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.
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