Cyril Ayris (59 results)

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. A very good copy with previous owner's inscription on title page. Signed by Cyril Ayris. Pp. ix, 165. Recounts the wartime experiences of Milton, a World War II fighter pilot. Shot down over occupied France, he evaded capture and worked with the French Resistance. His actions in this period contributed to him being one of the relatively few airmen awarded the Military Cross for distinguished service. …

Condition: Very Good. 2012. Paperback. Clean copy with minor shelf wear. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. Book condition is very good. Spine intact. Text body clean. Laminated book. Ex-library book with reference number on spine, bar code on the front book boards on the left bottom corner and paper library slip on the first fly page. Over-all great book.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. 1st Edition. Book condition is very good. Hard cover. 1st edition. Dust jacket very good. Text body clean. Spine intact. Book block clean. Book boards clean front and back. Overall a great and neat copy. The story of Co-operative bulk Handling Ltd from it shaky start in 1933 to the turn of the century when it was of the world's leading companies in t h e business of Handling grain.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. Book condition is near fine. Hard cover. Dust jacket clean front and back and no tears. Book block clean front and back. Text body clean. Spine intact. Over-all a great and neat copy. When the aeroplane was invented, the world, almost over-night, became smaller. The once-formidable barriers, created by deserts, ocean and mountain ranges, now slipped effortlessly beneath fragile wings, just as man always dreamed, they would. In Western Australia, Maj. Norman Brearly was determined to prove that aviation was the answer to the State's terrible problem with distance. Fresh from world War I, where he had served with great distinction with the RAF, he threw himself into the task aeroplane offered a safe and reliable means of transport. It was Brearley who, in 1919, formed the Australian Areo Club, west Australian section, though it was another ten years before the Club was finally incorporated. "Wings of Change" traces the course of what is now called the Royal Aero Club of Western Australia. In 1999, the Club celebrates its 70th anniversary, recognised as one the biggest aviation clubs in the world. It was not always so; there are staff and members who recall only vividly the days when the disgrace of bankruptcy beckoned with an urgency that seemed irresistible.…

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. A fine copy in fine dust jacket. Signed by John Hanrahan. Unpaginated (circa pp. 116).

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Book condition is near fine. Spine intact. Front and back cover of dust jacket clean, with minor wear to top front. Text body clean. Book block Has minor finger print marks and minor scratch on back. Over all still a clean and tidy book. Big book and weight 1.146 kg. Extra charges for postage oversea.…

Paperback. 1994. First edition. A near fine copy only marked by lightly bumping to the corners of the wraps. This copy has been inscribed, dated and SIGNED by the author.

Soft cover. Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. First edition, first impression 1994 Soft Cover SIGNED by Cyril Ayris near fine book, corners and edges rubbed. Owner's inscription and inscription tippexed out. 165 pages. Illustrations. Signed by Author(s).

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Colour and B&W photographs throughout. DJ: Tear to top edge flap, back cover and some edge wear. Book: crease to cnr p. 27. 31 x 23 cm. 176 pp. Weight: over 1 kg.

Soft cover. Condition: Fine. Covers & Spine: front and back showing light scuffing & signs of handling otherwise undamaged, minimal wear at edges and corners, spine is intact and solid. Binding: firm throughout. Pages & Markings: unstained, no markings, clean throughout. PLEASE NOTE: Due to this item weighing less than 500g, postage cost for international orders (i.e. not Australian) will be less than what is shown here. Please email me if you would like a quote. All items are protectively packaged, and a postal tracking number will be sent to all customers whose current email address is registered with AbeBooks.…

Soft cover. Condition: Fine. This is a 24-page booklet. Front & Back showing only light scuffing and handling marks, minimal wear at edges and corners. Two-staple spine intact and the pages are firmly bound. Unstained; no markings. PLEASE NOTE: Due to this item weighing less than 500g, postage cost for international orders (i.e. not Australian) will be less than what is shown here. Please email me if you would like a quote. All items are protectively packaged, and a postal tracking number will be sent to all customers whose current email address is registered with AbeBooks.…

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. First edition, first impression 1999 near fine hardback in a very good dust wrapper, corners and edges rubbed, small closed tears, spine lightly sunned, browning to inside cover edges. Protected by clear removable archival covering. No inscription. 176 pages. Illustrations.…

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hardcover. 1999. First edition. A fine, unmarked copy in a very good d/w.

Soft cover. Condition: Fine. No Jacket. Book condition is fine. Soft cover. No Dust Jacket. 1st edition. Front and back clean. Text body clean ( SIGNED BY AUTHOR ON TITLE PAGE ). Spine intact. Book block clean. Overall an excellent and neat copy. Signed by Author(s).

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Size 310mmx230mm. A Heritage Ingrained is the story of the Co-operative Bulk Handling Ltd. from its shaky start in 1933 to the turn of the century when it was one of the world's leading companies in the business of handling grain. The book is in excellent condition while the jacket has a few wrinkles at the top and bottom BUT no tears.…

SOFTCOVER. Tells of the battle fought at Gallipoli in World War I - as it was. Does not glorify the battle nor shrink from telling the horrors of the campaign. 1997. First edition. A very good copy of this scarce book. Light age tanning to the edges and rear panel and light bumping to the corners of the wraps.…

Condition: Very Good. 2012. Paperback. Clean copy with minor shelf wear. . . . .

Encuadernación de tapa dura. Condition: Excelente. Dust Jacket Condition: Muy bien. 1ª Edición. 170 p. ; 30x22 cms., ilustraciones b/n y color. 1200 grs. (A-305-GR-35).

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. Book condition is very good. front and back cover clean. book block clean. Spine intact. Text body clean. Page164. They were trained as World war 2 fighter pilots but when the Germans were forced out of North Africa and back through Italy there was suddenly no Luftwaffe to fight. Almost overnight the role of RAAF 450 squadron changed to drive bombing, an equally dangerous job calling for skilful flying, a cool nerve and extraordinary bravery. This story of Flying Officer Stan Watt and some of his fellow pilots who press attack after through the heaviest anti-aircraft fire the Germans could muster. It is also the story of their remarkable aeroplane the Kittyhawk which mad the transition from fighter to dive bomber with outstanding success.…

264pp. 8vo. Original buckram in dustwrapper. Colour photographic illustrations. A very good copy. Presentation copy.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Very good condition. Minimal edgewear. Robert Milton was a WWII flying ace whose exploits with the French Underground would make him one of the few airmen to awarded the Military Cross.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Very good condition. Minor wear to book corners and edges. Signed by author. In Western Australian history, there is no story more tragic than that of C Y O'Connor, the engineer who built the Coolgardie Goldfields pipeline. This brief biography trace O'Connor's life from the Irish potato famine that ruined his parents, to the wilds of New Zealand and finally Western Australia where his achievements are still celebrated.…

Trade Paperback. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. 165pp incl numerous in-text b&w photographs. Signed & dated by Cyril Ayris. The spine is uncreased and the binding is firm. Signed by Author(s).

SOFTCOVER. 1995. First edition. An ex-library copy in good condition.

Paperback. Cyril Ayris, The author. Author: Cyril AyrisBinding: PaperbackPublished: The author, 1999Condition:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsCondition remarks: Condition as shown in imageFremantle Prison: A Brief History chronicles the compelling and often brutal past of one of Australia's most infamous penal institutions. This historical account details the prison's construction, its operational years, and the lives of both its inmates and wardens. Ayris presents a vivid narrative, illustrating the social and architectural evolution of the site from its colonial origins to its eventual decommissioning. The work uncovers the significant events and daily realities that shaped the prison's legacy, offering a comprehensive overview for enthusiasts of Australian history. It argues for the enduring importance of understanding such landmarks in the broader context of the nation's development. Paperback.…

Trade Paperback (24cm X 17cm). Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. 188pp incl numerous b&w photos. Inscribed by Alan King's son to the first page. The spine is uncreased and the binding is firm.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. Covers & Spine: both front and back boards are undamaged with only light wear along the edges and at corners, spine is solid with slight bumping at ends. Binding: firm throughout, both hinges strong. Pages & Markings: unstained, only marking is personal gift inscription on opening page otherwise clean throughout. Dust Jacket: intact with only light scuffing on surface and wear along edges, no significant tears or tape repairs. All items are protectively packaged, and a postal tracking number will be sent to all customers whose current email address is registered with AbeBooks. …

Soft cover. Condition: As New. No Jacket. 1st Edition. Jeff Johnson, self-confessed 'bushie' of no fixed abode, decided almost on a whim to walk across Australia, south to north, to raise funds for charity. he walked 2500 kms in 151 days. This is the story of this epic feat. Inscribed by Author(s).