Harman Arthur (20 results)

Hard Cover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. First Edition. 306 pages. Book and Jacket appear to have hardly been read and are both in Fine condition throughout. The Only Exception Is Some Light Edge Wear. After Surviving On HMAS Perth After Being Torpedoed, (Arthur Bancroft)he Was Then Picked Up And Taken As A Prisoner Of War, Working On The Burma Railway, Where It Is Said A Man Died For Every Sleeper Laid. He Then Survived A Second Shipwreck , That Left Him Clinging To Debris For Six Days. Against All Odds He Made It Back To Australia.…

Secondhand, Hardback. , . NB: This is a secondhand book in very good condition. See our FAQs for more information. Please note that the jacket image is indicative only. Author: Arthur Bancroft Format: Hardback Number of Pages: 320 In November 1940, Arthur Bancroft kissed his sweetheart, Mirla, goodbye and signed up with the Royal Australian Navy to go to war. He was 19 years old. Arthur's War is the extraordinary story of his ordeal, and his survival. Arthur made a habit of cheating death - on the ill-fated HMAS Perth, which was sunk during the Battle of the Sunda Strait; as a prisoner of war on the notorious Burma-Thailand Railway, where it is said a man died for every sleeper laid; and miraculously surviving a second shipwreck that left him lost at sea, clinging to debris, for six days. While a POW he risked his life to keep a secret diary written on paper scraps with stolen pencils recording the agony and comradeship of life on the railway, which has never before been published. Against all odds Arthur made it back to Australia and to Mirla, who never lost hope for his eventual return all those years he was lost at war. His is a story for all Australians: a captivating saga of courage, mateship, survival - and love. Secondhand, Hardback. …

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine.

Hardback. 1. In November 1940, Arthur Bancroft kissed his sweetheart, Mirla, goodbye and signed up with the Royal Australian Navy to go to war. He was nineteen years old. Arthur's War is the extraordinary story of his ordeal, and his survival. Arthur made a habit of cheating death – on the ill-fated HMAS Perth, which was sunk during the Battle of the Sunda Strait; as a prisoner of war on the notorious Burma–Thailand Railway, where it is said a man died for every sleeper laid; and miraculously surviving a second shipwreck that left him lost at sea, clinging to debris, for six days. While a POW he risked his life to keep a secret diary written on paper scraps with stolen pencils recording the agony and comradeship of life on the railway, which has never before been published. Against all odds Arthur made it back to Australia and to Mirla, who never lost hope for his eventual return all those years he was lost at war. His story is a story for all Australians: a captivating saga of courage, mateship, survival – and love. Penguin/Viking, 2010. First edition, first printing. A near fine copy only marked by light rubbing on the spine ends. The d/w is also near fine with light edge rubbing.…

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. First edition, first impression 2010 SIGNED by Arthur Bancroft and John Harman near fine hardback in a near fine dust wrapper. Protected by clear removable archival covering. No inscription. 307 pages with index. Maps. Illustrations. Signed by Author(s). …

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Good condition. Wear to book corners and edges. Faint marks to foredges. Dust jacket has light creasing at edges. Dust jacket is now enclosed in protective cover. Presentation copy with bookplate on the front endpage, now covered with a blank ex libris bookplate sticker. Body text and binding are still very good. In November 1940, Arthur Bancroft kissed his sweetheart, Mirla, goodbye and signed up with the Royal Australian Navy to go to war. He was nineteen years old. Arthur's War is the extraordinary story of his ordeal and his survival.…

Hardcover in Dustjacket. Condition: FINE. AUSTRALIAN MILITARY HISTORY World War II -Signed by Author.In November 1940, Arthur Bancroft kissed his sweetheart, Mirla, goodbye and joined the Royal Australian Navy to go to war. He was nineteen years old. Arthur's War is the extraordinary story of his ordeal, and his survival.Arthur made a habit of cheating death â" on the ill-fated HMAS Perth, which was sunk during the Battle of the Sunda Strait; as a prisoner of war on the notorious Burmaâ"Thailand Railway, where it is said a man died for every sleeper laid; and miraculously surviving a second shipwreck that left him lost at sea, clinging to debris, for six days. While a POW he risked his life to keep a secret diary written on paper scraps with stolen pencils recording the agony and comradeship of life on the railway, which has never before been published.Against all odds Arthur made it back to Australia and to Mirla, who never lost hope for his eventual return all those years he was lost at war. His story is a story for all Australians: a captivating saga of courage, mateship, survival â" and love.First Edition. Hardcover. [4], 306 p., [16] p. of plates : ill. (some col.), facsims., maps, ports. ; 24 cm. #0815/0920/101021/270424/051225 ISBN 10: 0670073466 ISBN 13: 9780670073467 World War II  Elizabeth's Bookshops have been one of Australia's premier independent book dealers since 1973. Elizabeth's family-owned business operates four branches in Perth CBD, Fremantle (WA), and Newtown (NSW). All orders are dispatched within 24 hours from our Fremantle Warehouse. All items can be viewed at Elizabeth's Bookshop Warehouse, 23 Queen Victoria Street\, Fremantle WA.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. Large 8vo. Maroon and grey cloth. 200 pp. Fascinating anecdotes and histories from around old Buckinghamshire. Name inscription and old pictorial bookplate to front pastedown. Light sunning to front cloth. Overall clean and sound. No foxing. VG+.

"Sales/posting to the USA suspended". Hard cover dust wrapper, 306pp, b&w and colour plates. Light wear on edges, else very good+. In November 1940, Arthur Bancroft kissed his sweetheart, Mirla, goodbye and signed up with the Royal Australian Navy to go to war. He was nineteen years old. Arthur's War is the extraordinary story of his ordeal, and his survival. Arthur made a habit of cheating death on the ill-fated HMAS Perth , which was sunk during the Battle of the Sunda Strait; as a prisoner of war on the notorious Burma-Thailand Railway, where it is said a man died for every sleeper laid; and miraculously surviving a second shipwreck that left him lost at sea, clinging to debris, for six days. While a POW he risked his life to keep a secret diary written on paper scraps with stolen pencils recording the agony and comradeship of life on the railway, which has never before been published. Against all odds Arthur made it back to Australia and to Mirla, who never lost hope for his eventual return all those years he was lost at war. His story is one of courage, mateship, survival and love.…

Or.bds. Dustjacket. 307pp. col & b/w plates. Fine. 1st ed. The author joined the RAN in 1940 and recounts his experiences at sea and on the Burma-Thailand Railway.

Condition: New. This is a Brand-new US Edition. This Item may be shipped from US or any other country as we have multiple locations worldwide.

Condition: New.

Condition: New.

HARDCOVER. 2010. First edition, first printing. A near fine copy only marked by a small bump to the bottom edge of the front board. No d/w. This copy has been SIGNED by both authors to the half title page. Scans available if required.

Condition: New.

1st edition dust jacket Nice Copy octavo 307pp., colour & b/w plates, maps, index, Author survived the sinking of HMAS Perth & was a POW on the Burma-Thailand Railway.

Condition: New. In English.

1st edition dust jacket As New octavo 307pp., colour & b/w plates, maps, index, Author survived the sinking of HMAS Perth & was a POW on the Burma-Thailand Railway.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good.

Leather Bound. Condition: new. Language: English. {Size: 14.60 x 22.86 cms} 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 2026, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1917. 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:- 52, 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. 52.…