Abel Smith Charles (7 results)

paperback. Condition: Fair.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. VG condition book with dust jacket. DJ is clean, has fresh colours and has little wear to edges. Book has clean and bright contents. Signed by author with dedication.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Condition: Brand New. reprint edition. 272 pages. 9.21x6.14x0.04 inches. In Stock.

First Edition. Pp. 256, 16 plates, text illustrations and maps, appendix, notes, bibliography, indices (one biographical); med. 8vo; maroon boards, spine lettered in gilt; dust wrapper; book label of David Levine, Sydney, on upper pastedown, edges of leaves a trifle foxed; The History Press, Stroud, Gloucestershire, 2016. First edition. *'Regarded as one of the most outstanding commanding officers on the Western Front, Wilfred Abel Smith commanded an elite unit of 1,000 of the finest soldiers in the British Army. Educated at Eton and Sandhurst, Smith was a career soldier who led his battalion of Grenadiers with distinction through the first Battle of Ypres and the winter trench warfare of 1914-15. He died of wounds received at the Battle of Festubert in May 1915' [wrapper blurb].

Single Issue Magazine. Condition: Fair. Illustrated by Forsgren, H. (illustrator). First Edition. Features: The House of Morgan and the Loot of America - Eight pages of the hitherto unpublished black history of the pirates of Broad and Wall Streets, with great photos; The Money Revolution of 1933 - An expert summing-up of America's financial problems created by the money changers, with photo of Henry Ford, who claimed the bankers were planning to damage his business; Editorial on the present state of Depression-era USA; A Fool for Women - The frank confession of a woman-mad man, with nice photos of Mary Nolan, Norma Talmadge, Mary Dale and Mary Clark; The Private Life of the Public Man - Intimate views of the sacred cows in Washington, D.C. (i.e. pork barrel politics); Wandering Women in Want - Photo-illustrated article on the influence of hard times on feminine morals and morale; The Magnificent Frederick G. Bonfils - A sparkling and informal history of the 'Napoleon of the Rockies'; Two pages of photos of the month's outstanding personalities; Behind the Headlines - close-ups of celebrities by Horace Wade, who interviewed them; Earthquakes and starquakes in Hollywood - Sardonic survey of the madcap people of the movie capital, with photos of Sam Goldwyn, Evelyn Turner, Carl Laemmle, Lucy Doraine and Irene Dunne; George Bernard Shaw Looks at America - A satirical portrait of a faded satirist, with photo of Shaw seated with Charlie Chaplin, Louis B. Mayer, Clark Gable and Marion Davies; Big Business and the Schools - An authoritative and fearless revelation of how big business is attacking public education; News of the Nation; Everybody's Forum. 94 pages. Many excellent black and white photos. Contents clean, tight and unmarked with light wear. Above-average external wear. Front cover loose but present. Chips from backstrip. A worthy and very rare surviving example. ; Cover Design; 4to.

Leather Bound. Condition: New. 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 2025, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in . 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. Pages:- 306, 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. 306 306.