Dower K C Gandar (24 results)

Pamphlet. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Vol 86, No 5, Nov 1935, pp. 455-459+ 4 Photo Plts, Map, Extracted from orig vol, begins with title page, trimmed & stapled, thus is like a Pamphlet, VG.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. 1st Edition. Early days of aviation account of flights in North Africa & the middle east in a light plane, great b/w photos. No inscription, brown spotting to pages otherwise very good clean copy.

First Edition. Very good paperback copy; cover slightly creased and dulled as with age. Bright and clean internally. Remains quite well-preserved overall. Provenance: RAF Langham library. Physical description; 70 p. : ill., front., maps ; 23 cm. Notes; "The text of this book was written by the late K. C. Gandar Dower, who also took nearly all the photographs" --p. [5]. Subjects; World War, 1939-1945 Africa, Italian East. Eritrea History. Eritrea Politics and government. Somalia History. 3 Kg.

First Edition. Very good paperback copy; cover slightly creased and dulled as with age. Bright and clean internally. Remains quite well-preserved overall. Provenance: RAF Langham library. Physical description; 70 p. : ill., front., maps ; 23 cm. Notes; "The text of this book was written by the late K. C. Gandar Dower, who also took nearly all the photographs" --p. [5]. Subjects; World War, 1939-1945 Africa, Italian East. Eritrea History. Eritrea Politics and government. Somalia History. 1 Kg.

First Edition. Good copy only in gilt-blocked cloth. Spine bands and panel edges rubbed as with age. Hinges starting. Text remains in fine condition; clear without blemish. Proveance: Bookplate of Alan Thornton Witney. Physical description: x, 331 pages, [24] leaves of plates (inc. front.): ill., map (fold.), ports. ; 20 cm. Subjects: Leopons Kenya. Lion hunting Kenya. Kenya Description and travel. 3 Kg.

paperback, 112pp, illustrated, map, pages browning, text otherwise clean and tight, no inscriptions, covers browning and edges rubbed; frayed at base of spine, Good condition.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. 289 pages plates (some colour) : 22 cm. Notes: "First published . 1949." "[This book] consists of about one hundred contributions, written or told by British officers, West African native sergeants, askaris of the King's African Rifles, South African pilots and transport drivers, Italians . Ethiopians, privates, brigadiers, traders and missionaries--each of whom found himself playing his part in that curious kaleidoscope which was the East African campaign."--Preface.

Soft cover. Condition: Good. 111 pages including frontispiece : illustrations, map ; 18 cm. Contents: Describes Madagascar campaign from landing at Majunga 10 Sep 1942 to signing at Ambalavao 6 Nov 1942; does not include capture of Diego Suarez Notes: " With 39 photographs.".

First Edition. Good copy only in gilt-blocked cloth. Spine bands and panel edges rubbed as with age. Hinges starting. Text remains in fine condition; clear without blemish. Proveance: Bookplate of Alan Thornton Witney. Physical description: x, 331 pages, [24] leaves of plates (inc. front.): ill., map (fold.), ports. ; 20 cm. Subjects: Leopons Kenya. Lion hunting Kenya. Kenya Description and travel. 1 Kg.

Hardcover. First Edition. xvii, 238pp. Cloth. Frontispiece and fifteen inserted plates with b&w photographs. A first hand narrative of the author's voyage from England to India. Some wear to extremities, light fading to spine, name on half-title. About very good.; Octavo.

First Edition. Very good paperback copy; edges somewhat dust-dulled and nicked. Remains quite well-preserved overall. Physical Description: 111 pages including frontispiece : illustrations, map ; 18 cm. Subjects: 1939-1945; Guerre mondiale, 1939-1945 Madagascar; Madagascar; Personal narratives English; World War, 1939-1945 Madagascar; World War, 1939-1945 Personal narratives, English. 1 Kg.

First Edition. Very good paperback copy; edges somewhat dust-dulled and nicked. Remains quite well-preserved overall. Physical Description: 111 pages including frontispiece : illustrations, map ; 18 cm. Subjects: 1939-1945; Guerre mondiale, 1939-1945 Madagascar; Madagascar; Personal narratives English; World War, 1939-1945 Madagascar; World War, 1939-1945 Personal narratives, English. 1 Kg.

Soft cover. Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. First impression of this Penguin paperback edition from 1943 in near fine condition, please see pics.

Hardback. First Edition. St Marys Books is proud to present this lovely 1934 first edition of Amateur Adventure The Story of a Record Flight to Madras by K C Gandar Dower Housed in its original pictorial dustjacket featuring a stunning black and white aerial photograph this hardback book is bound in blue cloth with pink ink lettering to its spine Inside one finds ixvii and 238 pages of text peppered with further stunning black and white travel photographs Within the pages of this book the reader is treated to the humour and beauty of the authors solo flight to India embarking with little previous experience he recounts the story without dull technicalities instead portraying his amateur flight as the lighthearted adventure that it was This copy is in very good condition Though the original dustjacket has suffered some bumps and tears and thus can only be described as good the book itself remains remarkably well preserved with only a small inscription to the front free endpaper to note Amateur Adventure is looking for a new home and would make for the perfect gift for any aviation enthusiastnbsp. book.

Perfect Binding, 111 pages. Condition: Good. First Edition. First Edition.Perfect Binding, 1943. Age wear to text block. Chipping to outer top spine and very light to upper back page. Handling, reading and shelf wear.

Original Stiff Paper. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Serial Number 441 With 39 Photographs. Red/White Covers, Slight Foxing, Map, Advertisements, Preface 111 Pgs. Appendix Photograph Of Author. Rare.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. First Edition / First Print. Hardback copy in light blue cloth boards with pink lettering to spine, no dustjacket. 238pp. B/w photographic frontispiece, b/w photographs throughout. Not library copy, no inscriptions, some light foxing to page block, remains of bookshop sticker to bottom corner of front pastedown. (6/2).

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Small 8vo, i-xvii, 238 pp, black and white frontispiece, 15 black and white photographs, blue cloth with pictorial dust wrapper. Some light spotting to the title page, half title and closed fore edges but an excellent copy in a fine protected dust wrapper. A scarce account of the authors flight from England to India in 1932. Particularly difficult to find in this condition.

LeatheBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. Pages: 152. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1943 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Language: English Pages: 152.

Leatherbound. Condition: NEW. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. Pages: 400. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1937 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Language: English Pages: 400.

Paperback / softback. Condition: New. This item is printed on demand. New copy - Usually dispatched within 5-9 working days.

Leather bound. Condition: New. Language: English. {Size: 14.60 x 22.86 cms} Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2022, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1937. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Vol:- , Pages:- 395, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. [Please Note - 1 Map Cut] 395.

Hardback. Condition: New. This item is printed on demand. New copy - Usually dispatched within 5-9 working days.

Full Leather Bound. Condition: NEW. Language: English. {Size: 14.60 x 22.86 cms} A Unique Premium Leather-Bound book for elite readers/collectors of old rare books. An Original Leather is being used for binding this book with Golden Leaf Printing and designing on Spine, front and Back of the book with edge gilding. WE HAVE MULTIPLE OPTIONS IN COLOR OF LEATHER RED, GREEN, BLUE, MAGENTA, TAN, PURPLE DEEP BROWN, BLACK AND WITH DIFFERENT COLOR LABELS. YOU MAY CHOOSE ANY COLOR OF YOUR CHOICE AND MAIL US. This service is chargeable. Original edition was published in [1937] and this unique edition is Reprinted in 2022 with the help of original edition. Black & white printing on high quality natural shade paper with sewing binding for longer life, professionally processed without changing its contents. As these are old books, we processed each page manually on computer and make them readable. We give our best to give you the best book but in some cases we have to adjust few pages which are blur or missing or black spots. If it is multi volume set, then it is only single volume. We hope that you understand these issues in these old treasure. This is an important book for the readers who want to know more about our old treasure. Our dedicated team is trying to bring these rare books back to the shelves. We are also giving service of printing the hard-to-find books which are not listed in our store. Hope you will like it and give your comments and suggestions. Lang: - English, Pages 395, Print on Demand. Product Disclaimer: Please be aware that because leather is a natural material, slight discoloration or change in texture may be visible. {FOLIO EDITION (Size 12x19 Inches) IS ALSO AVAILABLE ON REQUEST}. [Please Note - 1 Map Cut] 395.