Scott Major General (23 results)

Soft Cover. Condition: Good. Mass market paperback, later (1976) printing, 206 pages; spine creased and slanted, covers creased, long tear to front cover at spine hinge, pages age toned but very clean and unmarked. See also our listing for Ralph Barker's Strike Hard, Strike Sure : The epic exploits of the men who flew Britain's bombers in World War II, and for Jean Zumbach's extremely scarce On Wings of War : My Life as a Pilot Adventurer.

Softcover. very good condition illustrated with photos; illustrated with photos; B048510; Booklet; 19 pages.

Soft cover. Condition: Near Fine. Painted cover (illustrator). Second Edition By Publisher. 206 pages Goodread notes = "God is My Copilot belongs in the top tier of aviation history books. It follows General Scott's early career in the Air Force and throughout WWII. The majority of the book covers his role as commander of the AVG, a collection of some of the best fighter pilots of WWII, many of whom came from the infamous Flying Tigers. ">>Indents to covers; minor creasing to backcover. Size: 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. Book.

Trade Paperback. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket. Reprint Edition. A Near Fine copy in blue paper covers of this two-volumes-in-one facsimile reprint edition. No date, but believed c.1995. Book.

Facsimile edn. 8vo. Original gilt lettered blue cloth (Fine), dustwrapper (Fine). Pp. xv + 272, illus with b&w photos and maps (no inscriptions).

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. 8vo, xii,Frontis. black & white portrait, 18 b/w plates; Large folding coloured map at end; Numerous coloured maps.Hardback - Yellow Cloth with decoration to cover [Ace of Spades}. Some slight foxing / staining throughout o/w a Good copy. - The 12th (Eastern) Division, formed in August 1914, was one of Kitchener's First New Army divisions consisting of men from the Eastern and Home counties. After arriving in France in June 1915, the division fought in major battles including Loos, the Somme, Arras, and Cambrai. With over 48,000 casualties and six Victoria Crosses awarded, the division served on the Western Front until the end of the war. The division's emblem was the Ace of Spades, which is now used by the 12th Armoured Infantry Brigade.

Booklet - Unbound Pages. Condition: Very Good. 11 pages. An authentic standalone article, extracted from a larger volume. Not a reprint or reproduction, but an original work in its own right. Supplied without title page or cover. Category: British Association for the Advancement of Science; Cosmo Books : 29 years on ABE, 47 years taking care of customers. A bookseller you can rely on.

Hardcover. Condition: Poor. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket. First Edition. Condition is very worn, hinges broken, front cover detached, back cover nearly so, spine has been reglued I believe, some tape repairs to loose pages, first two have been taped back in and the tape has hardened and badly yellowed, a clear mylar sheet is holding the covers on to the text block. A few of the map pages are missing. ; Illus, maps, previous owner annotation on first couple pages, he served presumably with the 12th. On front free endpaper partially ".to my pal Tom with pleasant memories of a true friendship in England & France, in Peace & War.with all good wishes for the Best of Health & Luck on his departure for America, May 1925, George". Inked at top of the blank page opposite the half-title "Arrived in France May 29, '15. (Arrived) Home March 18, '19"; 272 pages.

Condition: New. In.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. Hardback. Excellent original history of the 12th Eastern Division in WWI. Includes the Somme, Arras, Cambrai, 1918 campaigns. 1st Edition 1923. 272pp., ills., maps, including folding coloured map at rear. appendices, index. Faint foxing and minor blemishes, else particularly nice bright example.

Soft cover. Condition: Good Condition. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket. Color Illustrations (illustrator). Paperback : soft cover edition in good plus condition, a typical used book with slight wear to edges and spine. Some minor bumping or creases. Overall good / nice copy of this scarce title. Excellent reading on the subject. A good book to enjoy and keep on hand for yourself. Or would make an ideal gift for the fan / reader in your life. Reading is one of the great pleasures in life. Please send us a note if you have any questions. Thank you. Book.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. This is a facsimile copy of the 1923 edition. Contains black & white illustrations and maps and one fold out map at the rear. Seller Ref: M17262.

Soft cover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Good copy. Some creasing/signs of wear to covers/spine. Contents generally bright, clean and unmarked. Owner's name and dedication in ink to title page.

First Edition. Very good copy in the original title-blocked cloth. Spine bands and panel edges somewhat dulled and rubbed as with age. Bumped corners. Some light foxing throughout. Remains well-preserved overall. Physical description; xv, 272 pages : frontispiece, plates, portraits, maps (some folded) ; 23 cm. Subjects; Great Britain. Army. 12th (Eastern) Division. World War, 19141918 Regimental histories Great Britain. 3 Kg.

First Edition. Very good copy in the original title-blocked cloth. Spine bands and panel edges somewhat dulled and rubbed as with age. Bumped corners. Some light foxing throughout. Remains well-preserved overall. Physical description; xv, 272 pages : frontispiece, plates, portraits, maps (some folded) ; 23 cm. Subjects; Great Britain. Army. 12th (Eastern) Division. World War, 19141918 Regimental histories Great Britain. 1 Kg.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. BOOK DESCRIPTION: 12mo, 138 pgs, 30 plates, including 2 double-page, 2 folding, and music sheet. Full leather. With label of the State of New Hampshire Adjutant General's office dated July 2, 1830 on front blank preliminary page. Inked contemporary name on front endpaper. CONDITION DESCRIPTION: Well rubbed; worn on edges. Interior is age toned, small loss of paper on preliminary pages and title-page, not affected text. Plates are complete with one of the folding plates with small chip missing. With clear mylar wrapper. CONTENTS DESCRIPTION: Early military manual used by the US Army prior to the Mexican War and used up until its revisions prior to the Civil War. Nice copy, complete with all its plates.

Hard. Condition: Good. Maps intact. Small library embossed stamp on title page, previous owner annotation on front endpaper, lightly cracked gutter at page 96, lightly cracked gutter at rear endpaper, light chipping to head of spine, binding firm, light rubbing to edges of boards. Size: 8vo. Ex Library.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good -. No Jacket. 1st Edition. Hardback. Excellent history of the 12th Division in World War One. 1st Edition 1923 272pp., photographs, maps, including coloured folding at rear. Signed presentation copy from Arthur Scott to a J.M.Spittle, Royal Fusiliers. Some blemishes to spine and slight wear at lower spine corner, else very good condition. Signed by Author(s).

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. Interesting paper on the construction of the Albert Hall. 15pp., 2 folding plates. Contained in volume o Papers on subjects connected with the duties of the corps of Royal Engineers Volume XXI 1873. Other papers include Description of Kings counterpoise gun carriage and platform etc. Art of Aeronautics Applied to war translated from the German, 10pp etc, etc. Contained in original green cloth, gilt ex-Patent library, covers worn at top edges, otherwise very good. 0.0.

Hb in orig grey Dw 272pp frontisplate illustrations and foldout maps. This division served on the Western Front from early 1915. It saw action at Loos, The Somme, Arras, Cambrai, German March 18 Offensive and the final advance from Lens. A Vg copy in SCARCE orig dustwrapper.

Cloth. Condition: Near Fine. Not Stated (illustrator). First edition. The first edition of this detailed account of the 12th (Eastern) Division's service during the First World War. Illustrated with numerous maps. A bright copy of the first edition of this study of the history of the formation and activities of the 12th (Eastern) infantry Division.Illustrated with a portrait frontispiece, twenty-six plates of maps - many folding - and a large folding colour map of the Western Front to the rear. Collated, complete.This infantry division was raised by the British Army during the First World War from men volunteering for Kitchener's New Armies, and fought on the Western Front for the duration of the war. One of its most notable actions was the Battle of Epehy, where a memorial cross to the 12th Division stands to this day.With the inscription 'Edward L. G. Pratt' to the front free endpaper.In the orange variant cloth binding.An excellent copy of this detailed work. In the publisher's original cloth binding. A touch of discolouration to back strip, otherwise externally exceptionally bright. Light shelf wear to back strip tail. Inscription to front free endpaper. Internally, firmly bound. Pages clean and bright. Near Fine. book.

HALF LEATHER. Condition: VERY GOOD+. 1-228 PAGES (5-186: SCHOOL OF THE BATTALION, 187-222: INSTRUCTION FOR LIGHT INFANTRY AND RIFLE [SKIRMISHERS], TABLE OF CONTENTS: 223-228) + 47-119 PAGES (EXPLANATION OF THE PLATES). BLACK HALF LEATHER OVER MARBLED PAPER ON BOARDS, BRIGHT GOLD GILT LETTERING AND EAGLE DECORATION ON SPINE, PLATES 15-38, (24 PLATES, AS CALLED FOR, MANY FOLDING, ALL ARE PRESENT). NOTE: VOLUME I CONTAINS PAGES 1-46 AND PLATES 1-14. THE PLATES ARE EXCEPTIONAL, HAVING ONLY TWO TINY CREASES. ALTHOUGH THE COVERS HAVE EDGE WEAR AND THE BEGINNINGS OF A HINGE TEAR, THIS IS STILL A VERY CLEAN STRONG TIGHT COPY Size: 16MO.

Condition: Good. Modern 3/4 goatskin and marbled boards by the art bookbinder Sasha Mosalov.1-3] 4-277 [1, blank] pp. (8vo) 23.5 x 15 cm (9¼x6"), contemporary three-quarter goat over marbled boards, spine gilt lettered. First Edition.30th Congress, 1st Session, House Exec. Doc. 60. With ink signature and presentation of A. Alexander on front pastedown.This compilation is one of the most significant documents relating to the commencement of the war and its hostilities. In his message of May 11, 1846, Polk declares to Congress that he is going to bring the war to a speedy conclusion. As might be expected, there is a good deal of discussion on the annexation of Texas and deteriorating relations with Mexico due to that issue. Also present is copious official correspondence relating to the Army of Occupation at Corpus Christi and the Texas battles, as well as material on the conquest of California and New Mexico.