VICTORIA CROSS AWARDS

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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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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Smyth, Brigadier 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]

(Book #ID 112159)

Published by Hutchinson & Co. Ltd., 178-202 Great Portland Street, London First Edition 1959. 1959.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original forest green cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered silver back over maroon ground. 8vo. 8½'' x 6''. Contains portrait frontispiece, 352 pp. Fine condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with one small chip to the top of the rear cover, not price clipped, 30s. Housed in Fine condition marble paper covered open-fronted slip case. SIGNED by the author to the title page 'To Edwin and Mollie - with affectionate regards and good wishes from Jackie Smyth, 23.3.59.' Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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