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4to., First Edition, with illustrated title and numerous photographs and illustrations in the text; original photographic wrappers, a fine copy. A PRESENTATION COPY FROM THE AUTHOR WITH HIS SIGNED HOLOGRAPH INSCRIPTION ON TITLE. Detailed and well-illustrated accounts of the WWI awards made to Private William Buckingham, The Leicestershire Regiment, and Captain Robert Gee, 2 Bn The Royal Fusiliers. Uncommon.
In 12° (14,7x9 cm); (4), 155, (5) pp. Bella legatura artigianale coeva in mezza pelle rossa con dorso a 5 nervi e etitolo e autore impresii in oro ai tasselli. Esemplare in barbe ed in ottime condizioni di conservazione. Opera tirata in soli 750 esemplari, questo è l'esemplare numero 67. Prima edizione nella tiratura delle "Le Coffret du Bibliophile" di questo scritto galante di Guillaume Apollinaire, pseudonimo di Wilhelm Albert Wlodzimierz Apollinaris de Waz-Kostrowicky (Roma, 25 agosto 1880 – Parigi, 9 novembre 1918) celebre poeta, scrittore, critico d'arte e drammaturgo francese che fu anche sostenitore del movimento futurismo italiano. Opera in bella legatura ed in ottime condizioni di conservazione.
<p>22 cm, rilegatura in mezza tela, titolo in oro su tassello al dorso, conserva le copertine illustrate, originali ma con qualche traccia d'uso; p. 382. Moltissime brevi descrizioni di vite di donne galanti, in ordine alfabetico</p>
23,3x15,7 cm; 158, (2) pp. Bella legatura coeva in mezza pelle con piatti foderati con carta marmorizzata. Dorso con titolo e filettatura impressi in oro. Tavola incisa all'antiporta da Nelli e Candini. Alcune tavole incise nel testo (9). Testatine ornate. Rara pubblicazione erotico-galante stampata a Milano. Tutto il testo è stampato entro cornice xilografica. RARO due soli esemplari censiti in ICCU.
Pages 293-324. Features: Story of the Marine Engine (1); The Record Breaker "Lightning" - a famous racing clipper; Through the Ithsmus of Panama; Alain Gerbault and the "Firecrest"; Launching Ceremonies - various methods are used to launch new ships; Epics of Submarines - stories of gallantry and escapes from death. Includes photos of the liner St. Paul on her side beside a quay in New York. Moderate wear. Three-hole punched. Unmarked. A sound copy. Magazine
Volume in ottavo, brossura editoriale figurata, titolo al piatto ed al dorso, occhiello, frontespizio, IV, 320 pp.. Una carrellata attraverso testi ed illustrazioni galanti del secolo dei Lumi, con una presentazione e le note del Grand-Carteret, che preferisce giustamente far parlare i racconti e le vignette. Gran contenitore d'erotismo e letteratura "libera" il Settecento, con una serie d'illustratori di grandissima capacità nel cogliere la galanteria ed il suo cugino erotismo. L'opera è condotta con garbo e misura, presenta testi classici insieme con altri poco noti ed ha un'iconografia ampia e succosa. In barbe, in buono stato (mende alla legatura), stuzzicante e poco comune
205 pages including index. An eloquent collection of stories of over forty Canadian heroes of World War Two. All were ordinary men and women before volunteering to serve, and each reveals in their own way a gallantry, courage and perserverance that Canadians will take pride in. Includes black and white illustrations. Clean and unmarked with very light wear. Excellent copy. Book
4to., First Edition; original printed wrappers, wire-stitched as issued, a near fine copy. This catalogue should not be confused with its similarly titled but much smaller counterpart [Mulholland & Jordan H81] issued in purple wrappers to accompany the same exhibition held at Marlborough House. THE PRESENT WORK IS THE ONLY CATALOGUE TO LIST IN FULL THE CITATIONS OF ALL 640 VICTORIA CROSSES ON DISPLAY AND IS CONSIDERABLY SCARCER THAN THE ABRIDGED 39PP VERSION. The catalogue is arranged chronologically from inception to 1951. SCARCE, ESPECIALLY IN THIS CONDITION. Mulholland & Jordan, H80.
<p>17 cm, ril. moderna, muta, in cartone ricoperto da carta pastello, tagli dorati, (4), 298, (2). Antiporta inciso in rame con scena bucolica, frontespizio calcografico, con grande ghirlanda floreale, firmato dall'incisore Johann Jakob Falkeisen. All'interno, 4 belle tavole incise fuori testo protette da carta velina, una delle incisioni è firmata da Giuseppe Carpano Ripamonti. Delizioso esemplare ottimamente conservato. Raccolta di aneddoti storico-romantici sulla cavalleria ed i modi galanti.</p>
235 pages. Author's signature and inscription upon title page. Bibliography. Index. Black and white illustrations. "The skill, bravery, and perseverance of the Canadian soldier in the dying months of the war leap off these pages. Mr. Fowler has performed a valuable service in confirming once again the proud military tradition enjoyed by Canada." - from Foreward. Clean, bright, tight and square with very light wear. Quality copy. Book
415 pages. Bibliography. Index of Medal of Bravery recipients. Black and white illustrations. "The citations range from the Victoria Cross awarded to Lieutenant Alexander Dunn for racing back on horseback at the Charge of the Light Brigade, to the Cross of Valour awarded to Constable David Cheverie of the RCMP in 1988 for his daring rescue of three children. Where available, the citation, as it appears in the London Gazette or the Canada Gazette, Part 1 (CG) is reproduced in its entirety with the exception of the Medal of Bravery citations which have been paraphrased from the Canada Gazette." - from Introduction. Unmarked with moderate wear. A sound copy. Book
Features: The Hun's Last Hope - Gravity of the Coming German Offensive on the West; Photos of Railways and Waterways where war has passed by; Doughty Gurkhas and Punjabis in the Desert; Won from the Crescent by the New Crusaders - Allenby captures Jerusalem; Exit the Enemy from 'German' East Africa; With Marshall's Men in Mesopotamia; Booty of the 'Bonnets' on the way to Bourlon; The Rumbling of the Storm - how Russia entered the war in a spirit of Brooding Unrest; Gallantry at Guislain and Mercy at Masnieres; Inspiriting Incidents in the Cambrai conflict; The Kaiser's spies in England - how the system worked and failed in this country, by Tighe Hopkins; Where the 'Tanks' went forward towards Cambrai; Moving heavy guns to meet the Menace on the West; Various victims of vagrant and warring airmen; German ships used by United States Soldiers; Royal interest in the work of British inventors; St. George & Jerusalem - article (and full-page map) - End of Four Centuries of Turkish misrule in the Holy City. Average wear. Unmarked. Staples disintegrated. A sound copy. Book
Topics: preparedness of the Boy Scouts; Sir R. Baden-Powell as a Prophet; Holiday and War; The Boy Scout Organization; Work of a Wartime Camp; Lord Kitchener's View; The Public and the Scout; A Non-Military Movement; Opinions of the Press; The American Ambassador; Scout Law; Scout Badges; Gallantry in the Navy; Sea Scouts as Coast Guards; Gallantry in the Army; Influence of the Scout Spirit; War Emergency Work; Work for the Government; Agricultural Help; Boy Scout Tests of Citizenship; Recreation Huts and Collections; Helping the Police; In Air Raids and Bombardments; Work for Hospitals; Boy Scouts of the Empire; The Movement in Foreign Countries; Scouts of the Allies. Dozens of wonderful black and white photos. Average wear. Bit of writing on front cover else unmarked. Binding sound. A quality copy. Magazine
Features: Cover portrait of Brevet-Colonel John Vaughan Campbell, V.C., D.S.O., who won the Victoria Cross by leading an attack when his personal example and gallantry turned the fortune of the day. Includes Chapter CCXXVI - "For Valour - Heroes of the Victoria Cross in the Third Year of the War" Includes photos of many dozens of V.C. recipients, plus other photos. Above-average wear. Staples disintegrated. A worthy reference copy. Book
[Figurato Galante] (cm. 15) buona mz. pergamena antica, resataurata, sguardie antiche. -- pp. 407 + 1 p. bianca. Bella antiporta figurata incisa in rame. Dedica a Nicola Beregani. Fra le molte opere scritte da questo prolifico autore, la nostra è la più rara. Mnca a molti repertori compreso Bm. Stc., Choix, Autori Italiani del '600, Michel-Michel, Bruni-Evans, Moranti "Le seicentine di Urbino", nonchè Graesse e Brunet. La prima edizione apparve nel 1653 ? Bell' esemplare nitido e fresco. Di questa rara opera sconosciuta anche al Gay "Bibliogr. des Ouvrages Relatifs a l' Amour". Il Census Nazionale Opac Sbn non registra alcun esemplare nelle biblioteche italiane. * Michel Susanne I 275.[f50] Libro
Pages 989-1014 plus many additional pages of wonderful vintage ads. Features: Honours for the R.F.C.; The Roll of Honour; Wing Bracing and Head Resistance; The Burges Speed Scout Biplane (with scale drawings and three photos); The Royal Aero Club - Official News; Turin to London Non-Stop - with map and photo of Captain Laureati and Michael Angelo Tonzo; ; Airisms from the Four Winds; "X" Aircraft Raids; The British Air Services - appointments and promotions; Aircraft Work at the Front - Official Information; Magneto Ignition - simple explanation of the fundamentals with illustrations; The Society of British Aircraft Constructors - official notices; Side-Winds; Imports and Exports 1916-1917; Full-page illustration with text honouring Second Lieutenant J.C. Currie "for conspicuous gallantry" while acting as observer to another officer; Fantastic full-page Avro ad; Nice full-page ad with photo for Palmer Cord Tyres and Wheels; The Huns Air Service; Flight-Lieut. Curt Wolff (who replaced Baron von Richthofen as leader of Squadron 12) killed in action; Air photo of massive damage to the village of Bermericourt; Photo of the Kaiser decorating officers on the western front; Photo of Italian F.B.A. flying boat; Two photos of the first of the U.S. Navy's 'blimps'; Great full-page illustrated ad for "Triplex"safety glass for use in goggles and windshields; Personals; Great illustrated ad for the "Newhaven Coat"; and more. Bit of faint underlining to magneto article otherwise clean and unmarked with moderate wear. Binding intact. A wonderful vintage issue. Magazine
Pages 505-532. Features: Cover photo of Monty pinning Sgt. Keith Elliot with the V.C., for outstanding gallantry at Ruweisat; The Battle of the Solomons - U.S. Sea Losses and Land Fighting, with photo of aircraft carrier "Wasp" ablaze and dramatic photo of U.S. auxiliary vessel "Colhoun" and U.S. destroyer "Little" shortly before they went under; Multiple photos of the Battle of the Solomons; Photos of Guadalcanal's vital airfield, Henderson Airport; Six photos of U.S. troop life on Guadalcanal; One-page illustration of sappers 'Hoovering' a minefield in the Western Desert; Photos of Allied airmen waging ceaseless war on Rommel's troops and supply columns; Multiple photos of the Eighth Army's steady progress in the Western Desert - aspects of the battle in its initial stages; The Third British Offensive in Egypt - article; Photos of eleven personalities of interest include Pilot Officer George F. Beurling, John Grix, and Mrs. Roosevelt meeting her U.S. Army son, Elliott, in Britain; Two pages of photos of lively episodes and incidents in the desert battle; Three photos of "Reprisal" raid bombing damage in Canterbury; Seven photos from Madagascar - successful British operations despite road blocks and blown-up bridges; Photos of renewed raids on Malta; Amazing daylight photo from 1 of 94 Lancasters flying low over France enroute to bombing the Schneider words at Le Creusot on October 17th; Illustrations explain how low-flying tactics create new problems for the enemy; Large high-resolution aerial photos of bomb damage to Schneider Works and Breuil Steelworks; Eight woodcuts by Chinese children illustrate the ongoing drama in that nation; Nice colour back cover ad for Johnnie Walker shows iron fence being installed in front of stately home. Moderate wear. Unmarked. A sound vintage copy. Magazine