Pershing John 1860 (13 results)

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Hardcover. Condition: Poor. No Jacket. 1 v. (various pagings) : ill. (some col.), maps, ports. ; 27 cm. ; Salesman's sample copy.; "by S.J. Duncan-Clark ; Josephus Daniels, in a special article on the marines ; John J. Pershing on the American Expeditionary Forces ; and William S. Sims on the navies of the world ; with a staff of war trained photographers ." ; color illustrations of camouflaged artillery, two page color "flags of twenty-five nations", sinking of the Lusitania, British tanks in Baghdad, two page color aerial dogfight, trench attack, Americans in Paris; detailed instructions on how to sell make this a textbook on selling and motivation ; OCLC: 769274181; LC: D522 ; name on front endpaper, much worn, soiled, but without subscription names ; POOR. Book.

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

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

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Illustrated by 16 plates of 7 Maps (some colored) and 9 diagrams folded with index (collated). First edition. Original paper wraps rebound in period 3/4 brown calf over brown cloth, red marbled eps. Inscribed by "For Miss Carolyn Coggins with Cordial Good Wishes, John J. Pershing Jan 1934 on card laid in in plastic case. 8vo (24cm). pp. 95, 16 folding Plates. Very Good/No jacket, as issued. "Black Jack" organized the report in four parts, covering World War I from 1914-1918. Text block internally near fine, several isolated stains to foldouts, usually to rear (pictured). All maps and charts have been repaired and/or reinforced in-house by our binder and binding leather conditioned. FIN117646.

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

What Eisenhower was to World War Two this U.S. Army general better known as "Black Jack" was to World War One as commander of the American Expeditionary Forces (1917-20) -- he actually mentored all the head honchos of WW2, including Ike, Bradley, Marshall, MacArthur, Patton and others; in 1921 he was named Chief of Staff of the United States Army, where he remained until retirement in 1924. TNS, 1p (lettersheet), 7" X 9", Washington, DC, 5 January 1923. Addressed to Honorable John Barrett (1866-1938, a Western journalist turned diplomat who served as U.S. minister to Siam, Argentina, Panama and Colombia before a 14-year stint as director-general of the Pan-American Union). Very good. Minor wrinkles. On "General of the Armies" imprinted letterhead (a rank he was the first to achieve), Pershing sends "my warm personal thanks for your Christmas and New Year's Greetings. The sentiments expressed are highly appreciated and I assure you cordially reciprocated." Boldly signed in full. Accompanied by a superb 7" X 9" head-and-shoulders sepia-tone portrait (Clinedinst Studio of Washington, DC) in uniform bearing facsimile signature. Very good. Mildly age toned.

Kein Einband. Condition: Sehr gut. Pershing, John J. (1860-1948) - Typed letter signed from Paris - General officer in the United States Army who led the American Expeditionary Forces in World War I. Fine typed letter signed "John J. Pershing". 1p., (bifolium), 4.5 x 7.0 inch, Paris, 1932 October 4, on Hotel de Crillon, Paris stationery. Addressed to Mrs. John Clarke Graff in Illinois. The letter in full: "Due to my continued absence from Paris, I have been unable to handle my correspondence until recently. I was very glad to receive your letter and to have news of you and your children. As to your son s condition I have no doubt that he will be very well looked after and think that you should not worry as to the kind of attention he will receive. There is nothing that I could do at this time to assist but if there should be later, please call on me and I shall be most willing to help. Thanking you for your letter and hoping that you will disabuse your mind of any reticence you may have about writing me, I remain as always." Accompanied by the original mailing envelope. Mailing fold, else fine condition. COMES WITH A CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY BY ANDREAS WIEMER HISTORICAL AUTOGRAPHS. Please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions. Signatur des Verfassers.

1 lettre dactylographiée signée 1 In-4 (petit) 16/10/1935 A son en-tête. bon INAUGURATION PAR PETAIN DU MONUMENT A LA MEMOIRE DU MARECHAL FAYOLLE. « J'ai l'honneur d'accuser réception de votre lettre par laquelle vous voulez bien me transmettre l'invitation de la Municipalité d'assister à la cérémonie de la remise à la Ville de Paris, par Monsieur le Maréchal Pétain, du monument élevé à la mémoire du Maréchal Fayolle. En réponse, je tiens à vous exprimer mes très sincères remerciements pour cette aimable invitation et à vous assurer que, si le temps le permet, je me ferai un vif plaisir d'être présent à cette cérémonie ». Général des armées des Etats-Unis ; il reste, à ce jour, l'officier le plus haut gradé qui ait jamais servi dans l'armée des États-Unis.

What Eisenhower was to World War Two this U.S. Army general was to World War One as commander of the American Expeditionary Forces (1917-20) -- he actually mentored all the head honchos of WW2, including Ike, Bradley, Marshall, MacArthur, Patton and others. IPS, 9½" X 15", n.p., n.y. Very good. Bit of mild edgewear, mainly along top; last few letters of signature smudged. Handsome and exceptionally large head-and-shoulders sepia-tone portrait of Pershing almost in profile, facing right, in full uniform (bearing four stars, hence post-1919). A superb image bearing blind-emboss at lower left of Washington, DC photographer Harris & Ewing, inscribed and signed by him in black ink along blank lower margin: "For My Friends Col. and Mrs. Joseph V. Kuzwick, / With Kind regards and sincere good wishes, / John J. Pershing.".

framed. Condition: near fine. Signed Letter from Black Jack Pershing to Dr. Joseph K. Dixon ( leader of the Wanamaker expeditions visiting indigenous peoples of the United States) regarding "Indian" Division within the United States Army. Unique letter from 1919 is framed next decorative image of Pershing while General in Command of the American Armies in France during WW I. Please inquire for more information. General of the Armies John Joseph Pershing nicknamed "Black Jack", was an American army general, educator, and founder of Pershing Rifles. He served as the commander of the American Expeditionary Forces (AEF) during World War I from 1917 to 1920. In addition to leading the AEF to victory in World War I, Pershing served as a mentor to many in the generation of generals who led the United States Army during World War II, including George C. Marshall, Dwight D. Eisenhower, Omar Bradley, Lesley J. McNair, George S. Patton, and Douglas MacArthur.