans et hors texte - ouvrage en français, anglais et allemand. Avec Jaquette. . . Classification Dewey : 956-Moyen et Proche Orient.

Zustand: Good. Hard back binding in publisher's original colour illustrated glazed boards. Quarto. 10'' x 8''. Contains (vi), 250 pp with monochrome archive photographs throughout. Printed name and address label to the front free end paper, else Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. This copy has been signed by both authors Johnnie Johnson has SIGNED the title page 'All good wishes, Johnnie Johnson, Xmas, 1995' and Laddie Lucas has SIGNED a printed compliments slip from his private Onslow Square, London residence photo corner mounted opposite the title page 'As always? - Glad to help, Best wishes Laddie Lucas 7. xi. 94'. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Housed in Fine condition marble paper covered open-fronted slip case. Member of the P.B.F.A. ROYAL AIR FORCE (RAF).

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original navy cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered silver back. Quarto. 10½'' x 8''. Contains 208 pp with two-colour aerial plans and monochrome archive photographs throughout. Fine condition book in near Fine condition dust wrapper with very slight sun fading of the red lettering to the spine, not price clipped. Typed letter dated 22nd February 1993 from Laddie Lucas' private Onslow Square, London residence mounted in a cream envelope opposite the front free end paper SIGNED 'Sincerely, Laddie Lucas'. The recipient of this letter, Robert Pearce, has a smart bookplate 'Robert & Dulcie Pearce' to the front free end paper. SIGNED by both authors to white labels to the title page (Laddie Lucas refers to these in his letter) 'Johnnie Johnson' and 'Some great air battles to remember - but never I hope, to see again | Laddie Lucas 22. ii. 93' also SIGNED by Tony Iveson to the Tirpitz frontispiece illustration 'Tony Iveson DFC | Pilot of KC-F on Tirpitz attacks.' Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Housed in Fine condition marble paper covered open-fronted slip case. Member of the P.B.F.A. ROYAL AIR FORCE (RAF).

Zustand: Very Good. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original airforce blue cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered silver back. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains (xv)-1, 213 pp with monochrome archive photographs on loaded art paper to the centre pages. Tanning to the page margins as usual. Very Good condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. SIGNED by both authors to the title page 'Johnnie Johnson' and Laddie Lucas.' Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Housed in Fine condition marble paper covered open-fronted slip case. Member of the P.B.F.A. BATTLE OF BRITAIN.

Soft cover. Zustand: Fair. 1st Edition. Previous owner name to prelims. Two foldout maps, with discrete tape to rear. Creasing to cover. Some discolouration to covers.

4th Edition. 8vo. (21.5 x 14.5 cm). pp.197. Publisher's original pictorial card wrappers. Two folding maps* and numerous black & white illustrations and advertisements throughout. Wrappers lightly soiled and toned, minimal spotting to spine and edges, slight shelf wear to bottom of upper joint, generally a very good copy. *1. The City of Manama Showing Principal Buildings and Places of Interest (58 x 38 cm overall). 2. Guide Map of the Arabian Islands (74 x 47 cm overall). Fourth edition, first printing, of the first guide solely dedicated to Bahrain, following the first edition of 1953. The author, known as Hamed to local Bahrainis, was the son of Sir Charles Belgrave, the financial advisor to the ruling sheikhs of Bahrain between 1926 and 1957. For the present work, Charles Belgrave contributed the cover design of a dhow enclosed within a string of pearls.

4th Edition. 8vo. (21.5 x 14.5 cm). pp.197. Publisher's original pictorial card wrappers. Two folding maps* and numerous black & white illustrations and advertisements throughout. Ex libris Michel Doumit with his name stamped to inner front cover. Foxing throughout, including to covers, a bit of wear to wrappers. *1. The City of Manama Showing Principal Buildings and Places of Interest (58 x 38 cm overall). 2. Guide Map of the Arabian Islands (74 x 47 cm overall). Fourth edition, first printing, of the first guide solely dedicated to Bahrain, following the first edition of 1953. The author, known as Hamed to local Bahrainis, was the son of Sir Charles Belgrave, the financial advisor to the ruling sheikhs of Bahrain between 1926 and 1957. For the present work, Charles Belgrave contributed the cover design of a dhow enclosed within a string of pearls.

8vo (139 x 215 mm). 154 pp. With 2 folding plans of Bahrain Island and Manama City, one full-page map ("Bahrain and its Neighbours"), many black-and-white photos on glossy paper, and plenty of local adverts. Original printed wrappers. Addendum. First edition, rare: the first tourist guide dedicated solely to Bahrain. The plethora of illustrations includes a half-tone portrait of Sheikh Salman bin Hamad Al-Khalifa, ruler of Bahrain, a picture of the Sheikh visiting an American aircraft carrier, a portrait of his eldest son, Sheikh Isa bin Salman Al-Khalifa, the Sheikh's palace at Rifaa al-Gharbi, pearl divers, falcons and falconers, aerial views of Manama city, Muharraq town and the tumuli of Aali, Manama fort, a Bahrain Petroleum Company refinery, Suq al-Khamis market, Adari Pool, and more. At a scale of 1:600, the plan of Manama details principal buildings and places of interest, including the old and new palace, Juma Mosque, the Aramco office, schools, hospitals, cinemas, churches and cemeteries. The second plan, at a scale of 1 inch to 9,000 feet, shows the Bahrain islands complete with anchorages, piers, major towns and cities, roads and tracks, refineries, airfields, and water pumping stations. Designed to resemble historical maps, the Bahrain map features a compass rose, sea creatures and a wind-blowing cherub. - The author, known as Hamed to local Bahrainis, was the son of Sir Charles Belgrave, the financial advisor to the kingdom's ruling sheikhs between 1926 and 1957. Charles Belgrave contributed the front cover design of a dhow enclosed within a string of pearls, as well as several photographs. - Includes a traditional leather and brass cigarette case, its lovely coloured decor showing the twin minarets, bedouins, camels, palm trees and a small map of Bahrain. - OCLC 7400475. Not in Macro.

Second edition, first printing, of the first guide solely dedicated to Bahrain, following the first edition of 1953. The author, known as Hamed to local Bahrainis, was the son of Sir Charles Belgrave, the financial advisor to the ruling sheikhs of Bahrain between 1926 and 1957. For the present work, Charles Belgrave contributed the cover design of a dhow enclosed within a string of pearls. Not in Macro. Octavo. Half-tone portrait frontispiece, 20 similar plates, 2 folding colour maps (City of Manama; Bahrain), full-page plan (Bahrain and its Neighbours). Original pictorial brown card wrappers, spine and front cover lettered in black. Contemporary ink pressmark on front wrapper. Small splits and losses at head and foot of spine, rear cover soiled, light toning internally, colour maps sometime inexpertly refolded and each with small stub tear. A very good copy.