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Cross, J. P. and Buddhiman Gurung [Subedar Major Gyamtso Shangdarpa, VC MM ADC (22 July 1924 - 1 July 2000) better known as Ganju Lama enlisted in the British Indian Army in 1942 at the age of seventeen, as a rifleman in the 1st battalion, 7th Gurkha rifles. The Gurkha regiments were in dire need of manpower and would accept anyone who closely resembled a Gurkha. He is the only Bhutia recipient of the Victoria Cross].

(Book #ID 112455)

Published by Greenhill Books | Lionel Leventhal Limited, 1 Russell Gardens, London First Edition 2002. 2002.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original forest green cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 320 pp with 11 maps and monochrome archive photographs throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper. Loosely inserted rare hand written letter dated 14th February 1998 on Ganju Lama V.C. letter-headed paper and whose actions are described in the book which earned him the V.C. SIGNED 'Ganju Lama'. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Smith, E. D. [Introduction by Lt-General Sir Brian Horrocks] Rambahadur Limbu, VC, MVO (8 July 1939 - 22 April 2023) was a Nepalese Gurkha and recipient of the Victoria Cross.

(Book #ID 112261)

Published by Leo Cooper in Association with Martin Secker & Warburg Ltd., 54 Poland Street, London Second Revised and Updated Reissued Edition 1982. 1982.

First edition thus hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. 8vo. 8¾'' x 5½''. Contains (viii), 177 pp with monochrome archive photographs throughout. Cheap paper browning. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Hand written and SIGNED by Rambahadur Limbu to the title page 'Captain Rambahadur Limbu V.C., M.V.O. 10th P.M.O. Gurkha Rifles - R. Limbu - 11. 7. 84' + loosely inserted small private colour photograph of the 10th Princess Mary's Own Gurkha Rifles marching in Bournemouth. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Housed in Fine condition paper covered open-fronted slip case. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Boyle, Andrew [Geoffrey Leonard Cheshire, Baron Cheshire, VC, OM, DSO & Two Bars, DFC (7 September 1917 31 July 1992) was a highly decorated Royal Air Force pilot and group captain during the Second World War, as a pilot he was awarded the Victoria Cross]. Norman Leslie Robert Franks (born 1940: died May 2023) is an English militaria writer who specialises in aviation topics. He focuses on the pilots and squadrons of World Wars I and II.

(Book #ID 112171)

Published by Collins 14 St. James's Place, London First Edition 1955. 1955.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original navy cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. 8vo. 8½'' x 6''. Contains frontispiece, 384 pp. Fine condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with a little age sunning down the spine, not price clipped, 16s. Housed in Fine condition marble paper covered open-fronted slip case. Loosely inserted letter on 'The Leonard Cheshire Foundation' headed paper dated 19th September to Norman Franks and SIGNED 'Leonard Cheshire'. SIGNED by Norman Franks label to the title page 'Best wishes Norman Franks'. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Lieutenant Colonel Eric Charles Twelves Wilson VC (2 October 1912 - 23 December 2008) was an English British Army officer and colonial administrator. Lieutenant (acting Captain), The East Surrey Regiment (attached Somaliland Camel Corps) where he received the Victoria Cross. At the time of his death, he was last surviving British Army recipient of the Victoria Cross in the Second World War, and the earliest and oldest recipient.

(Book #ID 112477)

19th January 1991. 1991.

7½'' x 4½'' No. 979 of 1000 Limited Edition British East African Campaign | 19 January - 27 November 1941 Flown Cover flown cover SIGNED to the front cover 'Eric Wilson V.C.' Certification signed by Group Captain W. S. O. Randle to the rear + three cachet inserts + 5'' x 3'' white card SIGNED 'Eric Wilson V.C. | Somaliland Camel Corps'. Most unusual for E. C. T. Wilson to have added 'Somaliland Camel Corps' underneath his autograph. Two Certificates of Authenticity (one for each signature) also enclosed. The formal citation for Wilson's VC, published in the London Gazette in October 1940 when he was still presumed dead, reads: 'The KING has been pleased to approve of the award of The Victoria Cross to: Lieutenant (acting Captain) Eric Charles Twelves Wilson, The East Surrey Regiment (attached Somaliland Camel Corps). For most conspicuous gallantry on active service in Somaliland. Captain Wilson was in command of machine-gun posts manned by Somali soldiers in the key position of Observation Hill, a defended post in the defensive organisation of the Tug Argan Gap in British Somaliland. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Major General Henry Robert Bowreman Foote, VC, CB, DSO (5 December 1904 - 11 November 1993) was a British Army officer and a recipient of the Victoria Cross,

(Book #ID 112474)

25th June 1977.

Single sheet letter 9'' x 7'' dated 25th June 1977 on his private letter-headed paper in Pulborough, West Sussex, where he refers to the winning of his V.C. in the Western Desert in 1942. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Best, Brian

(Book #ID 113759)

Published by Frontline Books an imprint of Pen and Sword Books Ltd., 47 Church Street, Barnsley, South Yorkshire First Edition 2016. 2016.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains (xi)-blank, 236 pp with monochrome photographs on coated art paper. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped, £19.99. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Auten, V.C., R.N.R., Lt.-Commander Harold [Commander Harold Auten VC, DSC, RD (22 August 1891 - 3 October 1964) was a Royal Naval Reserve (RNR) officer who was awarded the Victoria Cross].

(Book #ID 112287)

Published by Herbert Jenkins Ltd., 3 Duke of York Street, London First Edition 1919. 1919.

First edition hard back binding recased in sea green cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back, top edge dyed red. 8vo. 7½'' x 5''. Contains frontispiece, 289 pp + 4 pp advertisements with 15 full-page monochrome archive photographs throughout. The Times obituary clipping tipped to the front free end paper and ink name 'P. Edwin'?. In Very Good bright condition, no dust wrapper. SIGNED by the author to the half-title page 'To E. H. Chamberlain | With kind regards and best wishes Harold Auten - 2nd October 1942.' Housed in Fine condition marble paper covered open-fronted slip case. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Richards, Walter [Illustrations by Harry Payne]

(Book #ID 57484)

Published by Virtue & Co. Ltd., 26 Ivy Lane, Paternoster Row, London 1894. London 1894.

Hard back binding in full navy blue calf, title and author lettering to the missing, elaborate gilt scroll tolling to the spine, gilt dentelles, marble page edges and end papers. 8vo. 7½'' x 5½''. Contains [viii] 230 printed pages of text with 8 single-sided monochrome illustrations. Ink name to the front free fly paper, Diocesan School gilt tooling to the front cover and label prize plate inside and in Very Good condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Cheshire V.C., D.S.O., D.F.C., Group Captain Leonard [Geoffrey Leonard Cheshire, Baron Cheshire, VC, OM, DSO & Two Bars, DFC (7 September 1917 31 July 1992) was a highly decorated Royal Air Force pilot and group captain during the Second World War, as a pilot he was awarded the Victoria Cross].

(Book #ID 112170)

Published by Hutchinson & Co. Ltd., 178-202 Great Portland Street, London First Edition 1961. 1961.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. 8vo. 8½'' x 6''. Contains frontispiece, 179 + i pp. In Very Good bright condition, no dust wrapper, protected in acetate film. Housed in Fine condition marble paper covered open-fronted slip case. Loosely inserted colour flow cover number 326 of 1500 issued and stamped 'Royal Air Force Linton-on-Ouse 14th May 1977' SIGNED by the author 'Leonard Cheshire', signed to the rear by Project Officer 'Wing Commander R. P. Langton' + archive photograph with ink writing to the reverse 'With members of 35 Sqn R.A.F. Linton-on-Ouse 1941' + 2 information cards + 1985 newspaper clipping related to Leonard Cheshire. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Colville, John Rupert [Sir John Rupert Colville, CB, CVO (28 January 1915 - 19 November 1987), known as Jock Colville, was a British civil servant. He is best known for his diaries, which provide an intimate view of number 10 Downing Street during the wartime Premiership of Winston Churchill]. Field Marshal John Standish Surtees Prendergast Vereker, 6th Viscount Gort, VC, GCB, CBE, DSO & Two Bars, MVO, MC (10 July 1886 - 31 March 1946) was a senior British Army officer. As a young officer during the First World War, he was decorated with the Victoria Cross for his actions during the Battle of the Canal du Nord.

(Book #ID 112473)

Published by Collins 14 St. James's Place, London First Edition 1972. 1972.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original strawberry cloth cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered in gilt and black, end paper maps. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 285 pp with monochrome archive photographs throughout. Tiny ink squiggle to the verso of the front free end paper. Fine condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with rubbing to the spine tips and corners, red band across the spine sun faded, not price clipped + corner mounted close cut signature on light blue sugar paper of the period and probably from a souvenir | autograph book to the title page SIGNED 'Gort'. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Buzzell, Nora

(Book #ID 112309)

Published by This England Books, Alma House, Rodney Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire First Edition 1981. 1981.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original scarlet cloth covers, gilt title lettering to the spine and front cover, archive monochrome illustrated end papers. Quarto 10'' x 8''. The first Investiture ceremony of the Victoria Cross was held in Hyde Park, London on 26th June 1857. Some 62 recipients of the world's most coveted award for bravery were decorated by Queen Victoria herself with the medal that bore her name. The Register of the Victoria Cross is an illustrated directory, including winners details of their place of birth, town and county connections, memorials and accounts of the deeds for which the V.C. was awarded. Contains 303 + iv pp with monochrome photographs throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Campbell, Rear-Admiral Gordon [Vice Admiral Gordon Campbell, VC, DSO & Two Bars (6 January 1886 - 3 October 1953) was a British naval officer, writer, politician and a recipient of the Victoria Cross]. Foreword by Admiral Sir Lewis Bayly [Illustrated by J. E. Broome, R.N.]

(Book #ID 112166)

Published by Hodder and Stoughton Ltd., London Reprinted Edition September 1929. 1929.

Reprinted edition hard back binding in publisher's original oatmeal cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. The citation for the Victoria Cross he was awarded for reads: On 17 February 1917 in the north Atlantic, Commander Campbell, commanding HMS Farnborough (Q.5) (one of the "mystery" Q ships) sighted a torpedo track. He altered course and allowed the torpedo to hit Q.5 aft by the engine-room bulkhead. The 'Panic party' got away convincingly, followed by the U-boat. When the submarine had fully surfaced and was within 100 yards of Q.5 - badly damaged and now lying very low in the water - the commander gave the order to fire. Almost all of the 45 shells fired hit the SM U-83 which sank. Q.5 was taken in tow just in time and was safely beached. On 22 March 1916, another U-boat, SM U-68 was sunk by Farnborough. Contains portrait frontispiece, (xx), 300 pp with monochrome archive photographs and illustrations throughout. Slight sun fading down the spine and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper, protected in acetate film. Housed in Fine condition marble paper covered open-fronted slip case. SIGNED by the author to the title page 'Yours Sincerely Gordon Campbell.' Loosely inserted newspaper clipping from 2017 referring to 'Hero's VC sells for record £840k'. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Limbu, Rambahadur [Rambahadur Limbu, VC, MVO (8 July 1939 - 22 April 2023) was a Nepalese Gurkha and recipient of the Victoria Cross. Rambahadur Limbu belonged to the Begha Clan of Limbu people of Nepal].

(Book #ID 112476)

Published by The Gurkha Welfare Trusts, Lansdowne House, Berkeley Square, London not dated.

Publisher's original wire stitched colour photographic card wrap covers (soft back). 8vo. 10'' x 8''. Contains 20 pp + covers with monochrome archive photographs to the central pages. In Very Good clean condition, no dust wrapper as issued. SIGNED by the author to the title page 'R. Limbu V.C, M.V.O., 23rd June 1984' + small personal colour photograph corner mounted opposite his signature. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Jerry Speer and Wilfrid Russell [Geoffrey Leonard Cheshire, Baron Cheshire, VC, OM, DSO & Two Bars, DFC (7 September 1917 - 31 July 1992) was a highly decorated Royal Air Force (RAF) pilot and group captain during the Second World War, and a philanthropist]. Foreword by John Masters.

(Book #ID 96278)

Published by The Fortune Press, 90 The Broadway, London First Edition 1974. 1974.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original camel brown buckram covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9½'' x 6½''. Contains 64 printed pages of text. Triple SIGNED by the author's 'Jerry Speer' and 'Wilfrid Russell' and also the pilot and philanthropist, 'Leonard Cheshire' (who is mentioned in the introduction with proceeds from the book going to his charity. Fine condition book in near Fine condition dust wrapper with one small closed tear to the bottom front cover. Publisher's review flyer and detachable order form loosely inserted. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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William Speakman-Pitt, VC (21 September 1927- 20 June 2018), known as Bill Speakman, was a British Army soldier and a recipient of the Victoria Cross. He was the first person to receive an honour from Queen Elizabeth II.

(Book #ID 112469)



11'' x 9'' framed monochrome photograph of William Speakman SIGNED 'To (name withheld) Bill Speakman VC | Go Weee and Take Care' Letter enclosed dated 13th December 2006 to Mr Speakman requesting his signature. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Ashcroft, Michael [Foreword by HRH The Prince of Wales]

(Book #ID 72649)

Published by Headline Publishing 338 Euston Road, London First Edition 2006. London 2006.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original cerise covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains [xvi] 335 pp with monochrome photographs throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped, unused new book. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0755316320

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(Book #ID 70231)

Published by Imperial War Museum 1970. London 1970.

First edition in publisher's original illustrated card wrap covers [softback]. Landscape. 7½'' x 8¼''. Contains 40 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout. Minimal wear to the covers and in Fine condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Bowyer, Chaz [Alexander Cruickshank VC (born 20 May 1920) is a Scottish former banker, former Royal Air Force officer | William 'Bill' Reid VC (21 December 1921 - 28 November 2001) and Wing Commander Roderick Alastair Brook Learoyd, VC (5 February 1913 - 24 January 1996) was a Royal Air Force bomber pilot].

(Book #ID 112269)

Published by Grub Street, 10 Chivalry Road, London 1992. 1992.

Hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 548 pp with monochrome archive photographs throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped, £29.95. + 2 flown covers (i): No. 176 of 200 '80th Anniversary of the Royal Air Force' souvenir flown cover SIGNED to the front cover by 'Bill Reid V.C.' and 'John Cruikshank V.C.' - 1st April 1998 post marked stamp, two cachet inserts | (ii): No. 525 of 1100 'The Major Assault 9-12 August 1940' souvenir flown cover SIGNED to the front cover by 'Rod Learoyd V.C.' - 7th April 1990 post marked stamp, three cachet inserts. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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General Sir Peter de la Billière

(Book #ID 73114)

Published by Little, Brown, Time Warner Book Group UK, Brettenham House, Lancaster Place, London First Edition 2004. London 2004.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original scarlet red paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine, scarlet end papers. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 387 printed pages of text with colour, sepia and monochrome photographs. Minimal dust marking to the closed page edges. Fine clean condition book in near Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this preserves and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0316725919

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O'Byrne, Robert W.

(Book #ID 75179)

Published by W. H. Allen & Co., 13 Waterloo Place, London First Edition 1880. London 1880.

First edition hard back binding in full light brown leather covers, raised bands with gilt title lettering on red morocco label and gilt decorations to the spine, marble paper end papers and page edges, gilt knurled boards. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains [x] 185 printed pages of text with colour frontispiece. Old tape residue mark and dry damp line to the bottom third of the frontispiece, ink message dated 1887 and foxing to the end papers, the boards are very slightly sprung, text block clean and without any marks. Small newspaper clipping loosely inserted concerning an article by Jack Hill 'The Army Digs up Victoria's Casket Containing First V.C. Ever Made.' Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Parker, John [Subedar Major Gyamtso Shangdarpa, VC MM ADC (22 July 1924 - 1 July 2000) better known as Ganju Lama enlisted in the British Indian Army in 1942 at the age of seventeen, as a rifleman in the 1st battalion, 7th Gurkha rifles. The Gurkha regiments were in dire need of manpower and would accept anyone who closely resembled a Gurkha. He is the only Bhutia recipient of the Victoria Cross].

(Book #ID 112454)

Published by Headline Publishing Group | A Division of Hodder Headline, 338 Euston Road, London First Edition 1999. 1999.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains (xvi), 276 pp with monochrome archive photographs throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Loosely inserted rare hand written letter dated 13th June 1980 on Ganju Lama V.C. letter-headed paper and whose actions are described in the book which earned him the V.C. SIGNED 'Ganju Lama' + 6'' x 4'' photograph of him. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Toomey, T. E.

(Book #ID 89114)

Published by George Newnes Ltd., Tower House, 8-11 Southampton Street, Strand, London First Edition 1895. 1895.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original red and blue cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine and to the front cover with illustration of a Victoria Cross, black end papers. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 259 [22-page publisher's catalogue] printed pages of text with monochrome photographic portraits on every page, publisher's promotional flyer loosely enclosed. A little fraying of the cloth to the softened spine ends, age darkening to the spine, foxing to the page edges and in near Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Buzzell, Nora

(Book #ID 84043)

Published by This England Books, Alma House, Rodney Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Revised and Enlarged Edition 1988. Gloucestershire 1988.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original maroon cloth covers, gilt title lettering to the spine and front cover, archive monochrome illustrated end papers. Quarto 10'' x 8''. The first Investiture ceremony of the Victoria Cross was held in Hyde Park, London on 26th June 1857. Some 62 recipients of the world's most coveted award for bravery were decorated by Queen Victoria herself with the medal that bore her name. The Register of the Victoria Cross is an illustrated directory, including winners details of their place of birth, town and county connections, memorials and accounts of the deeds for which the V.C. was awarded. Contains 352 pp with monochrome photographs throughout. Light dust marking to the closed page edges. Near Fine clean condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with rubs and some creases. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0906324076

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Parry, D. H. [Illustrated by Stanley L. Wood] Miss Mary Garthwaite

(Book #ID 113791)

Published by Cassell & Company Ltd., 37-38 St. Andrew's Hill, London New and Enlarged Edition 1906. 1906.

New and enlarged edition hard back binding in publisher's original scarlet cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back and front, top edge gilt. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains red and black printed title, (xvi), 519 pp with 8 full-page single-sided illustrations after Stanley L. Wood. Indigo stamp to the front free end paper 'Presented to The College, Cobham, by the late Miss Mary Garthwaite in remembrance of her interest in the welfare of residents'. Small tear to the top of the spine, dusty page edges, else in Very Good square condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Franks, Norman and Andy Saunders [Major Edward Mannock VC, DSO, MC, RAF]

(Book #ID 111850)

Published by Grub Street Publishing, 4 Rainham Close, London Probably First Edition 2008. 2008.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original scarlet cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. Quarto. 10'' x 7''. Contains 192 pp with monochrome archive photographs throughout. Donation copy directly from the publisher to Kent Arts Archive Library, Canterbury, Kent. This has been stored in the trust's archive and has not been circulated as a lending book with labels neatly removed from the front free end paper, title page excised, else Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped, £20.00. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Fraser, Ian [Lieutenant Commander Ian Edward Fraser, VC, DSC, RD, JP (18 December 1920 - 1 September 2008) was an English diving pioneer, sailor and recipient of the Victoria Cross].

(Book #ID 112229)

Published by Angus and Robertson Ltd, 105 Great Russell Street, London First Edition 1957. 1957.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original moss green cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back, green and white illustrated end papers. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. After being awarded the Distinguished Service Cross for actions while serving on submarines, he was placed in command of a midget submarine during an attack in Singapore codenamed 'Operation Struggle'. For his bravery in navigating the mined waters, and successfully placing mines on a Japanese cruiser, Fraser was awarded the Victoria Cross. Contains 216 pp with monochrome archive photographs throughout. Light foxing to the closed text block edges. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with short closed tear to the top front gutter, corners rubbed, not price clipped, 21s. 3½'' x 2½'' colour photograph of the author photo corner mounted to the title page SIGNED Ian E. Fraser V.C.' + Number 249 of 500 souvenir cover SIGNED 'Ian Fraser V.C.' to the front cover. 15.8.95 post marked stamp, reverse signed by Group Captain W. S. O. Randle (Royal Air Forces Escaping Society), + 2 other stamps 'Royal Air Force | Brize Norton 30th August 1995', two cachet inserts. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Housed in Fine condition marble paper covered open-fronted slip case. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Sanders, James [Group Captain Leonard Henry Trent, V.C., D.F.C. (14 April 1915 - 19 May 1986) was a New Zealand aviator, senior Royal Air Force officer, and recipient of the Victoria Cross]

(Book #ID 112230)

Published by Hutchinson Group, New Zealand, 32-34 View Road, Glenfield, Auckland First Edition 1983. 1983.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black and blue tonic cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 266 pp with monochrome archive photographs throughout. The biography of New Zealand pilot Group Captain Leonard Trent V.C., D.F.C. who led a raid on Amsterdam Power Station in 1943. Of 11 Lockheed Venturas taking part in the raid, only one survived. Leonard Trent was 1 of 13 aircrew taken prisoner and he was sent to Stalag Luft III in time for 'The Great Escape'. Trent was caught as he emerged from the tunnel exit. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Number 324 of 1518 souvenir flown cover SIGNED 'Leonard Trent.' to the front cover. 3rd May 1983 post marked stamp, reverse signed by Captain D. J. Fulluck (Bomber Command Museum, Aerodrome Road, Hendon), + 2 other stamps '334 Squadron | Centrale Noord, Amsterdam', three cachet inserts. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Housed in Fine condition marble paper covered open-fronted slip case. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Agar, Captain Augustus [Augustus Willington Shelton Agar, VC, DSO (4 January 1890 - 30 December 1968) was a Royal Navy officer in both the First and the Second World Wars and was a recipient of the Victoria Cross]. Admiral of the Fleet Roger John Brownlow Keyes, 1st Baron Keyes, GCB, KCVO, CMG, DSO (4 October 1872 - 26 December 1945) was a British naval officer.

(Book #ID 112165)

Published by Evans Brothers Ltd., Montague House, Russell Square, London First Edition 1959. 1959.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original royal navy cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. 8vo. 9'' x 5½''. Contains 336 pp with monochrome archive photographs throughout. Near Fine condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with tiny chips to the tips and corners, not price clipped, 30/-. Housed in Fine condition marble paper covered open-fronted slip case. SIGNED inscription by the author to the front free end paper 'With many happy memories of Eva (Eva Mary Bowlby) and Roger Keyes - Admiral of the Fleet, under whom the author served in both War and Peace' followed by a four line poem extract by Newbolt + double sided hand written letter on the author's private letter-headed note paper 'Hartley Mauditt House, Nr. Alton, Hampshire (author's foreword address) to Lady Keyes 'My dear Lady Keyes, We have just returned from the South of France which accounts for the delay in returning your copy of 'Footprints' duly signed. I hope you will forgive me quoting those few lines of Newbolt's poem, but I feel they apply most aptly to Rogers character and the way he lived his life. Ina (his second wife) sends her love and hopes you will let us know if ever you are this way. Yours ever - Augustus.' Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Vice Admiral Richard Bell Davies VC, CB, DSO, AFC (19 May 1886 - 26 February 1966), also known as Richard Bell-Davies, was a senior Royal Navy commander, naval aviator, and a First World War recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces | Flight Sub-Lieutenant Gilbert Formby Smylie, R.N.

(Book #ID 112471)

19th November 1976.

6½'' x 4¼'' Gallipoli stamped flown cover. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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William Reid VC (21 December 1921 - 28 November 2001) was a Scottish recipient of the Victoria Cross. He earned his Victoria Cross as a pilot in the Royal Air Force Bomber Command during the Second World War. | Air Chief Marshal Sir Peter Ted Squire, GCB, DFC, AFC, DL, FRAeS (7 October 1945 - 19 February 2018) was a senior Royal Air Force officer. He was a fast jet pilot in the 1970s, a squadron commander during the Falklands War, and a senior air commander in the 1990s.

(Book #ID 112472)

22nd May 2000.

8½'' x 4½'' No. 1047 of 1250 Limited Edition flown cover DOUBLE SIGNED to the front cover by 'Bill Reid V.C.' and 'Peter Squire'. Fraser's Autographs, London 'Certificate of Authenticity' also enclosed. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Reid, P. R. [Patrick Robert Reid, MBE, MC (13 November 1910 - 22 May 1990) was a British Army officer and author of history]. Air Commodore Ferdinand Maurice Felix West, VC, CBE, MC (19 January 1896 - 8 July 1988) was a senior Royal Air Force officer, aviator, and an English recipient of the Victoria Cross.

(Book #ID 112263)

Published by Chatto & Windus Ltd, 42 William IV Street, London First Edition 1962. 1962.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original blue cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. 8vo. 8¾'' x 5¾''. Contains (x), 219 pp with monochrome archive photographs throughout. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with minor rubbing to the spine tips, price clipped. + Number 592 of 1300 Air Commodore F. M. F. West souvenir flown cover SIGNED to the front cover 'F. M. F. West' - September 6th 1978 post marked stamp Gibraltar. Signed to the rear by Sqn Ldr J. R. Myers and one further stamp Royal Air Force 16th September 1978. Two cachet inserts. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Kenneally V.C., John [Sergeant John Patrick Kenneally (né Leslie Jackson) VC (15 March 1921 - 27 September 2000) was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross].

(Book #ID 112257)

Published by Kenwood, Fulstone Barn, New Mill, Huddersfield First Edition 1991. 1991.

First edition in publisher's original illustrated card wrap covers (soft back). 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. The citation for the Victoria Cross he was awarded for reads: On 28 April 1943 at Djebel Bou Azoukaz, Tunisia, Lance-Corporal Kenneally charged alone down the bare forward slope straight into the main body of the enemy about to make an attack, firing his Bren gun from the hip; the enemy were so surprised that they broke up in disorder. The lance-corporal repeated his exploit on 30 April when, accompanied by a sergeant, he charged the enemy forming up for assault, inflicting many casualties. Even when wounded he refused to give up, but hopped from one fire position to another, carrying his gun in one hand and supporting himself on a comrade with the other. He was remembered in Winston Churchill's famous broadcast speech on 13 May 1945 "Five years of War", as having defended Ireland's honour: "When I think of these days I think also of other episodes and personalities. I do not forget Lieutenant-Commander Esmonde V.C., D.S.O., Lance-Corporal Kenneally, V.C., Captain Fegen V.C., and other Irish heroes that I could easily recite, and all bitterness by Britain for the Irish race dies in my heart. I can only pray that in years which I shall not see, the shame will be forgotten and the glories will endure, and that the peoples of the British Isles and of the British Commonwealth of Nations will walk together in mutual comprehension and forgiveness." Contains 204 pp with monochrome archive photographs, errata slip laid-in. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as issued, protected in acetate cover. SIGNED by the author to the title page 'Best Regards John Kenneally V.C.' Housed in Fine condition marble paper covered open-fronted slip case. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Smyth, Sir John [Brigadier Sir John George Smyth, 1st Baronet, VC, MC, PC (24 October 1893 - 26 April 1983), often known as Jackie Smyth, was a British Indian Army officer and a Conservative Member of Parliament. Although a recipient of the Victoria Cross, his military career ended in controversy] Rear Admiral Basil Charles Godfrey Place, VC, CB, CVO, DSC (19 July 1921 - 27 December 1994), known as Godfrey Place, was an officer in the Royal Navy and a recipient of the Victoria Cross.

(Book #ID 112256)

Published by Arthur Barker Ltd., A Subsidiary of George Weidenfeld and Nicolson Ltd., 11 St. John's Hill, London First Edition 1977. 1977.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original tawny brown cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. 8vo. 8¾'' x 5½''. Contains (xvii), 192 pp with monochrome archive photographs. Fine condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with small chips to the top of the spine, not price clipped. A presentation copy from one V.C. holder to another, inscribed on the front free end paper 'To Godfrey. In admiration and friendship and ever grateful thanks for all you have done for me and the V.C. and G.C. Association - Jackie 15.6.77.' Godfrey is Rear Admiral Basil Charles Godfrey Place V.C. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Housed in Fine condition paper covered open-fronted slip case. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Pengelly, Colin [Albert Ball V.C.]

(Book #ID 111777)

Published by Pen and Sword Books Ltd., Aviation, 47 Church Street, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Probably First Edition 2010. 2010.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black paper covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 224 pp with splendid archive monochrome photographs throughout. Donation copy directly from the publisher to Kent Arts Archive Library, Canterbury, Kent. This has been stored in the trust's archive and has not been circulated as a lending book with title page excised. Very Good condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped, £19.99. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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