Falconer David W (6 results)

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good +. Colour and B/W Photographs (illustrator). First Edition. These 514 pages - including INDEX - give a VERY extensive listing of hundreds of batteries of the Royal Canadian Artillery. Short preface, biblio, glossary of abbreviations, and an appendix of colour photographs of (uniform) shoulder flashes accompany the TEXT. From the text, learn more about : 47th (Napanee) Light Anti-Aircraft Battery RCA, 6th Anti-Tank Regiment RCA, Stanley Park Battery at Ferguson Point, and 110th Coast Battery RCA (Serial 1723) among many others. In addition to the units stationed in Canada to protect against invasion, there are mentions of field operations in France, Sicily, Italy, Holland and Belgium. Speaks to mobilization and `demob' dates. Cond : Paper wrapper is red with white lettering. Front cover photo of active guns is from the RCA museum in Shilo, Manitoba. One cover crease, reading crease. Light edge and corner wear. Minimal soiling. No names, no marks in text block. Binding tight. Excellent military reference. Quote (p. 234) : " The threat of attack on the west coast lessened with the departure of the Japanese from the Aleutians and the run-down of the home defence units was begun, Headquarters 7th Division, Headquarters 8th Canadian Division, Headquarters of 16th, 18th, 19th, 20th, 21st, Infantry Brigades, 22nd Field ._._._. ." Size: 8vo.

Paperback. Condition: Fine. First Edition. 514 pages. List of abbreviations, Bibliography, Index. Four colour plates. Several black and white illustrations. "A thumb-nail sketch of Royal Canadian Artillery batteries mobilized for service during the 1939 to 1945 conflict." - from Preface. "D.W. (Wilf) Falconer, who served the Guns from Dieppe to The Dollart has, through his dedication and untiring efforts, produced a reference work ensuring the units and details of their histories will always be remembered. The degree of accuracy and attention to detail. are second to none. It is my pleasure to recommend this book as a reference source to all students of military history and to all collectors of memorabilia of the Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery." - J.P. Beer, MBE, CD, Colonel, R.C.A. (Ret'd). An unread copy. Clean, bright and unmarked with very light wear. An excellent copy.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. 514 pages. Author's signature and inscription upon title page. List of abbreviations, Bibliography, Index. Four colour plates. Several black and white illustrations. "A thumb-nail sketch of Royal Canadian Artillery batteries mobilized for service during the 1939 to 1945 conflict." - from Preface. "D.W. (Wilf) Falconer, who served the Guns from Dieppe to The Dollart has, through his dedication and untiring efforts, produced a reference work ensuring the units and details of their histories will always be remembered. The degree of accuracy and attention to detail. are second to none. It is my pleasure to recommend this book as a reference source to all students of military history and to all collectors of memorabilia of the Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery." - J.P. Beer, MBE, CD, Colonel, R.C.A. (Ret'd). Clean and unmarked with light wear. Possibly unread. Tight and square. A quality copy. Signed by Author(s).

Single Issue Magazine. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. 36 pages. Features: The Tragedy of the American Buffalo; Sointula - Malcolm Island Utopia; Jean Caux - The man they called Cataline; Dawson City's Outlaw Loot; The Defence of Fort Vercheres; Cariboo Cemeteries. Clean and unmarked with light wear. A nice copy.

LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1781 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. 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. Pages: 611 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. 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. Pages: 611 Language: English,English.

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Language: English. 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 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1781. 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, Pages: - 608, 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. 608 608.