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32 pages. Printed on glossy stock. Profusely illustrated with black and white photos and illustrations. Features: Photo of French Saphis who are fighting the Italians in the Sudan; Photos of South Africa's General Smuts and South African troops; Photo of the launch of the H.M.S. Duke of York with the King and Queen in attendance; Photo of Boeing's California assembly line for DB-7 bombers; Illustrated article entitled "The Arsenal of Democracy" - President Roosevelt's momentous address to the United States Congress; Great photo of depth charge exploding behind a British vessel in the Mediterranean; London bomb damage photos including BBC headquarters, Ave Maria Lane, and Paternoster Square; Full-page photo taken from atop St. Paul's looks down on the devastation caused to bookland; Photos of unsafe fire-damaged buildings being brought down by the Royal Engineers; Centerfold illustration by Montague B. Black shows the combined attack on Bardia by the Navy, Army and Air Force; Wonderful photos of the battle-scarred H.M.S. Carnarvon Castle and part of her crew as they pull in to Montevideo; Nice photo of Major-General Beresford-Peirse, Commander of the Indian Division, with two of his officers; Captured Italian booty; Panoramic full-page graphic of the battle for Bardia; A huge column of captured Italians in the desert; Bren carriers in battle formation; Illustrated article entitled "How the Ground Staff Keep R.A.F. Bombers in Order"; Full-page illustration of Bremen as an inferno of fire after a concentrated R.A.F. attack; Two nice photos of the new Blackburn Botha, a torpedo-carrying bomber; A commentary on the war this week; The Balkan war in pictures; Summary of the chief events in the war this week. Clean and unmarked with moderate wear. Binding tight. A quality copy. Book
32 pages. Printed on glossy stock. Profusely illustrated with black and white photos and illustrations. Features: Photo of Marshal Petain being welcomed aboard the Strasbourg by Admiral Darlan at Toulon; Photo of German troops parading through Bucharest; photo of 4 members of the Luftwaffe in Italy; Great full-page photo of a sailor aboard a "Rat Catchers" of the Royal Navy; Photos of the King and Queen in Portsmouth - inspecting the V.A.D. nurses and meeting with the Pioneers; Illustrated text of message broadcast entitled "Give Us The Tools", by Winston Churchill; Great photo of Churchill being cheered by members of his old regiment, the Royal Scots Fusiliers; Photo of Bengazi, now in British hands; Great photos show how Tobruk was taken; Full-page photo of the doomed San Giorgio burning and sinking in Tobruk harbour; Centerfold illustration by Montague B. Black shows the port of Genoa being blasted by the Royal Navy; Great full-page photo of corvette captain Lieut.-Commander R.V.E. Case on his bridge; Photos showing "Arms for Abyssinia"; Illustrated text of a broadcast by Air-Commodore R.V. Goddard entitled "Battle-fronts of the Air"; Before and after aerial photos of Addis Adaba after an R.A.F. attack; W. Krogman illustration shows an Italian airman about to bail out of his smoking bomber over Malta; Photos of captured German airmen; Photo of the destroyed Haberdashers' Hall in London; A commentary on the war this week; Photos of ambulance parties on the alert; Summary of the chief events in the war this week. Clean and unmarked with moderate wear. Binding tight. A quality copy. Book
32 pages. Printed on glossy stock. Profusely illustrated with black and white photos and illustrations. Features: Smuggled photo from France shows destruction in the city of Tours; War chiefs with the troops - Captain Margesson at anti-aircraft command, and Major-General Fleischer of the Norwegian forces in Scotland inspects an honour guard; Full-page photo of Winston Churchill after his visit to Nelson's flagship, the Victory, Photo of the R.A.F. bomber Ceylon in flight, plus a photo of her crew standing besider her at Portsmouth; Photo-illustrated text of a broadcast by A.V. Alexander entitled "Britain's Supreme Task"; Photos of bomb damage in varous London locations; Photos of downed German bombers in England; Photo of Lord Halifax with Cordell Hull; Photo of Brigadier-General Earnshaw, commanding Canadian forces in Newfoundland, inspecting a guard of honour; Photos from Abyssinia - Patriots in Revolt; Centerfold illustration by Montague B. Black shows British parachute troops landing in Italy; Photo of new German bomber, the Focke-Wulf Kurier; Photo of Goering and Luftwaffe officials scowling across the Strait of Dover; Silent motors for Italian coastal patrol boats; Photos of the campaign in Libya; Italian Admiral being interrogated by a British staff officer; Photo-illustrated article entitled "The Symbol of Singapore - Growth of an Imperial Garrison at the British Headquarters in the Far East"; Full-page aerial photo of an R.A.F. bombing run in progress over the Albanian port of Valona; Two photos of German POWs reaching Canada and then being loaded into a train; A commentary on the war this week; Aerial photo of air raid in progress on Boulogne; Good full-page photo of a German anti-aircraft crew at work; Summary of the chief events in the war this week. Clean and unmarked with moderate wear. Binding tight. A quality copy. Book
32 pages. Printed on glossy stock. Profusely illustrated with black and white photos and illustrations. Features: Aerial photo of an intense RAF boming attack on the Italian stronghold of Keren in Eritrea; Photos aboard Britain's newest battleship, the H.M.S. King George V, including a photo of her 14" guns firing on the quarter-deck turret; Photos of the war in Albania; Photo-illustrated text of statement in Parliament by Sir Archibald Sinclair; Photo of Whitley bombers under construction in northern England; S. Drigin illustration of Beaufort torpedoes sinking a German destroyer; Super action photos of a Messerschmitt 110 attack on a naval convoy; Photos of bomb damage in London including Buckingham Palace and the Roman Catholic cathedral of St. David in Cardiff; Photos of mangled German aircraft on the ground in England; Full-page detailed map of Industrial objectives bombed in the Hamburg area; Centerfold illustration by Montague B. Black depicts the British taking over Berbera, capital of British Somaliland; Photo of a complete Czechoslovak bomber squadron walking toward their planes along a row of bombs they will be dropping; Photo of Czechoslovak Wellington taking off and another one flying under moonlight; Abyssinia prepares to expel the oppressor - photos; Their majesties inspect Polish troops; Photo-illustrated text of a broadcast by Ernest Bevin entitled "Mobilisation of Man-Power"; Photo of Sir Henry Maitland Wilson, Governor of Cyrenaica, inspecting men of the captured Tripolitanian Camel Corps; Commentary on the war this week; Photos of how the British Army trains to meet invasion; Summary of the chief events in the war this week. Moderate wear. Unmarked. Binding tight. Modest moisture exposure to top edge of most pages and back cover has resulted in light staining and minor undulations. A sound copy. Book
32 pages. Printed on glossy stock. Profusely illustrated with black and white photos and illustrations. Features: Illustrated declaration by President Roosevelt at the annual dinner of teh White House Correspondents' Association on 15th March, 1941; Photo of mosquito boats speeding by the Statue of Liberty; Photo of Douglas Boston bombers nearing completion for service with the Royal Air Force; Photos of Australian Prime Minister R.G. Menzies touring Nelson's flagship Victory and in Coventry observing engine manufacture; The reconquest of Abyssinia; Illustration by Montague Dawson depicting the H.M.S. Guillemot shooting down a German Heinkel 111; Photo of a Wellington navigator at work over the Western Desert - where landmarks are few; Many photos of Nazi bomb destruction in London; Aerial photos of R.A.F. damage caused to Gelsenkirchen and the Bremen which was docked at Bremerhaven; Centerfold illustration by Montague B. Black depicts a ferocious R.A.F. night bombardment on Berlin, March 23rd, 1941; Three great photos of Canada's east coast anti-aircraft forces; Photos of the German occupation of Bulgaria; Poignant full-page photo of Britain's national day of prayer with injured airman in church; Large map of Albania entitled "The Greek Fighting Line"; Photo-illustrated text of broadcast by Air Commodore R.V. Goddard entitled "Spring - and the R.A.F."; Super full-page photo of a U.S. Liberator bomber in flight; Excellent photo from the back of a corvette showing fuses being set on depth charges; A Commentary on the war this week; Photos of their majesties in the south-west; Photo of some British night fighters wearing darkened glasses prior to beginning their mission; Summary of the chief events in the war this week. Moderate wear. Unmarked. Binding tight. A quality copy. Book
In 8, cm. 15,50 x 21,50, pp. 313 + (3), con 72 illustrazioni e 6 carte, di cui una ripiegata. Brossura con sovraccoperta editoriale rossa con titolo in bianco e immagine di guerrieri a cavallo. Traduzione dal tedesco di Pia Treves Sartori. Ben conservato, minimi difetti agli spigoli.
In 8° (21,5x15 cm); 313, (1) pp. e con 72 belle illustrazioni e 6 cartine una delle quali più volte ripiegata. Brossura con sopraccoperta editoriale rossa con titolo in bianco e immagine di guerrieri a cavallo. Qualche piccolo strappetto ai margini. Prima edizione di questo interessante studio dedicato all'Abissinia illustrato da numerose fotografie. Prima edizione in buone condizioni di conservazione.
Roma, Stab. Tipografico E. Perino, 1887, in-8, br. edit., pp. 42, (2). Dorso rifatto.
8885In 12 pleine toile bleue de l’éditeur, titre doré au dos et sur le premier plat. 32 pages de pub. Sur papier jaune, Faux-titre, titre, IIV, 7632 pages, 116 pages de pub. Sur papier jaune. 6cartes dépliantes, 19 plans, certains dépliants, 4 gravures. Collection des Guide Joanne Paris librairie Hachette & Cie sans date (1890) Bon exemplaire
1896100145977Librairie Hachette et Cie 1896 in12. 1896. Broché. Récit de l'expédition de vingt mois en Abyssinie (actuelle Éthiopie) de l'auteur J.-Gaston Vanderheym qui accompagna le Négus Ménélik II. L'ouvrage publié en 1896 relate les impressions et observations du voyageur sur cette région et son souverain reflétant les courants de pensée caractéristiques de l'époque coloniale
1929ABE-1594288528869L'AUTEUR EST MISSIONNAIRE LAZARISTE EN ABYSSINIE-LETTRE PREFACE DE L'ARCHEVEQUE DE ROUEN DE LA VILLERABEL-40 PHOTOGRAPHIES NOIR ET BLANC-142 PAGES-CARTE ETHIOPIE POLITIQUE EN FIN D'OUVRAGE-COUVERTURE ILLUSTREE-DES ROUSSEURS EN 4 DE COUVERTURE-(100B)
1719228681719 Le nouveau et curieux Atlas Geographique . b. Jacques Chiquet Paris, dat. 1719,Leaf 21,0 x 27,4 cmengraving app.: 16,5 x 22,5 cmDressee suivant les Auteurs les plus nouveaux . . . 1719Map Maker: JacquesChiquetPlace / Date: Paris / 1719Coloring: Hand ColoredSize: 8.5 x 6.5 inchesFine example of Chiquet's map of Africa from his Le Nouveau et Curieux…Includes a finely engraved cartouche.References: McLaughlin 191.
Comprende · [2]: Dall'unità alla democrazia : 1870 - 1970 / Maurice Vaussard; 371 p. · [1]: Il Risorgimento : 1770 - 1870 / Jacques Godechot; 513 p. NEWTON COMPTON 1973 DUE VOLUMI IN COFANETTO. FONDO DI MAGAZZINO: SEGNI DEL TEMPO AL COFANETTO, TITOLO SCHIARITO AL DORSO DEL SECONDO TOMO, VOLUMI INTONSI, MAI SFOGLIATI
In 16°, br. edit., pp. 253. Ottava ediz. corredata da tavv. f.t. (ill. fotografiche)
16°, pp.253 (3) + 12 fot. su tavv.f.t., br.ed., sovrac. (Sosta a Massana; Gita a Dogali; Madame Eritree; Gibuti; Verso la capitale dell'Etiopia; Finalmente in Abissinia; Cos'è l'Abissinia; Ligg Jasu, mancato Napoleone nero; Un impero senza città; In giro per Addis Abeba; Chiese, conventi e fedeli copti; Pranzo abissino; Matrimonio etiopico; Favorite, schiavi, eunuchi; La città dell'imperatore.
In 8°, br. edit. (2 strappetti al d., ma integro), pp. 253,(3), con ill. b.n. in tavv. f.t.; coll. "Vita dei popoli."; buon es.. (spedizione standard SEMPRE tracciata con raccomandata-piego di libri, eventuale FATTURA da richiedere all'ordine)
In 8°, brossura editoriale (brunita, tracce d'uso e strappetti, con una mancanza nella parte superiore), pp. 253, (3), timbretti di possesso, lievi bruniture, discreto esemplare. (spedizione standard SEMPRE tracciata con raccomandata-piego di libri, eventuale FATTURA da richiedere all'ordine)
(Etnografia - Antropologia - Africa Orientale - Etiopia - Abissinia) In 8° grande (cm 28 x 21,5), legatura editoriale in piena tela grigia con titoli e disegni impressi in sanguigna, taglio di testa colorato, pp. XVI,608, con 40 tavole con immagini fotografiche in bianco e nero, 174 disegni nel testo e 3 carte geografiche di cui una fuori testo più volte ripiegata. I risultati della dodicesima spedizione tedesca di ricerca sull'Africa interna (Deutschen Inner-Afrikanischen Forschungs-Expedition, DIAFE) organizzata nel 1934-35 dall'Istituto di Morfologia di Francoforte diretto da Leo Frobenius. Il volume è a cura di Adolf Ellegard Jensen coadiuvato da Hellmut Wohlenberg, Alf Bayrle (per i disegni) e da Leo Frobenius. Ben conservato.
1 22,5x14 cm.,legatura in piena tela con titoli impressi in oro al piatto e al dorso, pagg. 416, albero genealogico, 12 mappe geografiche, prima edizione, in inglese, buone condizioni. 2 ex libris e 3 fromtespizi di libri arabi applicati alle sguardie.
In-8 (mm. 235x147), brossura orig. (piccoli strappi; risg. macchiati), pp. 222,(2). Romanzo breve sul tema della felicità scritto da Samuel Johnson (1709-1784). La prima edizione del libro uscì in Inghilterra nell'Aprile 1759. Con lievi fiorit. e tracce d’uso ma buon esemplare.
16mo., on laid paper, with engraved title-vignette and 2 fine engraved plates; attractively bound in contemporary blind panelled calf, back with flat bands ruled in gilt, second compartment with red leather label lettered and ruled in gilt, expertly rebacked woth old backstrip laid down, a very good, bright, crisp copy. With a Life of Johnson at pp.1-36. The plates are dated 1797 and 1795 respectively.
16mo., with engraved title (by Rhodes after Thurston) and printed title with engraved vignette by Thompson; original early nineteenth-century patterned cloth, expertly rebacked with old backstrip laid down, original leather label gilt, gilt edges, new endpapers to style, A NOTABLY CRISP, CLEAN COPY. The earliest Whittingham/Chiswick Press edition was apparently 1806 (see Courtney, p.89) after which that well-known house produced several editions for various consortia of leading booksellers. The present edition was printed for R. Jennings, Poultry; T. Tegg, Cheapside; A K Newman & Co., Leadenhall Street [all of London]; J Sutherland, Edinburgh and Richard Griffin and Co., Glasgow. It should be noted that this is not the relatively common issue of the same date produced by Whittingham for Sharpe of Piccadilly with illustrations after Westall. A delightful and expertly restored copy of an uncommon and most attractive edition.
32 pages. Features: If Christ Came to Constantinople - ; Intimate Glimpses of Elbert Hubbard - a unique genius without parallel in literature; Where Americans Go When In Europe; Why So Many of Us Behave Like Imbeciles - with photo and content related to Gertrude Ederle of New York who swam the English Channel; Housing an Army in Hovels - permanent shelter for troops may not be ready in this generation - article with photos of ramshackle barracks; Levacha - a Thief Hunt in Abyssinia; Henry Ford's Page - two essentials of wisdom are knowledge of fundamentals and awareness of development; Editorials - farm relief, the McFadden Branch Banking Bill, New York's Stage Reform; Courage and Endurance - matters of stomach, not of heart; Clearing the Name of a President (Andrew Johnson) - Part 3; This Country Needs More Able-Bodied Loafers of a Certain Sort; The American Black Bear - a much abused animal; Nice one page ad for the Venice Company of Venice, Florida; Chats with Office Callers; Q & A; I Read in the Papers - turning wind into electricity at the University of Nebraska, Retirement of Peach Davis of the Royal Northwest Mounted Police, check signing scam in Manhattan; News Bits; Nice animal photos inside back cover. Somewhat above-average wear. Openings along each end of coverfold. Unmarked. A worthy vintage copy. Book
12mo., Eighth Edition, on laid paper, neat contemporary inscription front paste-down and blank preliminary recto; contemporary full calf, back with six flat bands in gilt, second compartment with dark green leather label lettered and tooled in gilt, joints lightly rubbed (but binding entirely sound), a crisp, clean copy in wholly unrestored period binding. Fleeman states that 1500 copies were printed by Strahan; ESTC notes that this is not merely a reissue of the seventh edition. Courtney p.88; ESTC T139515; Fleeman 59.4R/17.
In 16', mappa su tela 50x63,ripiegata piu volte a libricino, con titolo scritta a mano, dorso mancante.Mappa in buono stato, ottima da incorniciare.Luogo di pubblicazione LondonEditore Edwardard StanfordAnno pubblicazione s.d.Collana Stanford's series of New Library MapsMateria/Argomento Mappe, Geografia, Abissinia, Nubia, Corno d'Africa