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Published by Smithsonian Institution Scholarly Press, 2000
ISBN 10: 1560983981ISBN 13: 9781560983989
Seller: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, U.S.A.
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Published by University of Nebraska Press, 1995
ISBN 10: 1574880519ISBN 13: 9781574880519
Seller: GF Books, Inc., Hawthorne, CA, U.S.A.
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Condition: Very Good. Book is in Used-VeryGood condition. Pages and cover are clean and intact. Used items may not include supplementary materials such as CDs or access codes. May show signs of minor shelf wear and contain very limited notes and highlighting.
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Published by Brassey's Inc., Washington, D. C., 1995
Seller: Samuel H. Rokusek, Bookseller, Pleasant Prairie, WI, U.S.A.
Book First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good +. First Edition. First Printing. Original price of $24.95 printed on dust jacket front flap. Jacket has wrinkle to head now protected with paper backed polyester film. Book has bump to spine head with no writing or marking.
Published by Brassey's Inc, 1995
ISBN 10: 1574880519ISBN 13: 9781574880519
Book First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. First Edition. Near Fine/Near Fine condition. No markings to text block. No marks of previous ownership or inscriptions.; 8.98 X 6.06 X 0.87 inches.
Published by Smithsonian Inst Pr, Washington, D. C., U. S. A., 2000
Seller: M & M Books, ATHENS, GA, U.S.A.
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Paperback. Condition: As New. No Jacket. 2000.
Published by Brassey's, [1995], 1995
Seller: Island Books, Thakeham, West Sussex, United Kingdom
First Edition
8vo., First Edition, with plates; blue boards, black cloth back lettered in gilt, a fine copy in unclipped dustwrapper.
Published by Brassey's Inc, Washington, D. C., U. S. A., 1995
ISBN 10: 1574880519ISBN 13: 9781574880519
Seller: M & M Books, ATHENS, GA, U.S.A.
Book First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition.
Published by Brassey's, Washington, D.C., 1995
Seller: Wild Hills Books, Largo, FL, U.S.A.
First Edition Signed
Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. 309 pages. SIGNED and inscribed by the author. Signed by Author(s). Book.
Published by Brassey`s, Londres, 1995
Seller: Librería Pérez Galdós, Madrid, Spain
Ingés. Cartoné sobrec. 300 páginas.
Published by Brassey's, 1995
ISBN 10: 1574880519ISBN 13: 9781574880519
Book Signed
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Second printing. Inscribed by Smith on the FFEP. The binding is tight, corners sharp. Text and images are unmarked. The photo illustrated dust jacket shows some light general handling, in a mylar cover. Signed by Author.
Published by Brassey's Inc, U.S.A., 1995
ISBN 10: 1574880519ISBN 13: 9781574880519
Seller: M & M Books, ATHENS, GA, U.S.A.
Book First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. neat copy, clean text and dust jacket; tight binding.
Published by Brassey's, Washington, 1995
Seller: B. B. Scott, Fine Books (PBFA), London, UK, United Kingdom
Association Member: PBFA
Book First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. First printing. Photographic illustrations, maps etc. 8vo. Near fine publisher's cloth-backed boards, in a near fine clean, unclipped dust wrapper, free of ownerships or marking. The subject's extraordinary life in the skies of the far East, following service in WW2 in which he received the Air Medal and Distinguished Flying Cross. A lovely copy. xiii, 309pp.
Washington [1995], Brassey's. Black cloth, like NEW, UNUSED, map, foreword by Anna Chennault, 16 x 24 cm.,in clean dust jacket, a sharp & excellent copy, 309p. with letter copy to the author from the editor. * FIRST & ONLY EDITION * . *** *** *** . . . THE TRUE STORY OF A "FLYING TIGER" FIGHTER PILOT . . . WHO JOINED "CIVIL AIR TRANSPORT" WITH CHENNAULT . . . AUTHOR'S SIGNED PRESENTATION COPY . . . TOGETHER WITH VIETNAMESE "WANTED DEAD OR ALIVE" BOUNTY . . AND EDITIOR'S TWO PAGE BOOK ADVERT, REVIEWS AND . . . INTRODUCTION BY ANNA CHENNAULT . * In 1945, after the end of World War II, General Claire L. Chennault who fathered "A.V.G." ["AMERICAN VOLUNTEER GROUP"] and "FLYING TIGERS" established the "C.A.T." ["CIVIL AIR TRANSPORT"] in Taiwan. . Some people called them the "FLYING TIGERS AIRLINE," or "CHENNAULT'S AIRLINE" because many of the pilots were formerly "FLYING TIGERS", including its president, General Chennault. . *** Felix Smith, was an a brilliant fighter pilot during World War IL in China under the command of Chennault and an ex-"FLYING TIGER" squadron member. . He was one of the first to become a pilot in the newly established "C.A.T." and flew all over China in support of military forces opposing Mao and the communists. Chennault and his new private airline ferried troops & equipment for the Nationalists government, during China's civil war in 1948. Their flights were the life-line for medicine and supplies to China's suffering masses during difficult times. . Later "C.A.T." under CIA contract, during the French war in Indochina, the Korean War, America's secret war in Laos and the Vietnam War, Smith was there among other courageous pilots risking their lives to save others. . An excellent primary resource, superbly written, full of exciting true adventure. . *** THE AUTHOR'S SIGNED, DATED PRESENTATION COPY: This copy presented to fellow "FLYING TIGER" fighter pilot, Charles [Chuck] Older, one of the original first "A.V.G." members. The presentation reads: . " For XXX In loving memory of Ralph And our happy days in Taipei, Hong Kong, Tahiti With Love Felix the Cat" . *** TOGETHER WITH TWO PHOTO COPIED ITEMS: 1. a. A 2-page sheet, the first is an advert & book review of the book. . b. A note from the book editor [D.M.] to the author. . Indicating four reviews, admirations and comments. Including a foreword by Anna. C. Chennault, late wife of General Chennault. . She stated: "Courage is grace under pressure. Smith had it.I am glad that my friend, Felix Smith, is sharing his exciting experiences. His account is most moving. General Chennault would be very proud of him" . And comments by Ernest K. Gann author of FATE IS THE HUNTER * 2. "WANTED DEAD OR ALIVE:" North Vietnamese 25,000 piastres reward for "kill" or "capture" of American C.A.T. pilot James B. McGovern. This copy shows this reward written in French, Chinese & Vietnamese, [1954] date, offering during the great Dien Bien Phu battle time. . *** Color photos are posted to our website. . *** CONDITION: This is a like NEW, UNUSED copy, brilliantly clean and firm. Itis in a likewise unclipped fine dust jacket in Mylar protector. About as good as it can get ! In "collector's fine" condition. . *.
Published by Brassey's, Washington, 1995
ISBN 10: 1574880519ISBN 13: 9781574880519
Seller: Rare Book Cellar, Pomona, NY, U.S.A.
Book First Edition
Hardcover. First Edition; First Printing. Very Good+ in a Near Fine dust jacket. Light stain on side text block edge. ; 9.3 X 6.3 X 1.2 inches; 309 pages.
Washington [1995], Brassey's. Black cloth, like NEW, UNUSED, 309p., map, foreword by Anna Chennault, 16 x 24 cm., fine dj Mylar, with letter copy to the author from the editor. AUTHOR'S SIGNED PRESENTATION COPY * FIRST & ONLY EDITION * . *** *** *** . . . THE TRUE STORY OF A "FLYING TIGER" FIGHTER PILOT . . . WHO JOINED "CIVIL AIR TRANSPORT" WITH CHENNAULT . . . AUTHOR'S SIGNED PRESENTATION COPY . . . TOGETHER WITH VIETNAMESE "WANTED DEAD OR ALIVE" BOUNTY . . AND EDITIOR'S TWO PAGE BOOK ADVERT, REVIEWS AND . . . INTRODUCTION BY ANNA CHENNAULT . * In 1945, after the end of World War II, General Claire L. Chennault who fathered "A.V.G." ["AMERICAN VOLUNTEER GROUP"] and "FLYING TIGERS" established the "C.A.T." ["CIVIL AIR TRANSPORT"] in Taiwan. . Some people called them the "FLYING TIGERS AIRLINE," or "CHENNAULT'S AIRLINE" because many of the pilots were formerly "FLYING TIGERS", including its president, General Chennault. . *** Felix Smith, was an a brilliant fighter pilot during World War IL in China under the command of Chennault and an ex-"FLYING TIGER" squadron member. . He was one of the first to become a pilot in the newly established "C.A.T." and flew all over China in support of military forces opposing Mao and the communists. Chennault and his new private airline ferried troops & equipment for the Nationalists government, during China's civil war in 1948. Their flights were the life-line for medicine and supplies to China's suffering masses during difficult times. . Later "C.A.T." under CIA contract, during the French war in Indochina, the Korean War, America's secret war in Laos and the Vietnam War, Smith was there among other courageous pilots risking their lives to save others. . An excellent primary resource, superbly written, full of exciting true adventure. . *** THE AUTHOR'S SIGNED, DATED PRESENTATION COPY: This copy presented to fellow "FLYING TIGER" fighter pilot, Charles [Chuck] Older, one of the original first "A.V.G." members. The presentation reads: . " For XXX In loving memory of Ralph And our happy days in Taipei, Hong Kong, Tahiti With Love Felix the Cat" . *** TOGETHER WITH TWO PHOTO COPIED ITEMS: 1. a. A 2-page sheet, the first is an advert & book review of the book. . b. A note from the book editor [D.M.] to the author. . Indicating four reviews, admirations and comments. Including a foreword by Anna. C. Chennault, late wife of General Chennault. . She stated: "Courage is grace under pressure. Smith had it.I am glad that my friend, Felix Smith, is sharing his exciting experiences. His account is most moving. General Chennault would be very proud of him" . And comments by Ernest K. Gann author of FATE IS THE HUNTER * 2. "WANTED DEAD OR ALIVE:" North Vietnamese 25,000 piastres reward for "kill" or "capture" of American C.A.T. pilot James B. McGovern. This copy shows this reward written in French, Chinese & Vietnamese, [1954] date, offering during the great Dien Bien Phu battle time. . *** Color photos are posted to our website. . *** CONDITION: This is a like NEW, UNUSED copy, brilliantly clean and firm. Itis in a likewise unclipped fine dust jacket in Mylar protector. About as good as it can get ! In "collector's fine" condition. . *.
Published by Brassey's, London, 1995
Seller: Bergoglio Libri d'Epoca, RIVALBA, TO, Italy
(Codice AV/2601) In 8º (24,2 cm) XVI-309(2) pp. Prima edizione. La carriera di un ex pilota di guerra, poi pilota del CAT (Civil Air Transport): 25 anni di volo in Estremo Oriente. Con una carta e 16 foto fuori testo. Mezza tela originale, sovraccoperta. Come nuovo // First edition. Original half cloth, DJ. AS NEW. Euro 65.00 All books are in stock in fine condition or described meticulously. Very safe packaging.