Alistair Mars (10 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. This book is in good condition. There are some age spots on the edges of pages and a few inside the cover. There is also the previous owner's name and ex-libris label inside the front cover.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Fair. 1st Edition. Two WWII hardback novels (1955). Both in good condition with torn jackets. Binding firm, some minor rubbing, bumping, foxing, fading and marks, light tanning and foxing. The jackets are tatty with marks, chipping, rubbing, creasing, foxing and repaired tears, and loss. Arctic Submarine by Alistair Mars. Publisher: Elek, 1955, First Edition, 1st printing. Has gift inscription to ffep. Thriller novel written by Alastair Mars, a distinguished Royal Navy submarine commander from World War II. Squadron Airborne by Elleston Trevor. Publisher: Heinemann, 1955, First Edition, 2nd printing (Same year as first). In the summer of 1940, the Battle of Britain rages in the skies over southern England. Nineteen-year-old Pilot Officer Peter Stuyckes arrives at RAF Westhill and is immediately put to the test. Based on the author's own service as an RAF Flight Engineer,Squadron Airborne takes place over one unforgettable week that summer, depicting with intensity and brilliance the work of the many ground-crew and other staff as they support the Few in their fight against the Luftwaffe. ALL PHOTOS ARE OF THE ACTUAL BOOK. All books are sent with free courier postage within New Zealand. …

Hardback. 1st Edition. Octavo Size [approx 15.5 x 22.8cm]. Very Good condition in Good Dustjacket - now protected in our clear archival purpose-made plastic sleeve. Dustjacket is a little chipped at spine ends and corners with age-toning to spine and rear panel. Illustrated with Black and White Photographs. Black & white map. Robust, professional packaging and tracking provided for all parcels. 242 pages. Mars account of his time as the Commander of the British Submarine HMS Thule during World War Two. Sequel to 'Unbroken'.…

Hardback. 1st Edition. Octavo Size [approx 14x21cm]. Very Good condition in Good Dustjacket. DJ has repairs spine on the to the underside & is now protected in our clear archival purpose-made plastic sleeve. A nice copy. Black & White portrait frontispiece. Small previous owners name to preliminary pages. Robust, professional packaging and tracking provided for all parcels. 224 pages. The author, an ace submarine commander in World War 2, was dismissed from the Royal Navy in 1952 after one of the most sensational Courtsmartial of all times. This is the story of that Court-Martial, and of the remarkable chain of events that led to it.…

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. A very clean, bright copy - no inscriptions. DJ not price clipped.

Tapa blanda. Buen estado. Falta en contracubierta. Libro.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Likely ex-military library - likely lighter use with corresponding military stamp. Likely condition is Fair-Good if not stated. All other info as listed. NB note this is a placeholder description and my entire list is being regularly updated with photographs and information. Please enquire for further details for this copy.…

8vo. pp.256 with black & white photographs and maps.some foxing to the endpapers and previous owners ticket on endpaper. Original blue hardcover in illustrated dust wrapper.

First Edition. Blue cloth with gilt lettering on spine; mildew once present between book & cover, leaving light staining; foxing on end papers and page edges; inscribed by author on title page (inscription dated 1963) Binding tight; dust jacket not price clipped; moderate shelf wear on edges, with small chip from front panel, next to spine. Used - Good. Good SIGNED hardback in dust jacket.…

in-8, broché, 286p, nbses photos hors-texte, bon état coll Cap sur l'aventure.