John Stuart Gilchrist (5 results)

octavo, printed wrappers. First Edition. First Edition. octavo, printed wrappers. (vi), 134pp. Privately Printed, A history of the 104th Aero Squadron from the personal experiences of one of the first members to join the Squadron in France. Illustrated with photographs, facsimiles, maps, and a roster of officers. Signed by Gilchrist on the title page. A fine, clean copy.

Trade Paperback. Condition: Very Good. First. This is a trade paperback copy. Red cover with title and image of biplane on front cover. This is a crisp tight copy. Most importantly the author has made some corrections and added several notes to the text. Includes several pages of photos.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Fair. First Edition. A history and personal memoir of the 104th Squadron during the First World War covering 1917-1919. This copy (I assume originally a paperback? ) has been bound into green shiny boards (I presume by the former owner? ). No titling to the boards, but the book is in a clear library dustjacket into which the original red wraps (with black titling /black biplane decoration) have been put, simulating a d/j. As it has been bound as a hardcover by ? ( ? Binder/former owner ? ) - the wraps are somewhat smaller than the boards - but this 'pseudo d/j' does enhance its appearance - in my opinion. A little foxing/browning to the page fore-edges and the top edge particularly o/w NO Inscriptions or Marks. (vi) + 146 pp. Illustrated with a suite of b/w printed photographic plates, some featuring the original aerial photography, and other b/w illus. With a list of decorations won by squadron members, etc. " The 104th Aero Squadron was one of the American Observation Squadrons (taking part with the Allies during the latter half of the First World War) in Northern France in the fall of 1918. Most of its pilots were brave but certainly not fearless. One of them said years later 'As I look back I see us young kids, scared as hell, but still with the courage of ignorance. ! ' ". Quite Scarce - and a fascinating addition to the original source material of the First World War. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall.

Soft cover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. 1968 1st edition near fine unread.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. ; Presentation copy: Dear Mr. . I hope you enjoy this. John W. Stuart Gilchrist." (Signed on the title page). Illustrated with black-and-white photographs and maps. Not an ex-library copy. No remainder marks. Most books shipped within 24 hours. All books mailed with Delivery Confirmation. The covers are lightly sunned at the top edges (where it was shelved next to a smaller book) and at the spine. Creased at the bottom corner of the front cover. Very good condition. ; Black-and-white photographs and maps; 8vo.; vi, 146 pages; Signed by Author.