W Helmore (20 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. . Posted within 1 working day. 1st class tracked post to the UK, Airmail with tracking worldwide. Robust recyclable packaging. Picture is the actual item.

Condition: Fair. 1942. First Edition. 90 pages. No dust jacket. Blue cloth. Black and white illustrated plates throughout. Slight cracking to gutters causing binding to be loose, however pages remain attached. Pages and plates have light tanning and foxing throughout. Water staining to rear free endpaper. Boards have light shelf-wear with corner bumping. Light tanning to spine and edges with crushing to spine ends. Staining to both boards.

Condition: Fair. Acceptable condition. Good dust jacket. (world war, 1939-1945, great britain, aerial operations ) A reading only copy. Boards/spine/hinges may be broken, detached, or missing. All pages of text are present, but they may include extensive notes/highlighting, be heavily stained, or detached. May be missing non-text pages (e.g. end pages, half title, title, frontispiece.).

Blue hardback cloth cover. Condition: Good. 2nd impression. G : in Good condition without dust jacket. Spine faded. 190mm x 120mm (7" x 5"). 90pp.

Hardcover. Condition: Fair. Dust Jacket Condition: Poor. VINTAGESTAN BOOKS Title: Air Commentary by Group Captain W. Helmore Author: Group Captain W. Helmore Publisher: George Allen and Unwin Ltd. London Year Published: 1943 Edition: 2nd Impression Dimensions: 18.5cm x 12cm Binding type: Hardcover ISBN: Notes: Inscribed by previous owner on front end sheet. SKU: VSS / 216 / G / 6155 / 4618 Condition Dust Jacket Condition: Poor. Rubbing, creasing, chips, closed tears, section missing, aging. Book condition: Fair. Aging, toning, foxing, marks Binding: Intact Pages: 90 pages.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Fair. First Edition. Stamp mark from the previous owner on the half title page. There is a piece missing from the top edge of the front free end page, (110x35mm). Frontispiece. The dust jacket is shelf rubbed, closed tears and chipped pieces. The boards are in good condition. Internally there are no other markings or inscriptions. Presented in cellophane. The binding is excellent. GK. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Eric Kennington (illustrator). 1st Edition. The dust jacket is in excellent condition and is enclosed in a removable plastic cover. The blue cloth covered boards are also very good. There are no marks or annotations in the text block. There are 15 portraits of RAF crew, mostly decorated . 90, ii pp. We do not describe our cheaper books in detail but do provide photographs of our actual books - never stock pictures. Should you want further details ,or more photos, please ask.

(Subject: Aviation - World War II ) A selection of Helmore's WWII broadcasts on the BBC in which he highlighted a number of RAF heroes such as Bader, MacLachland, Nettleton and Elworthy amongst others. (Published: 1942) (Publisher: Allen & Unwin) (Pagination: 90pp, 15 ills.) (Condition: g in ragged and chipped dw) UL-XXXXXX.

Booklet - Unbound Pages. Condition: Very Good. 10 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. Size: 17 x 24 cms. Category: Royal United Service Institution Journal; Cosmo Books : 29 years on ABE, 47 years taking care of customers. A bookseller you can rely on.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. First Edition. A small publication of 90 pages. The boards are a little shelf rubbed, faded marks and edge worn. The binding is excellent. GK. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 90pp., contents are just slightly toned, spine ends and edges are lightly scuffed, otherwise a Very Good copy in a slightly chipped, DJ.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. 90 pages, 175g. Blue cloth boards FINE in a Very Good d/w rubbed and chipped to edges, with small loss to bottom edge of spine. Illustrated with b/w drawings. the authors experiences during both World Wars, but known for his broadcasts during WWII.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Eric Kennington (illustrator). 1st. 1st ed. 90p. Illustrations of RAF pilots. . Reprints of BBC broadcasts. Near Fine/Very Good Copy.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. The boards and spine are a bit rubbed and sunned. One inscription; otherwise internally clean and tightly bound. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. London: George Allen & Unwin Ltd., (1942). 90pp., contents are just slightly toned, cpver edges are lightly scuffed, otherwise a Very Good copy in a slightly chipped, price-clipped, Very Good DJ.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. First Edition. A slim hardback volume in Good condition, in a dustjacket with wear and tear to all edges, 2" tear at lower front, and slight loss to lower spine area. This book is in stock now, in our UK premises. Photos of our books are available on request (dustjacket and cover illustrations vary, and unless the image accompanying the listing is marked 'Bookseller Image', it is an Abebooks Stock Image, NOT our own). BUYERS OUTSIDE UK please also note the following: 1. shipping rates apply to packets of 750g and under, and should the packed weight of an item exceed this we reserve the right to ship via 'Economy', or request extra postage prior to fulfilling the order, or cancel 2. many countries apply import or other taxes - these are the buyers responsibility; we may ask for extra payment to cover any taxes which we have to pay 'up front' on the buyer's behalf.

Condition: Very Good. First edition hard back publisher's original navy cloth covers, sun faded white lettering to the spine. 8vo 7½" x 4¾" 90, 2 [pages]. Fifteen monochrome illustrations. Former name and address to the front end paper and in near Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. WORLD WAR II (Second).

Condition: Very Good. First edition hard back publisher's original navy cloth covers, slightly faded white stamping to spine. 8vo 7½" x 4¾" 90, 2 [pp]. Fifteen monochrome illustrations. Former name to front end paper and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. WORLD WAR II (Second).

Condition: good, fair. First Edition. 90, illus., DJ worn and soiled: small tears, several pieces missing. A collection of Group Captain Helmore's monthly commentaries after the 9: 00 news, from September 1941 to July 1942. These are vivid descriptions of the Battle of Britain.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. 1st Edition. Air Commentary By Group Captain W Helmore Illustrated by Eric Kennington - 15 Full Plates of RAF Heroes / Legends Published by George Allen & Unwin 1942 - 90 Pages - B&W Illustrations Air Commentary by Group Captain W. Helmore is a fascinating snapshot of wartime Britain, capturing the spirit and strategy of the Royal Air Force during a pivotal moment in history. The book is a collection of transcripts from Helmore's monthly BBC broadcasts between September 1941 and July 1942. These broadcasts were designed to inform and uplift the British public during World War II, offering insights into the RAF's operations, the evolving air war, and the experiences of aircrew. Helmore, himself a senior RAF officer and technical expert, brought both authority and clarity to his commentary. - It blends first hand military insight with a tone accessible to civilians. - Offers a contemporary perspective on wartime aviation, rather than a retrospective analysis. - Includes recollections of distinguished aircrew, giving voice to those on the front lines. - The original edition featured a dust jacket illustrated by Eric Kennington, known for his evocative war art. It's a slim volumejust 90 pagesbut rich in atmosphere and purpose Condition: **SIGNED / INSCRIBED BY THE AUTHOR** 1942 1st Edition George Allen & Unwin Hard Back Book. Very Good Condition Book minor rubbing to the corners of the boards / head & tail of the spine. Inscribed and dated by the author. Binding tight, pages clean and bright. Good- unclipped dust jacket, rubbing, small piece missing front panel (see image) closed tear adjacent to the fly leaf. Inscribed by Author(s).