John Gordon Duff (31 results)

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

Soft cover. Condition: VGF. 1615-32. A VGF or better original release 8 x 10 still. Photographic Image.

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

Soft cover. Condition: VGF. 1615-57. A VGF or better original release 8 x 10 still. Photographic Image.

No Binding. Condition: VGF. 15-2300. A VG or better original release 8 x 10 still. Photographic Image.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. Michael Russell (Publishing) Ltd., Wilton, 1988. Hardcover, First edition, first impression. Navy blue cloth. Gilt lettering to spine. Black and white frontispiece. Illustrated throughout with black and white photographs and with line drawings. No dustjacket. Overall, the book is in a very good condition.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Short, thick 8vo., 711pp. Beautiful Stated First Printing Bound in black cloth with titles in gold. Square, tight and clean throughout with just some gentle bumping to spine ends. An errant spot or two. There is some scattered underlining in light pencil that is easily erased. Very attractive unclipped dust-jacket, ($6.95 sticker over original flap price), has couple of tiny nicks and closed edge tears. Creases and small pen mark on rear flap. Still quite fresh, bright and complete. Now in a protective jacket cover. A sharp collectable copy.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. Pages clean & clear; label with publisher, date & price on inside cover.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. 144pp, illustrated bound in blue cloth; Octavo.

Hardback. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. No stated date but believed to be 1976 and presumed first edition. [x], 94pp., a portrait of the author and many other full-page and in-text black and white illustrations. We believe the author of this book to be Major John Gordon-Duff (1899-1996), who attended Winchester and Sandhurst and had a distinguished military career. He also wrote several short collections of memoirs. The present volume is written for his granddaughter, and concentrates on the small things of every day life and behaviour which were different in the "olden days". It includes chapters on Winchester and Sandhurst, Ireland and Chanak, England, India, Sudan and Rifle Depot, and Canada. The book is bound in the original blue cloth covered boards with gold titling on the spine. The case of the book is very good condition with some shelf wear and a few light marks to the boards. The contents are tight and clean with a date (1978) and a stain from a small removed name and address label on the front free endpaper. John Beauchamp Gordon-Duff was born on 15 February 1899 at Shipston-on-Stour, Warwickshire, England.3 He was the son of Archibald Hay Gordon-Duff and Lady Frances Blanche Fortescue.1 He married Ellen Susan Williams, daughter of Hon. Charles Platt Williams, on 9 November 1937. He died on 24 October 1996 at age 97 at Tenbury, Worcestershire, England. He was educated at Winchester College, Winchester, Hampshire, England. He fought in the First World War, where he was wounded. He was educated at Royal Military College, Sandhurst, Berkshire, England. He was Aide-de-Camp to the Viceroy of India between 1926 and 1930. He fought in the Second World War, where he was mentioned in despatches. He was Assistant Military Secretary to Field Marshal Gort between 1942 and 1945. He was appointed Member, Order of the British Empire (M.B.E.) in 1944. He gained the rank of Major in the Rifle Brigade. He held the office of Deputy Lieutenant (D.L.) of Aberdeenshire between 1945 and 1964.

iii, 147 pp. Folio, publisher's buckram with a new printed paper spine label. First edition. Traces of clipping formerly attached to front free endpaper; edges of text block very slightly tanned; extremities of spine chipped, with a 2" split to the joint; cloth wear; but tight and sound.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Boards a little discol. and rubbed at expremities. Gift inscrip. to ffep. 180pp. unmarked and undiscoloured.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. owners inscription on the front end paper, signed by the author on the title page, illustrated, 144 pages. Signed by Author(s).

Soft cover. Condition: Good. Chapters on Ebrington, Hatherop, Winchester and Sandhurst, Ireland and India. Cream coloured card covers with man on a tricycle and black titles to front. Binding tight. Light corner creases and to spine. Back cover and fore-edge marked. Content clean and bright. Staples rusting. Signed by author to photograph of himself. Not ex-library. No names, notes or inscriptions. 94 pp. All books are individually described. All overseas orders are sent airmail by Royal Mail International Tracked. Signed by Author(s).

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Paperback. Book Condition: Very Good. Self-Published, Tenbury Wells, UK 1976. 94 pages. Nice Firm Clean copy ! Size: 8vo 7.75 - 9.75'' tall. Written at Lindridge Priory, Tenbury Wells, UK. Biography History::Britain 7540.

[2] pp.; 15 x 11.9 cm.; black-and-white; edition size unknown; unsigned and unnumbered; offset-printed Two sided postcard / announcement published in conjunction with show held May 28 - June 21, 1980. Curated by Edward Albee. Artists included Thomas Bang, David Craven, John Duff, Gordon Moore, Bobbie Oliver, Jonathan Thomas and Mia Westerlund. Good. Mailed copy with mailing wear including scuffing of verso and light wear to corners. 3 cm. and 1.3 cm. areas of yellowing to verso, scratching of rcto, and 10.5 cm. crease along top edge of recto.

Condition: Very Good. First edition. Hardback. No dustjacket. Signed by the Author with presentation inscription. About fine. No jacket. A member of the Rifle Brigade in 1918 and Royal Green Jackets.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original gilt decorated scarlet cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine and to the front cover, top edge gilt, fore and lower page edges untrimmed. Quarto. 9½'' x 7''. Contains [xv] 384 printed pages of text with 49 single-sided coloured plates on coated paper by Aubrey Waterfield, 131 reproductions of paintings and sculptures, and many in-text illustrations. Foxing to the end papers and sporadically throughout, a little lifting of the cloth to the rear gutter, slight sunning to the spine and in Very Good condition. From the private library of John Wyndham Stanton, with his coat of arms bookplate to the front paste down and SIGNED above 'John Stanton.' Member of the P.B.F.A. ITALY (History & Culture).

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. [vi], 648; [iv], [649]-1334; [iv], [1335]-1986 pp, thick quarto, brown cloth, printed title labels, t.e.g., others untrimmed. Three volumes, complete. Titles and half-titles in each volume. Ex-library set with bookplates and only a few markings; some wear to edges, hinges of two volumes show partial splits (but holding firm), covers and labels a little rubbed, interiors are clean.

LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1895 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. 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. Pages: 170 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: 170 Language: English.

LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1903 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. 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. Pages: 187 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: 187 Language: English.

LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. 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. Pages: 203 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: 203.

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Language: English. 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 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1903. 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: : - 184, 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. 184 184.

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Language: English. 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 2025, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in . 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:- 200, 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. 200 200.

LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1899 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: 702 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: 702 Volume 2 John Rylands Library,Duff, E. Gordon (Edward Gordon), 1863-1924, Editor,Royal College of Physicians of London.

LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1899 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. 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. Pages: 678 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: 678 Volume 1 Language: English.

LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1899 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. 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. Pages: 712 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: 712 Volume 2 Language: English.

LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1899 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. 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. Pages: 675 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: 675 Volume 3 Language: English.

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: eng. Language: eng. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted by the prestigious organization "Rare Biblio" 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 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1899. 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: - eng, Vol:- Volume 3, Pages:- 672, 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. Volume 3 672 672.

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: eng. Language: eng. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted by the prestigious organization "Rare Biblio" 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 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1899. 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: - eng, Vol:- Volume 1, Pages:- 674, 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. Volume 1 674 674.