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4to., with numerous photographs and maps throughout; original laminated pictorial boards, a fine copy in unclipped dustwrapper. First published in 1991. Detailed accounts, including gazette entries, of the fifty-two recipients.
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
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
1 Vol. In-8 pag. (4)164 ill. di Ferdinandus.Copt.ill. Dorso rifatto PROG 37395 CATT_ATT 50
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
In 4° leg. edit. pp. 399, con molte ill.ni anche fotografiche, ben tenuto
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
8vo., First Edition thus, with numerous photographs in the text; black cloth, gilt back, a near fine copy in unclipped dustwrapper. First published as 'In Action with the Enemy' in 1986.
Introduction et essai bibliographique par Guillaume Apollinaire - Avec des documents sur la vie ? Londres au XVIII si?cle et notamment la Vie galante d'apr?s les S?rails de Londres - Ouvrage orn? de six compositions d'apr?s la suite grav?e par William Hogarth: La destin?e d'une Courtisane 1 22,5x14 cm., in brossura, pagg. 268 (4), in francese, buone condizioni.
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
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
8vo., First Edition, fore-edges lightly dust-soiled; pale blue cloth, backstrip lettered in black, a very good, bright, clean copy in unclipped dustwrapper, the latter lightly rubbed at extremities. The standard reference, with roll of honour and bibliography. The George Cross replaced the Empire Gallantry Medal in 1940 'for great heroism or conspicuous courage in circumstances of extreme danger'.
[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
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.
With five colour plates and 85 black and white illustrations. Page 109 has staple holes and crease at top corner. Edges greyed with dust marks This book is extra heavy, and may involve extra shipping charges to some countries
8vo., First Edition, with a coloured frontispiece and very numerous coloured and monochrome illustraions (a number full-page) in the textl; cloth, gilt back, a near fine copy in the dustwrapper. The standard reference
Sm. folio, First Edition, with numerous illustrations in the text, INTERLEAVED WITH BLANKS; blue cloth, upper board and backstrip lettered in silver, a near fine copy.
