Holcroft Fred (15 results)

paperback. Condition: Very Good. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. A copy that has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

paperback. Condition: Good. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. A copy that has been read but remains in clean condition. All of the pages are intact and the cover is intact and the spine may show signs of wear. The book may have minor markings which are not specifically mentioned.…

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: 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.

Soft cover. Condition: Good. good condition. Frank Taylor (illustrator).

Soft cover. Condition: New. Lancashire English.Fred Holcroft.Condition: New, may have slight shelf wear.

(Subject: World War I - Western Front) 1st July, 1916, the opening day of the Battle of the Somme, was the most disastrous day in the history of the British Army. There were 60,000 casualties including 21,000 killed and among the dead were over 100 local men from Lancashire. They came from Wigan, Leigh, Abram, Atherton, Ashton-in-Makerfield, Golborne, Ince, Hindley, Standish and Tyldesley, and half have no known grave. This book tells the story of the battle in the words of the local men who took part. Signed by author. Previous owner name on title page, there are also some underlining and margin marks. (Published: 1995) (Publisher: Private Publication) (ISBN: 0952431122) (Pagination: 106pp, illustrations.) (Condition: Good ) UL-XXXXXX. …

Condition: Good. 1992. No edition remarks. 40 pages. Paperback book with pictorial cover. Black and white illustrations. Pages remain bright and clean. Binding remains firm. Paper cover has mild edge wear with light rubbing and creasing. Some light marking and tanning.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. 1st edition. A5. 83 pages. Contains a good number of maps and black and white illustrations. In attractive pictorial red card covers. Very Good+. REDUCED POSTAGE ON THIS ITEM.

Softcover / Paperback. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. First edition. Softcover. The author explores a captivating medieval tale from Wigan, centred on Sir William Bradshaigh and Lady Mabel. The book delves into the legend where Sir William, presumed dead after a long absence (possibly at war), returns disguised to find Lady Mabel remarried to a Welsh knight. In a fit of vengeance, he kills the knight. As penance for her unintended bigamy, Lady Mabel walks barefoot weekly to a cross, later named Mabâs Cross. The author examines the blend of history and folklore surrounding these real 14th-century figures. Illus. 32pp. trade size soft cover. F. plain glazed card covers in Nr. F. shiny pictorial dw.…

1st Edition. Original softbound laminated boards 8vo, iv,113pp, mono illustrations and maps etc The story of men from the Wigan area who saw action at Gallipoli in 1915 SIGNED by The Author to Title page FINE Copy.

1st Edition. Original softbound edition 106pp maps and illustrations The story of men from Wigan, Leigh Abram , Atherton, Ashton-in-Makerfield Tyldesley etc on the Somme in 1916 A Vg copy.

Soft cover. Condition: As New. 1st Edition. Lovely copy of this 1st edition,1st printing. Book is mint with no marks or inscriptions in mint card covers.

Soft cover. Condition: Near Fine. VINTAGESTAN BOOKS Title: They Lived With Death. Local Men in the Battle of Passchendaele 1917 by Fred Holecroft. Signed Author: Fred Holecroft Publisher: Fred Holecroft Year Published: 1996 Edition: Original Dimensions: 21cm x 14.5cm Binding type: Softcover ISBN: 0952431130 Notes: Signed by Author SKU: VSS / 211 / H / 4621 / 3512 / 5HB Condition Dust Jacket Condition: Not applicable Book condition: Near Fine. Rubbing, handling marks, marks. Binding: Intact Pages: 100 pages. Frank Taylor (illustrator). Signed by Author(s). …

1st Edition. Original softbound laminated covers, 8vo, iv, 100pp illustrations and maps etc The story of men from Wigan and the surrounding area who fought at the Battle of 3rd Ypres in 1917 Signed by the Author to Title page FINE Copy.