Charles Benstead (40 results)

Condition: good. Befriedigend/Good: Durchschnittlich erhaltenes Buch bzw. Schutzumschlag mit Gebrauchsspuren, aber vollständigen Seiten. / Describes the average WORN book or dust jacket that has all the pages present. Edgar Norfield (illustrator).

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good-. Very Good/Very Good- Condition. Dust jacket has a quarter size chip removed from the front and back, a few small closed tears and is now in a protective Brodart Cover. No marks on the text block. No marks of previous ownership or inscription. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 221 pages; ENGLAND.…

Hardcover. Condition: Befriedigend. 317 + 8 S., 19,5cm, OLn (Ecken + Kapitale berieben, Name im Innendeckel + Vorsatz, ExL auf Vorsatz, etwas angegilbt).

Mass market paperback, first printing, Pp167. Lightly foxed throughout else a fine copy. 105 grams. We welcome all reasonable offers on our books and also offer local curbside pick-up. All books in stock and available for immediate shipment from Winnipeg, Manitoba.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. First.

Condition: New.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. 1974 reprint. Dust jacket is worn with tears, nicks and rubbing to edges. Same day dispatch (Mon- Fri) from the UK if ordered by 1pm.

Reprint. Fine cloth copy in an equally fine dust-wrapper. Particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. Physical description; 221 p., 24 p. of plates : [24] p. of plates , 31 ill., facsims., maps ; 23 cm. Subjects; University of Cambridge History. Cambridge (England) -- History. Cambridge (England) Description and travel. Cambridge (England) History. Cambridge (Cambridgeshire) 1 Kg.…

[1st ed.] reprinted with revisions. Very good cloth copy in a near-fine, very slightly edge-nicked and dust-dulled dust-wrapper, now mylar-sleeved. Remains particularly and surprisingly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Physical description; 221p : ill ; 23cm. Notes; Bibliography p. 9-10. Subjects; University of Cambridge History. Cambridge (Cambridgeshire). 1 Kg. …

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Reprint. Fine cloth copy in an equally fine dust-wrapper. Particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. Physical description; 221 p., 24 p. of plates : [24] p. of plates , 31 ill., facsims., maps ; 23 cm. Subjects; University of Cambridge History. Cambridge (England) -- History. Cambridge (England) Description and travel. Cambridge (England) History. Cambridge (Cambridgeshire) 1 Kg.…

[1st ed.] reprinted with revisions. Very good cloth copy in a near-fine, very slightly edge-nicked and dust-dulled dust-wrapper, now mylar-sleeved. Remains particularly and surprisingly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Physical description; 221p : ill ; 23cm. Notes; Bibliography p. 9-10. Subjects; University of Cambridge History. Cambridge (Cambridgeshire). 1 Kg. …

Condition: New.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

First Edition. Very good copy in the original gilt-blocked cloth. Spine bands and panel edges somewhat rubbed and dust-toned as with age. Remains quite well-preserved overall: tight, bright, clean and strong. Physical description; 317p. ; 20cm. Notes; Map on inside of front cover and facing page. Subject; World War, 1914-1918 Fiction. 1 Kg. …

First Edition. Fine cloth copy in a near-fine, very slightly edge-nicked and dust-dulled dust-wrapper, now mylar-sleeved. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Series: Portrait books. Physical description: 221 p., 24 p. of plates : [24] p. of plates , 31 ill., facsims., maps ; 23 cm. Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index. Subjects: University of Cambridge ; History. Cambridge (England) ; Description and travel. 1 Kg. …

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 1985 EDITION with dust jacket - rare and collectable - will send out 1 st class post within 12 hours of receipt of order. Edgar Norfield (illustrator).

First Edition. Very good copy in the original gilt-blocked cloth. Spine bands and panel edges somewhat rubbed and dust-toned as with age. Remains quite well-preserved overall: tight, bright, clean and strong. Physical description; 317p. ; 20cm. Notes; Map on inside of front cover and facing page. Subject; World War, 1914-1918 Fiction. 1 Kg. …

First Edition. Fine cloth copy in a near-fine, very slightly edge-nicked and dust-dulled dust-wrapper, now mylar-sleeved. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Series: Portrait books. Physical description: 221 p., 24 p. of plates : [24] p. of plates , 31 ill., facsims., maps ; 23 cm. Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index. Subjects: University of Cambridge ; History. Cambridge (England) ; Description and travel. 1 Kg. …

Hardback. Condition: Good. 2nd edition. No DJ; some foxing and tanning.

Black hardback cloth cover. Condition: Good. First Edition. G : in good condition without dust jacket. Cover rubbed. Split to spine. 200mm x 130mm (8" x 5"). 318pp, 8pp.

Condition: New.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - 'Retreat: A Story of 1918' is a powerful and evocative novel that captures the harrowing reality of the British Army's withdrawal during the final year of the Great War. Set against the backdrop of the massive German Spring Offensive, the narrative follows the psychological and physical trials of soldiers caught in the chaos of a retreating front. Charles R. Benstead provides a visceral account of life in the trenches and the exhausting uncertainty of movement under fire.The work delves deep into the minds of its characters, exploring the breakdown of morale and the sheer endurance required to survive one of the most desperate periods in military history. Unlike many heroic accounts of the era, 'Retreat: A Story of 1918' emphasizes the confusion, fatigue, and stark tragedy of the 1918 campaign. It stands as a significant piece of Great War literature, offering a gritty, realistic portrayal of the Western Front that challenges the romanticized notions of battle. This story is essential reading for those interested in the human experience of World War I and the literary tradition that emerged from the conflict's most grueling moments.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.…

2nd edition orig. cloth Very Good small octavo 317pp., map, Classic factual novel of the British 5th Army & the final German Offensive.

Buch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - 'Retreat: A Story of 1918' is a powerful and evocative novel that captures the harrowing reality of the British Army's withdrawal during the final year of the Great War. Set against the backdrop of the massive German Spring Offensive, the narrative follows the psychological and physical trials of soldiers caught in the chaos of a retreating front. Charles R. Benstead provides a visceral account of life in the trenches and the exhausting uncertainty of movement under fire.The work delves deep into the minds of its characters, exploring the breakdown of morale and the sheer endurance required to survive one of the most desperate periods in military history. Unlike many heroic accounts of the era, 'Retreat: A Story of 1918' emphasizes the confusion, fatigue, and stark tragedy of the 1918 campaign. It stands as a significant piece of Great War literature, offering a gritty, realistic portrayal of the Western Front that challenges the romanticized notions of battle. This story is essential reading for those interested in the human experience of World War I and the literary tradition that emerged from the conflict's most grueling moments.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.…

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. 318 pages. First English edition, first printing. His first book, the story of the retreat of the British Fifth Army in March 1918. Fine book in a near fine dust jacket with very slight tanning to the spine and light wear to the top and bottom of the spine. A beautiful copy.…

Cloth. Condition: Very Good. A scarce copy of this interesting account of transatlantic crossings by ship from the 1800s until the start of the First World War. The first edition of this scarce work in the publisher's original cloth binding. Bookplate of Marjorie Goodwin to the verso of the front free end paper. Ink inscription to the half title stating 'Goodwin - When Reggie commanded Queen Mary. Oct. 1936.' An exploration of transatlantic crossings by ship from the 1800s until the start of the First World War, with mentions of Queen Mary, Britannia, Great Western, and Normandie, among other well-known ships. Charles Richard Benstead (1896-1980) was a Royal Navy officer and author, who served in the Royal Garrison Artillery during the First World War. He was awarded with the Military Cross. In the publisher's original cloth binding. Externally smart, with faint marks to the spine and rear board. Spine is slightly cocked. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are generally bright and clean, with scattered spotting to the first and last couple of pages, and to the fore edge, affecting the occasional page. Very Good. Not Stated (illustrator). book.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Edition. VG in pictorial DJ. First U.S. Edition. Scarce book, especially in jacket.