James Belgrave (23 results)

Condition: New.

Hardbound. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket. Illustrated by Bernard Gerard(Pictures) (illustrator). No DJ.

Hard back binding in publisher's original colour illustrated glazed boards. Quarto 10'' x 8'' 250 pages. ISBN 0091786975. Archive monochrome illustrations throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped original selling price being £16.99, unused new book. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper and can easily be removed should you so wish. Member of the P.B.F.A. ROYAL AIR FORCE (RAF).

1st Ed. 144 PP with colour photographs by Bernard Gérard. FEP: Map of Bahrain Islands and legends. REP: Location map of Bahrain. Hard cover, dj. Text in English, French and German. Near fine. 27.8 x 21.6. History, Development the People, Manama, Boat Building, Muharraq, Isa Town, Bapco, Agriculture, Pottery, Arts, Sports & Games.

Couverture rigide. Condition: Satisfaisant. In-8 relié 27,5 cm. État correct d'occasion. Histoire de l'émirat de Bahrain, ses richesses. Photographies de Bernard GÉRARD. Ouvrage de promotion et de Tourisme. in-8°.

Soft cover. Condition: Good. 1st Edition. The first edition, dated 1953 to the title page, by the son of Charles Dalrymple Belgrave. Original wraps illustrated with Charles Belgrave's dhow within a border of pearls design 14x22cm. 154pp complete with 2 colour folding maps (Manama showing Principal Buildings and Places of Interest, 600' to 1", 51 x 41cm; Guide Map of the Bahrain Islands, 9000' to 1", 36x56cm), 1 b/w full-page map (Bahrain and its Neighbours), many b/w photos on glossy paper, and plenty of local adverts. Wraps good with loss to spine head; interiors very good with a couple of closed tears, and old tape repair to the Guide Map's stub.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Fair. Gerard, Bernard (illustrator). 144pp, colour illustrated, black and colour photographic d/j with title in white to spine. Text in French, English and Dutch. Shelfworn, pages toned, a number of tears to d/j top edge at spine and rear. Some laminate bubbles to front d/j cover, slight foxing. Size: 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. Book.

Rigida. Condition: Ottimo (Fine). Testi in inglese, francese e tedesco, 134 p., f.to cm 28x22, copertina rigida con sovraccoperta, illustrazioni a colori e in b/n. Ottime condizioni. Book.

Couverture rigide. Condition: bon. R240142317: NON DATE. In-4. Relié. Bon état, Couv. convenable, Dos satisfaisant, Intérieur frais. 144 pages - jaquette en bon état - nombreuses illustrations en couleurs dans et hors texte - ouvrage en français, anglais et allemand. Avec Jaquette. . . Classification Dewey : 956-Moyen et Proche Orient.

Hard back binding in publisher's original colour illustrated glazed boards. Quarto. 10'' x 8''. Contains (vi), 250 pp with monochrome archive photographs throughout. Printed name and address label to the front free end paper, else Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. This copy has been signed by both authors Johnnie Johnson has SIGNED the title page 'All good wishes, Johnnie Johnson, Xmas, 1995' and Laddie Lucas has SIGNED a printed compliments slip from his private Onslow Square, London residence photo corner mounted opposite the title page 'As always? - Glad to help, Best wishes Laddie Lucas 7. xi. 94'. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Housed in Fine condition marble paper covered open-fronted slip case. Member of the P.B.F.A. ROYAL AIR FORCE (RAF).

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. 5th or later Edition. Cover very slightly worn and soiled with small crease to upper right corner. Owner's name on inside of front cover. Large inscription on title page. Owner's name on copyright page. 8vo. 174 p. English.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original navy cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered silver back. Quarto. 10½'' x 8''. Contains 208 pp with two-colour aerial plans and monochrome archive photographs throughout. Fine condition book in near Fine condition dust wrapper with very slight sun fading of the red lettering to the spine, not price clipped. Typed letter dated 22nd February 1993 from Laddie Lucas' private Onslow Square, London residence mounted in a cream envelope opposite the front free end paper SIGNED 'Sincerely, Laddie Lucas'. The recipient of this letter, Robert Pearce, has a smart bookplate 'Robert & Dulcie Pearce' to the front free end paper. SIGNED by both authors to white labels to the title page (Laddie Lucas refers to these in his letter) 'Johnnie Johnson' and 'Some great air battles to remember - but never I hope, to see again | Laddie Lucas 22. ii. 93' also SIGNED by Tony Iveson to the Tirpitz frontispiece illustration 'Tony Iveson DFC | Pilot of KC-F on Tirpitz attacks.' Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Housed in Fine condition marble paper covered open-fronted slip case. Member of the P.B.F.A. ROYAL AIR FORCE (RAF).

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original airforce blue cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered silver back. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains (xv)-1, 213 pp with monochrome archive photographs on loaded art paper to the centre pages. Tanning to the page margins as usual. Very Good condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. SIGNED by both authors to the title page 'Johnnie Johnson' and Laddie Lucas.' Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Housed in Fine condition marble paper covered open-fronted slip case. Member of the P.B.F.A. BATTLE OF BRITAIN.

Soft cover. Condition: Fair. 1st Edition. Previous owner name to prelims. Two foldout maps, with discrete tape to rear. Creasing to cover. Some discolouration to covers.

Soft cover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Some wear to covers and spine, mainly edges and corners, edges and corners a little creased and worn, top and bottom of spine a little chipped and worn, back cover a little grubby, a few small marks on front cover, internally in good condition, pages crisp and clear, maps present and in good condition, right edge / corner creased on the first one and a small rip below the hinge on the second 1 cm.

4th Edition. 8vo. (21.5 x 14.5 cm). pp.197. Publisher's original pictorial card wrappers. Two folding maps* and numerous black & white illustrations and advertisements throughout. Ex libris Michel Doumit with his name stamped to inner front cover. Foxing throughout, including to covers, a bit of wear to wrappers. *1. The City of Manama Showing Principal Buildings and Places of Interest (58 x 38 cm overall). 2. Guide Map of the Arabian Islands (74 x 47 cm overall). Fourth edition, first printing, of the first guide solely dedicated to Bahrain, following the first edition of 1953. The author, known as Hamed to local Bahrainis, was the son of Sir Charles Belgrave, the financial advisor to the ruling sheikhs of Bahrain between 1926 and 1957. For the present work, Charles Belgrave contributed the cover design of a dhow enclosed within a string of pearls.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. Hardcover Signed and inscribed with a thumb print by Mohammed bin Mubaral Al Khalifa on page 2. White boards with map illustrated endpapers, no date stated. Includes color photographs by Bernard Gerard, 144 pages. The text is in English, French and German. The DJ is in Good (-) condition with the exception of chipping and a closed tear on the top of the spine with worn extremities, protected now in brodart. Sheikh Mohammed bin Mubarak Al Khalifa is a Bahrain politician and a member of Bahrain's royal family. He served as Bahrain's Minister of Foreign Affairs from 1969 to 2005, and has been Deputy Prime Minister since then. Born: 1935 (age 88 years), Bahrain. Wikipedia.

8vo (139 x 215 mm). 154 pp. With 2 folding plans of Bahrain Island and Manama City, one full-page map ("Bahrain and its Neighbours"), many black-and-white photos on glossy paper, and plenty of local adverts. Original printed wrappers. Addendum. First edition, rare: the first tourist guide dedicated solely to Bahrain. The plethora of illustrations includes a half-tone portrait of Sheikh Salman bin Hamad Al-Khalifa, ruler of Bahrain, a picture of the Sheikh visiting an American aircraft carrier, a portrait of his eldest son, Sheikh Isa bin Salman Al-Khalifa, the Sheikh's palace at Rifaa al-Gharbi, pearl divers, falcons and falconers, aerial views of Manama city, Muharraq town and the tumuli of Aali, Manama fort, a Bahrain Petroleum Company refinery, Suq al-Khamis market, Adari Pool, and more. At a scale of 1:600, the plan of Manama details principal buildings and places of interest, including the old and new palace, Juma Mosque, the Aramco office, schools, hospitals, cinemas, churches and cemeteries. The second plan, at a scale of 1 inch to 9,000 feet, shows the Bahrain islands complete with anchorages, piers, major towns and cities, roads and tracks, refineries, airfields, and water pumping stations. Designed to resemble historical maps, the Bahrain map features a compass rose, sea creatures and a wind-blowing cherub. - The author, known as Hamed to local Bahrainis, was the son of Sir Charles Belgrave, the financial advisor to the kingdom's ruling sheikhs between 1926 and 1957. Charles Belgrave contributed the front cover design of a dhow enclosed within a string of pearls, as well as several photographs. - Includes a traditional leather and brass cigarette case, its lovely coloured decor showing the twin minarets, bedouins, camels, palm trees and a small map of Bahrain. - OCLC 7400475. Not in Macro.

1st Edition. 167 pages. Very good slightly worn pictorial soft covers. Internally very good with numerous black and white ills and two large folding colour maps. One map has some creasing to the back where it has not been folded properly. Note there is no title page or contents page, Still a rare copy of this sought after guide.

Fourth edition. Photographic frontispiece and 10 leaves of photographic illustrations, two folding coloured maps and one full-page plan. 8vo. Original illustrated wrappers; light wear to spine, including some chipping to head and foot, wrappers slightly foxed and stained, otherwise good. Interior pages and maps near very good. 154pp. Printed in England by Mark & Moody Ltd, for James H.D. Belgrave,  The first guidebook dedicated to Bahrain, with general information, a short history and much interesting information on life there in the early 1950s. The author was the son of the diplomat Sir Charles Belgrave, who worked in Bahrain as an advisor to the rulers for over thirty years; firstly to Shaikh Hamad ibn Isa Al Khalifa (1872-1942), then Shaikh Salman ibn Hamad Al-Khalifa (1895-1961).   The guide is illustrated with numerous black and white photographs, showing dignitaries, artisans, antiquities, landscapes and urban scenes. They come from a number of sources, including the collections of the author and Sir Charles, and the Bahrain Government archive. The opening and closing pages of advertisements provide some insight into the commercial life of Manama at the time of publication.

Second edition, first printing, of the first guide solely dedicated to Bahrain, following the first edition of 1953. The author, known as Hamed to local Bahrainis, was the son of Sir Charles Belgrave, the financial advisor to the ruling sheikhs of Bahrain between 1926 and 1957. For the present work, Charles Belgrave contributed the cover design of a dhow enclosed within a string of pearls. Not in Macro. Octavo. Half-tone portrait frontispiece, 20 similar plates, 2 folding colour maps (City of Manama; Bahrain), full-page plan (Bahrain and its Neighbours). Original pictorial brown card wrappers, spine and front cover lettered in black. Contemporary ink pressmark on front wrapper. Small splits and losses at head and foot of spine, rear cover soiled, light toning internally, colour maps sometime inexpertly refolded and each with small stub tear. A very good copy.

LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1887 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Pages: 427 NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 427.

Condition: New. Print on Demand pp. 428.