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1996285625PN. New. 1996. Soft Cover. Date is original print. This is a reprint edition . PN paperback
vita9750The Erskine Press 2003. First Edition. Signed by the Author by Ray Grayston and Tony Iveson all veterans of the Dambuster Raid. Photographs and related article laid in. Octavo red boards hardcover gilt letters xii 129 pp. Fine As New in a Fine As New mylar protected dust jacket. From dust jacket: In March 1943 the 617 Squadron was formed at RAF Scampton Llincolnshire as a heavy bomber unit specifically for the operations planned against the Ruhr dams. Wing Commander Guy Gibson was chosen to lead the Squadron and was given freedom to pick his own crews. On the evening of 16th May 1943 the famous dam raids took place and though the operation was an outstanding success there was a heavy price to pay. Of the nineteen Lancasters that took off eight planes and fifty-five men did not return. Guy Gibson was awarded the Victoria Cross and thirty-three other airmen were decorated. From January 1944 until the end of the war the 617 operated as a special duties squadron from RAF Woodhall Spa first under Wing Commander Leonard Cheshire and later with Wing Commanders Tait and Fauquier. Many stories have been written about the Dam Busters and the 617 Squadron but this is the only account written by one who was there throughout those turbulent days. hardcover
1992008251Patrol Squadron One/La Mesa California: Patrol Squadron One /Walsworth Publishing Company 1992. Hardcover. Fine/No Jacket. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. 66pp.; HB dark blue w/gilt; fine condition w/clean tight pgs. b/w & color photos. 11 <br/> <br/> Patrol Squadron One /Walsworth Publishing Company hardcover
50581Norwich: The Erskine Press 2003. 1st edition. "On the evening of 16th May 1943 the famous dam raids took place and though the operation was an outstanding success there was a heavy price to pay. Of the nineteen Lancasters that took off eight planes and fifty-five men did not return. Guy Gibson was awarded the Victoria Cros and thirty-three other airmen were decorated.Many stories have been written about the Dam Busters and the 617 Squadron but this is the only account written by one who was there throughout those turbulent days." 23.5cms x 18cms x 1.5cms. Pp.xiv/129 black & white photo frontispiece further photos and illustrations signed by the auhor to title page owner's name of a member of 617 SquadronTirpitz RaidRAF Lossiemouth 12 November 1944 . Red boards dustwrapper. VG/VG. Norwich: The Erskine Press, 2003. hardcover
41085London: s.n. Printed in the Year 1702. 1702. First and only edition 4to 24pp. disbound. London: [s.n.,] Printed in the Year 1702. 1702 unknown
1994437525PN. New. 1994. Soft Cover. Date is original print. This is a reprint edition. . PN paperback
1992P12657Melbourne: N 1992. Pp. xviii306last blank frontispiece and 31 plates within the pagination text maps appendices Honour Roll KIA died of wounds etc Honours and Awards nominal and wounded rolls bibliography list of subscribers index; demy 8vo; purple cloth lettered in gilt & white bottom edges a little shelf worn; dust wrapper; 2/6 Commando Squadron Association Melbourne 1992. First edition. With a loosely inserted typed letter signed from Fred Ashford ex-2/6 Australian Commando Squadron acknowledging the purchase of the book. 2/6 Commando served in the New Guinea Campaign - Kokoda Buna the Markham-Ramu Valleys and Balikpapan Borneo. N unknown
1983145122Adelaide: The Author 1983. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good/Good. Adelaide The Author 1983. Quarto xiv 466 pages with numerous maps and illustrations many from photographs. Papered boards a little rubbed and sunned; edges and outer leaves foxed heaviest on the endpapers; a very good copy with the very good dustwrapper unevenly sunned as often slightly worn and foxed on the verso. Inscribed and signed by the author 'Reg & Joan Lantzke Best wishes Kev Baff RNZAF Feb 87'. <p>No. 10 Squadron RAAF operated Sunderland flying boats off the coast of Britain and in the Mediterranean during the Second World War. The Author hardcover
195176753Hiroshima Japan: Hiroshima Publishing Co. Very Good. 1951. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. Hardcover in black boards with eagle insignia on front. No dust jacket. Scarce copy of this unit "yearbook" from 1951-52. Covers have light wear; binding just a bit wobbly but firm. Interior pages are fresh bright and unblemished. Photos and cartoons throughout. Two margin annotations. Name of former owner on front free endpage. Map endpapers. In June 1951 the 731st Bombardment Squadron was renamed the 90th Bombardment Squadron Light Night Intruder.; 4to 11" - 13" tall; 128 pages . Hiroshima Publishing Co. hardcover
20196rnym24 SQD Buccaneers NPC Publication and Publishing 2019. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good. 0x0x0. Book Three only. Large book. Very heavy book extra postage may be required. The wraps are a little shelf rubbed. Internally there are no markings or inscriptions the pages are neat clean and complete. The binding is secure. GK. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services. 24 SQD Buccaneers NPC Publication and Publishing hardcover
200788949New York: Rodale Books 2007. First Printing Stated. Hardcover. Very good/Good. xiv 274 pages. Name index. The dust jacket has some wear and tear. Inscribed by Senator Schumer on the title page to his friend and colleague former Senator Kent Conrad. The inscription reads: "To Kentie: Why do I love the Senate Most of all its because there are people like Kent Conrad who are there. You are a joy to watch listen to and learn from. I admire you and am glad we are friends! Chuck". Also included is a note from Senator Schumer on his Senate stationary to Senator Conrad dated April 26 2007 stating that Senator Schumer's book is enclosed. Charles Ellis Schumer born November 23 1950 is an American politician serving as Senate Majority Leader since 2021 and as a United States senator from New York since 1999. He has led the Senate Democratic Caucus since 2017 and was Senate Minority Leader from 2017 to 2021. He became New York's senior senator in 2001 on the retirement of Daniel Patrick Moynihan. Elected to a fifth Senate term in 2022 Schumer surpassed Moynihan and Jacob K. Javits as the longest-serving U.S. senator from New York. Daniel L. Squadron born November 9 1979 is an American politician and former member of the New York State Senate for the 26th district. A Democrat Squadron was elected a New York State Senator in 2008 and was a candidate in the 2013 race for New York Public Advocate. In August 2017 he resigned from the State Senate to work with entrepreneur Adam Pritzker and Jeffrey Sachs of Columbia University to launch Future Now a national initiative to promote "policies focused on creating a better healthier fairer future." New York’s popular senior senator who won reelection by the largest margin in the state’s history offers a bold plan for change in the Democratic party. As the results of the last presidential election played out it became clear that while Democrats call themselves the party of the middle the middle class does not consider the Democrats their party. Now Chuck Schumer who has gained national prominence as the head of the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee and as a member of the Finance Committee offers his plan for capturing the middle-class vote and moving his party back into the majority. Democrats can accomplish this the senator explains without abandoning their traditional principles. Schumer envisions a hypothetical average middle-class American family—he thinks of them as "The Baileys"—who spend "as much time talking about the cost of cornflakes as the cost of the national debt." He then details specific proposals he believes would keep America safe secure and on top; and support the aspirations of a prosperous and growing middle class while speaking to anxieties created in a world changed by technology and globalization. For example he proposes to: · increase the number of college graduates by 50%. · reduce property taxes by 50%. New York's popular senior senator who won reelection by the largest margin in the states history offers a bold plan for change in the Democratic party. He also details specific proposals he believes would keep America safe secure and on top. From Wikipedia: "Charles Ellis "Chuck" Schumer born November 23 1950 is the senior United States Senator from New York and a member of the Democratic Party. First elected in 1998 he defeated three-term Republican incumbent Al D'Amato by a margin of 55%-44%. Schumer was re-elected in 2004 by a margin of 71% 24% and in 2010 by a margin of 66%-33%. Before his election to the U.S. Senate Schumer served in the US House of Representatives from 1981 to 1999 representing New York's 16th congressional district later redistricted to the 10th congressional district in 1983 and to the 9th congressional district in 1993. A native of Brooklyn and graduate of Harvard College and Harvard Law School he was a three-term member of the New York State Assembly serving from 1975 to 1980. Schumer was chairman of the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee from 2005 to 2009 in which post he oversaw a total of 14 Democratic gains in the Senate in the 2006 and 2008 elections. He is the third-ranking Democrat in the Senate behind Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid and Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin elected Vice Chairman of the Democratic Caucus in the Senate in 2006. In November 2010 he was also chosen to hold the additional role of chairman of the Senate Democratic Policy Committee starting at the opening of the 112th Congress. Notable former aides to Schumer include former US congressman Anthony Weiner and current New York state senator Daniel Squadron." Rodale Books hardcover
20059781844151592-2025Pen and Sword Aviation 2005. Hardcover. New/New. <p><strong>Author:</strong> D Braithwaite Squadron Leader DFC</p><p><strong>Publisher:</strong> Pen and Sword Aviation</p><p><strong>Binding:</strong> Hardcover</p><p><strong>ISBN:</strong> 9781844151592</p><p><strong>Release Date:</strong> 2005</p><p><strong>Number Of Pages:</strong> 224</p><p><strong>Details:</strong> This illustrated edition provides an in-depth look at the remarkable journey of Squadron Leader D. Braithwaite during World War II. Readers will gain a detailed understanding of the evolution of aerial combat and reconnaissance tactics through personal anecdotes and historical context. Braithwaite’s experience flying iconic aircraft such as the de Havilland Mosquito and the Gloster Gladiator reveals not only the technical aspects of flying these planes but also the strategic importance of weather reconnaissance missions that aided bombing campaigns. The book delves into the challenges he faced from navigating enemy territory to dealing with command disputes offering valuable insights into leadership and decision-making under pressure.<br /><br />Students and aviation enthusiasts will appreciate the meticulous descriptions of various missions and the operational dynamics within the RAF. This edition is enriched with illustrations that bring the narrative to life making it an essential resource for anyone interested in military aviation history. By following Braithwaite’s path from a young Auxiliary Air Force recruit to a seasoned leader readers will learn about resilience the importance of adaptability in combat and the broader implications of air power in wartime strategy.</p> Pen and Sword Aviation hardcover
7285Published by THE SIGNAL PRESS LTD London. 1931. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Used - Good/None. Signed by author with a dedication to his assistant who helped prepare the book. Spine binding and covers all fine; Strong gilt eagle illustration on front cover and gilt title on spine. Title page and endpapers are foxing and there is also foxing on the outer edges. Contains two-line errata slip tipped-in at KIA page and another two-line errata at Occupied Aerodromes page. Illustrated with 25 black and white photographs. Published by THE SIGNAL PRESS LTD, London., 1931 hardcover
1939206314London UK: George Newnes 1939. 1st Edition. Card Boards. Fair. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. The first twelve parts as originally published. Was intended to be a total of 32 weekly parts but no indication others were ever published in this format. Each part seems to include 4volumes totaling around 50pages. Full of diagrams and b/w photographs in addition each part includes a data sheet with each covering a different aerodome around the UK. As might be expected to wraps have various rubbing scuffs and nicks and some of the spine card has been repaired with tape. Total weight around 2.8kg and oversized in depth so additional postage cost likely. . George Newnes hardcover
1975368692Nellis Air Force Base Nevada: USAD Air Demonstration Squadron 1975. First Edition. Softcover. Collection of signed photos and manuscript note. Remains well preserved overall; bright clean and sharp-cornered. Provenance; from the collection of the noted Boston Belmont autograph collector Ray Crosby. Complete with a typed letter signed and dated on headed paper. Fine in all aspects and housed in the original header-printed envelope.Physical description; three photographs and manuscript note. Contents; SIGNED picture of Major Chris Paterakis ; SIGNED manuscript note from Major Chris Paterakis ; colour picture of five Thunderbirds flying ; SIGNED picture from the USAF Thunderbirds 1975. Subjects; Major Chris Patterakis Thunderbirds. USAF. Air Warfare. Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada: USAD Air Demonstration Squadron paperback
26907Osaka 190-5. Text continued on occasion of its visit to the City on October 27th 1905 .". Two pages folio fold marks some damage to edges but text complete. Recto: text cursive and in red ink the above title being followed by lists of "Amusements and Games" seven games from Quoits to 'Pebble and Sieve' 17 prizes listed described as Osaka produce interval of music and Geisha girls dancing then list of "Refreshments conclduing with transport possibilities. Recto: Plan of the Nakanoshima Garden black and white. See Image of Verso. Osaka, 190-5 unknown
17960Both on his letterhead 11 Apple Tree Yard. 23 August and 24 November 1949. Both items in good condition lightly-aged. ONE: 2pp. 4to. Having returned from 'a rather long painting expedition to France' he finds that 'circumstances have arisen in regard to the administration of the Society' the Society of British Film Art Directors and Designers of which Craig was a leading light and in the light of these circumstances Irving feels compelled to resign. 'It is . unlikely that I shall design any more films. Life is short and there is so much to be done that even if anybody wished me to I should hesitate to commit myself to the months not only of work but of preoccupation which a film production involves. Quite apart from this I feel that the principles of film design which however wrongly I have always advocated are being abandoned naturally in the face of economic pressure and the general registration of film making. I am old fashioned enough to believe that the situation into which films have fallen is very largely due to the insistance sic of those who have misguidedly and not very successfully tried to make it into an industry rather than a medium of expression for groups of artists of enterprise and imagination.' Two more paragraphs follow before the letter ends. TWO: 1p. 4to. Following the last letter Irving has been offered honorary membership of the Society and writes: 'I do not feel that I deserve such consideration for you and several others have striven hard to maintain the prestige of Art Directors in the gruelling factory conditions of commercial studios through good and bad times. However as you well know to an artist the only commendation or criticism which really touches him is that of his fellow craftsmen .'. He offers his assistance to the Society before ending: 'I heard from Flower that your meeting in London was a success and that you are going to get out drawings and plans for the proposed Elizabethan theatre. I am very glad to hear this and I know you will find the Stratford people charming to deal with.' Both on his letterhead, 11 Apple Tree Yard. 23 August and 24 November 1949. unknown
12112'H.M.S. Tauranga at Sea' undated but presumably on HMS Tauranga's maiden voyage to Australia 1890. 13pp. 12mo. On three bifoliums and a last single leaf. On aged and worn paper. A semi-literate but spirited epistle. Little is to be discovered concerning the identity of the writer. Addressed to 'My Darling Son' and signed 'good bye be good ever yours and yours alone William Kay' but with a few hints that the letter may not in fact be from a father to his son. Kay begins by stating that he is going to fulfil his promise and write 'a long letter'. Of the journey he writes: 'its not particularly rough but its the speed we are going that makes her roll we are now steaming past Deal at the rate of 19.8. so you can judge the rate we are going . we are ripping as the sailors call it. She's a very good sea boat so far. Shes alright down below but on deck oh my she simply washes down fore and half so we stay down below as much as we can. We had it rough last night off lands end but she behaved very well you would laugh if you were here we were standing on the forecastle last night watching her capers and a big fat wave came and washed us out of it she doesnt attempt to jump over them but she simply plunges right through it You ought to of seen us we was like a lot of drownded rats and then their was a yell how do you like Her.' He reports that 'we have a lot of young Blue Jacket sailor Boys on board we are going to take them out to Australia and I pittied them last night they were all sick and one of our little drumer sic Boys was that bad we had to take him to the Doctor in fact we thought he was going to roll up but he's alright now of course it doesnt effect us old seadogs'. He reports that the ship is going to Grimsby and Hull and then Torquay. He declares 'I shant kiss anybody else Annie Glenister ask me for one when I was at home but I wouldnt giver her one she said it was to bad of me she said if it was Lou Blane you wouldnt say no Not I. why should I you had better answer that one day when I was in No. 9 Union terrace the two annies got me down in the dressmaking shop and both of them kissed me what cheek but didnt I pay them out for it I got annie J. Down and capsized all her dressmaking gear all over her'. Docketed 'Very last letter. From on board ship.' HMS Tauranga was an Pearl-class Royal Navy cruiser built by J. & G. Thomson Glasgow and originally named HMS Phoenix. She was launched on 28 October 1889 and was renamed Tauranga as part of the Auxiliary Squadron of the Australia Station on 2 April 1890 arriving in Sydney with the squadron on 5 September 1891. She saw service during the Samoan civil war in 1899 and spent between 1901 and 1903 in reserve at Sydney before being assigned to the New Zealand division of the Australia Station. She left the Australia Station on 14 December 1904 and was sold for scrap in July 1906. 'H.M.S. Tauranga at Sea' [undated, but presumably on HMS Tauranga's maiden voyage to Australia, 1890]. unknown
1965814c6544Canada: Reunion Committee 1965. Book. Good. Paperback. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. "Your 1965 Reunion Committee is pleased to present the histories of No. 435 Chinthe Squadron and No. 436 Elephant Squadron with accompanying pictures as a special 'extra' of the 'Burma plus 20' Reunion." - from Foreward. Consists of 15 single-sided 14" x 8.5" sheets folded in half and stapled into illustrated card covers. Numerous black and white photos in text. Unmarked. Average wear. Binding sound. A quality copy. Reunion Committee Paperback
2294922 October 2007. With label carrying his Essex address. 2pp folio. In envelope with stamp and postmark addressed to Corden's Mill Hill address. Letter folded twice and letter and envelope in good condition. He begins by thanking him for sending 'the inscribed copy of Ken Delve's "Story of the Spitfire" - a truly excellent book just jam-packed with detail - he must have done a prodigious amount of research to put it all together'. He is 'bowled over by the extent of Corden's munificence'. Rose finds it 'a continuing source of amazement that such a "cult" has developed over everything to do with the Spitfire but it does reinforce the conviction that it was completely unique and a real lady!' He laments the 'dwindling' of 'the number of aircrew' at 'the annual re-union of B. of B. survivors at Bentley Priory Stanmore': 'about 40 this year but of course there are still a few abroad and also several who are unable to travel'. He reports that the Ministry of Defence 'has sold the Priory and its magnificent parkland surroundings for a tidy sum I believe but with a reservation that the centre part of the Georgian building will be kept to commemorate Dowding's management of the RAF during the battle - could be used as a museum for reunion of survivors for cadet training etc. -'. He ends with renewed thanks for the gift and in the hope that they may 'meet one day - but it'll have to be fairly soon as I shall be 90 next June!' 22 October 2007. With label carrying his Essex address. unknown
052342Fort Dix: John H. Catterson. Circa 1945-46. Donald Ducks Disney style Huey Louie and Dewey in a few colors printed on the titled cover - they are holding an airplane and have a few tools in their hands. The blue covers shows wear and age. Most of the pages are marked Secret in typescript at the top They are mimeopgraphed pages and this is probably a mock-up to go for approval and censorship before being actually published. It seems as though this was never published. A section at the back has some members rememberances and are marked confidential in typeface at the top. The pages have the old mimeograph appearance and a signature is spring out some - all else is still tight. There are wine-stains on the front edge of the book and wear and stains on the back cover. All-in-all a rare probably unpublished work on the 1941-1945 era pesonnel and activities that took place with this 51st Air Service Squadron. None exist in the WorldCat and I can find no other copies or indications of its exitence. Further the history of the squadron in any form seems rare. Composed of several hundred pages - with each page only having one side. Seems comprehensive history by this squadron historian taken from diary official documents and his presence of being there. Has some b/w illustrations and copies of photos. . Fair. Soft cover. John H. Catterson paperback
1985144394Swanbourne: John Burridge 1985. Hardcover. Near fine. Swanbourne John Burridge 1985 facsimile edition/ 1935. Octavo 194 pages plus 10 plates and 8 folding maps. Synthetic cloth; first and last pages a little unevenly tanned; a near-fine copy. One of only 200 copies and almost as scarce as the original edition these days. See Trigellis-Smith 345. John Burridge hardcover
1997041166Oldham: Jade Publishing 1997. 1st Edition. Hardcover. As New/Fine. quarto. pp XII 337. 1st printing. Signed and inscribed by the Author to dedication page. An unread book in a complete slightly grubby dust jacket. Jade Publishing hardcover
19463208London: Air Ministry 1946. Quarto stappled printed wrappers 122 pp. illustrated with diagrams. Worn and stained wrappers some foxing throughout otherwise a good copy. This report compiles a list of German aircraft manufactured by the following firms: Arado Bachem Blohm and Voss B. M. W. Daimler-Benz D. F. S. Doblhoff Dornier Fieseler Flettner Focke Achgelis and Wulf Gotha Heinkel henschel Horten Hutter Junkers kalkert Lippisch Messerschmitt Nagler-Rolz Skoda and Zeppelin. Detailed information on each aircraft is provided. Ex-libris Edward Cecil Howes. Air Ministry unknown
199994487not applicable 1999-01-01. Plastic Comb. Like New. large format plastic comb lay flat with plastic covers looks unused. Please email for photos. not applicable unknown
