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1942Pages 397-424. Features: (Now) extremely politically incorrect "loose lips sink ships" poster with illustration of African with massively protruding lips is held by young lady as she stands in a gaping hole blasted in the side of U.S. freighter "Absaroka"; Photo of Rear-Admiral P.L. Vian; Photo of Italian battleship "Littorio"; Illustrations of brillian Mediterranean action - the Malta convoy gets through; Photos and maps of the daring attack on St. Nazaire's big dry dock; Four great aerial photos of R.A.F. daylight raids on Le Trait and Le Havre; Photos of numerous people in the news, including General Chiang Kai-Shek and his wife, Captain Guy Dollman, plus the H.M.S. "Trident" which torpedoed the "Prinz Eugen"; Three pages of illustrations of underground war factories where workers labour and live; Armoured Warfare Today - article with photo of British Mark IV.A cruiser tank and the tank transporter truck it can drive onto; One page of photos of specialied aircraft for warfare; Photo of Lord and Lady Elton and son Rodney with dogs at their home; Air photos of R.A.F. bomb damage evidence in Cologne; Elaborate centerfold illustration of a Japanese landing force, supported by warships and airplanes - typical of many since war opened in the Far East; H.M. Submarine "Talisman" flys her own Jolly Roger, as does submarine "Utmost"; Photos of mascots "Butch, M.C." and "Bacchus"; Photo of Russia's Maisky presenting 'Order of Lenin' to R.A.F. fighter pilots, including Wing Commander Ramsbottom Isherwood; Photos of human guinea pigs being used to find an antidote for mustard gas; One-page admiralty chart of Australia's Outer Bastion - Port Moresby and Environs; Photos of clothing and furniture provided to those who've been bombed out; Photos of British Soldiers "Toughening Up" at an "Assault School"; Two pages of great illustrations explaining the deadliest weapon in naval warfare, the torpedo, and its intricate mechanism and modus operandi of firing; Photos of Pigmy Aborigines of the Andaman Isles; Four nice photos of the Andaman Islands which have now been seized by Japan; Five photos of Malta, the most-bombed isle in the British Empire; vintage ads. This issue was never stapled. Contents clean and unmarked with moderate wear. A worthy copy of this great wartime issue. Book
1944Pages 589-616. Features: Cover illustration of the capsized "Tirptz" in Tromso Fjord; One-page Karsh photo-portrait of Elmer H. Davis, U.S. Director of the Office of War Information; Two-page illustration of Captain David Jamieson winning a V.C. as he directs an action to save a bridgehead; Photo of Himmler reading Hitler's proclamation at delayed celebration of the Munich beer cellar putsch; Photo of Hitler awarding Belgian Rexist leader, Leon Degrelle; Photos of British Second Army tanks in action on the Western Front; Photo-illustrated article entitled "The Allied Offensive in the West; Five photos in the wrecked German town of Gressenich, captured by the U.S. First Army; Two pages of maps showing the Western Front; Six photos of the U.S. Sixth Army in action in Germany; Photos of personalities of the week include Sir Charles Craven, Rhoderick McGrigor, Sir Robert Kelly, General Koenig, Major-General Bedell Smith, Churchill visiting French troops at Besancon, Air Chief-Marshal Sir Trafford Leigh-Mallory and his wife, Marjorie Maxse, A.C. Maclaren, Dr. H. Colijn, A.G. Williams and J.B. Tait (the men who led the attack on the "Tirpitz"; Centrefold compilation of seven photos with General Patton's Third Army in and around Metz; Two pages of fascinating illustrations explain the "Hollow Charge" - the deadly explosive principle which uses blast to bore a hole through solid armour; Photo of American jet-propelled P-59A Airacomet; Photo of U-boat"U-570" renamed H.M. Submarine "Graph" on surface; Photos of "Buffalo" amphibious tank; Nostalgic ads; Two pages of photos of the U.S. Liberation of Leyte; and more. Unmarked with average wear. Coverfold taped. A sound vintage copy. Book
1944Pages 617-644. Features: Cover photos of the Mosquito Mark XVIII and its U-Boat strafing gun and six-pounder cannon; One-page Karsh photo-portrait of Sam Rayburn; Twelve excellent photos from Geilenkirchen, recently captured by British and French forces; Four photos at the Koenigsmacher Fort, which apparently made marine fittings; The Liberatioin of Metz - six photos in the city; Photos in the recently liberated cities of Belfort and Strasbourg; Photos of the advance on Venlo; Variety of photos of mine-clearing, destroyed German rolling stock, and humorous signs; Article entitled "Allied Advance to the Rhine" with maps; Photos of Field-Marshal Sir Harold Alexander, General Sir Henry Maitland-Wilson, and Lieut.-General Mark Clark; Two pages of illustrations of the launching of V-2 rocket bombs with explanation; Six photos of V-2 rocket parts found wrecked in Belgium; One page of illustrations explaining a simple system for castaways to make sea water drinkable; Photo of the U.S.S. "Missouri"; Interesting photos shows long contrail of V-2 rocket, four short contrails of fighters and flying fortress in foreground; Two photos of the burning U.S. light aircraft carrier "Princeton" which sunk in the battle of the Philippines; Aerial photos of the obliterated towns of Duren and Julich; Before and after aerial photos of V-2 factory at Weimar which was hammered by U.S. heavy bombers; Photos of personalities of the week include General Philippe Leclerc, Sir George Clausen, Daniel Sultan, Naik Yeshwant Chadge, V.C., John D. Baskeyfield, V.C., Col. C. Meyer, Maj.-Gen. Dunckern, Duncan Sandys, M. Mikolajczyk, David Vivian Currie, V.C., Sir Edward Grigg, M. Joseph Caillaux, C.W. Alfrey, Sir A.S. Eddington, Count Carandini, and Tulbahadur Pun, V.C.; Photos of damage to Florence - medieval sites destroyed by hun vandalism; and more. Unmarked with average wear. Coverfold taped. A sound vintage copy. Book
ref. 0282623124.Gpaperback. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. paperback
1965325x225 mm. 296 pages. Gilt hardcover with dust-jacket. Jacket yellowing and torn. Spine edges bumped. Few pages slightly stained - no damage to text. Pages yellowing. Else in good condition. PLEASE NOTE: This item is overweight. We may ask for extra shipping costs.
1965205x265, 31pp, soft cover, slightly worn cover, 26 maps, else in good condition.
1956220x240, soft cover, worn and yellowing cover and spine with small tears, slightly yellowing pages, colored maps, else in good condition.
18018vo [22 x 15 cm]; 3 volumes, xxiv, xxiii, 576; viii, 618; xxii, 477 pp, 22 engraved maps and plates, many folding, including frontis portrait and 11 maps. later half calf, gilt title lettering on spines, edges worn, signature, a map split at fold, only light foxing, very good set. A picture of this book is available upon request by email. Sabin 21901. Cundall 2095. Welch 264. The maps include west Indies, Jamaica, Barbados, Granada, St. Vincent, Dominica, St. Christopher and Nevis, Antiqua, Virgin Islands, St. Doningo, Tobago. The plates include Negro festival, plan for sugar mill, view of Trelawney town, aboriginal peoples, bread fruit, etc. The first edition was 1793 in two volumes. The earlier editions had only 5 maps, few plates. Regatz 165: 'A classic in British Caribbean literature and probably the most famous work in the field. Standard for over a century, and still in many respects the best book on the subject up to the close of the 18th century'.
ref. AMA-1104London, Spring Books, 1954. In 8°, reliure de l’éditeur, jaquette illustrée (déchirures sans manque). xxiii, 304 pp., illustrations in et hors texte.
1909pp. xxvii, 713 + Four color folding maps and one full page monochrome map. The 'General Map of Palestine' usually in a rear pocket does not seem to be present here. Stamped ownership of Nelson R. Sulouff, Scotland, on title page. Small 4to. Original full green cloth binding. Spine repaired with clear tape. Fifteenth edition. Maps in nice condition. Hardbound. Good. **PRICE JUST REDUCED! RELIGION BOX 4
1968ref. LBW-8142La Jolla, Cooper Enterprises, 1968. 705 x 547 mm.
1850ref. 95311J & F. Tallis London Edinburg & Dublin 1850-01-01. Leather. Very Good. 1850 Tallis 6 volumes bound into 2 vols 3/4 leather over marbleized boards. 7 hand colored maps 56 plates ownership ink to flyleafs and book dealership pencil. Tight bindings text unmarked. oversized and overweight. Please email for photos. J & F. Tallis, London, Edinburg & Dublin hardcover
1989ref. 2083002117402765new person oraisha 1989. Soft Cover. Fine. The book is in fine condition. new person oraisha paperback
ref. 0332247260.Gpaperback. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. paperback
1997ref. Q-0887402445Schiffer Publishing Ltd 1997-01-15. Hardcover. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title! Schiffer Publishing, Ltd hardcover
2002ref. Q-1892040107Time Traveler Maps 2002-11-01. Map. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title! Time Traveler Maps unknown
1973No marks or inscriptions. A very clean very tight copy with bright unmarked boards and tiny bump to lower front corner. Dust jacket not price clipped or marked with light creasing and some rubbing/nicks to edges. 160pp.
1989No marks or inscriptions to contents. No creasing to front cover or to spine, small crease to lower corner of rear cover. A very clean very tight copy with bright boards, slight damp effect to part of rear fore-edge and no bumping to corners. Fold-out map at rear in excellent condition. 216pp. An easily used book which takes you on a gentle meander through the beautiful countryside of North Yorkshire. As well as some of the well-known tourist attractions are those little known features which are so easily missed.
1998Book in mint unread condition. 198pp.
2008ref. R320170243inconnu. 2008. In-12. Broché. Bon état, Couv. convenable, Dos satisfaisant, Intérieur frais. Album contenant 28 cartes postales en couleurs - album en anglais et en russe.. . . . Classification Dewey : 741.68-Illustrations des cartes postales
2010ref. 1-0792250044Natl Geographic Society Maps 2010. Map. New. lam map edition. 1 pages. 23.10x2.00x1.00 inches. Natl Geographic Society Maps unknown
1976ref. Q-0878132252s.n. 1976-01-01. Hardcover. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title! s.n.] hardcover
1936No marks or inscriptions. No creasing to covers or to spine. A very clean very tight copy with foxing to boards, dusty page edges and no bumping to corners. 88pp. Guide to England's Lake District -, covering walking, history, angling, mountaineering, local authorities, places to visit etc. Photographs throughout and cover illustration by W Heaton Cooper. Undated but talks about 1935 in the past. We do not use stock photos, the picture displayed is of the actual book for sale. Every one of our books is in stock in the UK ready for immediate delivery.
1941ref. 64221Chicago IL: Greyhound Corp. 1941. Oblong atlas folio colour-illustrated pictorial map sized 30 x 20 in. fold creases as issued w/ site index specifically listed on the verso couple text illustrations of Greyhound bus minor age toning couple slight closed tears very minor shelfwear still VG copy. A charming pictorial map focused on natural and some manmade roadside attractions across the United States with Wagner’s pictorial caricatures ranging from the charming to politically incorrect especially for Native American depictions. Attractions range from Craters of the Moon in Idaho to Grasshopper Glacier near Cooke MT Old Faithful in Yellowstone National Park to the Great Salt Lake in Utah. Other depictions include the statue of Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn in Hannibal MO Fort McHenry where Francis Scott Key penned the National Anthem and more. Greyhound Corp., unknown
ref. 360075Macmillan and Co. 1920. 3 VOL SET. Super octavo grey card boards label to brown cl spine lettered in gilt; frontis. illus. plates maps; xviii 378 2 advts viii 383 x 352 pp.; VG- moderate to heavy soiling & scuffing to boards moderate to heavy bruising to edges & extrems w moderate chipping; light to moderate soiling tanning & foxing to pg edges; moderate tanning foxing & soiling to eps prelims & terminals; moderate cracking to front vols. 1 2 & 3 & central vol. 2 gutters; wormholes rear boards vols 1 & 2 & sl to spine vols 1 2 & 3; wormholes to rear hinges 1 2 & 3 ; ffep unopened vol. 3; tape to boards. Macmillan and Co. 1920 hardcover
