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The Macdermots of Ballycloran [The First Folio Society Edition of the Novels of Anthony Trollope Series]. Anthony Trollope [Anthony Trollope (1815 - 6 December 1882) was an English novelist and civil servant of the Victorian era. Among his best known works is a series of novels collectively known as the Chronicles of Barsetshire, which revolves around the imaginary county of Barsetshire]. Introduction by Owen Dudley Edwards [Series Editor David Skilton] Illustrations by Elisa Trimby. (Book #ID 105815) Published by The Folio Society, 202 Great Suffolk Street, London First Folio Edition 1991. 1991. First Folio Society edition hard back binding in publisher's original quarter Brunswick green cloth, dove white paper sides with simple floral border design, gilt and black back, top edge green, primrose end sheets. 8vo. 9¼'' x 6''. Contains [xlix]-1, 448 pp with 16 monochrome illustrations throughout by Elisa Trimby. Fine condition book in Fine condition open fronted slip case. Unused and unopened new book. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the FOLIO SOCIETY Category |
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Winged Diplomat | The Life Story of Air Commodore "Freddie" West V.C., C.B.E., M.C. + (Signed Air Commodore F. M. F. West Flown Cover) Reid, P. R. [Patrick Robert Reid, MBE, MC (13 November 1910 - 22 May 1990) was a British Army officer and author of history]. Air Commodore Ferdinand Maurice Felix West, VC, CBE, MC (19 January 1896 - 8 July 1988) was a senior Royal Air Force officer, aviator, and an English recipient of the Victoria Cross. (Book #ID 112263) Published by Chatto & Windus Ltd, 42 William IV Street, London First Edition 1962. 1962. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original blue cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. 8vo. 8¾'' x 5¾''. Contains (x), 219 pp with monochrome archive photographs throughout. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with minor rubbing to the spine tips, price clipped. + Number 592 of 1300 Air Commodore F. M. F. West souvenir flown cover SIGNED to the front cover 'F. M. F. West' - September 6th 1978 post marked stamp Gibraltar. Signed to the rear by Sqn Ldr J. R. Myers and one further stamp Royal Air Force 16th September 1978. Two cachet inserts. 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 Struggles of Brown, Jones and Robinson | By One of the Firm [The First Folio Society Edition of the Novels of Anthony Trollope Series]. Anthony Trollope [Anthony Trollope (1815 - 6 December 1882) was an English novelist and civil servant of the Victorian era. Among his best known works is a series of novels collectively known as the Chronicles of Barsetshire, which revolves around the imaginary county of Barsetshire]. Introduction by Juliet McMaster [Series Editor David Skilton] Illustrations by Lewellyn Thomas. (Book #ID 105817) Published by The Folio Society, 202 Great Suffolk Street, London First Folio Edition 1999. 1999. First Folio Society edition hard back binding in publisher's original quarter Brunswick green cloth, jasmine paper sides with simple floral border design, gilt and black back, top edge green, primrose end sheets. 8vo. 9¼'' x 6''. Contains [xix]-1, 176 pp with 12 monochrome illustrations throughout by Lewellyn Thomas. Fine condition book in Fine condition open fronted slip case. Unused and unopened new book. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the FOLIO SOCIETY Category |
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The Fixed Period [The First Folio Society Edition of the Novels of Anthony Trollope Series]. Anthony Trollope [Anthony Trollope (1815 - 6 December 1882) was an English novelist and civil servant of the Victorian era. Among his best known works is a series of novels collectively known as the Chronicles of Barsetshire, which revolves around the imaginary county of Barsetshire]. Introduction by Graham Handley [Series Editor David Skilton] Illustrations by Elisa Trimby. (Book #ID 105818) Published by The Folio Society, 202 Great Suffolk Street, London First Folio Edition 1997. 1997. First Folio Society edition hard back binding in publisher's original quarter Brunswick green cloth, peppermint paper sides with simple floral border design, gilt and black back, top edge green, peppermint end sheets. 8vo. 9¼'' x 6''. Contains [xviii], 154 pp with 8 monochrome illustrations throughout by Elisa Trimby. One tiny spot to the front board. Fine condition book in Fine condition open fronted slip case. Unused and unopened new book. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the FOLIO SOCIETY Category |
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Kenneally V.C. | He Fought with Two of the World's Finest Regiments - But First he Had to Desert and Change His Name (Signed) Kenneally V.C., John [Sergeant John Patrick Kenneally (né Leslie Jackson) VC (15 March 1921 - 27 September 2000) was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross]. (Book #ID 112257) Published by Kenwood, Fulstone Barn, New Mill, Huddersfield First Edition 1991. 1991. First edition in publisher's original illustrated card wrap covers (soft back). 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. The citation for the Victoria Cross he was awarded for reads: On 28 April 1943 at Djebel Bou Azoukaz, Tunisia, Lance-Corporal Kenneally charged alone down the bare forward slope straight into the main body of the enemy about to make an attack, firing his Bren gun from the hip; the enemy were so surprised that they broke up in disorder. The lance-corporal repeated his exploit on 30 April when, accompanied by a sergeant, he charged the enemy forming up for assault, inflicting many casualties. Even when wounded he refused to give up, but hopped from one fire position to another, carrying his gun in one hand and supporting himself on a comrade with the other. He was remembered in Winston Churchill's famous broadcast speech on 13 May 1945 "Five years of War", as having defended Ireland's honour: "When I think of these days I think also of other episodes and personalities. I do not forget Lieutenant-Commander Esmonde V.C., D.S.O., Lance-Corporal Kenneally, V.C., Captain Fegen V.C., and other Irish heroes that I could easily recite, and all bitterness by Britain for the Irish race dies in my heart. I can only pray that in years which I shall not see, the shame will be forgotten and the glories will endure, and that the peoples of the British Isles and of the British Commonwealth of Nations will walk together in mutual comprehension and forgiveness." Contains 204 pp with monochrome archive photographs, errata slip laid-in. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as issued, protected in acetate cover. SIGNED by the author to the title page 'Best Regards John Kenneally V.C.' Housed in Fine condition marble paper covered open-fronted slip case. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the VICTORIA CROSS AWARDS Category |
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An Eye for an Eye [The First Folio Society Edition of the Novels of Anthony Trollope Series]. Anthony Trollope [Anthony Trollope (1815 - 6 December 1882) was an English novelist and civil servant of the Victorian era. Among his best known works is a series of novels collectively known as the Chronicles of Barsetshire, which revolves around the imaginary county of Barsetshire]. Introduction by Maeve Binchy [Series Editor David Skilton] Illustrations by Elisa Trimby. (Book #ID 105824) Published by The Folio Society, 202 Great Suffolk Street, London First Folio Edition 1993. 1993. First Folio Society edition hard back binding in publisher's original quarter Brunswick green cloth, tea green paper sides with simple floral border design, gilt and black back, top edge green, tea green end sheets. 8vo. 9¼'' x 6''. Contains [xvii], 169 pp with 16 monochrome illustrations throughout by Elisa Trimby. Fine condition book in Fine condition open fronted slip case. Unused and unopened new book. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the FOLIO SOCIETY Category |
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The Belton Estate [The First Folio Society Edition of the Novels of Anthony Trollope Series]. Anthony Trollope [Anthony Trollope (1815 - 6 December 1882) was an English novelist and civil servant of the Victorian era. Among his best known works is a series of novels collectively known as the Chronicles of Barsetshire, which revolves around the imaginary county of Barsetshire]. Introduction by David Skilton [Series Editor David Skilton] Illustrations by Alexy Pendle. (Book #ID 105826) Published by The Folio Society, 202 Great Suffolk Street, London First Folio Edition 1991. 1991. First Folio Society edition hard back binding in publisher's original quarter shamrock green cloth, tea green paper sides with simple floral border design, gilt and black back, top edge green, tea green end sheets. 8vo. 9¼'' x 6''. Contains [xix]-1, 365 pp with 16 monochrome illustrations throughout by Alexy Pendle. Fine condition book in Fine condition open fronted slip case. Unused and unopened new book. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the FOLIO SOCIETY Category |
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Linda Tressel [The First Folio Society Edition of the Novels of Anthony Trollope Series]. Anthony Trollope [Anthony Trollope (1815 - 6 December 1882) was an English novelist and civil servant of the Victorian era. Among his best known works is a series of novels collectively known as the Chronicles of Barsetshire, which revolves around the imaginary county of Barsetshire]. Introduction by Joanna Trollope [Series Editor David Skilton] Illustrations by Shirley Tourret. (Book #ID 105829) Published by The Folio Society, 202 Great Suffolk Street, London First Folio Edition 1998. 1998. First Folio Society edition hard back binding in publisher's original quarter camel brown cloth, butterscotch paper sides with simple floral border design, gilt and black back, top edge terracotta, butterscotch end sheets. 8vo. 9¼'' x 6''. Contains [xiii]-1, 179 pp with 8 monochrome illustrations throughout by Shirley Tourret. Fine condition book in Fine condition open fronted slip case. Unused and unopened new book. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the FOLIO SOCIETY Category |
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An Old Man's Love [The First Folio Society Edition of the Novels of Anthony Trollope Series]. Anthony Trollope [Anthony Trollope (1815 - 6 December 1882) was an English novelist and civil servant of the Victorian era. Among his best known works is a series of novels collectively known as the Chronicles of Barsetshire, which revolves around the imaginary county of Barsetshire]. Introduction by David Skilton [Series Editor David Skilton] Illustrations by Rod Waters. (Book #ID 105831) Published by The Folio Society, 202 Great Suffolk Street, London First Folio Edition 1998. 1998. First Folio Society edition hard back binding in publisher's original quarter deep burgundy cloth, Purbeck grey laid paper sides with simple floral border design, gilt and black back, top edge burgundy, Purbeck grey end sheets. 8vo. 9¼'' x 6''. Contains [xix]-1, 172 pp with 8 monochrome illustrations throughout by Rod Waters. Fine condition book in Fine condition open fronted slip case. Unused and unopened new book. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the FOLIO SOCIETY Category |
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Dr. Wortle's School [The First Folio Society Edition of the Novels of Anthony Trollope Series]. Anthony Trollope [Anthony Trollope (1815 - 6 December 1882) was an English novelist and civil servant of the Victorian era. Among his best known works is a series of novels collectively known as the Chronicles of Barsetshire, which revolves around the imaginary county of Barsetshire]. Introduction by John Rae [Series Editor David Skilton] Illustrations by Robin Jacques. (Book #ID 105833) Published by The Folio Society, 202 Great Suffolk Street, London First Folio Edition 1989. 1989. First Folio Society edition hard back binding in publisher's original quarter tawny brown cloth, butterscotch laid paper sides with simple floral border design, gilt and black back, top edge brown, butterscotch end sheets. 8vo. 9¼'' x 6''. Contains [xviii], 199 pp with 16 monochrome illustrations throughout by Robin Jacques. Fine condition book in Fine condition open fronted slip case. Unused and unopened new book. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the FOLIO SOCIETY Category |
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Harry Heathcote of Gangoil | A Tale of Australian Bush Life [The First Folio Society Edition of the Novels of Anthony Trollope Series]. Anthony Trollope [Anthony Trollope (1815 - 6 December 1882) was an English novelist and civil servant of the Victorian era. Among his best known works is a series of novels collectively known as the Chronicles of Barsetshire, which revolves around the imaginary county of Barsetshire]. Introduction by P. D. Edwards [Series Editor David Skilton] Illustrations by Rod Waters. (Book #ID 105837) Published by The Folio Society, 202 Great Suffolk Street, London First Folio Edition 1998. 1998. First Folio Society edition hard back binding in publisher's original quarter duck egg blue cloth, buttermilk laid paper sides with simple floral border design, gilt and black back, blue cyan top edge, buttermilk end sheets. 8vo. 9¼'' x 6''. Contains [xv]-1, 98 pp with 8 monochrome illustrations throughout by Rod Waters. Fine condition book in Fine condition open fronted slip case. Unused and unopened new book. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the FOLIO SOCIETY Category |
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Anthony Trollope | An Autobiography [The First Folio Society Edition of the Novels of Anthony Trollope Series]. Anthony Trollope [Anthony Trollope (1815 - 6 December 1882) was an English novelist and civil servant of the Victorian era. Among his best known works is a series of novels collectively known as the Chronicles of Barsetshire, which revolves around the imaginary county of Barsetshire]. Introduction by John Sutherland [Series Editor David Skilton]. (Book #ID 105838) Published by The Folio Society, 202 Great Suffolk Street, London First Folio Edition 1999. 1999. First Folio Society edition hard back binding in publisher's original quarter platinum grey cloth, grey laid paper sides with simple floral border design, gilt and black back, top edge grey, grey end sheets. 8vo. 9¼'' x 6''. Contains portrait frontispiece, [xxviii], 240 pp with 22 monochrome illustrations, photographs and engravings throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition open fronted slip case. Unused and unopened new book. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the FOLIO SOCIETY Category |
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Queen Victoria | Volume I: Her Life and Times 1819-1861 Woodham-Smith, Cecil [Queen Victoria] (Book #ID 105876) Published by Book Club Associates, London | Hamish Hamilton Ltd., 90 Great Russell Street, London 1973. 1973. Hard back binding in publisher's original purple cloth effect covered boards, gilt back. 8vo. 8'' x 5¼''. Contains 574 pp with monochrome illustrations and archive photographs to the central pages. Tanning to the text block edges. Very Good condition book in Good condition dust wrapper with sun fading down the spine. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the MONARCHY Category |
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Victoria & Albert Museum Fifty (50) Masterpieces of Pottery, Porcelain, Glass Vessels, Stained Glass Painted Enamels Victoria & Albert Museum London (Book #ID 107932) Published by Her Majesty's Stationery Office, London Second Edition 1953. 1953. Publisher's original blue and white card wrap covers [soft back]. 12mo square 6'' x 6''. Contains 103 pp with 50 full-page monochrome illustrations throughout. In Very Good bright condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the CERAMICS & POTTERY Category |
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Ventriloquism for Amateurs | Containing Full Instructions for Acquiring the Art of Ventriloquism. Also Several Amusing Dialogues for Public Entertainment Russell, W. (H. Deville, 41 Longford Place, Victoria Park, Manchester) (Book #ID 110942) Privately Produced by H. Deville, 41 Longford Place, Victoria Park, Manchester not dated. circa 1930. 1930. 13½'' x 8½''. 15 single-sided mimeograph sheets stapled across the top edge and folded across the centre. In Very Good clean condition. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the MAGIC & CONJURING Category |
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Great Stories of The Victoria Cross (Signed) Smyth, Sir John [Brigadier Sir John George Smyth, 1st Baronet, VC, MC, PC (24 October 1893 - 26 April 1983), often known as Jackie Smyth, was a British Indian Army officer and a Conservative Member of Parliament. Although a recipient of the Victoria Cross, his military career ended in controversy] Rear Admiral Basil Charles Godfrey Place, VC, CB, CVO, DSC (19 July 1921 - 27 December 1994), known as Godfrey Place, was an officer in the Royal Navy and a recipient of the Victoria Cross. (Book #ID 112256) Published by Arthur Barker Ltd., A Subsidiary of George Weidenfeld and Nicolson Ltd., 11 St. John's Hill, London First Edition 1977. 1977. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original tawny brown cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. 8vo. 8¾'' x 5½''. Contains (xvii), 192 pp with monochrome archive photographs. Fine condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with small chips to the top of the spine, not price clipped. A presentation copy from one V.C. holder to another, inscribed on the front free end paper 'To Godfrey. In admiration and friendship and ever grateful thanks for all you have done for me and the V.C. and G.C. Association - Jackie 15.6.77.' Godfrey is Rear Admiral Basil Charles Godfrey Place V.C. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Housed in Fine condition paper covered open-fronted slip case. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the VICTORIA CROSS AWARDS Category |
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The Selected Poems of Alfred Lord Tennyson | The Zodiac Book Series (Number 11). Tennyson, Alfred Lord [Alfred Tennyson, 1st Baron Tennyson, FRS (6 August 1809 - 6 October 1892) Poet Laureate of Great Britain and Ireland during much of Queen Victoria's reign and remains one of the most popular British poets]. (Book #ID 108980) Published by Chatto & Windus Ltd., 42 William IV Street, London First Zodiac Book Edition 1938. 1938. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original colour decorated paper covered boards. Small 8vo. 7¼'' x 5''. A pre second world war series of sophisticatedly designed short titles sold as gift books by Chatto and Windus, The Zodiac Books reached 28 titles (and some reprints) before the series ended in 1942. Contains 64 pp. Fine condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with age darkening of the paper down the spine, not price clipped, 1s. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the POETRY, VERSE & RHYMES Category |
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The Shayer Family of Painters Stewart, Brian and Mervyn Cutten [William Shayer (1787-1879) English landscape painter and figure painter who became prominent during the Victorian era | William Joseph Shayer (1811-1892) | Edward Dashwood Shayer (1821-1864)] (Book #ID 111351) Published by F. Lewis Publishers, Ltd., 35 Bedford Row, London First Edition 1981. 1981. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original nutmeg cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. 4to. 11'' x 9''. Contains (xiv), 143 pp with colour plates and monochrome archive photographs throughout. The merest hint of foxing to the end paper. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with tiny rub to the top of the spine, not price clipped. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the ART [British] Category |
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The Works of Alfred Tennyson - Poet Laureate Tennyson, Alfred Lord [Alfred Tennyson, 1st Baron Tennyson, FRS (6 August 1809 - 6 October 1892) Poet Laureate of Great Britain and Ireland during much of Queen Victoria's reign and remains one of the most popular British poets]. Illustrated by H. M. P. and others. (Book #ID 111361) Published by C. Kegan Paul & Co. 1 Paternoster Square, London 1881. 1881. Hard back binding in publisher's original elaborately decorated burgundy cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered in gilt and black to the spine and front cover, rear cover with small embossed device, all page edges gilt, bevelled edges, grey and white oak leaf end sheets. Thick quarto. 9¾'' x 7¼''. Contains paper guarded portrait frontispiece, (xvi), 737 + ii pp with 26 full-page single-sided monochrome illustrations throughout. Foxing to the end papers, one page gathering slightly proud, rubbing to the corners, spine ends turned over, sun fading to the fore edge of the rear board. Scarce in original binding. Heavy volume weighing 2 kg, extra postage will be requested over and above our default setting for destinations outside of the UK. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the ENGLISH LITERATURE Category |
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60th Anniversary of the Queensland and Northern Territory Aerial Services (Qantas) 16th November 1920 | First Day Souvenir Flown Cover | Signed Hughie Edwards Air Commodore Sir Hughie Idwal Edwards, VC, KCMG, CB, DSO, OBE, DFC (1 August 1914 - 5 August 1982) was a senior officer in the Royal Air Force, Governor of Western Australia, and an Australian recipient of the Victoria Cross. Serving as a bomber pilot in the Royal Air Force, Edwards was decorated with the Victoria Cross in 1941 for his efforts in leading a bombing raid against the port of Bremen, one of the most heavily defended towns in Germany. He became the most highly decorated Australian serviceman of the Second World War. (Book #ID 112497) 19th November 1980. 8'' x 5'' flown cover No. 620 of 1470 post marked Brisbane Australia 19th November 1980 | SIGNED to the front cover 'Hughie Edwards' | Two London Heathrow stamps to the rear dated 13th November 1980 and 20th November 1980. Three cachet inserts. Certification signed by Jim Sastick Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the AUSTRALIA (Terra Australis) Category |
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The Only Enemy (Signed) Smyth, Brigadier Sir John [Brigadier Sir John George Smyth, 1st Baronet, VC, MC, PC (24 October 1893 - 26 April 1983), often known as Jackie Smyth, was a British Indian Army officer and a Conservative Member of Parliament. Although a recipient of the Victoria Cross, his military career ended in controversy] (Book #ID 112159) Published by Hutchinson & Co. Ltd., 178-202 Great Portland Street, London First Edition 1959. 1959. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original forest green cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered silver back over maroon ground. 8vo. 8½'' x 6''. Contains portrait frontispiece, 352 pp. Fine condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with one small chip to the top of the rear cover, not price clipped, 30s. Housed in Fine condition marble paper covered open-fronted slip case. SIGNED by the author to the title page 'To Edwin and Mollie - with affectionate regards and good wishes from Jackie Smyth, 23.3.59.' 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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Sometimes a Soldier + Signed Letter + The Victoria Cross and George Cross Association Memorial Service Programme + The Victoria Cross and George Cross Association Christmas Card with Winston Churchill (Signed) Woolley, The Rev. G. H. [Geoffrey Harold Woolley, VC, OBE, MC (14 May 1892 - 10 December 1968) was a British Army infantry officer, Church of England priest, and Second World War military chaplain. He was the first British Territorial Army officer to be awarded the Victoria Cross] (Book #ID 112160) Published by Ernest Benn, Bouverie House, Fleet Street, London First Edition 1963. 1963. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original moss green cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. 8vo. 8½'' x 6''. The citation for the Victoria Cross he was awarded for this action reads: For most conspicuous bravery on "Hill 60" during the night of 20th-21st April, 1915. Although the only Officer on the hill at the time, and with very few men, he successfully resisted all attacks on his trench, and continued throwing bombs and encouraging his men till relieved. His trench during all this time was being heavily shelled and bombed and was subjected to heavy machine gun fire by the enemy. Contains frontispiece, 196 pp with monochrome archive photographs throughout. Very Good condition book in Good condition dust wrapper with piece of paper missing to the top front corner, rubbing to the spine ends and corners, not price clipped, 21s. Housed in Fine condition marble paper covered open-fronted slip case. Inscription by the author to the front free end paper SIGNED 'G. H. Woolley - 24th April 1964' + double-sided SIGNED letter dated 23rd December 1966 on the author's private letter-headed paper to W. R. Batchelor - the recipient of the dedication to the book + 8 pp The Victoria Cross and George Cross Association Memorial Service Programme for Thursday 23rd January, 1969 + The Victoria Cross and George Cross Association 1967 8 pp Christmas Card SIGNED inside 'From Harold and Betty Woolley, and Nicholas, with monochrome photograph of Queen Elizabeth II and a rare photograph of Sir Winston Churchill (first president of the V.C. and G.C. Association from 1956 until his death in 1965) looking at the Book of Remembrance which reposes in the magnificent altar which was Britain's gift to Canada in 1927 when the Chamber in the Peace Tower was completed + copied 8'' x 6'' colour photograph of the author wearing his Victoria Cross. 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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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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Magennis VC | The Story of Northern Ireland Only Winner of the Victoria Cross (Signed) + 130th Anniversary of the Institution of the Victoria Cross (Double Signed) by Ian Fraser V.C. and James J. Magennis V.C. Fleming, George [James Joseph Magennis, VC (27 October 1919 - 12 February 1986) was a Belfast-born sailor and recipient of the Victoria Cross. He was the only native of Northern Ireland to receive the Victoria Cross in the Second World War | Lieutenant Commander Ian Edward Fraser, VC, DSC, RD, JP (18 December 1920 - 1 September 2008) was an English diving pioneer, sailor and recipient of the Victoria Cross]. Professor Christopher George Maccabe CB (born 17 December 1946) is a former Political Director of the Northern Ireland Office, and a former British Joint Secretary of the British Irish Intergovernmental Conference. (Book #ID 112231) Published by History Ireland Ltd., Dublin, Ireland First Edition 1998. 1998. First edition in publisher's original illustrated card wrap covers (soft back). 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Magennis was part of several operations involving X-Craft midget submarines in attacks on Axis ships. In July 1945, Magennis was serving on HMS XE3 during Operation Struggle. During an attack on the Japanese cruiser Takao in Singapore, Magennis showed extraordinary valour and bravery by leaving the submarine for a second time in order to free some explosive charges that had got caught, he is only person in naval history to exit a submarine in a diving suit, perform a military operation and return to the same submarine. His commanding officer, Lieutenant Ian Edward Fraser, was also awarded the Victoria Cross for his actions during the operation. Contains 224 pp with monochrome archive photographs throughout. In Fine condition, supplied in archive acetate film protection. SIGNED by the author to the title page 'To Chris Maccabe C.B. (Associate Political Director) with compliments from George Fleming' + souvenir 130th Anniversary of the Institution of the Victoria Cross cover DOUBLE SIGNED 'Ian Fraser V.C.' and James J. Magennis V.C.' to the front cover, 29th January 1986 post marked stamp. Housed in Fine condition paper covered open-fronted slip case. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the VICTORIA CROSS AWARDS Category |
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A Reluctant Hero | The Life of Captain Robert Ryder VC (Signed + Signed Card) Hopton, Richard [Captain Robert Edward Dudley Ryder VC (16 February 1908 - 29 June 1986) was a Royal Navy officer and a British recipient of the Victoria Cross] (Book #ID 112246) Published by Pen and Sword Books Ltd., [Maritime] 47 Church Street, Barnsley, South Yorkshire First Edition 2011. 2011. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Victoria Cross official citation: The King has been graciously pleased to approve the award of the Victoria Cross for daring and valour in the attack on the German Naval Base at St. Nazaire, to: Commander Robert Edward Dudley Ryder, Royal Navy. For great gallantry in the attack on St Nazaire. He commanded a force of small unprotected ships in an attack on a heavily defended port and led H.M.S. Campbeltown in under intense fire from short range weapons at point blank range. Though the main object of the expedition had been accomplished in the beaching of Campbeltown, he remained on the spot conducting operations, evacuating men from Campbeltown and dealing with strong points and close range weapons while exposed to heavy fire for one hour and sixteen minutes, and did not withdraw till it was certain that his ship could be of no use in rescuing any of the Commando Troops who were still ashore. That his Motor Gun Boat, now full of dead and wounded, should have survived and should have been able to withdraw through an intense barrage of close range fire was almost a miracle. Contains 224 pp with monochrome archive photographs to the centre pages Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped, £19.99. White paper label to the title page SIGNED by the author 'With my best wishes, Richard Hopton. 10. v. 2013.' Loosely inserted hand written compliments card with the authors printed residence across the top and referring to the signed label SIGNED 'Richard Hopton.' 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 Light Of Many Suns; The Meaning of The Bomb Cheshire, 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 112126) Published by Methuen & Co. Ltd., 36 Essex Street, Strand, London First Edition 1985. 1985. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black paper covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. 8vo. 8¾'' x 5½''. Contains 138 pp. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0413592405 Click here to select books from the PHILOSOPHY Category |
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Search Find and Kill | The RAF's U-Boat Successes in World War Two + (Signed Victory in Europe 8th May 1945 Flown Cover) + Signed Franks, Norman L. R. [Norman Leslie Robert Franks (born 1940: died May 2023) is an English militaria writer who specialises in aviation topics. He focuses on the pilots and squadrons of World Wars I and II]. John Alexander Cruickshank VC (born 20 May 1920) is a Scottish former banker, former Royal Air Force officer, and a Second World War recipient of the Victoria Cross. (Book #ID 112393) Published by Grub Street, The Basement, 10 Chivalry Road, London First Edition Thus Substantially Updated Edition 1995. 1995. First edition thus substantially updated hard back binding in publisher's original scarlet cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains (xiv), 274 pp with monochrome archive photographs throughout. Small booksellers ticket removed from the bottom of the front free end paper. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. + No. 304 of 500 Victory in Europe flown cover | Flight Lieutenant J. A. Cruickshank was awarded the Victoria Cross for most conspicuous bravery during a successful attack on U-347 in the Atlantic on 17th July 1944 and SIGNED by him to the front cover 'John Cruickshank' also SIGNED by the author label to the title page 'Best wishes | Norman Franks' + letter of provenance to the author dated 2016. 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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Barefoot Soldier | A Story of Extreme Valour (Double Signed + Personal Colour Photographs + Signed Framed Photograph) Beharry VC, Johnson [Warrant Officer Class 2 Johnson Gideon Beharry, VC, COG (born 26 July 1979) is a British Army soldier who, on 18 March 2005, was awarded the Victoria Cross] with Nick Cook. (Book #ID 112432) Published by Sphere An Imprint of Little, Brown and Company Ltd., Brettenham House, Lancaster Place, London First Edition 2006. 2006. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original scarlet cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back, black paper end papers. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Beharry was the first recipient of the Victoria Cross since the posthumous awards to Lieutenant Colonel H. Jones and Sergeant Ian John McKay for service in the Falklands War in 1982. He was the first living recipient of the VC since Keith Payne and Rayene Stewart Simpson, both Australian, for actions in Vietnam in 1969, and the first living recipient of the VC in the British Army since Rambahadur Limbu, a Gurkha, in the Indonesia-Malaysia confrontation in 1965. At the time of his award, he was one of only ten living recipients of the VC. Contains (x), 370 pp with two maps and colour archive photographs throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. SIGNED by both authors to the title page ''J. Beharry VC' and 'Nick Cook | 2nd November 2006'. + 12'' x 8'' framed colour photograph of Beharry just after receiving his VC at Buckingham Palace + 11'' x 8'' SIGNED colour photograph of Beharry + 4 x 6'' x 4'' personal colour photographs of Johnson Beharry and Nick Cook at book signing | RNAS Base, Yeovilton, Somerset | 21st November 2006. 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. Click here to select books from the VICTORIA CROSS AWARDS Category |
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Barefoot Soldier | A Story of Extreme Valour (Signed + Personal Colour Photographs) Beharry VC, Johnson [Warrant Officer Class 2 Johnson Gideon Beharry, VC, COG (born 26 July 1979) is a British Army soldier who, on 18 March 2005, was awarded the Victoria Cross] with Nick Cook. (Book #ID 112433) Published by Sphere An Imprint of Little, Brown and Company Ltd., Brettenham House, Lancaster Place, London First Edition 2006. 2006. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original scarlet cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back, black paper end papers. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Beharry was the first recipient of the Victoria Cross since the posthumous awards to Lieutenant Colonel H. Jones and Sergeant Ian John McKay for service in the Falklands War in 1982. He was the first living recipient of the VC since Keith Payne and Rayene Stewart Simpson, both Australian, for actions in Vietnam in 1969, and the first living recipient of the VC in the British Army since Rambahadur Limbu, a Gurkha, in the Indonesia-Malaysia confrontation in 1965. At the time of his award, he was one of only ten living recipients of the VC. Contains (x), 370 pp with two maps and colour archive photographs throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. SIGNED by the author to the title page ''J. Beharry VC' + 12'' x 8'' + 12'' x 8'' SIGNED colour photograph of Beharry holding his VC + 4 x 6'' x 4'' personal colour photographs of Johnson Beharry and Nick Cook at book signing | RNAS Base, Yeovilton, Somerset | 21st November 2006. 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. Click here to select books from the VICTORIA CROSS AWARDS Category |
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Barefoot Soldier | A Story of Extreme Valour (+ Personal Colour Photographs) Beharry VC, Johnson [Warrant Officer Class 2 Johnson Gideon Beharry, VC, COG (born 26 July 1979) is a British Army soldier who, on 18 March 2005, was awarded the Victoria Cross] with Nick Cook. (Book #ID 112434) Published by Sphere An Imprint of Little, Brown and Company Ltd., Brettenham House, Lancaster Place, London First Edition 2006. 2006. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original scarlet cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back, black paper end papers. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Beharry was the first recipient of the Victoria Cross since the posthumous awards to Lieutenant Colonel H. Jones and Sergeant Ian John McKay for service in the Falklands War in 1982. He was the first living recipient of the VC since Keith Payne and Rayene Stewart Simpson, both Australian, for actions in Vietnam in 1969, and the first living recipient of the VC in the British Army since Rambahadur Limbu, a Gurkha, in the Indonesia-Malaysia confrontation in 1965. At the time of his award, he was one of only ten living recipients of the VC. Contains (x), 370 pp with two maps and colour archive photographs throughout. Fine condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with sun fading down the spine, not price clipped. Loosely inserted 4 x 6'' x 4'' personal colour photographs of Johnson Beharry and Nick Cook at book signing | RNAS Base, Yeovilton, Somerset | 21st November 2006. 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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Roderick Alastair Brook Learoyd (Wartime Signed Letter) Wing Commander Roderick Alastair Brook Learoyd, VC (5 February 1913 - 24 January 1996) was a Royal Air Force bomber pilot and recipient of the Victoria Cross. (Book #ID 112470) 6th July 1941. Single sheet letter 9'' x 7'' on Royal Air Force Station letter-headed paper dated 6th July 1941 and SIGNED 'R. A. B. Learoyd'. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the VICTORIA CROSS AWARDS Category |
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Two Victoria Cross Fifty Pence (50p) Piece Coins: (i) Victoria Cross 50p Pence Coin V.C. 150th Anniversary 2006 (29th January 1856) 2006 | (ii) Victoria Cross Heroic Acts (Hero Man) 2006 Fifty Pence (50p) Coin World War II Soldier Carrying Wounded Soldier + Victoria Cross 1856 - 2006 Royal Mail First Day Cover The Royal Mint | Llantrisant, Wales [William Leefe Robinson VC (14 July 1895 - 31 December 1918) was the first British pilot to shoot down a German airship over Britain during the First World War, for this, he was awarded the Victoria Cross] (Book #ID 112479) January 2006. Two Victoria cross fifty pence piece coins. One featuring two depictions of medals the other a soldier carrying another wounded soldier. The obverse side of each coin features a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II by Ian Rank-Broadley. Established on 29th January 1856 for British and Commonwealth servicemen and women who have demonstrated 'most conspicuous bravery, or some daring or pre-eminent act of valour or self-sacrifice, or extreme devotion to duty in the presence of the enemy', the Victoria Cross is the highest and most prestigious medal in the British honours system. The VC was conceived during the Crimean War (1853-56), where the combined British, French and Ottomon armies drove the Russians out of Sebastopol and the Black Sea. The War is widely regarded as a turning point in modern warfare where industrial tactics started to come to the fore, and with them very high casualty and injury rates. + 8½'' x 5'' Victoria Cross 1856 - 2006 Royal Mail First Day Cover | one cachet insert featuring William Leefe Robinson V.C. who was the first British pilot to shoot down a German airship over Britain during the First World War and was the first man to be awarded the V.C. for a deed over the United Kingdom. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the VICTORIA CROSS AWARDS Category |
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