Pollock Major (14 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Missing dust jacket; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

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

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

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

Soft cover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. Not dated (c.1940). pp.97-144. illustrated with maps and scenarios showing right and wrong ways of procedure in battle. Pictorial card covers. Good.

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

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book offers a firsthand account of the Boer War, spanning from October 1899 to July 1900. The author, a special correspondent for the Times, details his experiences embedded with the British Headquarters Staff, offering a unique perspective on the conflict's early stages. The narrative unfolds against the backdrop of key historical events, including the British arrival in South Africa, the Boer invasion of the Cape Colony, and the strategic decisions made by British commanders. The author's journey takes him through significant locations such as Cape Town, Queenstown, and Sterkstroom, providing insights into the challenges faced by both military personnel and civilians during the war. Beyond the battlefield, the book delves into the complex political and social landscape of South Africa, exploring themes of colonialism, loyalty, and the rising tensions between the British and Boer communities. The author sheds light on the Afrikaner Bond's influence and the deep-seated grievances that fueled the conflict. Through vivid descriptions and personal anecdotes, this book offers a compelling look into the Boer War's realities, revealing the human cost of the conflict and the enduring impact it had on South Africa's history and identity. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. Blue cloth on boards, with gilt lettering to spine. Slight bumping to extremities and light rubbing to cloth.4cm closed split at bottom of spine. All edges of text block red speckled. Very clean and tidy throughout, with no marks or inscriptions. This is not a 'reproduction' . It is an original first edition featuring the 6 monthly publications from July to December1910, inclusive, bound together into one volume. Illustrated with black and white photographs and diagrams. This volume weighs in excess of 2.3kg and will incur additional carriage charges for non UK customers. A very scarce item. 778 plus pages A very heavy item, which will incur additional carriage charges for non UK customers.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. Blue cloth on boards, with gilt lettering to spine. Slight bumping to extremities and light rubbing to cloth.4cm closed split at bottom of spine. All edges of text block red speckled. Very clean and tidy throughout, with no marks or inscriptions. This is not a 'reproduction' . It is an original first edition featuring the 6 monthly publications from July to December1911, inclusive, bound together into one volume. Illustrated with black and white photographs and diagrams. This volume weighs in excess of 2.1kg and will incur additional carriage charges for non UK customers. A very scarce item. 691 plus pages A very heavy item, which will incur additional carriage charges for non UK customers.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. Blue cloth on boards, with gilt lettering to spine. Slight bumping to extremities and light rubbing to cloth.4cm closed split at bottom of spine. All edges of text block red speckled. Very clean and tidy throughout, with no marks or inscriptions. This is not a 'reproduction' . It is an original first edition featuring the 6 monthly publications from January to June1911, inclusive, bound together into one volume. Illustrated with black and white photographs and diagrams. This volume weighs in excess of 2.3kg and will incur additional carriage charges for non UK customers. A very scarce item. 712 plus pages A very heavy item, which will incur additional carriage charges for non UK customers.

1st edition worn leather Very Good octavo vi + 92pp., appends., index, Early manual. Company in action, advanced, rear & flank guards, outposts, attack-drill etc. Nice item.

Condition: Very Good. Hard back binding in publisher's original royal blue cloth covers, gilt lettering and gilt vignette of the medal to the upper panel, verso of the medal in gilt to the lower panel, all page edges gilt, original camel end papers. 8vo 9½'' x 6ĵ'' 100 pp. Founded by the British inhabitants of Calcutta to commemorate the eminent services of Major General Sir George Pollock and awarded to the most distinguished Cadet of the Season in commemoration of Sir George Pollock's exploits in Afghanistan, first at the East India Company's Military Seminary at Addiscombe, and later at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst. To the lower end paper is a neatly hand written list, 1884-1890, of the recipients of the medal, and when awarded, after this book was published. The front paste down has the official 'Pollock Medalist' book plate stating 'Presented To Gentleman Cadet J. F. W. Johnson Pollock Medalist by [hand written] General Viscount Wolseley, Adjutant General to the Forces.' General light rubbing to the corners and spine tips, spine not faded, one small fox spot to the verso of the title page and in Very Good clean and authentic condition. Member of the P.B.F.A. CAMPAIGN MEDALS.

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. {Size: 14.60 x 22.86 cms} 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 2019, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1900. 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:- 348, 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. [Please Note - Maps Cut] 348.

Full Leather Bound. Condition: NEW. Language: English. {Size: 14.60 x 22.86 cms} A Unique Premium Leather-Bound book for elite readers/collectors of old rare books. An Original Leather is being used for binding this book with Golden Leaf Printing and designing on Spine, front and Back of the book with edge gilding. WE HAVE MULTIPLE OPTIONS IN COLOR OF LEATHER RED, GREEN, BLUE, MAGENTA, TAN, PURPLE DEEP BROWN, BLACK AND WITH DIFFERENT COLOR LABELS. YOU MAY CHOOSE ANY COLOR OF YOUR CHOICE AND MAIL US. This service is chargeable. Original edition was published in [1900] and this unique edition is Reprinted in 2019 with the help of original edition. Black & white printing on high quality natural shade paper with sewing binding for longer life, professionally processed without changing its contents. As these are old books, we processed each page manually on computer and make them readable. We give our best to give you the best book but in some cases we have to adjust few pages which are blur or missing or black spots. If it is multi volume set, then it is only single volume. We hope that you understand these issues in these old treasure. This is an important book for the readers who want to know more about our old treasure. Our dedicated team is trying to bring these rare books back to the shelves. We are also giving service of printing the hard-to-find books which are not listed in our store. Hope you will like it and give your comments and suggestions. Lang: - English, Pages 348, Print on Demand. Product Disclaimer: Please be aware that because leather is a natural material, slight discoloration or change in texture may be visible. {FOLIO EDITION (Size 12x19 Inches) IS ALSO AVAILABLE ON REQUEST}. [Please Note - Maps Cut] 348.