2017, ISBN: 9781875684120

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Jarrolds, London, Melbourne, 1957. Hardcover. Original cloth. Very Good +. The story of a swashbuckling escape during the invasion of Hong Kong in 1941, featuring an Indian Army cavalry… Meer...

Jarrolds, London, Melbourne, 1957. Hardcover. Original cloth. Very Good +. The story of a swashbuckling escape during the invasion of Hong Kong in 1941, featuring an Indian Army cavalry officer and a one-legged Chinese Admiral,""the one-legged Chinese Admiral"" Sir Chan Chak. 192 p., 16 p. of plates : maps ; 22 cm #0921 (No dustjacket.)Guest, Freddie. | Great Britain. Army -- Officers -- Biography. | Escapes. | World War, 1939-1945 -- Personal narratives, British. Elizabeth's Bookshops have been one of Australia's premier independent book dealers since 1973. Elizabeth's family-owned business operates four branches in Perth CBD, Fremantle (WA), and Newtown (NSW). All orders are dispatched within 24 hours from our Fremantle Warehouse. All items can be viewed at Elizabeth's Bookshop Warehouse, 23 Queen Victoria Street\, Fremantle WA. Hardcover. Original cloth Very Good +, Jarrolds, London, Melbourne, 1957, 3, Eyre & Spottiswoode , 1943, First Edition. Hardcover. Original cloth. Very Good. The story of the battles and campaigns of the Armoured regiments of the British Army in the early period of WWII.It includes BEF operations in France, 1940, the Western Desert fighting the Italians and later the Germans, Siege of Tobruk, the ill-fated Greek Campaign and battle for Crete, and the early battles in Burma.200 p., [6] p. of plates ; 22 cm. (no dustjacket) #080522 (bookseller's stamp on fep) First EditionGreat Britain. Army. Royal Armoured Corps -- History. | World War, 1939-1945 -- Personal narratives, British. | World War, 1939-1945 -- Regimental histories -- Great Britain. | World War, 1939-1945 -- Tank warfare. (Reprinted 2017) Elizabeth's Bookshops have been one of Australia's premier independent book dealers since 1973. Elizabeth's family-owned business operates four branches in Perth CBD, Fremantle (WA), and Newtown (NSW). All orders are dispatched within 24 hours from our Fremantle Warehouse. All items can be viewed at Elizabeth's Bookshop Warehouse, 23 Queen Victoria Street\, Fremantle WA. Hardcover. Original cloth Very Good, Eyre & Spottiswoode, 1943, First Edition, 3, Halstead Press, 1995. Softcover. Fine. BOATS First Edition. Signed by Author. The sinking of the Empire Patrol on 29 September 1945 forms a significant part of the history of Castellorizo and relates to many thousands of descendants of Castellorizians residing in other parts of Greece, far away Australia and many other countries.The ill fated British ship returning refugees from Palestine back to the island at the cessation of hostilities after the second World War caught fire and sunk in the Mediterranean with the loss of 33 lives , mainly women and children, and huge devastation to some 500 passengers who were subsequently forced to leave their home of birth and migrate to other lands. This spelt the devastation of this geographically picturesque isle which for many years remained practically deserted save for the recent rejuvenation and interest shown by the small remaining population and those descendants from far away lands.In our local Perth scene due to chain migration before and after WW2 a large Castellorizian fraternity was established and maintained by subsequent generations of descendents. It is significant to record that the Castellorizian Association of Western Australia arguably is the oldest ongoing such body in the world and will have celebrated its 100th year of establishment in 2012. 128 p. : ill., facsims., ports., map ; 21 cm. #181122Empire Patrol (Ship) | World War, 1939-1945 -- Naval operations, British. | Kastellorizo Island (Greece) -- History. Royal Navy Elizabeth's Bookshops have been one of Australia's premier independent book dealers since 1973. Elizabeth's family-owned business operates four branches in Perth CBD, Fremantle (WA), and Newtown (NSW). All orders are dispatched within 24 hours from our Fremantle Warehouse. All items can be viewed at Elizabeth's Bookshop Warehouse, 23 Queen Victoria Street\, Fremantle WA. Softcover Fine, Halstead Press, 1995, 5<

2012, ISBN: 9781875684120

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London & Basingstoke: Channel 4 Books an Imprint of Macmillan Publishers, Ltd, 2000. First Edition. Red Boards. Very Good Plus/Very Good Plus. 4to - over 9¾" - 12… Meer...

London & Basingstoke: Channel 4 Books an Imprint of Macmillan Publishers, Ltd, 2000. First Edition. Red Boards. Very Good Plus/Very Good Plus. 4to - over 9¾" - 12. Type: Z 256pp. There are numerous colour photographic images to accompany the text. The head of the spine of the book has been slightly bumped & there are several slight bumps to the edge of the rear board as well as a slight indentation to the rear board itself - with light associated marking to the wrapper. Nonetheless a tight, fresh book. The dust wrapper has not been price clipped, though has a little shelf wear. A fresh, clean wrapper. A lovely copy of this book., Channel 4 Books an Imprint of Macmillan Publishers, Ltd, 2000, 3, Halstead Press, 1995. Softcover. Fine. BOATS First Edition. Signed by Author. The sinking of the Empire Patrol on 29 September 1945 forms a significant part of the history of Castellorizo and relates to many thousands of descendants of Castellorizians residing in other parts of Greece, far away Australia and many other countries.The ill fated British ship returning refugees from Palestine back to the island at the cessation of hostilities after the second World War caught fire and sunk in the Mediterranean with the loss of 33 lives , mainly women and children, and huge devastation to some 500 passengers who were subsequently forced to leave their home of birth and migrate to other lands. This spelt the devastation of this geographically picturesque isle which for many years remained practically deserted save for the recent rejuvenation and interest shown by the small remaining population and those descendants from far away lands.In our local Perth scene due to chain migration before and after WW2 a large Castellorizian fraternity was established and maintained by subsequent generations of descendents. It is significant to record that the Castellorizian Association of Western Australia arguably is the oldest ongoing such body in the world and will have celebrated its 100th year of establishment in 2012. 128 p. : ill., facsims., ports., map ; 21 cm. #181122Empire Patrol (Ship) | World War, 1939-1945 -- Naval operations, British. | Kastellorizo Island (Greece) -- History. Royal Navy Elizabeth's Bookshops have been one of Australia's premier independent book dealers since 1973. Elizabeth's family-owned business operates four branches in Perth CBD, Fremantle (WA), and Newtown (NSW). All orders are dispatched within 24 hours from our Fremantle Warehouse. All items can be viewed at Elizabeth's Bookshop Warehouse, 23 Queen Victoria Street\, Fremantle WA. Softcover Fine, Halstead Press, 1995, 5<

1995, ISBN: 1875684123

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[EAN: 9781875684120], Used, good, [SC: 28.25], [PU: Halstead Press], LATEST ARRIVALS, AUSTRALIANA , WEST AUSTRALIANA, BOATS & MARITIME SHIPWRECKS YACHTING MODEL BOATS, MILITARY AND NAVAL … Meer...

[EAN: 9781875684120], Used, good, [SC: 28.25], [PU: Halstead Press], LATEST ARRIVALS, AUSTRALIANA , WEST AUSTRALIANA, BOATS & MARITIME SHIPWRECKS YACHTING MODEL BOATS, MILITARY AND NAVAL HISTORY GENERAL INCL SUBMARINE, STAFF PICKS, BOATS First Edition. Signed by Author. The sinking of the Empire Patrol on 29 September 1945 forms a significant part of the history of Castellorizo and relates to many thousands of descendants of Castellorizians residing in other parts of Greece, far away Australia and many other countries.The ill fated British ship returning refugees from Palestine back to the island at the cessation of hostilities after the second World War caught fire and sunk in the Mediterranean with the loss of 33 lives , mainly women and children, and huge devastation to some 500 passengers who were subsequently forced to leave their home of birth and migrate to other lands. This spelt the devastation of this geographically picturesque isle which for many years remained practically deserted save for the recent rejuvenation and interest shown by the small remaining population and those descendants from far away lands.In our local Perth scene due to chain migration before and after WW2 a large Castellorizian fraternity was established and maintained by subsequent generations of descendents. It is significant to record that the Castellorizian Association of Western Australia arguably is the oldest ongoing such body in the world and will have celebrated its 100th year of establishment in 2012. 128 p. : ill., facsims., ports., map ; 21 cm. #181122Empire Patrol (Ship) | World War, 1939-1945 -- Naval operations, British. | Kastellorizo Island (Greece) -- History. Royal Navy Elizabeth's Bookshops have been one of Australia's premier independent book dealers since 1973. Elizabeth's family-owned business operates four branches in Perth CBD, Fremantle (WA), and Newtown (NSW). All orders are dispatched within 24 hours from our Fremantle Warehouse. All items can be viewed at Elizabeth's Bookshop Warehouse, 23 Queen Victoria Street\\, Fremantle WA, Books<

2012, ISBN: 9781875684120

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Halstead Press, 1995. Softcover. Fine. BOATS First Edition. Signed by Author. The sinking of the Empire Patrol on 29 September 1945 forms a significant part of the history of Castell… Meer...

Halstead Press, 1995. Softcover. Fine. BOATS First Edition. Signed by Author. The sinking of the Empire Patrol on 29 September 1945 forms a significant part of the history of Castellorizo and relates to many thousands of descendants of Castellorizians residing in other parts of Greece, far away Australia and many other countries.The ill fated British ship returning refugees from Palestine back to the island at the cessation of hostilities after the second World War caught fire and sunk in the Mediterranean with the loss of 33 lives , mainly women and children, and huge devastation to some 500 passengers who were subsequently forced to leave their home of birth and migrate to other lands. This spelt the devastation of this geographically picturesque isle which for many years remained practically deserted save for the recent rejuvenation and interest shown by the small remaining population and those descendants from far away lands.In our local Perth scene due to chain migration before and after WW2 a large Castellorizian fraternity was established and maintained by subsequent generations of descendents. It is significant to record that the Castellorizian Association of Western Australia arguably is the oldest ongoing such body in the world and will have celebrated its 100th year of establishment in 2012. 128 p. : ill., facsims., ports., map ; 21 cm. #181122Empire Patrol (Ship) | World War, 1939-1945 -- Naval operations, British. | Kastellorizo Island (Greece) -- History. Royal Navy Elizabeth's Bookshops have been one of Australia's premier independent book dealers since 1973. Elizabeth's family-owned business operates four branches in Perth CBD, Fremantle (WA), and Newtown (NSW). All orders are dispatched within 24 hours from our Fremantle Warehouse. All items can be viewed at Elizabeth's Bookshop Warehouse, 23 Queen Victoria Street\, Fremantle WA. Softcover Fine, Halstead Press, 1995, 5<

1995, ISBN: 9781875684120

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New York: St Martin's Press, 1995. vii, 216 pages, 24 pages of colour and b/w plates, two appendices, index. There is a small stain on the lower fore-edge. Papered boards in dust-jac… Meer...

New York: St Martin's Press, 1995. vii, 216 pages, 24 pages of colour and b/w plates, two appendices, index. There is a small stain on the lower fore-edge. Papered boards in dust-jacket. The author re-creates the USS John Barry's 1944 fateful voyage and death-defying salvage in the Arabian Sea.. First U.S. Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good/Very Good. 8vo., St Martin's Press, 1995, 3, Rushcutters Bay, Halstead first edition - paperback, stiff card covers The conflagration which destroyed the 'Empire Patrol' after WWII took with it more than just the lives of many Greek refugees. Tracing the historical background since the turn of the 20th century, they explain how it is that a single shipwreck spelt the end of a Mediterranean town and set off a wave of migration to Australia. 210 x 137mm., pp. 128, b/w plates, Refugees Whose Lives Were Lost, index. Paperback, stiff card covers. Contents - no inscriptions, card covers - no creases. VG+/VG+ ISBN: 1875684123, Rushcutters Bay, Halstead, 1995, 0<