Signed John Major (8 results)

Soft cover. Condition: Fine. 105 pages, many illustrations (and adverts), signed by John Major (he was Patron during the 150th anniversary year), 11.8 x 8.5 inches, paperback, a Fine copy. Signed by Author(s).

Hardcover. Condition: New condition. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine dust jacket. NOT a library discard (illustrator). First Printing of the First Edition. Salt Lake City, Utah: Deseret Book, 2008. INSCRIBED / SIGNED by Major Michael R. "Frosty" Shepherd, USAF. An F-16 pilot, Major Shepherd's exploits [and many honors] are detailed in this book on pages 153 - 163. His photo is also included. Major Shepherd's inscription fills the entire front free endpaper and begins: "From one airman to anotherÂ" New and unread in bright, shiny Near Fine dust jacket (only lightly rubbed). No chips. No tears. No fading. NOT a library discard. NOT a remainder. Pages are fresh, crisp, clean and unmarked -- obviously never read. Sharp corners. Illustrated with pilot portraits and with sketches and line drawing of military aircraft. Bound in the original black boards, stamped in bright silver on the spine. Complete with dust jacket. From the publisher: "The adventures of LDS pilots continue in SUPERSONIC SAINTS 2. After SUPERSONIC SAINTS hit the shelves in 2007, many other LDS pilots came forward to share their stories of faith and flying in this exciting sequel. These pilots rely on the Lord for help when poor weather, mechanical problems, or aggressive enemies threaten their lives.". INSCRIBED / SIGNED by Major Michael R. Shepherd. First Printing of the First Edition. Hardcover. New condition/Fine dust jacket. Illus. by NOT a library discard. 8vo. xvi, 252pp. Great Packaging, Fast Shipping.

Paper. Condition: Good. First Edition. An Original Letter Part written and Signed by Major-General John Vaughan C1910. On one side is a covering letter from a gentleman to Mr Hartree with regards to Vaughan signing this letter. Clipped section written in the hand of Vaughhan. Major-General John Vaughan 1871-1956 was a cavalry officer in the 7th (Queen's Own) Hussars and the 10th (The Prince of Wales's Own) Royal Hussars of the British Army.He fought in several conflicts on the African continent. During the First World War he commanded the 3rd Cavalry Brigade and then the 3rd Cavalry Division. For which he was awarded an Order of the Bath, and a Bar for the Distinguished Service Order, the first of which he had received in South Africa. Post war he became the Welsh President of the British Legion, a Deputy Lieutenant for Merionethshire and a Justice of the Peace. During the Second World War he returned to the army as a Zone Commander in the Home Guard Size is 150mm x 100mm. Condition is good. Light folding creases. More images can be taken upon request. Ref16601. Signed by Author(s).

Paper. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. An Original Handwritten and Signed Letter by Major John Grant of the Irish 89th Foot to Charles Forbes Merchant of India. Dated 1810. The letter relates Grants Appointment as a Major in the 89th Regiment, his presentation to the king and affairs in Parliament. John Grant formally of the 86th regiment retuned from India in 1810 and was promoted to Major of the 89th on 14th Match 1810. He was mortally wounded near Malaga during the Peninsular War (1808-14) on 14th October 1810 aged 48 and buried in Gibraltar. Size is 228mm x 188mm. In good condition with folding creases. Small triangle cut out at rear of letter. Paper residue to rear edge. Ref19048. Signed by Author(s).

Paper. Condition: Good. First Edition. An Original House of Commons Letter Headed Paper typed and signed by Prime Minister John Major. C2000 A general letter thanking a Mr Thurlow for his kind words about his book writing. Sir John Major b1943 is a British former politician who served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom and Leader of the Conservative Party from 1990 to 1997, and as Member of Parliament (MP) for Huntingdon, formerly Huntingdonshire, from 1979 to 2001. Prior to becoming Prime Minister, Major served as Chancellor of the Exchequer in the third Thatcher government. Size is 295mm x 210mm. Condition is good. Light folding creases. More images can be taken upon request. Ref16870. Signed by Author(s).

Paper. Condition: Good. First Edition. An Original Handwritten and Signed Letter from Major John Francis Burn-Murdoch to a General Whilst commanding the Egyptian Cavalry as a Major in the Royal Dragoons. Dated 1896. A good letter discussing a recent engagement with the enemy and the various charges the regiment made upon the enemy. The letter goes on to discuss waiting for another expedition at a train station and the death of a colleague due to cholera. Major John Francis Burn-Murdoch 1859-1931. Son of Rev Canon Burn-Murdoch and educated at Eton. Joined Royal Dragoons, 1878; served Nile Expedition, 1884-1885; action of Abu Klea; commanded detachment of Camel Corps at El Gubat (medal, two clasps, Khedive star); Adjutant, Royal Dragoons, 1886-1888; passed through Staff College, 1889; Brigade-Major of Cavalry Horse Guards, 1890-91; Brigade-Major Cavalry Brigade. Aldershot, 1891-1894; commanded the Egyptian Cavalry, 1894-1895; 4th class Osmanieh; served in the Dongola Expedition under Sir Herbert Kitchener, 1896; commander the Egyptian Cavalry in the action at Akasheh, 1 May; commanded the Desert Column at battle of Firket, 7 June, and the mounted troops in the pursuit which followed; also at the capture of Suada; the engagement at Haffir and at the capture of Dongola (despatches, Brevet of Lieutenant-Colonel, Khedive medal with two clasps); commanded 1st Royal Dragoons, South Africa, 1899-1901, including battles of Colenso, Spion Kop, Vaal Krantz; Brigadier-General in command of 1st Cavalry Brigade, 1900 1901; present relief of Ladysmith, etc. (despatches six times, Queen's medal 5 clasps, King's medal 2 clasps, C.B.); Brevet-Colonel, 1902; Brigadier-General on Staff, commanded Newcastle (Natal) Sub-district South Africa, 1901-1902; Brigadier-General commanding Standerton District, and Inspector of Cavalry Regiments in Transvaal Colony; command of 1st RoyalDragoons,1898-1902; commanding troops at Standardton, 1902-1904; at Potchefstroom, , 1904 1906;Brigade Commander Eastern Mounted Brigade,1908-1912; retired 1912;employed recruiting, Sep. 1914; Commandant Remount Depot, December 1914; Commander Notts and Derby Mounted Brigade, 1915; a Mounted Division, 1915-1 918; Temporary Major-General, 1916 (despatches); Staff Officer Volunteer Services, Northern Command,1918-1919. Size is 200mm x 128mm. Condition is good. Light folding creases. Light foxing. Ref 19257. Signed by Author(s).

Wood engravings by E. Fitch Daglish, one signed by him (illustrator). Beautiful edition of this foundational work of angling literature. Walton's work has influenced the sport for centuries. John Major's classic 1889 text is paired with 16 striking wood engravings by E. Fitch Daglish for the first time in this 1927 edition. This is the De Luxe large paper edition, limited to 100 copies, each with an extra illustration signed by Daglish and tipped in at front pastedown. Ref. HORNE 284. Bound parchment-backed boards with brown and black zigzag patterned paper sides. Spine titled and ornamented in dark brown. Fore and bottom textblock edges untrimmed. Shallow bumps to extremities with mild rubs to fore corners. Very good to near fine overall, a lean and sound copy of this desirable edition. Hardcover. Tall quarto. [1-8], 9-367 pages First Daglish Edition, large paper "edition de luxe," #90 of 100 copies.

Full leather. Condition: Near fine. Deluxe limited edition of The Autobiography of John Major, signed by the author on the limitation page. (illustrator). Limited Edition. Octavo, [2], xxiii, [1], 774pp, [2]. Dark blue morocco, title in gilt on spine, raised bands. Gilt leaf ends. Sewn-in silk bookmark. Dark blue morocco leather binding with light toning on spine when compared to the covers. Publisher's blue vellum slipcase. This signed limited edition was limited to 100 signed copies and 26 lettered copies. This is one of the scarce lettered copies, being letter "E" of 26 lettered copies. This book is part of a series of signed limited editions from Harper Collins Publishers of London, in deluxe blue leather binding. The other books from this series are from Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher and include: Downing Street Years, The Path to Power and Collected Speeches.