Mccarthy Len (9 results)

paperback. Condition: Good. Our good condition books are generally good for reading but not for gifting or collecting. They could have imperfections such as creasing, fanning, inscriptions, margin notes, yellowing, staining on edge or cover or pages, bumps, scuffs, etc etc (sometimes multiple of these). It's a wide category that encompasses anything that isn't almost-new down to anything that is slightly better than poor. We would NOT recommend gifting Good books - these should be considered reading copies. Our books are dispatched from a Yorkshire former cotton mill. We list via barcode/ISBN so please note that the images are stock images and may not be the exact copy you receive, furthermore the details about edition and year might not be accurate as many publishers reuse the same ISBN for multiple editions and as we simply scan a barcode or enter an ISBN we do not check the validity of the edition data when listing. If you're looking for an exact edition please don't order (at least not without checking with us first, although we don't always have time to check). We aim to dispatch prompty, the service used will depend on order value and book size. We can ship to most countries, see our shipping policies. Payment is via Abe only.…

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition.

Stapled Wrappers. Condition: Very Good. Third Edition (First thus). 108pp. (including printed covers). Includes many new international listings. Spine a little toned.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. Book condition is fine. Hard Cover. 2nd printing, published 1997. RARE & SCARCE BOOK. Out of Print. Limited Print Runs: The book was self-published or produced via a niche regional press (NAM Publications in Fremantle) in very small quantities. It was primarily intended for unit veterans, their families, and specific military archives rather than the general public. Even the 1997 second edition had a very restricted release. Historians estimate that fewer than 500 to 1,000 total copies were produced across its limited 1995 and 1997 printings. Dust jacket near fine, clean and unmarked and no tears. Book boards are clean & unmarked front, back and spine. Book block is clean & unmarked all side of the book. Ex owner name in pen on the first fly leaf page. Text body is clean & unmarked throughout the book. over-all an great and neat copy of the book. Extra charges for over-sea as the book exceed 500grams. Actual weight of the book is 0.668kg.Medics at War: An Abridged History and Anecdotes of the 2/13th Field Ambulance (A.I.F) 1940-1945 is a highly regarded unit history written by Len McCarthy. Originally published in 1995 by NAM Publications in Fremantle, Western Australia, the book documents the extensive, frontline medical service of the 2/13th Australian Field Ambulance during the Second World War. This specialized unit was part of the volunteer Second Australian Imperial Force (2nd AIF) and provided critical, forward-line casualty triage and treatment across multiple global theatres of war. Unit Overview & Timeline Formation (November 1940): Raised in Northam, Western Australia. Middle East & North Africa (1941-1942): Deployed to Egypt, Palestine, and Syria. They managed Advanced Dressing Stations (ADS) for wounded soldiers returning from the campaigns in Greece and Crete, and supported operations in the Western Desert and the Siege of Tobruk. Home Defence & Darwin (1943-1944): Recalled to Australia due to the Pacific outbreak. They were stationed 30 miles south of Darwin to provide medical care and operate a rest camp at Berry Springs. Borneo Campaign (1945): Staged through Morotai to participate in the OBOE amphibious invasions. They landed at Brunei Bay and Labuan Island, advancing alongside combat units to render aid to troops and local populations until the war ended. Disbandment (December 1945): Formally dissolved after returning home to Australia. Core Themes & Content of the Book: A formal, structural history of the unit with deeply personal accounts. Key elements covered in the book include: The Medical Chain of Survival: Illuminates how field ambulance orderlies and stretcher-bearers risked their lives under fire to evacuate casualties from Regimental Aid Posts (RAP) to Main Dressing Stations. Frontline Anecdotes: Captures the raw, everyday experiences of the medics, from the blistering heat of the Western Desert to the dense, disease-ridden jungles of the Pacific. Nominal Roll: Includes a comprehensive Nominal Roll tracking the names, ranks, and service details of the personnel who served in the unit.…

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. RARE Western Australian Military History 5-Book Lot 4/5 SIGNED by Authors. Description: Attention serious military history collectors, researchers, and Western Australian ANZAC families. This is an incredibly rare opportunity to acquire a highly curated, premium 5-book bundle focusing entirely on the proud wartime history of WA units. Four out of these five scarce volumes are personally inscribed and signed by the authors (including one signed by both authors), making this an instant heirloom collection or a massive upgrade for a serious military library. Every single book in this lot features a perfectly intact spine, a clean book block on all sides, a clean, unmarked text body, and absolutely NO foxing (no brown age-spotting). Price is firm to reflect the highly curated nature and rare signatures of this investment lot. COMPLETE BUNDLE DETAILS & CONDITION REPORT BELOW: Book 1: The Stunned and The Stymied: The POW Experience in the History of 2/11th Battalion - Molly Watt (1997) Features: SIGNED & Inscribed by Author. Publication: Published 1997 by Molly Watt, printed in WA. ISBN: 0646345907. Condition: Very Good. No dust jacket. Spine intact. Book boards have some scratch marks on the front and back but remain completely intact. Book block is clean on all sides. Text body is clean and unmarked throughout. Rare & scarce. Book 2: Medic At War: An Abridged History & Anecdotes of the 2/13th Field Ambulance (A.I.F) 1940-1945 - Len McCarthy (1995, 2nd Edition). Features: SIGNED & Inscribed by Author. Publication: Published 1995 by Nam Publication. ISBN: 0646264710. Condition: Very Good. Dust jacket is very good with no tears and only light edge wear. Spine intact. Book boards are clean and unmarked front and back. Book block clean on all sides. Text body clean with no foxing. Rare & scarce. Book 3: The History of the 2/11th (City of Perth) Australian Infantry Battalion 1939-45 - K.T. Johnson (2000, 2nd Edition). Publication: Published 2000 by John Burridge Military Antiques, WA. ISBN: 187686401XCondition: Near Fine. Dust jacket is near fine, clean, and has no tears. Spine intact. Book boards clean and unmarked front; very small, minor dot mark on the back board. Book block clean on all sides. Text body clean and immaculate throughout. Rare & scarce. Book 4: The Westralian Battalion: The Unit History of the 44th Battalion - Neville Browning (2004, 1st Edition) Features: SIGNED & Inscribed by Author. Publication: Published 2004 Advanced Press. ISBN: 0958067422Condition: Near Fine. Dust jacket is near fine, clean, and has no tears. Spine intact. Book boards clean and unmarked front and back. Book block clean on all sides. Text body clean and unmarked throughout. Rare & scarce. Book 5: Gallipoli To Tripoli: History of the 10th Light Horse Regiment A.I.F 1914-1919. Browning & Gill (2011) Features: SIGNED BY BOTH AUTHORS! (Neville Browning & Peter Gill). Publication: Published 2011 by Quality Press, WA. ISBN: 9780975058824. Condition: Very Good. Dust jacket very good with some light edge wear. Spine intact. Book boards clean and unmarked front/back. First fly leaf page has ex-owner inscribed for a gift in pen. Book block clean on all sides. Text body clean and immaculate throughout. Rare & scarce. SHIPPING & DETAILS: Location: Western Australia. Postage: Tracked Australia Post shipping available nationwide (securely packed in bubble wrap and a sturdy box to protect the dust jackets) or local pickup. Don't miss out: Signed Western Australian unit histories of this pedigree and condition rarely come up for sale together as a single lot. Extra charges for shipping as the weight of the Book Collection Lot is over 500grams Domestic & international. Actual weight of the books combined is 5.607kg. Due to the 5.6kg weight of this collector lot, buyers will be requested to approve extra shipping charges via the AbeBooks system prior to dispatch. Inscribed by Author(s).…

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 2nd Edition. Book condition is near fine to fine. Book weight is 0.671. Hard cover. Published 1997, 2nd printing. Inscribed note by author on rear of front Book board top right-hand corner, sign len only. Book block clean all sides of the book. Book boards clean and unmarked front and back of the book. Text body clean and unmarked throughout the book. Spine intact. Dust jacket near fine, light edge wear on top of Spine area. Overall an excellent and neat copy of the book. See photos for more information and synopsis. Medics At War by Len McCarthy is long out of print. Because it was a self-published or small-press military unit history printed in limited quantities (first in 1995 and a second printing in 1997 by NAM Publications), new copies are no longer produced. Because it was printed in such low numbers, it is officially classified by Australian antiquarian dealers as a "Rare & Scarce" limited print item. While the exact total print run number is not publicly recorded, Australian military unit histories of this nature from the 1990s typically had very small, tightly controlled print runs of between 200 and 500 copies per printing. Medics at War: An Abridged History and Anecdotes of the 2/13th Field Ambulance (A.I.F.) 1940-1945 is a rare and highly regarded Australian military unit history written by Len McCarthy. First published in 1995 with a prominent second edition printed in 1997 by NAM Publications in Fremantle, Western Australia, the book documents the extensive wartime service and personal recollections of the men who served in this vital Second World War medical unit.(Note: The active service years for this Second Australian Imperial Force unit were 1940-1945, rather than 1950-1945). Overview of the Book: Author: Len McCarthy. Format: Typically found as a 238-page hardcover volume featuring detailed maps, black-and-white illustrations, a comprehensive index, and a unit Nominal Roll listing the personnel who served. Content: It blends official chronological military movements with firsthand anecdotes, capturing the grim realities of battlefield medicine alongside the distinct humour and camaraderie of Australian troops. Availability: The book is a highly sought-after collector's item within Australian military history circles, often commanding premium prices through rare book dealers.…

Boards in d.j. 2nd impression. Second impression. Quarto, cloth boards with gilt titles upper board and spine, dustjacket, b&w illus, maps, nominal roll, index, pp xviii, 238. Signed by the author, with presentation inscription. Includes a loosely inserted typed copy of a letter from a reader praising the book. Near-fine condition in like d.j. Comprehensive unit history of the 2/13th Field Ambulance in WWII, copiously illustrated. The unit was formed in WA in 1940. It served in "India, the Middle East, the Western Desert, Tobruk, Palestine, Syria, Darwin, Northern Queesland and the Pacific. The Unit was also deeply involved in the evacuations of both Greece and Crete and was actively engaged in the amphibious invasion and recapture of Borneo." (Author's Preface). Foreword by Bob Reece (illustrator).…

HARDCOVER. NAM Publications, 1997, Second edition. A fine, unmarked copy in a fine d/w. A supurb, as new, copy of this very rare item. Scans available if required.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. Three x Aussie Military Books - Rare, Collectible & Hard cover. Grab an entire instant collection of premium Australian military reference books. Features an author signature, an ultra-rare SAS history unit volume, and a huge official textbook. Lot Value: Includes high-end out-of-print titles. Total Weight: Heavy bundle over 500g (Combined postage friendly). Quick Title Checklist: Medics at War (2/13th Field Ambulance)1995·Len McCarthy. SIGNED by Author Len McCarthy ("Len only")Hardcover + Dust Jacket | 2nd Edition (1997)Near Fine condition: clean pages, sharp spine, very minor edge wear on Dust Jacket .SAS: A Pictorial History (1957-1997)Nigel McCrery, Barry Davies. RARE 1st Edition by Mick Malone, OAM. Standard edition from the small 1,500 copy limited print run. Fine Condition: No jacket (as issued). Absolute collector condition. Over 1,000 photos. Australia and the 'New World Order' (Peacekeeping 1988-91)Official History Vol. 2 by David Horner. Hardcover + Dust Jacket: 1st Edition (2011).Near Fine condition (Ex-Library Copy): has standard library stamps/slip on inner pages, otherwise pristine text and unmarked jacket.…