Robert Loraine (35 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 8vo 8" - 9" tall; The book is in great overall condition, showing only minor cosmetic wear.; - We're committed to your satisfaction. We offer free returns and respond promptly to all inquiries. Your item will ship on the same or next business day. Buy with confidence.

Paperback or Softback. Condition: New. From the Stage to the Stars: Robert Loraine Actor and Pioneer Aviator. Book.

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Soft cover. Condition: VG. Dust Jacket Condition: None. 1st Edition. A VG or better copy of Picture Show magazine. Magazine.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good-. No Jacket. First. Loraine was an actor and WWI pilot.

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London; The A. K. Press, [1927]. 18,5x12,5 cm. Portrait plate, 87, (1) pp. Contemporary unsigned marbled boards with red leather-label on spine. Wrappers are preserved. Front wrapper, which is glued against the title leaf, is partly loose. A fine copy.

Soft cover. Condition: Good. No publication date present - c.1930s. B/w photo illustrations, trade advertisements etc. Covers dulled, slight tear to one page with no loss o/w a clean unmarked copy in good condition. Ref. m79.

Super octavo, blue cloth boards with gilt lettering to spine, frontispiece, 390pp, illus, VG (browning to spine & board edges, some fraying to spine extrems & board corners, moderately heavy browning to eps & page edges).

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good+. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good+. 1st UK Edition. 390 pages in very good condition. Pages are clean, unmarked. Black and white photographic illustrations throughout. Pages slightly yellowed from age. Blue publisher's dye and some foxing on the top page edges. Slight fading around the board edges. Dustjacket in very good condition. Some chips around the edge. Slight discolouration on the spine and back. Book.

Condition: Good+. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket. First Edition; First Impression. Stamped: "London Agent Leonard Calvert 77, Elgin Avenue" twice on front pastedown. Slight soiling to front endpapers. Light foxing to edges. Slight wear & slight soiling to spine, covers & corners. ; Robert Loraine (18761935) was a British actor and aviator who made significant contributions to both the worlds of theater and aviation. Born on January 14, 1876, in New Brighton, Cheshire, England, Loraine initially pursued a career in the military. He served in the British Army and later became interested in aviation. Loraine gained fame not only for his acting skills but also for his achievements in aviation. He became the first person to make a live parachute jump from an airplane in 1913. This daring feat added to his reputation as an adventurous and multi-talented individual. In the realm of acting, Robert Loraine had a successful career on both sides of the Atlantic. He appeared in numerous stage productions, including several Shakespearean plays. His notable roles include performances in "Cyrano de Bergerac" and "If I Were King." Loraine was known for his strong stage presence and his ability to capture the audience's attention. When World War I broke out, Loraine once again took on a military role and served as a pilot in the Royal Flying Corps. After the war, he continued his acting career and also became involved in aviation ventures. Unfortunately, Robert Loraine's life was cut short in a tragic plane crash. On December 23, 1935, his aircraft crashed in the English Channel, resulting in his death at the age of 59. Despite the tragic end to his life, Loraine is remembered for his pioneering contributions to aviation and his successful career as a stage actor. ; 19.2 x 13.3 x 3.1 cms; xxviii, 274, (2) pages Original gilt decorated blindstamped cloth.

1st edition orig. cloth Very Good octavo 390pp., frontis., b/w plates, maps, indexes, Definitive biography of the actor and aviator Robert Loraine who made several important pioneering flights in the turn of the 20th Century. He was awarded the DFC for his service in WWI. Very good copy in dulled blue boards. Scarce.

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Hardcover. Condition: Brand New. 280 pages. 9.10x6.00x0.90 inches. In Stock.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. BROOKE-POPHAM, Sir Robert (RFC Wing Commander and later Air Marshal, 1878-1953). Autograph Letter Signed to actor and RFC Captain, Robert Loraine (1876-1935).  Royal Flying Corps, Larkhill, Salisbury Plain, 9 August [1914]. Two leaves (four sides), each on Royal Flying Corps headed paper, 170 × 230 mm, written in ink, dated 'Aug 9th'. Original folds, light toning, but clean and legible throughout; paper sound. Overall, very good. The letter is addressed to Robert Loraine and concerns practical arrangements during the opening days of the war: the despatch of a motor car to London, payment of repair and mess bills, a broken clutch, laundry and luggage, and cab fares between Waterloo and Montague Square. Though domestic in subject, the context is early RFC service life, written from Larkhill, one of the principal training and mobilisation centres of British military aviation in August 1914. The correspondent, Wing Commander Robert Brooke-Popham, would become one of the senior air officers, rising to Air Chief Marshal and serving as Commander-in-Chief Far East at the outbreak of the Pacific War. The recipient, Captain Robert Loraine (1876-1935), was a well-known actor who was also one of the earliest Royal Flying Corps pilots, joining in 1913 and serving from the beginning of the First World War. Signed by Author(s).

Hardcover. Condition: good. Dust Jacket Condition: Fair. Presumed First Edition. Contains 17 black and white full-page illustrations, and 1 full-page map showing Loraine's overseas flights. Also contains footnotes, index of names, and index of places and events. Dust jacket is price clipped and somewhat worn, and small chips missing to dust jacket edges. Name in ink on fep. Robert Bilcliffe Loraine MC DSO (14 January 1876 - 23 December 1935) was a successful London and Broadway British stage actor, actor-manager and soldier who later enjoyed a side career as a pioneer aviator. Robert made his first stage appearance in the English provinces in 1889. In 1909 Loraine took up aviation learning first to fly at the Bleriot school at Pau, France. He then switched to the easier to fly Farman biplane, on which he achieved great fame. In September 1910 he made what is credited as being the first aeroplane flight from England to Ireland. He piloted a Bristol Boxkites in the British Army manouevres on Salisbury Plain, during which he sent the first radio signals to be sent from an aeroplane in Britain. Loraine served as a volunteer in the Boer War between 1899 and 1901. During the First World War he flew with the Royal Flying Corps. Formerly a lieutenant in the Special Reserve serving as a flying officer RFC, he was appointed to be a flight commander with the rank of captain on 15 September 1915. He was awarded the MC for his "conspicuous gallantry and skill" in shooting down an Albatross biplane on 26 October 1915. On 24 April 1916 he was promoted to command a squadron, with the rank of major, and on 13 February 1917 he was appointed a wing commander, with the rank of lieutenant-colonel; he was awarded the DSO the same year. He commanded 40 Squadron. On 11 December 1918 he relinquished his commission in the Royal Air Force due to ill-health brought on by his wounds, and was granted the honorary rank of major.

LeatheBound. 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: 100. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1928 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: 100.

Hardcover. First Edition. First Edition. Hardcover. Signed by Shaw. Shaw, George Bernard. THE DOCTOR'S DILEMMA. Getting Married, & The Shewing-up of Blanco Posnet. Inscribed. London: Constable & Co., 1911. Sm. 8vo., 407pp., pale green cloth, gilt, t.e.g. A very good or better example of the first edition, first printing. Three plays in one volume, including a list of other works by Shaw at the end of the book. This copy inscribed on the half-title in black fountain pen: "To Robert Loraine / from Bernard Shaw. / 23rd Feb. 1911". Laurence Loraine [1876-1935] was a man of action: actor-manager, soldier, aviator, Fabian and of course, a close friend to Shaw - perhaps best known as an actor he's seen most commonly on holiday with the Shaws and Harley Granville-Barker or at Fabian events. Loraine and Shaw shared political affiliations and a passion for theatre: it was Loraine who premiered as the lead in Man and Superman on Broadway, the production was massively successful and launched Shaw as a force to be reckoned with in the United States. A significant association copy. Signed by Shaw.

Cartoon print. Very good condition.

8vo in fours. 48pp, text tables. Modern marbled paper wraps, printed paper label to front wrap. An interesting election, whereby it was judged that the Duke of Northumberland attempted to manipulate proxy over both candidates. Delaval professed independence but was considered to be in the Duke's pocket. At the election Sir William Middleton won by 16 votes. ESTC: T43992. L, MRu (x2), NCI (x3), NCP, O (x2), Onu; CaOHM, MnU, NIC, CtY. Gibson and Rogers add Guildhall Library, IHR, Tyne & Wear Archives Service and Society of Genealogists. Two other issues were published: one by T Saint, the other by T. Saint for J. Wilkie of London.

LeatheBound. Condition: New. 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. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1928 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. Pages: 100 Language: English Pages: 100.

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 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1928. 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: - 100, 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. 100 100.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000.

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