Published by Gold Coast; Crawford House Press; 1992., 1992
First Edition; Med. 4to; pp. viii, 310; map endpapers, b/w illustrations and maps, index of names, appendices, bound in original brown cloth, title lettered in gilt on spine, dustjacket a little worn, very good copy.
Published by Boolarong Press, Brisbane, 1992
ISBN 10: 1863330623 ISBN 13: 9781863330626
Seller: Lawrence Jones Books, Ashmore, QLD, Australia
First Edition
Hard Cover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Edition. xii,312pp, index, num bw ills. Or maroon cloth in jacket. Minor edgewear to jacket, light foxing to top edge. The very scarce second volume in Sinclair's history of the Papua New Guinea Defence Force concluding at independence in 1975. Size: 4to.
Published by Crawford House Press, 1992
ISBN 10: 1863330623 ISBN 13: 9781863330626
Seller: Masalai Press, Oakland, CA, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 312 pp., illustrations, index. dust jacket staining near bottom of spine; presentation plate pasted to half-title page, causing some waviness of that page.
Published by Crawford House Press Bathurst 1992. 50th Anniversary Commemorative edition. ISBN 1863330623., 1992
Seller: Alexander Fax Booksellers, Mawson, ACT, Australia
Hard cover dust wrapper, folio, 312pp, b&w photos. Light wear to dust wrapper/board edges; a very good copy. The scarce second volume of the 2 volume set. This volume covers the postwar years, from the raising of the Pacific Islands Regiment in 1950 to the formation of the Papua New Guinea Defence Force, and beyond, to independence. Begins with a summary of the history of the Papua New Guinea Defence Force.
Published by Boolarong Publications Gold Coast 1990 & 1992 50th Anniversary Commemorative editions., 1992
Seller: Alexander Fax Booksellers, Mawson, ACT, Australia
Signed
Volume I - Hard cover dust wrapper, folio, 310pp, appendices, index of names, ep maps, fully illustrated, battle maps. Signed by Sinclair and Lt Col Pears (former Commanding Officer of 1 Pacific Islands Regiment until 1970) . Light wear to edges of dust wrapper/boards; a very good copy. Volume II - Hard cover dust wrapper, folio, 312pp, b&w photos. Light wear to dust wrapper/board edges, some scoring on rear dw; a very good copy. Volume I deals with the origins of the the armed forces and draws on the historical roles of the Royal Papuan Constabulary and the Territory of New Guinea Police Force. Carefully researched story recalling the heroic service of Papuan and New Guinea soldiers, police and villagers in fighting for their country. Includes a comprehensive history of the Pacific War campaigns in New Guinea during WWII. Volume II covers the postwar years, from the raising of the Pacific Islands Regiment in 1950 to the formation of the Papua New Guinea Defence Force, and beyond, to independence. Begins with a summary of the history of the Papua New Guinea Defence Force.
Published by Boolarong 1990-92, 1990
ISBN 10: 0731691113 ISBN 13: 9780731691111
Seller: Haymes & Co. Bookdealers, Kingscliff, NSW, Australia
First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Editions. Endpapers lightly foxed. Boards lightly rubbed at edges. Jackets very lightly sunned.; Both volumes inscribed and signed by Lt. Col. Maurie Pears; 4to 11" - 13" tall; Signed by Editor.
Published by Boolarong Press, Crawford House Press, Brisbane & Bathurst,1990 & 1992, 1992
Seller: A&F.McIlreavy.Buderim Rare Books, Buderim, QLD, Australia
The Fiftieth Anniversary Comenorative Editions.Two Volumes 4to.pp.ix+ 310.map endpapers,photos.pp. viii+ 312,index,photos. original owners name on endpaper in volume one and on the dedication page in volume Two , Very Good hardcovers in Very Good dust wrappers.