Captain J E Jackson (3 results)

Condition: Near Fine. Complete set of six volumes in nine, 8vo., pp.xxv,506;xiv,392;xviii,482;xviii,556;xix,581; 583-921;xi,520;xiv,537;xii,492, paperback, b/w maps and illustrations; slight marking to top edges of Volume VI (three volumes), a fresh and otherwise fine set.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Naval War College Press; Newport, 1997-1998. Hardcover. 3 Volume Set with Slipcase. Set is heavy and additional shipping cost may apply. Books are notes as: Book 2, 3 and 4. A Very Good, blue and turquoise binding with gilt lettering on front board and spine, binding sturdy and intact, trace handling marks, bit of scattered foxing top text block edges, previous owner embossed stamp bottom prelim all three books, in a Near Fine, trace handling/scuff marks to panels, mild edge/corner wear, a hint of sunning to flaps, Mylar protected, Dust wrapper. In a Very Good, sturdy, no splits, some shelf wear, Slipcase. A nice and clean set. 8vo[octavo or approx. 6 x 9 inches]. (Beans, Bullets and Black Oil) 482pp., (Logistics in the National Defense) 347pp., (US Naval Logistics in the Second World War) 308pp., bibliography, indexed, b&w illustrations. We pack securely and ship daily with delivery confirmation on every book. The picture on the listing page is of the actual book for sale. Additional Scan(s) are available for any item, please inquire.Please note: Oversized books/sets MAY require additional postage then what is quoted for 2.2lb book.

Single Issue Magazine. Condition: Good. Moorsom, F.G.; Sutcliffe, Norman; Holloway, Cyril; Brock, H.M.; Holloway, Cyril; Goss, G.W.; Potts, Leonard (illustrator). First Edition. Generously illustrated with black and white photos and illustrations. Features: The Hidden Bay - A member of the Cape Police investigates a series of missing boats and their crews; The Parson - A Tale of old frontier days in Marshall, Texas; A Gambling Raid in Malaya - A white police officer single-handedly attempts to raid a gambling-den in the Malay States; Through Arctic Seas - Part III - The continues adventures of the Hudson Bay Company steamer Baychimo in the Western Arctic as it studies the Eskimos and wild life - with map and many nice photos; Among the Kazak Nomads - Matthew Edwards describes his time with these hardy riders of the plains, who enjoy hunting with trained eagles - including many very nice photos; On Tour With a Puppet Show - Part I - Walter Wilkinson travels through the West of England with his glorified Punch-and-Judy outfit; George's Crocodile - an amusing tale from the coast of China; "Bimbo" - Russell Afzal's dog killed a sacred monkey, was cursed, and died a mysterious death; Pat the Teacher - He drifted to a remote Australian sheep station and proved his manhood to the full; The Isle of Rip Van Winkle - A visit to the quaint and beautiful island of Banda, the "Pearl of the Moluccas" - with photos; The Romance of Pearls - An excellently photo-illustrated account of the fisheries of Ceylon, with some interesting stories concerning pearls; Across Central Africa from East to West - Part II - The continued tale of Major Jackson's year-long, 6,000 mile trip from Beira to Banana - with interesting photos. 84 pages plus 16 pages of nostalgic ads. Unmarked with average wear. A sound copy of this fascinating vintage issue.