Incurable Filibuster Adventures Colonel by Dean Ivan Lamb (9 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. Exceedingly uncommon 1st British edition of this account of a professional soldier's involvement in various military operations in Mexico, Central America and South America in the early 20th century. The book has secure hinges. Pages are clean with no marks, stains, wrinkles or creases except for the title page which has a "compliments of" stamp that is only partially visible. Pages are lightly toned. Outer covers are very lightly soiled. The upper left corner of the front cover is bumped. Light wear to top and bottom edges of the spine, cover corner tips. The book will be bubble-wrapped and shipped in a sturdy box to ensure safe transit.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. 1st Edition. Ex Library. Book.

Hardcover, in dust jacket. Illustrated by Paul Brown. (illustrator). First edition, first printing. Light rubbing extremities, near fine in very good, edge worn jacket with some shallow chipping and faded spine, in mylar cover.

Condition: Fair. New York: Farrar & Rinehart, 1934. 1st edition. 8vo hardcover. 298pp. Illustrations. Near Good book. No dust jacket. Front hinge cracked. Owner's name on front endpage. (Latin America, Adventure, Travel) Inquire if you need further information.

LeatherBound. Condition: NEW. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. Pages: 316. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1934 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Language: English Pages: 316.

8vo. [6], 298 pp. Numerous text illustrations. Gay publisher's cloth, green lettering front cover, illustrated endpapers by Brown (minor shelfwear, rubbing), w/ d.j. wraparound cover art by Brown (minor sunning to spine, slight chipping head of spine, couple minor closed tears), still VG/VG- copy. First edition, 1st printing (FR logo on verso of title), of this rousing memoir by the former mercenary, pioneering aviator, and sailor who fought in the Philippine Insurrection, later a pearler in the Philippines, in China as a customs officer, the Panama Canal, fought as a mercenary in two revolutions in Columbia (1907), was deported from Venezuela, and fought through the Nicaraguan Revolution of 1909/1910. Lamb (1886-1956) is attributed to having fought the first recorded air battle over Naco, Mexico Nov. 30, 1913), with a pistol against Phil Rader, also using a pistol. Many historians dismiss his claim as fiction, as Lamb after buying an aircraft in 1913 gave demonstration barnstorming flights at San Francisco, fought in the Balkan Wars, and was in England when World War I broke out in 1914. He served with the Royal Engineers in France until 19195, transferred to the Royal Flying Corps, and downed 5 or 8 enemy aircraft (Records for both), and by 1918-1919 was a civilian air instructor and test pilot in the US, and among the first US Postal Service airmail pilots. He later fought in Honduras, established the Honduras Air Force, Paraguay Civil War, and later Brazil. He died by suicide in 1956.

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1934. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages:- 312, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 312.