Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.
Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.
Hardcover. Zustand: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.
Verlag: Tiger Originals, 1986
Anbieter: Books From California, Simi Valley, CA, USA
Erstausgabe Signiert
Hardcover. Zustand: Good. Signed. First Edition. First edition, dedication incribed and signed by the author. Dust jacket has some wear and tear to the edges.
Hardcover. Zustand: As New. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Fine. 1st Edition. SIGNED COPY unread ew Private library liquidation.
Verlag: Tiger Originals, 1986
Anbieter: Books From California, Simi Valley, CA, USA
Erstausgabe Signiert
Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Includes dust jacket. Signed. First Edition. signed by author, fine in dj.
[Van Nuys 1988, Tiger Originals]. Brown boards, a very clean copy, very good dust jacket in Mylar protector, 362p., many vintage b.w. photos, 17 x 24 cm., the First edition., second printing.* * AUTHOR R.T.SMITH'S SIGNED PRESENTATION COPY * * . *** **** *** . . AUTOBIOGRAPHY OF AN EARLY ORIGINAL "A.V.G." . . . ACE P-40 FIGHTER PILOT & LATER A "FLYING TIGER" MEMBER . . . IN WORLD WAR II BURMA AND CHINA . . . WITH 6 ORIGINAL SIGNATURES OF "A.V.G." FIGHTER PILOTS . * The authentic diary, an autobiography of an early "A.V.G." ["AMERICAN VOLUNTEER GROUP"] & "FLYING TIGER" P-40 fighter pilot. . This book is based on Smith's hand-written daily diary from October 1941 through July 2, 1942 and the disbandment of the "A.V.G." on July 4th, and being absorbed into the newly established Fourteenth Air Force, commanded by Gen. His hand-written diary records are also part of this book. . Smith was an avid photographer, and the book is loaded with superb vintage photos of "A.V.G." members, aircraft, landing strips and various other photos of all squadrons of the "A.V.G." from the early days. This photographic record is not found elsewhere in the early "A.V.G." pictorial or written record. A superb and stunning primary resource, by one of the best fighter pilot Aces of World War II China & Burma theatre. With early photos of the "A.V.G." in Burma, and later in Kunming, China during World War II. . *** R.T. Smith was one of the earliest "A.V.G." Aces of Burma & China, he scored many Japanese Imperial Aircraft "kills" during his time with the "A.V.G." & "FLYING TIGERS." . *** With a complete roster of the names of all "A.V.G." in 1942. This list consists of only those "A.V.G." & "FLYING TIGERS" who fulfilled their commitment and received honorable discharges when the "A.V.G." was disbanded July 4, 1942. . *** Color photos are posted to our website. . *** CONDITION: This is a "NEW" "UNUSED" superb copy, in a fine dust jacket, in a Mylar protector. It does not get any better than this. This book is in superb "collector's" superb condition. . *** SPECIFIC COPY ADDITIONAL NOTES: . Copy 1: This one has 3 additional items, 2 are signed, 2 in Smith's penned handwriting: . a. Photo copy on A3 paper from "Pacific Flyer Feb. 1990 issue with article & photo of Roland Sperry former Flying Tiger will autograph his new book Feb. 17th,." With another advert on the same sheet about a "Meet one of the Original Flying Tigers autographing his new book:, "China Through The Eyes Of A Tiger" Roland Sperry and photo. . At the lower right corner is a penned note: "Here's the dope--Buy it for Laughs ! RTS" [RTS is Robert T. Smith. Neatly folded and tipped inside front end paper. . b. Small photo copy of an advert for this book "TALE OF A TIGER" by R.T. Smith, 16.5 x 9 cm, tipped in at left margin of first fly leaf. On the back is R.T. Smith's pen written note: "This is the True Story." . c. On the half title page is Smith's penned presentation: "For Bernard With Best Regards-- R.T, Smith" . Like new example bound in brown boards, in likewise unclipped dust jacket in Mylar protector. . *** Copy 2: DOUBLE SIGNED "A.V.G." ACE FIGHTER PILOTS: This copy has a presentation on the first fly leaf written in pen by "A.V.G." ace fighter pilot Joe Rosbert .: "To Wald -With Memory of Oshkosh '94! Flying Tiger Joe Rosbert" . Third printing of the First Edition 1990 Together with "R.T. Smith" written in pen on the half title age. . Very clean & solid example, in likewise clipped dust jacket in Mylar protector. There is some discoloration to the binding paper, a common issue caused by the dust jacket. Not faded or stained. . This is bound in orange boards, the First Edition third printing [1990]. . *** FROM THE CHARLES OLDER COLLECTION: . Copy 3: This copy has a 11 x 14 "CAT" ["CHINA AIR TRANSPORT"] printed at the top and an illustration of a seal balancing a ball on his nose, of a note slip tipped inside the front cover with presentation, at the bottom right is a printed illustration.
[Van Nuys 1988, Tiger Originals]. Brown boards, NEW -UNUSED copy in pristine dust jacket in Mylar protector, 362p., many vintage b.w. photos, 17 x 24 cm. *2nd printing of First ed.* * * SIGNED 2 TIMES & NOTE BY THE AUTHOR R.T. SMITH * * . *** **** *** . . AUTOBIOGRAPHY OF AN EARLY ORIGINAL "A.V.G." . . . ACE P-40 FIGHTER PILOT & LATER A "FLYING TIGER" MEMBER . . . IN WORLD WAR II BURMA AND CHINA . . . WITH 6 ORIGINAL SIGNATURES OF "A.V.G." FIGHTER PILOTS . * The authentic diary, an autobiography of an early "A.V.G." ["AMERICAN VOLUNTEER GROUP"] & "FLYING TIGER" P-40 fighter pilot. . This book is based on Smith's hand-written daily diary from October 1941 through July 2, 1942 and the disbandment of the "A.V.G." on July 4th, and being absorbed into the newly established Fourteenth Air Force, commanded by Gen. His hand-written diary records are also part of this book. . Smith was an avid photographer, and the book is loaded with superb vintage photos of "A.V.G." members, aircraft, landing strips and various other photos of all squadrons of the "A.V.G." from the early days. This photographic record is not found elsewhere in the early "A.V.G." pictorial or written record. A superb and stunning primary resource, by one of the best fighter pilot Aces of World War II China & Burma theatre. With early photos of the "A.V.G." in Burma, and later in Kunming, China during World War II. . *** R.T. Smith was one of the earliest "A.V.G." Aces of Burma & China, he scored many Japanese Imperial Aircraft "kills" during his time with the "A.V.G." & "FLYING TIGERS." . *** With a complete roster of the names of all "A.V.G." in 1942. This list consists of only those "A.V.G." & "FLYING TIGERS" who fulfilled their commitment and received honorable discharges when the "A.V.G." was disbanded July 4, 1942. . *** Color photos are posted to our website. . *** CONDITION: This is a "NEW" "UNUSED" superb copy, in a fine dust jacket, in a Mylar protector. It does not get any better than this. This book is in superb "collector's" superb condition. . *** SPECIFIC COPY ADDITIONAL NOTES: . Copy 1: This one has 3 additional items, 2 are signed, 2 in Smith's penned handwriting: . a. Photo copy on A3 paper from "Pacific Flyer Feb. 1990 issue with article & photo of Roland Sperry former Flying Tiger will autograph his new book Feb. 17th,." With another advert on the same sheet about a "Meet one of the Original Flying Tigers autographing his new book:, "China Through The Eyes Of A Tiger" Roland Sperry and photo. . At the lower right corner is a penned note: "Here's the dope--Buy it for Laughs ! RTS" [RTS is Robert T. Smith. Neatly folded and tipped inside front end paper. . b. Small photo copy of an advert for this book "TALE OF A TIGER" by R.T. Smith, 16.5 x 9 cm, tipped in at left margin of first fly leaf. On the back is R.T. Smith's pen written note: "This is the True Story." . c. On the half title page is Smith's penned presentation: "For Bernard With Best Regards-- R.T, Smith" . Like new example bound in brown boards, in likewise unclipped dust jacket in Mylar protector. . *** Copy 2: DOUBLE SIGNED "A.V.G." ACE FIGHTER PILOTS: This copy has a presentation on the first fly leaf written in pen by "A.V.G." ace fighter pilot Joe Rosbert .: "To Wald -With Memory of Oshkosh '94! Flying Tiger Joe Rosbert" . Third printing of the First Edition 1990 Together with "R.T. Smith" written in pen on the half title age. . Very clean & solid example, in likewise clipped dust jacket in Mylar protector. There is some discoloration to the binding paper, a common issue caused by the dust jacket. Not faded or stained. . This is bound in orange boards, the First Edition third printing [1990]. . *** FROM THE CHARLES OLDER COLLECTION: . Copy 3: This copy has a 11 x 14 "CAT" ["CHINA AIR TRANSPORT"] printed at the top and an illustration of a seal balancing a ball on his nose, of a note slip tipped inside the front cover with presentation, at the bottom right is a printed illustration of 'F.
[Van Nuys 1990, Tiger Originals]. Orange boards, a like NEW copy in pristine dust jacket in Mylar protector, 362p., many vintage b.w. photos, 17 x 24 cm. SIGNED BY BOTH R.T. SMITH & JOE ROSBERT A PRESENTATION COPY TO HIS FRIEND.3rd ptg 1st ed . *** **** *** . . AUTOBIOGRAPHY OF AN EARLY ORIGINAL "A.V.G." . . . ACE P-40 FIGHTER PILOT & LATER A "FLYING TIGER" MEMBER . . . IN WORLD WAR II BURMA AND CHINA . . . WITH 6 ORIGINAL SIGNATURES OF "A.V.G." FIGHTER PILOTS . * The authentic diary, an autobiography of an early "A.V.G." ["AMERICAN VOLUNTEER GROUP"] & "FLYING TIGER" P-40 fighter pilot. . This book is based on Smith's hand-written daily diary from October 1941 through July 2, 1942 and the disbandment of the "A.V.G." on July 4th, and being absorbed into the newly established Fourteenth Air Force, commanded by Gen. His hand-written diary records are also part of this book. . Smith was an avid photographer, and the book is loaded with superb vintage photos of "A.V.G." members, aircraft, landing strips and various other photos of all squadrons of the "A.V.G." from the early days. This photographic record is not found elsewhere in the early "A.V.G." pictorial or written record. A superb and stunning primary resource, by one of the best fighter pilot Aces of World War II China & Burma theatre. With early photos of the "A.V.G." in Burma, and later in Kunming, China during World War II. . *** R.T. Smith was one of the earliest "A.V.G." Aces of Burma & China, he scored many Japanese Imperial Aircraft "kills" during his time with the "A.V.G." & "FLYING TIGERS." . *** With a complete roster of the names of all "A.V.G." in 1942. This list consists of only those "A.V.G." & "FLYING TIGERS" who fulfilled their commitment and received honorable discharges when the "A.V.G." was disbanded July 4, 1942. . *** Color photos are posted to our website. . *** CONDITION: This is a "NEW" "UNUSED" superb copy, in a fine dust jacket, in a Mylar protector. It does not get any better than this. This book is in superb "collector's" superb condition. . *** SPECIFIC COPY ADDITIONAL NOTES: . Copy 1: This one has 3 additional items, 2 are signed, 2 in Smith's penned handwriting: . a. Photo copy on A3 paper from "Pacific Flyer Feb. 1990 issue with article & photo of Roland Sperry former Flying Tiger will autograph his new book Feb. 17th,." With another advert on the same sheet about a "Meet one of the Original Flying Tigers autographing his new book:, "China Through The Eyes Of A Tiger" Roland Sperry and photo. . At the lower right corner is a penned note: "Here's the dope--Buy it for Laughs ! RTS" [RTS is Robert T. Smith. Neatly folded and tipped inside front end paper. . b. Small photo copy of an advert for this book "TALE OF A TIGER" by R.T. Smith, 16.5 x 9 cm, tipped in at left margin of first fly leaf. On the back is R.T. Smith's pen written note: "This is the True Story." . c. On the half title page is Smith's penned presentation: "For Bernard With Best Regards-- R.T, Smith" . Like new example bound in brown boards, in likewise unclipped dust jacket in Mylar protector. . *** Copy 2: DOUBLE SIGNED "A.V.G." ACE FIGHTER PILOTS: This copy has a presentation on the first fly leaf written in pen by "A.V.G." ace fighter pilot Joe Rosbert .: "To Wald -With Memory of Oshkosh '94! Flying Tiger Joe Rosbert" . Third printing of the First Edition 1990 Together with "R.T. Smith" written in pen on the half title age. . Very clean & solid example, in likewise clipped dust jacket in Mylar protector. There is some discoloration to the binding paper, a common issue caused by the dust jacket. Not faded or stained. . This is bound in orange boards, the First Edition third printing [1990]. . *** FROM THE CHARLES OLDER COLLECTION: . Copy 3: This copy has a 11 x 14 "CAT" ["CHINA AIR TRANSPORT"] printed at the top and an illustration of a seal balancing a ball on his nose, of a note slip tipped inside the front cover with presentation, at the bottom right is a printed illustration.
[Van Nuys 1990, Tiger Originals].Orange boards, like NEW, in fine dust jacket, 362p., many b.w. photos, 17 x 24 cm., 3rd. printing 1st ed. ** AUTHOR'S SIGNED COPY & PRESENTATION COPY TO JUDGE CHARLES OLDER "FLYING TIGER" PILOT, SIGNED "FELIX." . *** **** *** . . AUTOBIOGRAPHY OF AN EARLY ORIGINAL "A.V.G." . . . ACE P-40 FIGHTER PILOT & LATER A "FLYING TIGER" MEMBER . . . IN WORLD WAR II BURMA AND CHINA . . . WITH 6 ORIGINAL SIGNATURES OF "A.V.G." FIGHTER PILOTS . * The authentic diary, an autobiography of an early "A.V.G." ["AMERICAN VOLUNTEER GROUP"] & "FLYING TIGER" P-40 fighter pilot. . This book is based on Smith's hand-written daily diary from October 1941 through July 2, 1942 and the disbandment of the "A.V.G." on July 4th, and being absorbed into the newly established Fourteenth Air Force, commanded by Gen. His hand-written diary records are also part of this book. . Smith was an avid photographer, and the book is loaded with superb vintage photos of "A.V.G." members, aircraft, landing strips and various other photos of all squadrons of the "A.V.G." from the early days. This photographic record is not found elsewhere in the early "A.V.G." pictorial or written record. A superb and stunning primary resource, by one of the best fighter pilot Aces of World War II China & Burma theatre. With early photos of the "A.V.G." in Burma, and later in Kunming, China during World War II. . *** R.T. Smith was one of the earliest "A.V.G." Aces of Burma & China, he scored many Japanese Imperial Aircraft "kills" during his time with the "A.V.G." & "FLYING TIGERS." . *** With a complete roster of the names of all "A.V.G." in 1942. This list consists of only those "A.V.G." & "FLYING TIGERS" who fulfilled their commitment and received honorable discharges when the "A.V.G." was disbanded July 4, 1942. . *** Color photos are posted to our website. . *** CONDITION: This is a "NEW" "UNUSED" superb copy, in a fine dust jacket, in a Mylar protector. It does not get any better than this. This book is in superb "collector's" superb condition. . *** SPECIFIC COPY ADDITIONAL NOTES: . Copy 1: This one has 3 additional items, 2 are signed, 2 in Smith's penned handwriting: . a. Photo copy on A3 paper from "Pacific Flyer Feb. 1990 issue with article & photo of Roland Sperry former Flying Tiger will autograph his new book Feb. 17th,." With another advert on the same sheet about a "Meet one of the Original Flying Tigers autographing his new book:, "China Through The Eyes Of A Tiger" Roland Sperry and photo. . At the lower right corner is a penned note: "Here's the dope--Buy it for Laughs ! RTS" [RTS is Robert T. Smith. Neatly folded and tipped inside front end paper. . b. Small photo copy of an advert for this book "TALE OF A TIGER" by R.T. Smith, 16.5 x 9 cm, tipped in at left margin of first fly leaf. On the back is R.T. Smith's pen written note: "This is the True Story." . c. On the half title page is Smith's penned presentation: "For Bernard With Best Regards-- R.T, Smith" . Like new example bound in brown boards, in likewise unclipped dust jacket in Mylar protector. . *** Copy 2: DOUBLE SIGNED "A.V.G." ACE FIGHTER PILOTS: This copy has a presentation on the first fly leaf written in pen by "A.V.G." ace fighter pilot Joe Rosbert .: "To Wald -With Memory of Oshkosh '94! Flying Tiger Joe Rosbert" . Third printing of the First Edition 1990 Together with "R.T. Smith" written in pen on the half title age. . Very clean & solid example, in likewise clipped dust jacket in Mylar protector. There is some discoloration to the binding paper, a common issue caused by the dust jacket. Not faded or stained. . This is bound in orange boards, the First Edition third printing [1990]. . *** FROM THE CHARLES OLDER COLLECTION: . Copy 3: This copy has a 11 x 14 "CAT" ["CHINA AIR TRANSPORT"] printed at the top and an illustration of a seal balancing a ball on his nose, of a note slip tipped inside the front cover with presentation, at the bottom right is a printed illustratio.