Moss Jas A (74 results)

Hardcover. Blue cloth, black lettering, no dj, edges rubbed, text vg. WWI; 8104.

Hardcover. Condition: Acceptable.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. George Banta Publishing Company, Menasha Wisconsin, 1917 (Second Edition, First Printing) "Manual of Military Training" by Major James A. Moss. Book is hardcover, in Good++ Condition with no DJ. Has blue cloth binding with Gilt lettering on front and spine. Interior end papers are filled with notes in pencil. Has former owner name in India Ink. Book has edge and spine wear, fading and some minor bumps and chips here and there. Interior front has very slight break to binding, as does the last paper in back. Back has a small pocket, in which was found 4 sheets of paper including: Map of Fort Leavenworth Kas. and Vincenity, January 1907. A Scaled diagram on mapping paper of marching detail. Larger Map titled "Elementary Map" appears to be a topographical type for the base and surrounding area at that time? has farms, woods, Swaps and etc. noted in detail. And there is a page of homework, from former owner, handwritten answers on plain, lined paper in pencil. All but the homework page is in pristine condition, appear to be unused. ( As is my policy, I always leave most anything I find inside old books, I feel it gives them character, I hope you'll agree). From title page: "Manual of Military Training Second Revised Edition by James A. Moss United States Army., Officially adopted by Ninety Eight (98) of our military schools and collages., Intended primarily, for use in connection with the instruction and training of cadets in our military schools and colleges and of Company officers of the National Guard and Officers'Reserve Corps; and secondarily, as a guide for Company officers of the Regular Army, the aim being to make efficient fighting companies and to qualify our cadets and our National Guard and Reserve Corps officers for the duties and responsibilities of Company officers in time of war". Then has copyright page, Note to use "Questions on Manual of Military training with the manual, available separately from the publisher. Then Prefatory and Acknowledgment, and facsimile signature of the Major. Detailed table of contents, loaded with illustrations and diagrams as well. This is a decent copy in good reading condition. Unknown (illustrator).…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. 5th or later Edition. Very good, clean, tight condition. Text free of marks. Professional book dealer since 1999. All orders are processed promptly and carefully packaged.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. [Personal copy, of Lieut. Cheston Fox Smith] Bound in publisher's red cloth. Hardcover. Good binding and cover. Edge wear. Contemporary signature of Smith on front end page.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. 12mo. Bound in publishers red cloth. Good binding and cover. Cover shows discoloration/fading and some wear to edges. Maps missing from back pocket. Clean, unmarked pages. Ships daily. From the library of noted military historian and community leader, Sheldon Goldberg. An avid scholar of military and aviation history, Sheldon served as a declassification specialist and Chief of the Reference Branch for the US Air Force,responding to such critical.…

Condition: New.

Paperback or Softback. Condition: New. How to Shoot: Including Care and Preservation of the Rifle. Book.

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Paperback. Condition: New.

Condition: New.

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

Hardcover/Hardback. Condition: Good. Historical work, emblematic of its era. It captures the military, political, or cultural narratives of the period with precision and authority, making it a valuable artifact for collectors and researchers. This edition embodies the methods and ideologies of its time, preserving the intellectual framework that influenced mid-20th-century policy and doctrine. Its historical relevance is underscored by its rarity and its enduring appeal to historians and military scholars.…

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

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

Paperback. Condition: Near Fine. No Dust Jacket. This book is a reproduction of the original manual from the revised 6th edition of 1917. Faithfully reproduced. Original publisher was the George Banta publishing co. Condition is excellent, very light rubbing, clean and unmarked, apparently unread.

Hardcover. Condition: Good+. No Dust Jacket. First Edition. 24mo 5" - 6" tall; 31 pages; 1917 J. B. Lippincott Company. Small format HC. 1st edition. Soundly bound in red cloth boards with a color pictorial title panel mounted to the front cover. Moderate silverfish scaling to the cloth boards. Contents clean with omly mild toning; no marks. An uncommon WWI patriotic volume issued during the first year of American involvement in the Great War and including President Wilsonâs appeal for national unity. G++ to VG-. …

hardcover. Condition: Very good. Sixth Edition, (Revised May, 1917). 12mo (approx. 5 1/8" wide by 7 5/16" tall) dark red cloth covers with gilt titles, 353 pages plus 11 pages of ads in rear. Former owner name on front free endpaper. Part of a label remains on front paste-down endpaper. 092508A.

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

Hardcover. Condition: Acceptable. May have underlining, highlighting, margin notes, remainder marks, inscriptions, book plates, tears, significant wear, and/or a missing dust jacket, box, or discs. Damaged item.

First Edition. First edition. No dustjacket. Owner signature. Very Good condition. "A Practical Working Guide in Army Administration".

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

hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Hardcover. Very Good / no dust jacket. Some markings on opening pages. Clear Text and Images. Maps intact. Minor shelf-wear. Mild age tanning. For any additional information or pictures, please inquire.

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

Condition: New. In English.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Trade Edition. B&W Illustrations; This is a small format book. The book is in Very Good condition and was issued without a dust jacket. The spine ends and corners of the book covers have some light bumping and rubbing. The spine joints have noticeable wear and rubbing. The text pages are generally clean, but with some light ground-in dirt and beginning tidemarking.…

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Dust Jacket Included. Teacher's Edition. Sixth Edition, original 1917 book. An officer's guide providing leadership strategies and battlefield decision-making insights. Colonel James A. Moss's Officer s Manual (1917) is an authoritative guide for military officers, providing crucial insights into leadership, tactics, protocol, and the expectations of commissioned officers in the early 20th century. Published during the height of World War I, this handbook served as an essential reference for newly appointed officers navigating the complexities of military service. Renowned for its clarity and practicality, the manual covers topics ranging from battlefield command and discipline to military law, etiquette, and the responsibilities of officers in various branches. Colonel Moss, a distinguished military educator and historian, compiled this comprehensive guide to instill discipline, efficiency, and preparedness in officers serving both in wartime and peacetime. Has name faintly (lightly) written "Kerr" with date Feb 20, 1918, otherwise in very fine condition - see photos. Teacher's Edition. Inscribed by Illustrator(s).…

Hardcover. Small chip lacking from top of DJ spine (DJ now in mylar protector). Small tears to first and last pages at inner gutter. ; Maps intact. ; 4 1/2 x 6 1/2 "; 615 pages. Very Good- in Very Good dust jacket.

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

Condition: Good. Good condition. (US history, france) A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains. Bundled media such as CDs, DVDs, floppy disks or access codes may not be included.