Sprot (35 results)

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

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. this copy has a solid tight binding with clean unmarked pages.

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.

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

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

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

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

Condition: Good. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. A copy that has been read but remains in clean condition. All of the pages are intact and the cover is intact and the spine may show signs of wear. The book may have minor markings which are not specifically mentioned.

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

Hardcover. Condition: new. Hardcover. The Shell Channel Pilot is the ultimate authority on sailing the busy and alluring waters of the English Channel, including the south coast of England from the Isles of Scilly to North Foreland, the Channel Islands and north France.This edition welcomes a new era and the next generation as journalist, author and Yachtmaster Examiner Rachael Sprot takes the helm. She has completely rewritten the Pilot based on first Hand research over several seasons, and this new work combines rigorous, authoritative passage notes, expert advice about navigation, regulations and paperwork with her gentle humour and respect for the legends of nautical writing that penned this book before her.This completely re-written new edition features:- comprehensive passage notes- advice on navigation, regulations and paperwork- pilotage notes- familiar imray cartography, aerial photos and an overview of useful facilities- Ashore sections featuring local history and information The Shell Channel Pilot is the ultimate authority on sailing the busy and alluring waters of the English Channel, including the south coast of England from the Isles of Scilly to North Foreland, the Channel Islands and north France. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Lieutenant Colonel Aidan Mark Sprot MC (1919-2021) was a distinguished British Army officer, farmer, and landowner who served with the Royal Scots Greys during World War II. He was awarded an immediate Military Cross for his bravery in France. Sprot served in Palestine, North Africa, Italy, and North-West Europe. Includes 9*b/w photographs. xvi, 187pp.

Condition: leido. 1Ş ed., 1Ş imp. edición. tela con sobrecubierta. 360.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book engages with the compelling true story of an extraordinary soldier's life and military career in the Indian Army during the 19th century. Beginning his service in the Irish Rebellion and continuing through the Indian Mutiny, the author offers an authentic account of his experiences. These include daring exploits, such as riding down cold deer on horseback and partaking in dangerous pig-sticking expeditions. The author's service to the country and his vivid descriptions of the places and events he witnessed, as well as the personal challenges and triumphs he encountered along the way, make for fascinating reading. A valuable addition to military history and a captivating narrative for readers interested in adventure and historical accounts of the British Empire. 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.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This autobiography details the life and career of Lieutenant-General Sprot, a highly decorated British Army officer who served in India during the Indian Mutiny. The book provides a fascinating insight into the life of a Victorian soldier, from his early days as a young officer to his eventual rise to the rank of General. Sprot's account is rich in detail and anecdote, offering a unique perspective on the military and social history of the period. The book also explores the themes of duty, honor, and courage, and provides a valuable insight into the challenges and rewards of military life. Sprot's autobiography is a must-read for anyone interested in military history, British history, or the life of a Victorian gentleman. 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: new. Hardcover. The Shell Channel Pilot is the ultimate authority on sailing the busy and alluring waters of the English Channel, including the south coast of England from the Isles of Scilly to North Foreland, the Channel Islands and north France.This edition welcomes a new era and the next generation as journalist, author and Yachtmaster Examiner Rachael Sprot takes the helm. She has completely rewritten the Pilot based on first Hand research over several seasons, and this new work combines rigorous, authoritative passage notes, expert advice about navigation, regulations and paperwork with her gentle humour and respect for the legends of nautical writing that penned this book before her.This completely re-written new edition features:- comprehensive passage notes- advice on navigation, regulations and paperwork- pilotage notes- familiar imray cartography, aerial photos and an overview of useful facilities- Ashore sections featuring local history and information The Shell Channel Pilot is the ultimate authority on sailing the busy and alluring waters of the English Channel, including the south coast of England from the Isles of Scilly to North Foreland, the Channel Islands and north France. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.

1st edition dust jacket As New small octavo xvi + 187pp., b/w plates, maps, appendix, Author's account of service as a junior armoured regimental officer during three years of war, from the Western Desert, to Italy then to Normandy & through to the Baltic where the author's Regiment was the first to meet the Russian allies.

Hardcover. Condition: new. Hardcover. The Shell Channel Pilot is the ultimate authority on sailing the busy and alluring waters of the English Channel, including the south coast of England from the Isles of Scilly to North Foreland, the Channel Islands and north France.This edition welcomes a new era and the next generation as journalist, author and Yachtmaster Examiner Rachael Sprot takes the helm. She has completely rewritten the Pilot based on first Hand research over several seasons, and this new work combines rigorous, authoritative passage notes, expert advice about navigation, regulations and paperwork with her gentle humour and respect for the legends of nautical writing that penned this book before her.This completely re-written new edition features:- comprehensive passage notes- advice on navigation, regulations and paperwork- pilotage notes- familiar imray cartography, aerial photos and an overview of useful facilities- Ashore sections featuring local history and information The Shell Channel Pilot is the ultimate authority on sailing the busy and alluring waters of the English Channel, including the south coast of England from the Isles of Scilly to North Foreland, the Channel Islands and north France. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.

Hardcover. Condition: Vg. No Jacket. First Edition. 76 pgs. Blue cloth with black titles and regimental crest to front cover. Moderate wear to cloth at spine ends. Binding a little shaken. No names or marks in text. The regimental records of the Carabiniers from 1839 to 1888, with a short abstract of their services from the raising of the regiment in 1685 to 1839.

Condition: NEW.

Condition: NEW.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

Leatherbound. Condition: NEW. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. Pages: 158. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1907 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Volume 1 1906 Language: English Pages: 158 Volume 1 1906.

Leatherbound. Condition: NEW. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. Pages: 222. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1907 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Volume 2 1907 Language: English Pages: 222 Volume 2 1907.

Hard Back. Condition: Fair. Dust Jacket Condition: No D/W. A SMALL FORMAT HARDBACK BOOK. TOP OF BLOCK DUSTY . PAGES TANNED AND DARKER ROUND THE EDGES. PAGES ARE OTHERWISE TIDY FOR AGE. ON THE FRONT END PAPER IS PASTED A FOLDED ADVERTISMENT SHEET FOR FORSTER GROOM, MILITARY AND NAVAL BOOKSELLERS. THERE IS ALSO A STAMP OF FORSTER GROOM BELOW THE PUBLISHER'S NAME ON THE TITLE PAGE. HINGES CRACKED INTERNALLY. THE BLUE COVERS ARE WORN ON EDGES AND CORNERS. TOP AND BOTTOM OF SPINE SCUFED. A BIT GRUBBY AND AGE DARKENED- (THE SCANNER LIGHT HAS MADE THE COVER LOOK BRIGHTER THAN IT REALLY IS.). A SCARCE TITLE BUT NOT IN COLLECTIBLE CONDITION. MORE SCANS AVAILABLE.

Condition: fair to poor. 5" x 7.25", 76, tables, boards quite weak, soiling inside boards & flyleaves, bookplates ins fr board, shaken, boards & spine soiled & scuffed. Board and spine edges worn, small tears at top and bottom of spine. The regimental records of the Carabiniers from 1839 to 1888, with a short abstract of their services from 1685 to 1839. Rare Victoriana.

LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1906 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. Pages: 155 As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 155 Language: English.

First edition, presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the title page of Volume I, "To my dear old friend Dr Muir. From J. Sprot. 5th March 1907." This presentation was made two weeks before Sprot's death, aged 77, on 19 March at his estate in Lilliesleaf. The recipient, John Stewart Muir (1845-1938), practised medicine in nearby Selkirk and was the family doctor, in which capacity he certified Sprot's death. A large part of the first volume is concerned with Sprot's services during the Indian Rebellion, during which he was the executive engineer to the Rajpootana Field Forces. He commanded the 91st Highlanders from 1869 to 1876 and was promoted major-general on the active list in 1883. Raugh 6644; not in Bruce, Riddick, or Sorsky. 2 vols, octavo. Portrait frontispieces, 18 plates. Original red cloth, spines lettered in gilt, covers double-panelled in blind, Sprot arms gilt to front boards, gilt badge of Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders to rear covers, blue surface-paper endpapers, edges gilt. Light wear to cloth, spines sunned or toned, Vol. II with damp-staining on endpapers: very good.

LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1907 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. Pages: 218 As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 218 Language: English.