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Pages 487-530. Features: Cover page photo of state funeral of Adm. of the Fleet Earl Beatty; Major coverage of the funeral of Lord Beatty; Photo illustrated article entitled Flightless Birds in Three Continents; Lovely one page photo portrait of Queen Mary with three of her grandchildren; Two-page pictorial map entitled "Germany re-occupies the demilitarized Rhineland - a breach of the Versailles and Locarno treaties; Photo illustrated article entitled "A Vast Prehistoric Pompeii" revisited - further discoveries in Moravia, at Vestoice and the Pekarna cave; Two pages of photos of products of the paleolithic bone industry - weapons recalling Samson's "jawbone of an ass" and a big spoon; Page of photos and text describe mammoth hunters' cosmetics - dye-making utensils and other relics; Two pages of colour illustrations of animal art of 30,000 years ago - the earliest known sculpture; Page of seven photos document a trail of arson through Spain - the destruction of churches and convents; Photo of crowds surging to see the liner "Queen Mary" before she leaves her birthplace; Aerial photo of London Film Productions studio at Denham aflame; Photo of whales defeating Ireland in rugby championship at Cardiff, with crowds surging onto field of play; Photo of Hitler taking the salute at torch lit procession of 200,000 Nazis on the Theresienweise at Munich; Centrefold photo of the League of Nations Council meeting in London - the most vital for the peace of Europe ever held; Photos of Italian bombing of lava in Abyssinia; Photos of personalities of the week include Gen. Sir David Campell, Lord Dartmouth, Canon Nairne, Lieut. Col. R. S. Rait Kerr, Registrar A.Stiebel; the late Prof. J. S. Haldane, Sir Thomas Inskip, Sir Donald Somervell, Guila Bustabo, Ali Irfan, and the late Sir Dillon Bell; Nice one-page colour ad for the Ford V-8 car; One page Harrods ad features sports woollies for men; Nice illustrated one-page ad for the Hillman "Hawk" "Sixteen" "80" with "Evenkeel" Suspension; Classy halfpage photo ad for Bentley cars; Nostalgic one-page illustrated ad for Castrol oil features famed aviator Tommy Rose; and more. Coverfold holding by one staple. Archival tape repairs along coverfold. Unmarked with moderate wear. A quality vintage copy. Magazine
Features: Title page photo of R.F.C. airman in electrified clothing for night bombing; The Navy and Nature - Camouflage and Smoke-Clouds (article); The Songs Our Soldiers Sing; The Honey Bee, "Sugar" Supplier (article); Page of photos illustrating damage to Italian architecture done by Austria; Two pages of excellent photos of tanks on the battlefield - at and since Cambrai; Photo of row of British Bombing Machines (Aeroplanes); One-page photo of British pilot holding 25lb bomb as he arms his plane; Article by G.K. Chesterton about food shortages and related wartime issues; Photo in hangar at the Issy-Les-Moulineaux Aviation Station, near Paris; Photo of pilot in cockpit of a Breguet machine; Photos of downed German Gotha aircraft; Twelve photos over two pages illustrate the machine-guns of aeroplanes of various types - allied and enemy examples; Air-Craft Versus War-Ships (article); Two-page illustration of British-German aerial dogfight; Two photos of massive Italian Caproni Aeroplanes; Article on food hoarding; Two photos of a mobile British bacteriological laboratory; Roll of Honour - one page with photos of 21 British officers, including Brig.-Gen. G.S. Shephard, D.S.O., M.C.; and more. 36 pages, including eight pages of charming vintage ads, most of which are illustrated. Lovely photo ad for D. Napier & Son, Ltd., maker of Napier motor carriages. Illustrated Denby Motor Lorry ad. Fantastic two-colour back cover ad for the Erasmic Shaving Stick features fashionable man and woman, illustrated by Rilette. Unmarked with average wear. Binding intact. A sound copy of this excellent WWI-era issue. Magazine
Features: Title page photo of General Foch; Two pages of photos document a Moslem pilgrimage to Moses' tomb for the first time since the Allied occupation; The Fighting Poets of France (article); Germany's U-Boat "Cruisers"; Two half-page aerial photos of bombing in Palestine and Cologne; Photos of Sir Horace Darwin, Sir Cyril S. Cobb, Sir W.E. Hume-Williams, Sir William Orpen, The Earl of Plymouth, and Sir Howard Handley Spicer; Six photos of the Italian contingent in France; Twelve photos over two pages illustrate the training and work of canine despatch-carriers; Home-Grown Rations (article); Photo of the shelled houses of Villers-Bretonneux; Four photos illustrated the rescue work of the Sea-Patrol Service; The United States Militant - at the front and at Home - six photos, including two at Cantigny; Two half-page photos of Americans capturing Germans at Cantigny with flame-throwers; Graphic centrefold illustration depicts a bayonet charge by the French army on the Western Front; On Bombing in General - article by C.G. Grey; One-page of British officer on horseback being pursued by enemy plane; Roll of Honour - photos of 18 officers including Lt.-Col. C.K. James, D.S.O. and BAR; Several nice car ads; and more. 36 pages including several pages of marvelous vintage ads, most of which are illustrated. Unmarked with average wear. Binding intact. A sound copy of this excellent WWI-era issue. Magazine
Features: Two-page illustration describes the British share in "the magnificent Italian Victory" - artillery counter-preparation near Asiago; Article by G.K. Chesterton on Mr. Robert Dell who was expelled from France; Photos of Sir Gilbert F. Garnsey, K.B.E., General Guillaumat, Governor of France, and General Diaz of Italy; One-page illustration of British Aeroplane over the recaptured Montello - an air view of the Piave; Potsdam's Disappointment (article); The War Game of the Japanese (article); "The Beef Trip"; Two half-page photos show the raised Piave River; Article about air bombing and bombers; One-page illustration of the Montello, "Entirely retaken with elan from the Austrians by the Italians"; From Virgin Soil to Complete Shipyard in 165 Days - Three pages with fourteen photos marvelously document the rapid construction of the world's largest shipyard on Hog Island, in the Delaware River, just outside Philadelphia; Centrefold illustration of "The Beef Trip", the British Navy's way of securing the nation's food supply; The Conservation of Wild Life in War-Time (article); Detailed diagrams and text describe the Madsen Gun; Full-page illustration compares Britain's liberal rations compared to those of Germany; Roll of Honour - photos of 18 officers including Lieut.-Col. Bertrand D. Gibson; Photos of U.S. Army nurses under gas-mask instruction at Cape Kearney, California; Illustrated ad for the "Kooksjoie" Range warns of imminent coal restrictions; Nice car ads; Nice one-page illustrated ad for Beecham's Pills features reflection of lady in mirror; Back cover ad for Edwards' Harlene hair treatments; and more. 36 pages including several pages of marvelous vintage ads, most of which are illustrated. Unmarked with average wear. Binding intact. A sound copy of this excellent WWI-era issue. Magazine
Features: Title page illustration of French Cavalry on the Oise Front; Two pages of illustrations of Royal visit to 'Khaki Country' - among the mills of the West Riding; Reserves and Their Employment (article); The Patron Saint of the Allies (article); Concerning National Kitchens (article); Photos of events in Italy, Portugal, Greece and France, including two photos of the funeral of Sister G.M.M. Wake, a Canadian nurse killed by a German bomb; Article on current events by G.K. Chesterton; Photos of John Robert Clynes, M.P., Sir Richard David Muir, The Duke of Rutland, Sir William James Tatem, and Sir John Merry Le Sage; Text and two illustrations describe the American's First "Big Thing" in France - The Cantigny Fight; The Moral and Material Effect of Bombing Germany (article by C.G. Grey); Six photos of British and U.S. Observers training Aerial Gunnery together; Wonderful 11-photo spread over two pages of the United States Army at the front where it is 'taking a gallant share in resisting the German offensive; Three illustrations and text describe the shelling of Paris from 74 miles by German super-gun "Long Bertha"; Seven photos of Sea-Warfare mementos from Zeebrugge - war museum additions; Centrefold illustration "The Last of the Albert Madonna - British Artillery In Action Near The Town; Photos of injured German POWs; Article on the saving of clerical labour; Two half-page aerial photos illustrate a British air attack on the main railway station at Metz; Roll of Honour - photos of 18 officers including Lieut.-Colonel James Hugh Coles, D.S.O.; Several lovely car ads; Fantastic two-colour back cover ad for "Erasmic" The Dainty Soap features well-dressed lady in boudoir studying her mirror; and more. 36 pages including several pages of marvelous vintage ads, most of which are illustrated. Unmarked with average wear. Binding intact. A sound copy of this excellent WWI-era issue. Magazine
Features: Title page illustration of British craft 'unsuccessfully attacked' by German submarine; One-page map entitled "The German Blow On Our Fifty-Mile Front - The Battle Area" shows the front between Reims and Nieuport; The Allotment to the Rescue (article); The American Soldier - A First-Class Fighting Man; The Need of Nitrogen - The Air as a source of supply (article); Six interesting photos document the capture of Jericho - scenes and incidents; G. K. Chesterton writes about Lenin and the Bolsheviks; Two photos of downed German Gotha aircraft; One-page illustration of funeral on the Italian front involving coffin on a cableway; One-page illustrations of scene in air-raid shelter in Padua, Italy; Two-page illustration of a party of Alpini resisting to the death on Mount Solarolo; Six photos of a French merchant-ship sinking after being torpedoed; Glorious centrefold illustration of dancing scene in the British Army and Navy Leave Club in Paris; Four half-page illustrations of scenes at the same Leave Club in Paris; Article on the Bombing Offensive Against Germany; Fantastic one-page photo entitled "The Restitution of Alsace and Lorraine - A Great Demonstration in Paris' shows meeting of hundreds of people at the Sorbonne; Fantastic two-colour back cover ad for "Cavanders Army Club" cigarettes features U.S. and Canadian officers chatting about a cigarette; and more. 36 pages including several pages of marvelous vintage ads, most of which are illustrated. Unmarked with average wear. Binding intact. A sound copy of this excellent WWI-era issue. Magazine
Very Good English Paperback. Roy. 8vo. (23 x 16 cm). In English. [1], [6], [2], 53, [1] p., 6 b/w plates. Ex-library stamp on second page. The Japan China conflict and the attitude of Japan. First and Only Edition. Contents: Pt. 1. Report on the Conference held between the Management of the NNational League of Japanese University Professors and foreign news correspondents.; Pt. 2. Prologue.; Japan China relations and the spirit of Japan.; The Japan China conflict and thePro-Communistic policy of china.; Boycott and Anti-Japanese movement.; The attitude of Japan.; Officers of the National League of Japanese University Professors.
19842090202120405355Children to the world! Meeting to present the record of the atomic bombing 1984. Soft Cover. Fine. Number of books: 1 Children to the world! Meeting to present the record of the atomic bombing paperback
19802091502133536437Sanseido 1980. Soft Cover. Fine. Number of books: 1 Sanseido paperback
19832092902137501780Sanseido 1983. Soft Cover. Fine. Size: A4 Number of books: 1 book Sanseido paperback
19912080302106808944Chinzei Academy 1991. Soft Cover. Fine. Number of pages: 159P Size: B5 Chinzei Academy paperback
2080202106700805Chuokoronsha N.A. Soft Cover. Fine. The book is in fine condition. Chuokoronsha paperback
254 pages including index and black and white photographic plates. 'The London', one of the greatest hospitals of all, was founded in 1740 by six men who met at the Feathers Tavern, Cheapside and put up 100 pounds between them. From then on the story is one of constant dedication. In writing of the hospital he knows best, Dr. Clark-Kennedy speaks for teh whole Voluntary system, providing a fascinating comparison with the modern National Health Service. Light to moderate wear. Clean and unmarked. Illustrated glossy covers. Nice copy. Book
1485souvenirs d’un pilote de chasse français dans la RAF.In 8 demi-cuir marron raciné à nerfs,titre doré.Faux- titre,titre,306 pages,illustrations photographiques hors-texte.Flammarion deuxième trimestre 1948 édition originale sur papier ordinaire très bon état
8vo., First Edition thus, with plates and maps; black cloth, backstrip lettered in silver, a near fine copy in unclipped dustwrapper. Published a year after the US edition.
11725Préface du général de Castelnau. In 8 broché, faux-titre, titre, 247 pages, 7 pages de catalogue, 6 cartes, 3 croquis, 8 gravures. Payot paris 1938
6930in 8 broché titre,28 pages de texte et 36 pages de photographies, un plan,d’Abbeville sinistré dressé par Raymond PETIT Abbeville imprimerie F.Paillart 1947 publication du syndicat d’initiative d’Abbeville et ses environs Très bon état
12290Deux volumes in 12 reliure éditeur, pleine toile bleue. VERDUN-Argonne Metz 1914-1918.In 12 reliure éditeur Titre, 190 pages illustrées sur papier couché. Michelin & Cie 1926, bon exemplaire. La bataille de VERDUN 1914 1918. In 12 reliure éditeur Titre, 112 pages illustrées sur papier couché. Michelin & Cie 1919. Complet de sa jaquette. Bon exemplaire.
7929Entre la Meuse et la Moselle Armée-Abteilung von Strantz 20001-40 000. Nachdruck-auch einzelner Bilder-Verboten-Bezug Während des Kreiges nur durch das Oberkommando der armée-Abteilung Von Strantz In 4 broché, à l’italienne, titre sur le premier plat, titre et suite de 339 héliogravures en sépia, pleine page, deux par page, quatre par page. L’ensemble relié par un cordonnet. Couverture légèrement maniée, sinon bon exemplaire Vues de Pont à Mousson, Thiaucourt, Heudicourt, Montsec, Nonsard, Woinville,Buxerulles, Vanéville, Varvinay, Apremont, Gironville, Han sur Meuse, Chauvoncourt, Saint Mihiel, Koeur la Petite, Koeur la Grande, Les Paroches, Chaillon, Lavignéville, Lamorville, Deuxnouds L’abbéye de l’Etanche, Creue, Vigneulles ; Vieville sous les côtes, Hattonchâtel, Hattonville, Billy sous les côtes, Sant Maurice sous les côtes etc. Sans date
803Photos de Presse (le Petit Normand ) et de particuliers.
531 pages including index and black and white illustrations. A fascinating book about wartime politics, military strategies, and the birth pains of an independent U.S. Air Force - which was forged in fire over Brest, Schweinfurt, and Berlin. Sequel to author's A Few Great Captains - which traced the history of the U.S. Army Air Corps from its beginning to the onset of the German Blitzkrieg - picks up the story where Captains left off and continues through the strategic bombing of the Third Reich from 1942 to the end of the war in Europe. The story of a handful of air commanders who risked all for what they believed, at the conference table and in the cockpit. Prior owner's bookplate upon front endpaper else unmarked. Very light wear. Clean and unmarked. Small tears and moderate edgewear to dust jacket. Excellent copy. Book
Dozens of great black and white photos. Cover air photo of the German Submarine Base at Ostend. Theme of this issue: The Use of the Aircraft. Contents include: pre-war expectations of the Royal Flying Circus; The Royal Naval Air Service; Machines and Engines in Possession of the R.F.C. in August, 1914; how output was increased; the aerial preparedness of Belgium, of France, and of Germany; The Albatros; The Fokker; The Aviatik and other German Machines; German Engines; French and Italian Aeroplaines and Engines; Work of the R.F.C.; Reconnaissance Artillery 'spotting'; anti-aircraft guns; low flying; long-range scouting; air fighting; the value of 'stunts'; long-distance raids; darts; bomb dropping; photography; 'Camoflauge'; work of the R.N.A.S.; Seaplanes; 'Blimps'; Coast Patrol Airships; Bombing of Submarines; Attacks on enemy ships; food carrying for Kut; the Jutland Battle; Seaplaine Carriers; 'Contact' Aeroplanes; Typical Experiences; Casualties; Formation Flying. Average wear. Unmarked. Sound copy. Magazine
8vo., First Edition, with numerous plates; red cloth, gilt back, a near fine copy in unclipped dustwrapper.
8vo., First Edition; original printed wrappers, a very good, bright, clean copy. Royal Historical Society Guides and Handbooks 12.
2481Paris, Les Editions Universelles, 1945, broché, 12x19 cm, 102 pages , illustrations en noir et blanc.
