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4to., First Edition, with coloured frontispiece, very numerous coloured and monochrome photographs throughout and illustrated endpapers;cloth, gilt back, a near fine copy in dustwrapper. The first detailed account of the RN's last three cruisers, from wartime service to their final role as as helicopter/landing ships.
Berlin, Reimar Hobbing, s.d.(anni 30 del secolo XX), in-16, mezza tela editoriale con piatti in cartone figurato, pp. 94, (2). Con 72 illustrazioni in b.n. da foto UFA (acronimo della Universum-Film AG: la casa di produzione cinematografica fondata nel 1917 a Berlino e che ebbe il suo apogeo proprio negli anni '30). Collana "Die Welt im Bild".
Santiago de Chile, Ediciones Ercilla, 1948, 22'5 x 15'5 cm., dibujos intercalados, 588 págs.
248 pages including notes, bibliography and index. Black and white photographic plates. "...Depicts a navy at mid-century determined to assert its distinct Canadian identity. Here is an account of a war viewed from the vantage point of the lower deck; of one whose own experience and those of his shipmates are testimony to the fact that those who served with the RCN in Korea acquitted themselves admirably and in a manner that has long deserved the recognition and respect of all Canadians." - from dust jacket. Prior owner's name atop front free endpaper else clean, bright and unmarked with minimal wear. Attractive dust jacket now in archival-grade Brodart cover. Excellent copy. Gift quality. Book
Maidstone, "South Eastern Gazette", 1935, in-16, br. editoriale, pp. 62, [2]. Con illustrazioni n.t. e una pianta ripiegata f.t.
8vo., First Edition, with frontispiece and plates; green cloth, gilt back, a near fine copy in unclipped dustwrapper.
8vo., First Edition, with portrait frontispiece and 8 plates on 6; handsomely bound in full navy crushed morocco, sides with gilt frame border, back with raised bands, second and fourth compartments lettered in gilt, all other compartments tooled with gilt anchor, gilt top, hand-made endpapers, ribbon marker, a most attractive copy ideal as gift or for presentation. The first collected edition of Monsarrat's well-known trilogy. The three constituent volumes - 'HM Corvette' (1942), 'East Coast Corvette' (1943) and 'Corvette Command' (1944) - are here reproduced in their entirety (but with fewer plates). Taken in sequence they provide a near-continuous record of Monsarrat's early wartime service; furthermore they contain much of the inspiration and context, and in several cases actual incidents, which reappear in his masterpiece 'The Cruel Sea'. The first edition is now very scarce in any condition. Enser, p.120; Law 1010.
8vo., Second Edition, with portrait frontispiece and 8 plates on 6; handsomely bound in full navy crushed morocco, sides with gilt frame border, back with raised bands, second and fourth compartments lettered and ruled in gilt, all other compartments tooled in gilt with anchor motif, gilt top, hand-made endpapers, ribbon marker, a most attractive copy ideal as a gift or for presentation. The collected edition of Monsarrat's well-known trilogy, first published in October 1945. The three constituent volumes - 'HM Corvette' (1942), 'East Coast Corvette' (1943) and 'Corvette Command' (1944) - are here reproduced in their entirety (but with fewer plates). Taken in sequence they provide a near-continuous record of Monsarrat's early wartime service; furthermore they contain much of the inspiration and context, and in several cases actual incidents, which reappear in his masterpiece 'The Cruel Sea'. This second edition carries a new Preface by the author giving an account of the works' genesis. Enser, p.120; Law 1010 (both recording the first edition).
8vo., Second Edition, with portrait frontispiece and 8 plates on 6, small personal name-stamp on front free endpaper; original green cloth, backstrip lettered in red, a near fine copy in unclipped dustwrapper. With striking dustwrapper artwork by James Holland. The collected edition of Monsarrat's well-known trilogy, first published in October 1945. The three constituent volumes - 'HM Corvette' (1942), 'East Coast Corvette' (1943) and 'Corvette Command' (1944) - are here reproduced in their entirety (but with fewer plates). Taken in sequence they provide a near-continuous record of Monsarrat's early wartime service; furthermore they contain much of the inspiration and context, and in several cases actual incidents, which reappear in his masterpiece 'The Cruel Sea'. This second edition includes a new Preface by the author giving an account of the works' genesis. ALL EARLY ISSUES ARE SCARCE WITH THE DUSTWRAPPER IN THIS CONDITION. Enser, p.120; Law 1010 (both recording the first edition).
Sm. 4to., First Edition, with 15 coloured plates on 8, numerous monochrome photographs throughout and illustrated endpapers; red cloth, gilt back, a fine copy in unclipped dustwrapper. Still the sole single-volume account of the three famous vessels of this name: the legendary wartime Ark allegedly 'sunk' so many times, her post-war namesake of the Cold War and the third Ark which carried the FAA into the 21st century.
176 pages. Index. Bibliography. Black and white illustrations. List of Some Canadian Merchant ships sunk by enemy action during World War II. List of some Newfoundland Sailing Vessels Sunk by U-Boats in World War I and II. "Author served 24 years as a master of various C.N. vessels including the William Carson and the Ambrose Shea. In 1985 he was appointed Assistant Marine Superintendant and then served as Marine Superintendant until his retirement in 1990." - from back cover. Book
pp. xi, 366 + Drawings by Peter Hurd and photo illustrations. XLib stamp of the Military Order Foreign Wars of U. S. Pennsylvania Commandery on first fly leaf. Large 8vo. Original gilt decorated black cloth binding, worn at extremities with small loss. Inscribed by the author to the PA Military Order Foreign Wars of U. S. Biography of a Revolutionary War naval captain. PA 12
Roy. 4to., First Edition, with numerous portraits and photographs in the text; original pictorial wrappers, a near fine copy. SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR ON FRONT INNER WRAPPER. Privately compiled and printed summary of the twelve destroyers of the Allen M. Sumner class, all completed as light minelayers during 1944. The author served on Thomas E Fraser (DM-24), attached to Mine Division Seven and present at Okinawa and Iwo Jima; her war service is described in some detail. The other eleven vessels comprised Smith, Shannon, Bauer, Adams, Tolman, Wiley, Shea, Ditter, Lindsey, Gwin and Ward; their war service is given in summary with pictures. Many useful photographs (including some striking shots of war damage). All twelve vessels survived WWII. Scarce
20 pages. Features: Jim Bouton of the New York Yankees - a Pitcher Who Paints; Nice one-page color-photo ad for Purina SeaNip Dinner for cats; Between Waking and Sleeping - article on hypnosis; (part 2 in the study of hypnosis); Truth or Consequences (fiction); Nice three-color retro Rexall centerfold ad; One-page color-photo ad for Safeguard Soap shows floating bar of soap; Recipes for "No-Cook Cooking"; Photo of Sue Cole of Irwin, PA meeting the Beatles; Teen Q&A; Nice half-page color ad for Open Pit brand BBQ sauce; Chesterfield cigarette ad features photos of chef Finn Gurholt, marine supply distributor Malcolm W. Frasier and Marion Brand; How did Security Agent Selena Mead know? - with photo of her author, Patricia McGerr; Nice color-photo back cover ad for Hidden Magic Hair Spray features smiling model in witch costume. Moderate wear. Clean and unmarked. A quality vintage copy. Magazine
16 pages. Features: Great color cover photo of Marine Sergeant Franz E. Silas, Jr. of Jacksonville, Florida; Which Service to Choose?; At Home with Career Soldier Sergeant Vinson N. Rose, of Company C, 3rd Battalion, 187th Infantry, at Fort Campbell, Kentucky; Recipe for Napoleon's Battlefield Stew; Two-page of information about educational opportunities through the military; "The First Day My Father is Home" - fiction; Fantastic color retro ad on back cover for "Dolls of the World". Moderate wear. Unmarked. A sound copy of this nice vintage issue. Magazine
8vo., Second Edition, with portrait frontispiece, plates and endpaper maps; navy cloth, gilt back, a near fine copy in unclipped dustwrapper. First published in 1985.
267 p., illus. With an Introduction by Howard I. Chapelle Hardcover Very good condition good
4to., First Edition, with very numerous photographs, illustrations and maps (a number full-page) in the text, and a folding plan; original pictorial wrappers, a near fine copy. SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR ON TITLE. Detailed and valuable account of the minesweeping component of Operation NEPTUNE by the founder of the Algerines Association. The narrative structure includes much eye-witness and other vernacular material not available elsewhere. An excellent contribution to a still largely forgotten (and largely thankless) aspect of the RN's operations in WWII. VERY SCARCE.
Signed by author upon title page. Chapters include: The Beginnings and Their Background 1780's-1880; Years of Rapid Change 1890-1910; The White Settlement of the Islands 1908-1914; Marine Ministries 1889-1941; Educational Ministries 1883-1966; Medical Ministries 1889-1977; Congregational Ministries 1884-1984; Island-born Ministers 1916 and 1974; and more. Reproductions of archival black and white photos. Unmarked with moderate wear. Binding tight. A sound copy. Book
198 pages. A very special copy. Author's inscription on title page reads "Barry Broadfoot, Thank you very much for your help in having my book become a reality. Dianne Taylor." Barry Broadfoot is the celebrated Canadian author of such best sellers as 'Ten Lost Years', 'Years of Sorrow, Years of Shame', 'Six War Years' and others. This book presents Canada's Navy as seen through the eyes of women married to Canadian sailors past and present. Hundreds of such women were interviewed and their recollections woven into this compelling book. Author is herself a naval wife. Book
8vo, pp418 indexed, bound in dk blue cloth gilt. Small owner inscription to ffep. D/W worn at edges, spine faded. Numerous Diagrams. Near Fine in Very Good dust jacket. [EN-4]
8vo., First Edition, with a large folding chart at rear, small contemporary inscription on front free endpaper; blue cloth, gilt back, covers lightly age-soiled else a good, clean copy. Uncommon. Enser, p.228.
Features: The Gathering Storm - 1, how a brave and fascinating girl dared much in the slavery-torn Kansas of old to help her parents found a home, by Margaret Lynn; Pluck, by William MacHarg; Brotherly Love, by Beth B. Gilchrist; The Navy as a Career, by Lieutenant-Commander Walter Atlee Edwards; A Son of the Navahos, by James Willard Schultz; Walter Camp - IV, by Harford Powel, Jr; Etched Brass Design and Process, by Harry Irving Shumway; Caroline's Halloween, by Russell Gordon Carter. Average wear. A sound copy. Book
454p. Hardcover Very good condition, spine slanted
