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Gurkhas at War | In their Own Words | The Gurkha Experience - 1939 to the Present + (Signed Letter) Cross, J. P. and Buddhiman Gurung [Subedar Major Gyamtso Shangdarpa, VC MM ADC (22 July 1924 - 1 July 2000) better known as Ganju Lama enlisted in the British Indian Army in 1942 at the age of seventeen, as a rifleman in the 1st battalion, 7th Gurkha rifles. The Gurkha regiments were in dire need of manpower and would accept anyone who closely resembled a Gurkha. He is the only Bhutia recipient of the Victoria Cross]. (Book #ID 112455) Published by Greenhill Books | Lionel Leventhal Limited, 1 Russell Gardens, London First Edition 2002. 2002. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original forest green cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 320 pp with 11 maps and monochrome archive photographs throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper. Loosely inserted rare hand written letter dated 14th February 1998 on Ganju Lama V.C. letter-headed paper and whose actions are described in the book which earned him the V.C. SIGNED 'Ganju Lama'. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the VICTORIA CROSS AWARDS Category |
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The Face of Victory + (Signed Flown Cover) Cheshire V.C., D.S.O., D.F.C., Group Captain Leonard [Geoffrey Leonard Cheshire, Baron Cheshire, VC, OM, DSO & Two Bars, DFC (7 September 1917 31 July 1992) was a highly decorated Royal Air Force pilot and group captain during the Second World War, as a pilot he was awarded the Victoria Cross]. (Book #ID 112170) Published by Hutchinson & Co. Ltd., 178-202 Great Portland Street, London First Edition 1961. 1961. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. 8vo. 8½'' x 6''. Contains frontispiece, 179 + i pp. In Very Good bright condition, no dust wrapper, protected in acetate film. Housed in Fine condition marble paper covered open-fronted slip case. Loosely inserted colour flow cover number 326 of 1500 issued and stamped 'Royal Air Force Linton-on-Ouse 14th May 1977' SIGNED by the author 'Leonard Cheshire', signed to the rear by Project Officer 'Wing Commander R. P. Langton' + archive photograph with ink writing to the reverse 'With members of 35 Sqn R.A.F. Linton-on-Ouse 1941' + 2 information cards + 1985 newspaper clipping related to Leonard Cheshire. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the VICTORIA CROSS AWARDS Category |
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Man of Valour | The Life of Field-Marshal Lord Gort V.C. | John Rupert Colville + (Signed) John Standish Surtees Prendergast Vereker Gort | Close Cut Signature Colville, John Rupert [Sir John Rupert Colville, CB, CVO (28 January 1915 - 19 November 1987), known as Jock Colville, was a British civil servant. He is best known for his diaries, which provide an intimate view of number 10 Downing Street during the wartime Premiership of Winston Churchill]. Field Marshal John Standish Surtees Prendergast Vereker, 6th Viscount Gort, VC, GCB, CBE, DSO & Two Bars, MVO, MC (10 July 1886 - 31 March 1946) was a senior British Army officer. As a young officer during the First World War, he was decorated with the Victoria Cross for his actions during the Battle of the Canal du Nord. (Book #ID 112473) Published by Collins 14 St. James's Place, London First Edition 1972. 1972. 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'. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the VICTORIA CROSS AWARDS Category |
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My Mystery Ships (Signed) Campbell, Rear-Admiral Gordon [Vice Admiral Gordon Campbell, VC, DSO & Two Bars (6 January 1886 - 3 October 1953) was a British naval officer, writer, politician and a recipient of the Victoria Cross]. Foreword by Admiral Sir Lewis Bayly [Illustrated by J. E. Broome, R.N.] (Book #ID 112166) Published by Hodder and Stoughton Ltd., London Reprinted Edition September 1929. 1929. Reprinted edition hard back binding in publisher's original oatmeal cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. The citation for the Victoria Cross he was awarded for reads: On 17 February 1917 in the north Atlantic, Commander Campbell, commanding HMS Farnborough (Q.5) (one of the "mystery" Q ships) sighted a torpedo track. He altered course and allowed the torpedo to hit Q.5 aft by the engine-room bulkhead. The 'Panic party' got away convincingly, followed by the U-boat. When the submarine had fully surfaced and was within 100 yards of Q.5 - badly damaged and now lying very low in the water - the commander gave the order to fire. Almost all of the 45 shells fired hit the SM U-83 which sank. Q.5 was taken in tow just in time and was safely beached. On 22 March 1916, another U-boat, SM U-68 was sunk by Farnborough. Contains portrait frontispiece, (xx), 300 pp with monochrome archive photographs and illustrations throughout. Slight sun fading down the spine and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper, protected in acetate film. Housed in Fine condition marble paper covered open-fronted slip case. SIGNED by the author to the title page 'Yours Sincerely Gordon Campbell.' Loosely inserted newspaper clipping from 2017 referring to 'Hero's VC sells for record £840k'. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the VICTORIA CROSS AWARDS Category |
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Number Thirteen (13) | Being the Autobiography of Vice Admiral Gordon Campbell V.C., D.S.O., M.P. (Signed) Campbell, Gordon [Vice Admiral Gordon Campbell, VC, DSO & Two Bars (6 January 1886 - 3 October 1953) was a British naval officer, writer, politician and a recipient of the Victoria Cross] (Book #ID 112167) Published by Hodder and Stoughton Ltd., London Second Edition 1935. 1935. Second edition hard back binding in publisher's original blue | grey club cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered navy back and front. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. The citation for the Victoria Cross he was awarded for reads: On 17 February 1917 in the north Atlantic, Commander Campbell, commanding HMS Farnborough (Q.5) (one of the "mystery" Q ships) sighted a torpedo track. He altered course and allowed the torpedo to hit Q.5 aft by the engine-room bulkhead. The 'Panic party' got away convincingly, followed by the U-boat. When the submarine had fully surfaced and was within 100 yards of Q.5 - badly damaged and now lying very low in the water - the commander gave the order to fire. Almost all of the 45 shells fired hit the SM U-83 which sank. Q.5 was taken in tow just in time and was safely beached. On 22 March 1916, another U-boat, SM U-68 was sunk by Farnborough. Contains tissue-guarded frontispiece, 352 pp with 10 full-page single-sided monochrome archive photographs throughout. Spine age faded, else in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper, protected in acetate film. Housed in Fine condition marble paper covered open-fronted slip case. SIGNED by the author to the front free end paper 'To Mrs Poat, With many happy returns - all best wishes and gratitude - your ever loving - Gordon Campbell - April 13th 1947.' Loosely inserted newspaper clipping from 2017 referring to 'Hero's VC sells for record £840k'. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the VICTORIA CROSS AWARDS Category |
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Captain James Cook R.N., F.R.S. (Signed) Campbell, Gordon [Vice Admiral Gordon Campbell, VC, DSO & Two Bars (6 January 1886 - 3 October 1953) was a British naval officer, writer, politician and a recipient of the Victoria Cross] (Book #ID 112168) Published by Hodder and Stoughton Ltd., London First Edition 1936. 1936. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original navy cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back, gilt medallion to the front cover, end paper charts. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains portrait vignette, 320 pp with monochrome illustrations throughout, large folding map. In very near Fine condition, no dust wrapper, protected in acetate film. Housed in Fine condition marble paper covered open-fronted slip case. SIGNED inscription by the author to the half-title page 'To Miss Norah Peruvian?, With best wishes and hopes that your voyage in life may be more plain sailing than Cooks' - Yours very sincerely - Gordon Campbell September 1936.' Loosely inserted newspaper clipping from 2017 referring to 'Hero's VC sells for record £840k'. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the VICTORIA CROSS AWARDS Category |
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The Hidden World | An Autobiography and Reflections by the Founder of the Leonard Cheshire Homes + (Signed Limited Edition) Cheshire V.C., D.S.O., D.F.C., Group Captain Leonard [Geoffrey Leonard Cheshire, Baron Cheshire, VC, OM, DSO & Two Bars, DFC (7 September 1917 31 July 1992) was a highly decorated Royal Air Force pilot and group captain during the Second World War, as a pilot he was awarded the Victoria Cross]. Portrait Photograph by Lord Snowden | Photographs by Norman Potter (Book #ID 112172) Published by Collins 14 St. James's Place, London First Edition Thus 1981. 1981. First edition thus hard back in full crushed navy morocco, the spine divided into six panels, lettered in the second and fourth, tooling to the others, gilt feather vignette to the front board, gilt and navy hand marbled end sheets, all page edges gilt, silk head bands. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Hand written number 14 of 200 numbered limited edition copies. Contains specially commissioned portrait photograph by Lord Snowden, 154 pp, double page map, with 16 pp monochrome photographs on loaded art paper by Norman Potter. SIGNED by Leonard Cheshire to the limitation leaf 'Leonard Cheshire'. In Fine condition. Housed in Fine condition marble paper covered open-fronted slip case. + The Leonard Cheshire Foundation headed paper giving reference to the portrait photograph by Lord Snowden. Unused and unopened new book. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the VICTORIA CROSS AWARDS Category |
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