Smyth Commander Vernon (7 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Oughton, Frederick & Commander Vernon Smyth., Frederick Muller, Ltd. (London), 1963, c1963, 1st Edition, 1st printing, black cloth with gilt spine title (hard cover), near fine with very good+ dj (very light wear, price clipped), 308 pp with index, B&W photographic illus., 8vo, 'The Life and Combats of Major Edward Mannock, VC, DSO (2 bars), MC (1 bar)', 'Mannock officially shot down 73 enemy planes in the First World War and, unofficially, nearly a hundred - yet he was blind in one eye. A great leader of men, a master of air strategy and the innovator of aggressive formation flying'.

Octavo hardcover (VG+) in d/w (VG-); all our specials have minimal description to keep listing them viable. They are at least reading copies, complete and in reasonable condition, but usually secondhand; frequently they are superior examples. Ordering more than one book will reduce your overall postage costs.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Hardcover, 1963 Frederick Mueller Limited London.Fine in a VG DJ, minor shelf/edge wear to price-clipped DJ-now in protective mylar, Black cloth boards with gilt titles-corners sharp, appears unread.no notes or writing-All pages are bright, clean and crisp.The story of "Mick" Mannock who officially shot down 73 enemy planes in the First World War and, unofficially, nearly a hundred - yet he was blind in one eye. A great leader of men, a master of air strategy and the innovator of aggressive formation flying.Thanks for supporting a small family business.LOC SSM-9.

broché. in-8 184 pages ouvrage en anglais, illustré de photos, très bel état. Ajustement des frais d'envoi en fonction du poids.

Cloth. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Good DJ. First edition. Light discolouration and a few very small tears to dj.

"Sales/posting to the USA suspended". Hard cover in clear plastic protected dust wrapper, 308pp, b&w plates. A little wear to edges of dw/boards, page edges slightly browned; ownership details on fly (Savage, 74 Squadron RFC) good copy. Edward 'Mick' Mannock officially shot down 73 aircraft in WWI and, unofficially, nearly a hundred yet he was blind in one eye. A great and inspirational leader of men, a master of air strategy and the innovator of aggressive formation flying. Mannock was also one of the most mystifying enigmas of the RFC. Until the day of his death he never conquered his fear of being burned alive in the cockpit and this recurrent horror coloured his career considerably. This is the full story of his career, set against a period when air power depended not upon remotely-controlled missilves but on men of imagination, daring and outstanding personal courage.

First edition. 308 pp. Frontispiece - b/w photo of Mannock & 8 other b/w photographic illustrations. Mick Mannock officially shot down 73 enemy planes in the First World War and, unofficially, nearly a hundred - yet he was blind in one eye. A great leader of men, a master of air strategy and the innovator of aggressive formation flying. Previous owner's inscription on ffep. Black boards with gilt lettering on spine. Overall condition VG+. In VG illustrated dust wrapper.