For Most Conspicuous Bravery: A Biography of Major-General R. Pearkes, V.C., through Two World Wars Tapa dura - 1977

University of British Columbia Press, 1977-01-01. Hardcover. Good/Acceptable. Hardbound book in good condition. Gift inscription on FFEP, and name of former owner on front pastedown. Small stain inside gutter at title page. Light soil to edges of text block. Pages themselves are very clean; binding has ease to it. Blue boards show little shelfwear, and have bright silvergilt lettering on spine. Illustrated dust jacket in mylar shows a number of chips and tears as well as age toning.

University of British Columbia Press, 1977. Hardcover. Good. Disclaimer:A copy that has been read, but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact, and the cover is intact. The spine may show signs of wear. Pages can include limited notes and highlighting, and the copy can include previous owner inscriptions. At ThriftBooks, our motto is: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed.

Vancouver: University of British Columbia Press, 1977. First Edition . Cloth. Very Good +/Good -. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. xiv, 388 pp, illus, notes, biblio, index; dj shows edge wear, with small pieces missing. [13]

University of British Columbia Press. Used - Good. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages.

Brand: University of British Columbia Press, 2002-02-02. hardcover. Used: Good.

Vancouver: University Of British Columbia Press, [1977]., 1977. 8vo. pp. xiv, 338. 8 double-sided plates. 2 full-page text maps. index. bds. dw. Reprint of the First Edition.. Hardcover.

U. British Columbia, 1977., 1977. 388p. Photos. 2 Maps. Wounded 5 times, VC at Passchendaele, Trained 1st Canadian Div in Britain till 1942, CO Pacific Command afterward. Fine/Near Fine Copy. Hardcover. Fine/Near Fine.

Signed by AUTHOR and SUBJECT George Pearkes, Victoria Cross, upon title page (see 2nd photo). 388 pages including notes, index and black and white photographic pages. BONUS documents included are 1984 State Funeral handout, Canadian Federal House of Commons Hansard Tribute, Appreciation Card from widow, 7 newspaper clippings George R. Pearkes was decorated with the Victoria Cross in World War I, led Canada's Pacific Command in WWII, and served as Defence Minister in the Diefenbaker administration. He was deeply involved in the highly charged and hotly debated decisions of the cold war era, including Bomarc, the Avro Arrow, NATO, NORAD, and provisions for civil defense, and his views on them will be significant to those interested in Canadian political and military history. Minor wear. No library markings. Excellent copy. Dust Jacket is worn. Provenance: Obtained upon publication by the Aide de Camp to Pearkes - Pat Chaworth-Musters and owned until today

Signed by Author and V.C. recipient George Pearkes upon title page (see 2nd photo). 388 pages including notes, index and black and white photographic pages. BONUS documents included are1984 State Funeral handout, Canadian Federal House of Commons Hansard Tribute, Appreciation Card from widow, 7 newspaper clippings George R. Pearkes was decorated with the Victoria Cross in World War I, led Canada's Pacific Command in WWII, and served as Defence Minister in the Diefenbaker administration. He was deeply involved in the highly charged and hotly debated decisions of the cold war era, including Bomarc, the Avro Arrow, NATO, NORAD, and provisions for civil defense, and his views on them will be significant to those interested in Canadian political and military history. Minor wear. No library markings. Excellent copy. Dust Jacket is worn. Provenance: Obtained upon publication by the Aide de Camp to Pearkes - Pat Chaworth-Musters and owned until today

Vancouver, BC, Canada: University of British Columbia Press. Fair in Fair dust jacket. 1977. First Edition. Hardcover. 0774800682 . Signatures of author and Victoria Cross recipient George Pearkes upon title page. George R. Pearkes (1888-1984) was decorated with the Victoria Cross in World War I, led Canada's Pacific Command in WWII, and served as Defence Minister in the Diefenbaker administration. He was deeply involved in the highly charged and hotly debated decisions of the cold war era, including Bomarc, the Avro Arrow, NATO, NORAD, and provisions for civil defense, and his views on them will be significant to those interested in Canadian political and military history. 388 pages including notes, index and black and white photographic plates. Average wear. Partial lean to spine. Former library copy with usual markings. A sound signed copy. Cooke (3rd Edn) p. 54. ; 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall; CANADA BIOGRAPHY AUTOBIOGRAPHY GENERAL For Most Conspicuous… Leer más