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The Man With the Donkey – John Simpson Kirkpatrick – The Good Samaritan of Gallipoli – Sir Irving Benson.

Published by Hodder in 1965. Octavo, 95 pages, illustrated from period photographs. Ownership signature on front end paper, otherwise a very good copy.

For those that know of this native of the North East of England and later Australia and want to know more then this is the book. What a hero … few have put themselves so constantly in danger to save their wounded compatriots than The Man With the Donkey. Inspirational read

Read this and you will never complain again!.

$25.00

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The Intelligence and Deception of the D-Day Landings – J Haswell

Published by Batsford, London in 1979. Larger squarish octavo, 208 pages, illustrated from the period of the “event” and a good double page sketch map of the goings on … very good if not better condition.

The D-day Landings probably the most complex exercise ever attempted. Not only was the depth of the intelligence gathering of a new level so also was the deception planning – an element that may have been the overriding factor.

The definitive book if you are interested in Military History and this military operation, of June 4th 1944, which thankfully changed the course of WWII.

D-Day a day that changed the course of history – fully explained.

$30.00

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The Autobiography of “Evans of the Broke” [Or Teddy Evans Polar Explorer] – Admiral Lord Mountevans

And boldly on the dust jacket – Second in Command of Scott’s Last Polar Expedition – Commander in Chief of the Royal Australian Navy and Africa Station and perhaps the Greatest British Naval Adventurer – the first tow fact the third and final rather bold for an autobiography.

This edition published in 1952 by Hutchinson, the first 1946. Octavo, 250 pages, nicely illustrated from period photographs including his polar period. Super copy in a very good jacket.

A determined chap as one could imagine – history has spoilt the Scott / Evans relationship throwing up some unsavoury thoughts from the pair that flow both ways. One day the parrot on the perch the next the feather duster!

The reference to Broke may confuse – he was far from being short of a bob – HMS Broke, his command during WWI, sunk five German destroyers. His time as leader of the Australian Squadron is of significance.

Teddy Evans eked out an eventful life

$40.00

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For Whom the Bell Tolls – Ernest Hemingway – First UK Edition – Jonathan Cape 1941

Published by Cape in London, 1941. First UK edition, first impression, of what many believe is Hemingway’s most important novel. The important thing about the first impression is that many first on sale are later – and the impressions went on a bit – so don’t be fooled by that. Some impressions are so that that additional novels are added to the “Books by” list – it should stop with Fiesta and the publication page should have 1941 and zip else.

Octavo, 462 pages, original blue cloth covered boards, slightly aged partly chipped but pretty complete Hans Tisdal designed dust jacket, re-enforcement to rear. An unusual repair being top of jacket overlaid with another identical piece – not a bad idea – a little weird.

Hemingway’s classic about the Spanish Civil War. Tells the story of Robert Jordan a young American volunteer, attached to the Republican guerrilla unit.

Hemingway wrote the novel initially in Havana, Cuba. The work is based on Hemingway’s first-hand experiences as a reporter for the North American Alliance.

For those unfamiliar with where the title came from Hemingway helpfully provided reference to the words of English Poet and Dean of St Pauls John Donne (1572-1631) – it is well worth the understanding – … “never send to know for whom the bell tolls; It tolls for thee” … check it out – it will make a difference.

Hemingway First UK – Perhaps his Strongest – Ding

SO SORRY SOLD

$220.00

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WWI Copper Flask in Original Bespoke Leather Carrying Case [Super Condition] – Captain McCracken

Captain Kenneth Mills McCracken was a member of the Royal Field Artillery attached to the Royal Flying Corps. His service record covered the entire of WWI 1914-1918 so likely one of the few that survived his dangerous role.

Born in 1895 and from Newcastle-Upon Tyne he was a medical student at Edinburgh University when World War One broke out.

The Royal Flying Corp was the air arm of the British Army at the start of the war and it was not until 1918 that it merged with the Royal Naval Air Service to become the Royal Air Force.

McCracken’s record shows that he was skilled in artillery observation; so, he was likely an aerial observer or photographer. At the beginning of the war their photographic efforts were very primitive almost hopeless until 1915. By 1918 they could make decent images from 15,000 feet and had a team of 3,000 people analysing the results. The Royal Flying Corp didn’t get into aerial combat until the later part of the war.

The item is in great condition. The full leather casing is 25cm by 10cm, stitching perfect – nicely embossed with McCracken’s details. The copper thermos has a ding but is a solid actually useable item. The screw on top is undamaged and goes on and off easily.

Special WWI Item in great condition with interesting provenance

$290.00

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The War Between the Generals – Inside the Allied High Command – David Irving

Published by Allen Lane , London 1981. Thick octavo, 446 with many illustrations from period photographs, endpaper maps. Private bookplate on front paste down. Showing a little age, still a pretty good copy.

It was the biggest scrap that no one was to know about … Eisenhower versus Montgomery and some others thrown in the mix. Post war cover up exposed by David Irving.

Ego at the very top as often

$30.00

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War & Escape – 20th Century

The Man With the Donkey – John Simpson Kirkpatrick – The Good Samaritan of Gallipoli – Sir Irving Benson.

The Intelligence and Deception of the D-Day Landings – J Haswell

The Autobiography of “Evans of the Broke” [Or Teddy Evans Polar Explorer] – Admiral Lord Mountevans

For Whom the Bell Tolls – Ernest Hemingway – First UK Edition – Jonathan Cape 1941

WWI Copper Flask in Original Bespoke Leather Carrying Case [Super Condition] – Captain McCracken

The War Between the Generals – Inside the Allied High Command – David Irving

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