Boot by Gilbert Bailey (22 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. 19434 first edition of 129 pages, profusely illustrated, is tight, bright, and clean, free of markings. Book is good with light rubbing on the edges and top of the spine.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Freeman, Edward J. & Birch, John H. Jr.; Photographs By (illustrator). Edition Not Stated. Wear to boards, spine slightly loose. Gift Inscription.

Hardback. Condition: Good. No markings; 131 pages.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Photographs by Cpl. Edward J. Freeman & Pfc. John H. Birch, jr., in co-operation with the Public relations office, Parris islana (illustrator). 1st Edition. Pictorial cover hardcover. Has a Marine on the cover. Vintage with some wear. WWII USMC. We ship fast.

Hardcover. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Condition: Good+. 131 pp; Edge wear on boards and spine, binding is a little weak but still secure, no loose pages, no marks on text.

unknown_binding. Condition: Good. 1944 printing. cover shows minor wear and rubbing to the edges. pages lightly tanned and clean.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. First Edition. Hardcover First Thus edition originally published by Bostick & Thornley in 1943. Paper pictorial boards front and rear. The paper covering has worn through in places along the edges of the boards but the front/rear, while rubbed, are good. Internally, Clean, has a good binding, no marks or notations. A tongue-in-cheek account of boot camp on Parris Island during WW2. Professional packaging and prompt shipping.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. No Jacket. 2nd Edition. 131 pages, photos, glossary, Fine hardcover Pictorial Covers. Nice condition!

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Name of previous owner in marker on page edges. This is the true first edition which predates the Macmillan book printed a year later.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 131p. Photos. Pictorial cover. Large format. SIGNED & inscribed to Commander Victor Blakeslee, Aprtil 1945. Shelf wear. In mylar. Near Fine/Very Good Copy. Signed by Author. Book.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good Plus. Photography By Cpl. Edward J. Freeman & Pfv. John H. Birch, Jr. (illustrator). First Edition. handsome copy of this world war gem, inscribed by publisher fant h. thornley on the front free fly. rare. a marine in the making 1943 style. parris island, south carolina. Inscribed By Publisher Fant H.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. No Jacket. 1st Edition. 169 pages, photos, glossary, Fine hardcover First edition. Pictorial Covers. Nice condition! Has the names of about 60 Marines with their hometowns and MOS written in last 3 blank pages.

1944 Macmillan New York, hardcover, 131 pages, with photos. Corporal Gilbert P. Baileyâs first â' person and often humorous account of his recruit training at the U.S. Marine Corps boot camp on Parris Island during the Second World War. Through anecdotes and descriptions of drills, hardships, and camaraderie, Bailey shows how rigorous physical and psychological training forges civilians into Marines. In very good condition.

Condition: Gut. In engl. Sprache. Mit Fotografien von Edward J. Freeman und John H. Birch. 131 S. - Einband leicht berieben u. etw. fleckig, innen ordentlich. Zahlungen mit PayPal möglich. Sprache: Englisch Gewicht in Gramm: 900 Illustr. Orig.Halbleinenbd. 26x19 cm.

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: 140. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1944 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. Language: English Pages: 140.

Quarter Cloth. Condition: Fair/ Good. Freeman, Cpl. Edward J.; Birch, Pfc. John H. ( Photographers ) (illustrator). First Edition. True first edition with blue quarter cloth spine printed in silver. Paper covered boards, illustrated with full cover photographs of Marines, front and back, with diagonal outline only title, and small 'Semper Fidelis' symbol beneath this. Fair to good condition. Essay with full page black and white photograph following each page of text, about the life of Marines during Boot Camp training. Corner wear and scuffing, Tape repairs, spine tip wear to cloth, a few foxing spots on endpapers. Possibly ex-library, as something appears to have once been glued to last endpapers.Signed on third set of back endpapers by "members of that memorable "salty" platoon that the D.I.'s could never understand.___PLT 816. Parris Island, So. Carolina. Nov. 1, 1943 to Dec. 30, 1943. History, Military, Boot Camp, Marines, Training, Photographic Essay, Parris Island.

FREEMAN, Capt. Edward J. (illustrator). BAILEY, Corporal Gilbert P. BOOT: A MARINE IN THE MAKING. Photographs by Cpl. Edward J. Freeman and Pfc. John H. Birch Jr. Columbia: South Carolina: Bostick & Thornley, 1943. Small quarto, pictorial boards & cloth spine; 169 pages. Many photographic illustrations. First Edition. Later reprinted by The MacMillan Company in 1944. A look at the U.S. Marine boot camp at Parris Island during World War II. Signed by about 64 boot camp members, apparently from Platoon 823, 12th Battalion and signed in December, 1943. One signature is "Buck Jones (All-Amer) Buffalo, New York." Jones played football at Wake Forest and then joined the Marines during World War II, playing on the Georgia Pre-flight Skycrackers service team in 1944 and the Fleet Marine Force Pacific team in 1945. After the war, he was drafted by the New York Giants and also played for the Buffalo Bisons in 1946 and for the Detroit Lions in 1947 and 1948. Good (contents clean & tight but edgewear to covers). An unusual book! Semper fi. $185.00.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. First Edition. Columbia, SC: Bostick & Thornley, 1943. First edition, 1943. Well illustrated throughout in black and white. Illustrated hardcover with dark blue cloth spine printed in silver gilt, 169 pages. no dustjacket, likely as issued. Covers rubbed at the edges, name and additional information written at top corner of front cover, good hinges, sound text block, clean pages with a number of names from the 13th Batallion signed on the rear endpapers along with their home towns. Confidential photo of an unidentified airfield loosely laid in at the front. . First Edition. Hard Cover. Good. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.

Pictorial boards. Condition: Very Good +. Cpl. Edward J. Freeman & Pfc. John H. Birch, Jr. (illustrator). First Edition. A fascinating one-of-a-kind copy of the 1943 1st edition. WITH A DECEMBER 7TH, 1943 (2 YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF PEARL HARBOR) FULL-PAGE INSCRIPTION ON THE FRONT FREE ENDPAPER BY CORPORAL ROBERT E. ALBRECHT OF THE U.S. MARINE CORPS TO "CONNIE", ENCOURAGING HER TO READ THRU TO GET AN UNDERSTANDING OF WHAT LIFE ON PARRIS ISLAND IS LIKE FOR THE NEW RECRUITS. CPL. ALBRECHT FURTHERMORE GIVES A HANDWRITTEN, RUNNING COMMENTARY THRUOUT TO THIS COPY, ESSENTIALLY OFFERING CONNIE (AND NOW US) AN INSIDER'S TAKE AND A BEHIND-THE-SCENES LOOK AT THE ACTUAL DAY-TO-DAY TRAINING. A very solid copy to boot. Tight and VG+ in its wonderful pictorial boards, with very light scuffing to the panels and just a bit of wear along the top and fore-edges. Quarto, crisp, high-quality black-and-white photos thruout by Cpl. Edward Freeman and Pfc. John Birch, Jr.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. 1st Edition. You lose your hair and your identity to your D.I. and then you become one of the fighting infantry. The inside story. Includes a three page glossary of terms. Boards slightly loose and cover is worn and chipped. The pages are bright and clean. There is an erasure inside front cover.

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Language: English. 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 2025, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1944. 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:- 140, 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. 140 140.