Blacker C D (16 results)

Condition: Fair. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has soft covers. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,750grams, ISBN:0804712220.

Condition: Good. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has soft covers. In good all round condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,800grams, ISBN:0804712220.

Condition: Good. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has soft covers. Clean from markings. In good all round condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,800grams, ISBN:0804712220.

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Paperback. Condition: New. War and Military Culture in South Asia, 1757-1947 No.7. New paperback copies at a reduced price. ; An insight into the author's military career in the Madras Army. His active service as a young cavalry officer in Southern India covered several wars and rebellions. His letters start from the day of his arrival, for the next fifteen years, he wrote regularly to his father until the latter's death in 1813. Illustrations & maps. ; 192 pages.

Condition: New.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. Octavo, original navy cloth boards, lettered gilt on spine, Fine. Printed dustwrapper (protected by mylar)fine. Pp.439 including Frontispiece portrait, Preface, list of (4 in all)illustrations, Part 1: GALTON, Part 2: AFTER GALTON, Footnotes, Appendix 1: Galton on Race, Appendix 2: List of Scientific Papers, Books and other Publications by Sir Francis Galton, Index.

Condition: New.

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

frontispiece and 18 two sided photo plates, photo endpapers. (illustrator). First edition, 8vo (9.5 x 6.25 inches), pp. (1-8), 9-264, frontispiece and 18 two sided photo plates, photo endpapers. Original white cloth with pictorial gold medallion on the upper side. Near fine with slight wear to edges and extremitied. Sheets and plates clean, unmarked, complete. No owner names or inscriptions. H11196 All Items Are Sent Insured. Insurance charges are included in the Shipping & Handling Charges. International buyers please be aware that we are not responsible for and do not include or estimate customs duties, fees or taxes in any way in our listings. We ship all orders within 2 to 5 days of cleared payment. The estimated shipping times and estimated arrival dates given in the listing are not provided by us and are usually wrong or very misleading. We do not pay for any foreign taxes or customs duties and have no information about them. These are the responsibility of the buyer. We do not create and are not responsible for shipping times or delays associated with customs and international shipping.

Hard Cover. Condition: VG. No Jacket. Cheap Edition. 8vo. original blue cloth (a little rubbed & sunned with a few marks to boards, extremities slightly bumped, prev. owner's name to upper pastedown, spotting to leaf edges and endpapers; blub from rear jacket flap loosely enclosed, otherwise lacks dustwrapper); pp. xviii, 280 [last blank], [4 (pubs. advts.)], with 33 illustrations + endpaper maps. [Neate F17: This first flight over the summit of Everest, and film record, was a considerable achievement and a most dangerous undertaking].

Condition: New.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Reprint. Hard cover, no dust jacket. Very good. Sunfaded on spine. Solid binding. Clean pages. Illustrated. With the glasses red round clear. and blue cardboard. 1932: MARCH Headquarters of flight located at College of Aeronautical Engineering, Chelsea, flan for flight to Mount Everest, sub- mitted by L. V. S. Blacker, considered by Council of Royal Geographical Society. APRIL Letter sent to Secretary of State for India by Council of R.G.S., intimating that in their opinion the plan is likely to produce valuable scientific results. Air Ministry grant facilities at the Royal Aircraft Establishment, RAJ. School of Photography, and Experimental Estab- lishment, Mardesham. Negotiations with Bristol Aeroplane Com- pany for Pegasus engine. Lord Peel and Colonel John Buchan join the Committee of the flight. MAY Official application made to India Office for permission to fly across Nepal. Colonel Etherton communicates with British Envoy in Nepal, a former brother officer. Size: 8vo - over 7 in- 9 in Tall. Book.

SOFTCOVER. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Octavo size (8vo) in wraps. 103pp, numerous charts etc, some coloured . [CONDITION: VERY GOOD+, a well preserved clean and tight copy (pages slightly tanned, spine sunned, tiny chip to bottom edge of spine) ] . . . We always ship in STRONG PROTECTIVE CARD PARCELS.

Hard Cover. Condition: VG. No Jacket. First Edition. 8vo. original blindstamped blue cloth (rubbed & sunned with a few marks to boards, extremities a little nicked, prev. owner's name to upper pastedown; lacks dustwrapper); pp. xx [last blank], 280 [last blank], with 62 illustrations, maps & diagrams & 3-D glasses in rear pocket. Heavy item (1.3 kg), additional postage may be required for international delivery. A very good copy. [Neate F17: This first flight over the summit of Everest, and film record, was a considerable achievement and a most dangerous undertaking].

Leinenband. Condition: Gut. 279 S., Gr.8°, Ln., Rücken gebleicht.