Sir Reginald Bennett (2 results)

Condition: Fine. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original dark green paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 6''. Contains portrait frontispiece and additional tipped-in photograph opposite the copyright leaf of Gunner J(osie) D. Bennett - 573 Battery HAA, (xvi), and tipped-in illustrated colour plate to the rear 'To Commemorate The 30th Anniversary and Reunion of the ATS and WAC Provost 1942-1992'. 141 pp with 23 plates on 12 throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper. Loosely inserted full-page hand-written letter dated 15th February 2010 | Ewell 'Dear Josie, The original owner of this volume, Major Doctor Jonathan May, was a former Army colleague of mine, who saw active service in the Middle East and was a Regimental Historian for several years - who went on to be a University Vice Chancellor. Jonathan passed away in 2005 and his military books went to a special Army and Navy Military Library in London. However, this December his family sent me a recently surfaced 'WRAC History', which encompasses FANNY, WAAC, ATS and WRAC, thinking that I might like it!! I responded immediately to say it would shortly be en route to Sandwich and a very appropriate new home. In fact this 'WRAC History' was the only one published and is now quite scarce, and definitely unobtainable in Second Hand Book Shops - even in the triangle of Bristol! At least your family will have a chance to see what you got up to! Warmest regards, Geoff'. Member of the P.B.F.A. MILITARY (Armed Warfare).…

No Binding. Condition: Very Good. Acrylic on canvas of Killiow nr Truro 1979 by Sir Reginald Bennett Art Sz: 9 1/4"H x 13 1/4"W Frame Sz: 12"H x 16"W w/ gilt bamboo frame Sir Reginald Frederick Brittain Bennett (b Sheffield 22 July 1911 d London 19 December 2000) was an English Conservative Party politician, international yachtsman, psychiatrist and painter. He was a helmsman of Shamrock V 1934-35 and was in the British America's Cup team in 1949 and 1953. He founded the Imperial Poona Yacht Club in 1934 as a light-hearted club for serious sailors; events include sailing backwards.…