Sir john marshal (21 Ergebnisse)

Hardcover. Zustand: Fair. No Dust Jacket. 1st Edition. xii, 322pp. Red cloth boards. Boards are unevenly faded and soiled. Lower corners bumped with rubbing. Ex-RAF library book with stamps to free endpaper.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Very Good. 1st Edition. First Edition / First Print. Hardback copy in black cloth boards with gold gilt lettering to spine. Unclipped dustjacket in new removable protective clear sleeve. 173pp. Colour and b/w photographs. Not library copy, no inscriptions. (54/5). …

Hardcover. Zustand: Very good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Dust Jacket Included. Photographic illus., appendices, index; viii+223pp. orig. cloth.

Hardcover. Zustand: Brand New. 200 pages. 9.25x6.25x9.21 inches. In Stock.

On the lower part of a letter, cut to form a rectangle, 11.5 x 18 cm. In good condition, with traces of stub from mounting along one edge, and a thin strip of paper, with Burgoyne's name in manuscript neatly laid down beneath the signature. Reads 'I have the honor to be | Your Excellency's | Most Obedient | Humble Servant | [signed] J. F. Burgoyne | Lt Genl.' Reverse reads ' Order of Nistan Medjidge, which His Majesty the Sultan has been graciously pleased to confer upon me, & I take the liberty of requesting your Excellency to be ', Addressed at foot of page to 'His Exy | The Lord Stratford de Redcliffe GCB | &c &c &c'.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware.

Zustand: Very Good. 5½'' x 3½''. Divided back unused colour postcard, in Very Good condition. Member of the P.B.F.A. FIRST WORLD (Great) WAR.

Blue Cloth. Zustand: Very Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Very Good. Limited. xxvi., 267 pages, colour & b/w illustrations, map, biographies. No. 82 of 110 numbered copies, signed to title page by all except Ian Fletcher. Minor wear, unmarked, rubbing, edgewear to dustjacket. [761] Size: 245mm. x 165mm. Signed by Authors.…

Zustand: Very Good. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original blue paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 237 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs. Minimal sun fading to the cover edges, foxing and dust marking to the closed page edges, feint foxing to the first and last few pages and some margins. Very Good clean condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with light rubs, creases and chips to the cover edges, closed tears to the front cover corners, not price clipped 10'6. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, it does not adhere to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ROYAL AIR FORCE (RAF).…

5½'' x 3½''. Divided back. Colour post card. Member of the P.B.F.A. POSTCARDS.

Hardcover. Zustand: As New. This reprint has been produced from the 1951 Cambridge edition in its original size Every care has been taken to reproduce the inscriptions etc to match the clarity of the original work This exhaustive work based entirely upon excavation and research covers the history of the North-West of India for a thousand years-from the sixth century bc to the fifth AD-and embodies the results of 22 years of labour on the site of Taxila itself Taxila which was the most important city in the Panjab and North-West is the only city of the historic period of India that has yet been systematically excavated and the results achieved revolutionise our knowledge of the material culture and economic condition of the people and bring out with remarkable clearness the changes wrought through the successive conquests by Persians Greeks Scythians Parthians Kushans and Huns They are also specially valuable for the light they throw on the Parthian rule in India during the first century AD The materials dealt with are diverse and voluminous; for apart from the array of buildings unearthed and now standing in situ-fortifications palaces houses temples monasteries-they comprise large collections of domestic utensils and implements arms sculptures jewellery coins gems and inscriptions The work has been undertaken under the auspices of the Government of India It consists of two volumes of text and one of plates 895 pp. 2 maps, 244 b/w (illustrator).…

English soldier and military historian (1885-1969). One page, quarto. Folded twice. Good, but with minor discoloration and some ink smudging along one edge (not affecting text). Bearing the Society's stamp. Replying, as Haig's private secretary, to a letter electing Haig a fellow of the Society. 'Sir Douglas Haig has asked me to thank you very much for your letter of the 25th instant and will be glad if you will convey to the Council and members of your Society his great appreciation of the honour they have done him. | The Field-Marshal does not think it necessary that you should send him notice of all meetings of your Council, but should you desire his presence on any particular occasion of some matter of importance, he will be greatly obliged to you if you can give him special notice.' Signed 'J H Boraston'. Also included a 12mo handbill issued by the Society, with Haig's address, 'noted 11th. June 1919', on the reverse. …

Zustand: Fine. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original deep navy cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. Quarto. 10'' x 7''. Contains (xii), 292 pp with many hitherto unpublished monochrome archive photographs throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. SIGNED by Tom Neil to the title page 'With best wishes - Tom Neil | 249 Squadron 1940 - 42'. 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 blue cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Covers most of the major battles, particularly Mons, 1st and 2nd Ypres, Loos, the Somme (Bazentin Ridge and Pozieres Ridge). Contains portrait frontispiece, (ix)-1, 357 printed pages of text with 20 folding maps throughout. Small old surface damp mark to the edges of the fore edges and in Very Good condition. Member of the P.B.F.A. GLOUCESTERSHIRE.…

Leather. Zustand: Near Fine. First edition. A pleasing morocco-bound copy of this history on the British soldier, illustrated with a colour frontispiece and plates. First edition. Bound in half morocco, with cloth boards and red morocco spine label. Illustrated with a colour frontispiece and sixteen monochrome plates. Collated, complete.A descriptive account of the origins, life and duties of the British solider, offering extracts from real diaries and contemporary literary works to paint a more vivid and personal picture of this figure throughout history.Written by Colonel H. De Watteville. With a foreword by Field Marshal Sir John Harding. Bound in half morocco, with cloth boards and red morocco spine label.Externally, excellent, with minimal shelf wear and a couple minor marks to the cloth. Internally, firmly bound with bright and clean pages. Near Fine. Not Stated (illustrator). book.…

Zustand: Very Good. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original strawberry cloth cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered in gilt and black, end paper maps. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 285 pp with monochrome archive photographs throughout. Tiny ink squiggle to the verso of the front free end paper. Fine condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with rubbing to the spine tips and corners, red band across the spine sun faded, not price clipped + corner mounted close cut signature on light blue sugar paper of the period and probably from a souvenir | autograph book to the title page SIGNED 'Gort' + mounted period monochrome photograph. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. VICTORIA CROSS AWARDS.…

Cloth. Zustand: Near fine. Fourth Edition. Octavo [two volumes], xv, [3], 388pp, 66pp; xv, 459pp, [1]. Red cloth, title in gilt on spine, coat of arms on front cover in gilt. Stated "Fourth Edition" on title page. Complete with frontispiece portrait in both volumes, 8 plates, and numerous illustrated plans. Light sunning to spine, decorative endpapers, solid text block. Inscribed in Volume I by the author: "To my friend / Sir Donald Currie / G.C.M.G. / from the author / Wolseley F.M. / To remind him of his quest onboard the "Iolaire" / September 1897." (Shipman, Vol. III, p. 215). Field Marshal Garnet J. Wolseley, 1st Viscount Wolseley, was a distinguished British Army officer who rose to prominence during the Victorian era. Born on June 4, 1833, he served in various military campaigns, including the Crimean War, Indian Mutiny, and Ashanti War. Wolseley gained renown for his innovative military strategies and organizational reforms, particularly in logistics and training. His successful Nile Expedition in 1884-1885 to relieve General Gordon at Khartoum solidified his reputation as a competent and decisive leader. He later served as Commander-in-Chief of the British Army from 1895 to 1900, overseeing significant modernization efforts. Wolseley's military career spanned over four decades. He passed away on March 25, 1913. The Life of John Churchill: Duke of Marlborough by Field Marshal Garnet Wolseley, inscribed to Scottish ship owner and philanthropist, Sir Donald Currie. (illustrator). Signed.…

Zustand: Fine. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original Chieftain goatskins, dyed the exact shade of RAF wool-barathea wartime uniform fabric. The front cover is gold-blocked with the title and incorporates specially woven RAF wings of 1940 type by Gieves and Hawkes, No. 1 Savile Row, London, with the King's crown, the marker ribbon of blue silk bearing the emblems of the Battle of Britain Fighter Association, 22-carat gold edging. 4to. 13¼'' x 10''. The print run is strictly limited to 401 copies, No. 1 being presented to HM The Queen. This copy being number 173. Each copy bears the handwritten signatures of the twenty-five selected Battle of Britain pilots: Wg Cdr P. P. C. Barthropp; Wg Cdr R. P. Beaumont; Sqn Ldr G. H. Bennions; Air Vice-Marshal H. A. C. Bird-Wilson; Air Cdre P. M. Brothers; Air Marshal Sir Denis Crowley-Milling; Gp Capt W. D. David; Air Cdre A. C. Deere; Sqn Ldr B. H. Drobinski; Flt Lt J. H. Duart; Air Chief Marshal Sir Christopher Foxley-Norris; Gp Capt T. P. Gleave; Wg Cdr N. P. W. Hancock; Sqn Ldr C. Haw; Cdr R. C. Hay; Gp Capt C. B. F. Kingcome; Colonel Henry Gaston Lafont; Air Cdre A. R. D. MacDonell; Sqn Ldr M. J. Mansfeld; W Cdr A. G. Page; Wg Cdr P. L. Parrott; Gp Capt D. F. B. Sheen; Wg Cdr F. M. Smith; Wg Cdr J. E. Storrar; Wg Cdr G. C. Unwin. Housed in matching buckram clamshell box with blue silk lining and gilt titling. Unopened book in new condition in Fine condition box. Pocket inside the box holds original sales receipt, The Times colour supplement advertisement, typed letter from the original purchaser to Air Vice Marshall Freddie Hurrell confirming his order and enclosed cheque, he also mentions that he would wish to collect the book himself from Hartnolls in Bodmin when the book was ready. SIGNED letter from Air Vice Marshall Freddie Hurrell to the recipient on Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund letter-headed paper with details of the book. Hartnoll Delivery Note. Advertisement prospectus giving in-depth details concerning the various elements of production with a photograph of the six protagonists: Michael Pierce, John Golley, Roy Asser, Bill Gunston, Brian Masterton, and Freddie Hurrell to the front cover viewing the finished product. Remains wrapped in Hartnoll's original brown paper. Member of the P.B.F.A. BATTLE OF BRITAIN. …

Soft Cover. Zustand: Good. Strategic Decisions Press. US.1989. De 28x21,5 cm. Com 124 págs. Brochado. Language: Inglês / English Location/localizacao: I-100-E-1.

Zustand: Good. Life & Correspondence of Field Marshal Sir John Burgoyne, 2 volume set, 1873.Publisher: Richard Bentley & Son, London.Binding: hardback cloth.Description / Condition: Some edge wear and marks to boards with little nicks/tears to some spine edges. Volume 2 back inner hinge nearly detached. Ownership mark to endpaper of volume 1 and frontis a little loose. Light foxing to pages.Please see pictures for further information.…

8vo., 4 leaves with single fold, a near fine copy. Written and signed on Army & Navy Club stationery, the letter is dated 19 February 1904. The writer apologises for a delay in meeting due to an attack 'of my old enemy - malaria' . He is now back to 'War Office business' and eagerly awaits a forthcoming meeting: 'I want another talk with you very much'. Field Marshal Sir John Denron Pinkstone French (1852-1925), 1st Earl of Ypres, distinguished himself in both the Nile Campaigns and the Boer War. In the Great War he commanded the British Army on the Western Front from 1914-1915 until succeeded by Douglas Haig. Florence Henniker (1855-1923), well-known novelist and socialite. Daughter of Richard Monckton Milnes, she married a British army officer (referred to briefly in the letter) but is perhaps best remembered for her long and close relationship with Thomas Hardy with whom she collaborated on two volumes of short stories.…