Count Gleichen (78 results)

Condition: New. 2004 N&M Press reprint (original pub 1917). SB. v + 283pp with one photo and six maps.Published Price £12.50 The 15th Infantry Brigade was a pre-war regular brigade, part of the 5th Infantry Division, and stationed in Ireland in August 1914. The brigade consisted of the 1st Battalions of the Norfolks, Bedfords, Cheshires and Dorsets and on mobilization its strength was 127 officers, 3958 men, 258 horses and 74 vehicles. The 5th Division together with the 3rd Division made up II Corps (Grierson) while 1st and 2nd Divisions formed I Corps (Haig); these four divisions formed the original BEF. The Brigade arrived in France on 16th August 1914 and this account is an expanded version of a scrappy diary which Gleichen kept in France from day to day (contrary to regulations), and although he pruned it of certain personal matters he did not add to it in the light of subsequent events. So we follow its fortunes at Mons, Le Cateau, the Retreat, the Marne and the Aisne before the move to Flanders and the First Battle of Ypres and finally a description of trench life opposite Messines. It was his brigadeâs fate to have to detail the first firing squad of the war to execute a deserter from 1st RWK in 13th Brigade. This account of the first months of the war as seen through the eyes of the brigade commander is invaluable, apart from being an excellent read. Gleichen, whose title âCountâ was changed to âLordâ, left the 15th Brigade on 2 March 1915 to return to the UK and take command of 37th Division, one of Kitchenerâs New Army divisions.

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Condition: New. Knötel, Richard (illustrator). 2015 N & M Press reprint (original pub 1890) 81pp with 19 double-page full colour plates + Duatone sketches throughout. Classic Military Uniforms in full colour with English text Published Price £14.99 Knà tel was born in Glogau in 1857. His father, August Knà tel, was an art teacher and gave him lessons in drawing and painting from an early age. In this time, Knà tel developed an interest in military fashion and history. By late adolescence, he was already employed as an illustrator for the graphics-based newspaper; Illustrierte Zeitung, as well as for postcards and magazines. In 1880, with an established reputation, Knà tel was entered into the Berlin Academy of Fine Arts.After his studies, he began collecting books concerning European military history (it is believed that by his death he owned over 9000 titles). As well as an illustrator, Knà tel was a talented painter, who was renowned throughout Germany for his military subjects. He died in Berlin in 1914, and is buried in Saint Matthew's Cemetery in the city.

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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. The book is undated. The wraps are a little shelf rubbed and edge worn. The binding is excellent. GK. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services.

Condition: New. 2004 N&M Press reprint (original pub 1917). HB. v + 283pp with one photo and six maps. The 15th Infantry Brigade was a pre-war regular brigade, part of the 5th Infantry Division, and stationed in Ireland in August 1914. The brigade consisted of the 1st Battalions of the Norfolks, Bedfords, Cheshires and Dorsets and on mobilization its strength was 127 officers, 3958 men, 258 horses and 74 vehicles. The 5th Division together with the 3rd Division made up II Corps (Grierson) while 1st and 2nd Divisions formed I Corps (Haig); these four divisions formed the original BEF. The Brigade arrived in France on 16th August 1914 and this account is an expanded version of a scrappy diary which Gleichen kept in France from day to day (contrary to regulations), and although he pruned it of certain personal matters he did not add to it in the light of subsequent events. So we follow its fortunes at Mons, Le Cateau, the Retreat, the Marne and the Aisne before the move to Flanders and the First Battle of Ypres and finally a description of trench life opposite Messines. It was his brigadeâs fate to have to detail the first firing squad of the war to execute a deserter from 1st RWK in 13th Brigade. This account of the first months of the war as seen through the eyes of the brigade commander is invaluable, apart from being an excellent read. Gleichen, whose title âCountâ was changed to âLordâ, left the 15th Brigade on 2 March 1915 to return to the UK and take command of 37th Division, one of Kitchenerâs New Army divisions.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. This is a UK hardcover of this title, published by William Blackwood & Sons Ltd. in 1917. The book is issued without jacket and is in Very Good condition with overall straight spine, sharp corners and firm spine ends. The page edges are toned but the interior text block is clean. There is a library paste down to the inner rear board but no signs of library use otherwise. There is a Boots label affixed to the front board you can remove with washing up liquid or similar if you so wish. The book has 283 pages, one frontispiece and 5 sketch- maps. The introduction page states year of publication as 1917.

Condition: New. Knötel, Richard (illustrator). 2015 N & M Press reprint (original pub 1890) 81pp with 19 double-page full colour plates + Duatone sketches throughout. Classic Military Uniforms in full colour with English text Published Price £14.99 Knà tel was born in Glogau in 1857. His father, August Knà tel, was an art teacher and gave him lessons in drawing and painting from an early age. In this time, Knà tel developed an interest in military fashion and history. By late adolescence, he was already employed as an illustrator for the graphics-based newspaper; Illustrierte Zeitung, as well as for postcards and magazines. In 1880, with an established reputation, Knà tel was entered into the Berlin Academy of Fine Arts.After his studies, he began collecting books concerning European military history (it is believed that by his death he owned over 9000 titles). As well as an illustrator, Knà tel was a talented painter, who was renowned throughout Germany for his military subjects. He died in Berlin in 1914, and is buried in Saint Matthew's Cemetery in the city.

Condition: Very Good. Facsimile Edition. VG : in very good condition without dust jacket. 210mm x 140mm (8" x 6"). 363pp. B/w illustrations and two fold out maps. Brown/gilt hardback cloth cover.

Drawn by Spy. Original chromolithograph. Page size approx. 38 x 26.5cm. Image size approx. 32 x 19cm. With original leaf of biographical text.

Condition: Good. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. A copy that has been read but remains in clean condition. All of the pages are intact and the cover is intact and the spine may show signs of wear. The book may have minor markings which are not specifically mentioned. Ex library copy with usual stamps & stickers.

Leather binding. Condition: Very Good. Many Library stamps and lending record in the rear. 2 Silk Backed foling maps in rear Of Abyssinia and Addis Abbaba. Quarter leather library binding.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. 1918, stated Second Impression, Good Plus/no dj, 12mo., 283pp., light green cloth hardcover, exlibrary with: number on backstrip, bookplate on front endpaper, remains of packet on rear endpaper and perforated stamp center of title page; binding tight.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Illustrated. First edition thus. Previous owner's blind-stamp on half-title page, else very good in a very good (age toning to flaps), price clipped dust jacket.

1st Edition. Hb original grey cloth binding iii,283pp frontisplate +28 Sketch maps As part of the 5th Division it fought at Mons ,Le Cateau, 1st Ypres at Messines. Light sunning to spine o/w A Vg copy.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Facsimile reprint. 8vo. Pp xi, 300. Frontis, maps & illustrations in the text. Rebound in library cloth without titling. D/w trimmed top & bottom. No library markings internally.

hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Very Good. book.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Richard Knotel (illustrator). 1st Edition. 81 pp.+ 18 Double-Page Color Illus (With Tissue Guards), Orig Grn Illus Hardback with Gilt title & Man on Horse, All Edges Gilt, no DJ, VG, 1st ed (Translated from German, Nice Illus Ads at back).

Prince related to Victoria (DNB). Piece of paper, c.6 x 4", sl. soiled but clear, missing top left corner (and a word or two), text as follows: " . . . [end of word] 13123 / [P]lease give the Bearer 2 Gal: Brandy No. 2. at 24/6 the Gal: --- / Gleichen/ St James Palace / March 29/83/ The Secretary / A & N. Co:Op: Socty" Image on application.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. (Ref.D5 ) Blue cloth boards with gilt spine titles. Head and heel of spine are rubbed/creased. Corners also a little rubbed and nudged. Darkened top edge. Greyed foredge. Endpapers showing some signs of splitting at joins but still firmly bound. Foxed prelims and foxing to protective tissue at frontispiece. Contents otherwise good and generally unmarked.

Condition: Poor. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. With owner's name and inscription inside cover. In poor condition, suitable as a reading copy. Medium beige cloth 8vo with gilt motif on front board and gilt lettering on backstrip. Bumped corners, cocked and fraying. Several large splits in backstrip seam. Frayed ends of backstrip. Black end papers. Frontispiece with tissue guard. Interior is reasonably secure, clean and clear save for some foxing. Contains a few illustrations and plates. Untrimmed. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,850grams, ISBN:

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Hardcover. Title page dated 1898. 363 pages. Blue cloth over boards. Gold stamping on front cover and spine. In good condition. Detailed pull out maps in the back. Binding is slightly shaken. Deckle edges. Text block and pages are slightly toned. Once owned by the Public Library of the Town of Beverly. Library's sticker on front pastedown, dated 1904. Call number in white lettering on spine. Edges of covers show some wear. A few rips and tears to head and foot of spine. Otherwise, covers are clean. Front and back endpapers and pastedowns are torn along the gutter. Previous bookseller's small sticker at bottom of front endpaper. Library card slot pasted to back pastedown. A few marks on half title and back of front endpaper. Protective tissue paper still over frontispiece. Pages are clean. Overall, a good copy. Count Gleichen was a 19th century Royal Navy officer and sculptor.

Condition: Used - Very Good. 8vo. Blue cloth with gilt decoration on front board. 363 numbered pp + fold-out map at rear. Light rubbing and creasing to spine, corners of boards. Previous owner's bookplate on front paste down. Minor foxing to fore-edge of text block. Else fine. A sound copy with bright, clean internals and well-preserved map. Very Good.

Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 374 pages. 9.00x6.00x0.85 inches. In Stock. This item is printed on demand.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. First Edition, xi + 363 + 32pp of book adverts, frontis, very well illustrated throughout, two folding maps in the rear, 8vo, bound in blue cloth, gilt decorated front board, gilt lettered, Provenance: with a W H Smith & Sons Subscription Library label in the front but no other library markings, very good condition, Edward Arnold Publisher to The India Office, London, 1898. * superb drawings and black and white plates of the scenery and people of Abyssinia.

OLWd. mit dekorativer Goldprägung, XI+320 Seiten mit zahlr. Text-Abb. u. einer Karte, 8° (15 x 22 cm), dazu eingebunden Catalogue of the Complete Works of Charles Dickens, Thomas Carlyle, George Meredith, Samuel Laing etc., London, Chapman and Hall 1893, 31 Seiten mit einigen Abb.; ehemalies Bibliotheksexemplar, Deckel verschmutzt, Deckelecken bestoßen, Leinen am Kopf u. Fuß des Rückens abgeschürft u. leicht eingerissen, Besitzereintragung auf Schmutztitelseite, einige Seiten altersbedingt ganz leicht stockfig, sonst innen unbeschädigt u. schön erhalten, altersgemäß guter Zustand. Book Language/s: English.

Couverture rigide. Condition: Bon. 2ème Édition. In 8° (23 x 14 cm) Pleine toile éditeur, dos insole avec 2 déchirures Seconde édition XI 320 pp, 38 pp catalogue éditeur, nombreux dessins et cartes.P2-6C.

xi,363, 32 pp. Octavo. Original blue gilt decorated cloth. Gilt title on spine. Top edge untrimmed and a few pages roughly opened. Corners slightly bumped. Original green coated endpapers. Frontispiece. 44 full page black and white illustrations. black and white vignettes in text. 2 folding maps at the end, one with an old crease line. 32 page publishers catalogue at the end. A very clean bright copy with only a small amount of wear to the boards. Gleichen served with the Grenadier Guards on the Nile in 1884-85 and was also stationed at Dongola in the Sudan in the 1890's. The Abyssinians under King Menelik defeated an Italian force which force the Italians to withdraw from the region. The British government decided to send a trade mission under Rennell Rodd. which proved highly successful. Trading rights of both parties were established. Gleichen, the author of the present work, accompanied the mission as Intelligence Office. His account of the mission includes details of life in Addis Ababa and aspects of Abyssinian life.

8vo. xi, [1], 320 pp. Frontisp. preserving tissue guard, numerous illustrations, maps. Beige-coloured linen, gilt camel illustration on front cover, gilt lettering on spine (bumping & edgewear head & foot of spine, some chipping & fraying, bumping to corners, small tear on spine), still G- copy. Second edition of this adventurous account of the Camel Corps as part of the relief column under Sir Garnet Wolseley intending to relieve the siege at Khartoum where General Gordon was trapped. Even thought they defeated the Mahdi army at Abu Klea, the relief force was two days too late and the entire garrison had been massacred.