Gallant Gentlemen

London: Hurst and Blackett, 1931 sixth impression of first edition, blue cloth with light wear or fading, corners rubbed, gift inscription to fep dated (19)36 frontis starting to detach, some light foxing to closed edges, 296pp + plates, collection of reports on heroic actions by British Naval Forces during the Great War, includes 'Why the "Goeben" got away / Cruisers… Read more about this item

Hurst & Blackett, 1931. First Edition. Hardcover. Good/No Jacket. edge wear on the boards. the pages are a bit foxed. small sticker. binding is intact. fairly good copy. [SK]. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services.

London : Hurst & Blackett, 1931. 1st edition. Hardcover. Publisher's presentation copy. Good copy in the original gilt-blocked cloth. Spine bands and panel edges somewhat bumped and rubbed as with age. Remains quite well-preserved overall. Physical description: 296 p : front., illus. (incl. maps) plates ; 22 cm. Subjects: World War, 1914-1918 Naval operations; Naval history; Naval Campaigns Episodes;… Read more about this item

Hurst and Blackett, 1931. Hardcover. Acceptable. 1931. First Published. 296 pages. No dust jacket. Blue cloth. Contains black and white plates throughout. Pages are moderately tanned and foxed throughout. Thumb-marking present. Noticeable creasing to gutter. Cracking to hinges and gutters, leaving netting exposed. Boards have moderate edge-wear with bumping to corners and rubbing to surfaces. Visible crushing to… Read more about this item

London, Hurst and Brackett, (1934). . Sixth Impression; 8vo; pp. 296; frontispiece, 31 illustrations, 5 maps, index; original blue cloth, title lettered in gilt on spine, spine faded, minor bumping to corners, bookshop stamp to front endpaper, a good copy.

London: Hurst & Blackett. 1931. Octavo, original cloth boards, pp. 296, Index, b/w frontis, b/w plates, school award plate front pastedown. Previous owner's bookplate front endpaper. Small scattered marks front board. Good condition. Collection naval histories generally taken from first-hand sources. Includes the sinking of the 'Nurnberg' at the Falklands, and an account of the escape of the 'Goeben'… Read more about this item

London: Hurst & Blackett Ltd., 1931. 296pp. 32 photographic plates and 5 maps. A fine copy bound in the pub. dark blue buckram with a white and red across the front board and spine and gilt titles. One page conrer folded but no loss. No inscriptions.. 1st Edition, third Impression. Hardback. Fine/No d.j.. 8vo.

Hurst and Blackett, 1931, Fifth impression,,. 1931. Hardcover. hardback, 8vo, 296pp, illustrated, owner's name on endpaper, foxing and browning on page edges, otherwise sound, blue cloth, spine faded, Good condition / no dustwrapper .

London: Hurst & Blackett Ltd, 1931. First Edition. Cloth. Very Good/Good. Fascinating and authentic accounts of hazardous deeds and breath-taking escapes during Naval Warfare.Personal narratives include: the chase of the Nurnburg by H.M.S. Kent; the dash into Kronstadt Harbour; Why the Goeben and Breslau escaped; and the Coronel disaster. Blue cloth cover with gilt lettering on spine. 296… Read more about this item

Hurst & Blackett 1934. Octavo hardcover (VG-); all our specials have minimal description to keep listing them viable. They are at least reading copies, complete and in reasonable condition, but usually secondhand; frequently they are superior examples. Ordering more than one book may reduce your overall postage costs. All online listings are held in Dunedin

London: Hurst & Blackett, 1931. Second Impression . A good copy. Ownership inscription on front end-paper. 296pp. Illustrated. True stories of gallantry from recent naval history.

Hurst & Blackett, Ltd., 1931. Hardcover. Very Good Plus. Thirty-one Illustrations. Five maps. This is the story of the Royal Navy In the Great War-- well told by Chatterton. Previous owner's bookplate on inside front board.

GB: Hurst & Blackett, 1942. 13th thousand. Not dated but perhaps about 1942. Book is in very good minus condition with minor but noticeable signs of wear and/or age. . Reprint. Hardback. VG-/No DW.