Smyth Vernon (21 results)

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Condition: Used; Very Good. ***Simply Brit*** Welcome to our online used book store, where affordability meets great quality. Dive into a world of captivating reads without breaking the bank. We take pride in offering a wide selection of used books, from classics to hidden gems, ensuring there is something for every literary palate. All orders are shipped within 24 hours and our lightning fast-delivery within 48 hours coupled with our prompt customer service ensures a smooth journey from ordering to delivery. Discover the joy of reading with us, your trusted source for affordable books that do not compromise on quality.…

Hardback. Condition: Near Fine. Good in a PC Dw. First American Edition. dw has chipping to the head of the spine panel a couple of short closed tears. Book.

Condition: Good. 1963. First Edition Thus. 308 pages. Illustrated dust jacket over black cloth covered boards with gilt. Contains black and white photographic plates. Pages are moderately tanned and occasionally foxed throughout. Plates are moderately tanned with some foxing. Heavier tanning to text block edges. Binding remains firm. Boards have mild edge wear with slight rubbing to surfaces. Mild crushing to spine ends. Gilt lettering is bright and clear. Book has a slight forward lean. Unclipped jacket has moderate edge wear with chips, tears and creasing.…

Condition: VG+/VG. 1st. 12mo. 308pp. Gift inscription FEP. Some soiling to DJ.

Hardback. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: VG+. First UK Edition. previous owners name and date on first page. Book.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Oughton, Frederick & Commander Vernon Smyth., Frederick Muller, Ltd. (London), 1963, c1963, 1st Edition, 1st printing, black cloth with gilt spine title (hard cover), near fine with very good+ dj (very light wear, price clipped), 308 pp with index, B&W photographic illus., 8vo, 'The Life and Combats of Major Edward Mannock, VC, DSO (2 bars), MC (1 bar)', 'Mannock officially shot down 73 enemy planes in the First World War and, unofficially, nearly a hundred - yet he was blind in one eye. A great leader of men, a master of air strategy and the innovator of aggressive formation flying'.…

Paperback (No Dust Wrapper.). Condition: Near Fine. Paperback; Measures Trade Paperback (9¼" x 6") (0.7 kg); pp 184; Index; In the Fortunes of War series; Includes: Timeline; Black & white photographs; Frontispiece; || The book is on the shelf, ready to be appropriately packed, and posted from the pastoral paradise of Peasedown St. John, Bath, by a real bookseller in a real book shop - with my personal guarantee and beady eye on the Consumer Contracts Regulations. REMEMBER! Buying my copy means the book shop Jack Russells get their supper! My Book #190627 ||.…

1st.ed. Dust jacket spine a little faded, with chipping at head. Used - Very Good. VG hardback in VG dustjacket Used - Very Good. VG hardback in VG dustjacket.

Hb in Dw 308pp illustrations The Life and Combats of Major Edward Mannock Vg/Vg copy.

Soft cover. Condition: As New. An as new/fine copy with just a little, very light shelfwear to the covers and page ends. No spine creases at all. Please see photos.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Hardcover, 1963 Frederick Mueller Limited London.Fine in a VG DJ, minor shelf/edge wear to price-clipped DJ-now in protective mylar, Black cloth boards with gilt titles-corners sharp, appears unread.no notes or writing-All pages are bright, clean and crisp.The story of "Mick" Mannock who officially shot down 73 enemy planes in the First World War and, unofficially, nearly a hundred - yet he was blind in one eye. A great leader of men, a master of air strategy and the innovator of aggressive formation flying.Thanks for supporting a small family business.LOC SSM-9.…

Octavo hardcover (VG+) in d/w (VG-); all our specials have minimal description to keep listing them viable. They are at least reading copies, complete and in reasonable condition, but usually secondhand; frequently they are superior examples. Ordering more than one book will reduce your overall postage costs.…

broché. in-8 184 pages ouvrage en anglais, illustré de photos, très bel état. Ajustement des frais d'envoi en fonction du poids.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First. 308 pages.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. The jacket is a bit rubbed and edgeworn. Minor damp rippling. One gift inscription. Soundly bound. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services.

Cloth. Condition: Near Fine. Good DJ. First edition. Light discolouration and a few very small tears to dj.

First Edition. First Edition. octavo, black boards in pictorial dust jacket. 308pp. Frederick Muller Limited, Illustrated with 8 black and white photographs. This is the personal war diary of Major Mannock, Britain's highest scoring ace. It is printed in its entirety. The diary pages are reproduced in facsimile and a transcription of each is provided. There are 109 explanatory notes to the diary and pertinent photographs. Oughton has provided a biographical chapter on Mannock. The appendix is a facsimile reproduction of the facing pages of Mannock's diary which he had his autograph and to which he added notes about their fate [Noffsinger 2100]. Mannock served in Squadron Nos. 40, 74, and 85 and shot down almost 100 enemy planes. He was a complex man, a master of air strategy and the innovator of aggressive formation flying who rebelled against authority and regimentation. The most minimal soiling to edge of jacket, a fine, clean copy. Jacket price clipped. octavo, black boards in pictorial dust jacket.…

"Sales/posting to the USA suspended". Hard cover in clear plastic protected dust wrapper, 308pp, b&w plates. A little wear to edges of dw/boards, page edges slightly browned; ownership details on fly (Savage, 74 Squadron RFC) good copy. Edward 'Mick' Mannock officially shot down 73 aircraft in WWI and, unofficially, nearly a hundred yet he was blind in one eye. A great and inspirational leader of men, a master of air strategy and the innovator of aggressive formation flying. Mannock was also one of the most mystifying enigmas of the RFC. Until the day of his death he never conquered his fear of being burned alive in the cockpit and this recurrent horror coloured his career considerably. This is the full story of his career, set against a period when air power depended not upon remotely-controlled missilves but on men of imagination, daring and outstanding personal courage.…

octavo, black boards in pictorial dust jacket. 308pp. Frederick Muller Limited, A biography of Mannock who served in Squadron Nos. 40, 74, and 85 and shot down almost 100 enemy planes. He was a complex man, a master of air strategy and the innovator of aggressive formation flying who rebelled against authority and regimentation. Illustrated with photographs. A very fine, clean copy, jacket not ptice clipped. octavo, black boards in pictorial dust jacket.…

First Edition. First Edition. octavo, black boards in pictorial dust jacket. 308pp. Frederick Muller Limited, A biography of Mannock who served in Squadron Nos. 40, 74, and 85 and shot down almost 100 enemy planes. He was a complex man, a master of air strategy and the innovator of aggressive formation flying who rebelled against authority and regimentation. Illustrated with photographs. Price-clipped jacket slightly worn. octavo, black boards in pictorial dust jacket.…