borrie john (39 resultados)

Condición: Good. Name stamped on book edge. Your purchase helps support Sri Lankan Children's Charity 'The Rainbow Centre'. Shows some signs of wear but in good overall condition. Our donations to The Rainbow Centre have helped provide an education and a safe haven to hundreds of children who live in appalling conditions.

Condición: Poor. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has soft covers. In poor condition, suitable as a reading copy. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,600grams, ISBN:0135902827.

Soft cover. Condición: Very Good. Reprint. A very clean copy. This can be sent by Letter rate mail and postage will be reduced when we process the book.

Soft cover. Condición: Very Good. Reprint. A very clean copy. This can be sent by Letter rate mail and postage will be reduced when we process the book.

Paperback. Condición: Good. 32 pages.

Super octavo softcover (VG), stapled wrapper; 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 will reduce your overall postage cost.

Paperback. Condición: Very good. Paperback Octavo. wraps, 488 pp, cover slightly rubbed, spine lightly creased Standard shipping (no tracking or insurance) / Priority (with tracking) / Custom quote for large or heavy orders.

Condición: Wie neu. 100 Seiten Sprache: Englisch Gewicht in Gramm: 270 30,5 x 22,2 x 0,6 cm, Taschenbuch.

Stapled wrapper, 13.75x21.5cm, 32pp. Good condition. General light wear, scuff marks, foxing, and creases. Owner's penned details at title page. This item is light and may attract less postage.

Condición: Good.

Paperback. Condición: Very Good. 142 pages. The cover is lightly worn. Books listed here are not stored at the shop. Please contact us if you want to pick up a book from Newtown.

Softcover. Condición: Very Good+. Estado de la sobrecubierta: No Dustjacket. 1st Paperback Edition. very good+ in softcover; a solid copy; Size: 6 x 9".

Paperback. United Nations, 2006. Quality paperback, 168pp. Very good with lower corner bumped, else clean, tight, and bright condition.

Paperback / softback. Condición: New. Borrie, John Ilustrador. This item is printed on demand. New copy - Usually dispatched within 5-9 working days 249.

Condición: very good. New York : Apple-Century-Crofts,1958. Orig. cloth binding. xii,340 pp. Index. Condition : very good copy. Keywords : ,

Octavo hardcover (VG) in d/w (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 will reduce your overall postage cost.

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Good. 1st Edition. Despite Captivity. A Doctor's Life as Prisoner of War. by John Borrie. Publisher: Kimber, 1975, First Edition. SCARCE. Very good hardcover and jacket. Binding firm, slight lean to spine. no inscriptions, light foxing to end-papers. Pages very good, minor marks. Price-clipped jacket is faded on back cover, light shelf-wear. 240 pages, maps, b&w photo plates. John Borrie was captured in Greece in 1941 and remained in German hands until his release in 1945. This is his record, as a dedicated doctor maintaining hospitals in the camps in which he worked, of everyday life in German prison camps. He recounts his fights to obtain essential medical equipment and supplies from the German camp authorities. He shows the humane instinct often put into practice by by some German authorities, and depicts equally vividly the brutality of others. The book is a tribute to the courage, endurance and singular fortitude of men of the fighting forces in privation, fear, sickness and pain. It is a tribute also to the honour and devotion of the medical profession, showing how doctors and surgeons performed complex operations under impossible conditions, and how brilliant improvisation compensated for the lack of amenities. This is a riveting and unusual account of imprisoned life. "Prof Borrie was a former lecturer of cardiothoracic surgery at the University of Otago. He founded the postgraduate course for surgical specialists in basic medical sciences in 1957, and carried out pioneering research on lung cancer and transplantation. In 1926, his family moved to Dunedin, In 1932, he was head prefect at McGlashan and graduated proxime accessit. ALL PHOTOS ARE OF THE ACTUAL BOOK. All books are sent with free courier postage within New Zealand.

Hardcover. Condición: Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. Hardcover, 1st edition. Green covers with red spine and gilt titles. 340 pages, indexed. Profusely illustrated with photographs and detailed drawings. Small piece of sticker residue on front cover and minor wear at base of spine.

Hb. Condición: VG. Estado de la sobrecubierta: VG. First Edition. Signed by author on title page. Clean brown cloth on boards with gilt title. Edges: foxing. Eps: faint single name to ffep; light sprinkles of few only foxings. Clean contents. B/w glossy illustrations. Binding is As New. 240p Dj: mild rubbing and scratches. Shelf-sunned. Head & foot of spine with thin crease. Signed by Author.

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Very Good. 1st Edition. Despite Captivity. A Doctor's Life as Prisoner of War. by John Borrie. SIGNED BY AUTHOR. Publisher: Whitcoulls, 1975, First New Zealand Edition. VERY SCARCE SIGNED COPY. Very good hardcover and jacket. Brown cloth boards, slight compression to spine ends, inscriptions to ffep, binding firm. . Pages very good, minor marks, light foxing to edges. Jacket has some fading to spine area. 240 pages, maps, b&w photo plates. John Borrie was captured in Greece in 1941 and remained in German hands until his release in 1945. This is his record, as a dedicated doctor maintaining hospitals in the camps in which he worked, of everyday life in German prison camps. He recounts his fights to obtain essential medical equipment and supplies from the German camp authorities. He shows the humane instinct often put into practice by by some German authorities, and depicts equally vividly the brutality of others. The book is a tribute to the courage, endurance and singular fortitude of men of the fighting forces in privation, fear, sickness and pain. It is a tribute also to the honour and devotion of the medical profession, showing how doctors and surgeons performed complex operations under impossible conditions, and how brilliant improvisation compensated for the lack of amenities. This is a riveting and unusual account of imprisoned life. "Prof Borrie was a former lecturer of cardiothoracic surgery at the University of Otago. He founded the postgraduate course for surgical specialists in basic medical sciences in 1957, and carried out pioneering research on lung cancer and transplantation. In 1926, his family moved to Dunedin, In 1932, he was head prefect at McGlashan and graduated proxime accessit. ALL PHOTOS ARE OF THE ACTUAL BOOK. All books are sent with free courier postage within New Zealand. Signed by Author(s).

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. 1st Edition. Green boards with red spine. Gilt letters and graphics on the front board and the spine. Previous owner's signature and bookplate on the front endpaper. FIRST EDITION. Numerous illustrations. 340 pages.

Condición: Buone. inglese Condizioni dell'esterno: leggermente logorata Condizioni dell'interno: Ottime.

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Very Good. First Edition. Previous owner's signature. A 15mm tear at tail of dust-jacket spine. Dust-jacket protected in archival mylar cover.; This copy signed by the author on the title page. 240 pages + 8 illustrations on 4 plates leaves + 3 full page maps. Brown boards with gilt lettering on spine. Page dimensions: 234mm x 152mm. "John Borrie was captured in Greece in 1941 and remained in German hands until his release in 1945. This is his record, as a dedicated doctor maintaining hospitals in the camps in which he worked, of everyday life in German prison camps. He recounts his fights to obtain essential medical equipment and supplies from the German authorities. He shows the humane instinct often put into practice by some German camp authorities, and depicts equally vividly the brutality of others." - from dust-jacket blurb. ; Signed by Author.

paperback. Condición: Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used textbooks may not include companion materials such as access codes, etc. May have some wear or writing/highlighting. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Very Good-. First Edition. Hardcover; 8vo; 240 pages. Brown cloth hardcovers with gilt lettering on spine. Brown cloth hardcovers with gilt lettering on spine. Rubbed edges. Bright and clean interior. In an illustrated jacket, sunned spine, bumped edges. VG/VG-. Book.

Hardcover. Condición: Good. No Jacket. First Edition. First edition. SIGNED by the author. Shelf and handling wear to cover and binding, with general signs of previous use. Wear commensurate with age and use. Clean unmarked copy. Corner clipped from front flap. Dust jacket wrapped in protective mylar sleeve. Secure packaging for safe delivery. 1.58. signed by author.

Hardcover. Condición: Near Fine. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Near Fine. First. very nice copy.

Leatherbound. Condición: NEW. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. Pages: 360. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1958 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Language: ||| Pages: 360.

Leather Bound. Condición: New. This book is available in 5 different Leather color without any extra cost. Explore More Options by Clicking on 'More Images' and Notify Us of Your Choice via Email within 24 hours of placing the order. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted by the prestigious organization "Rare Biblio" with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1958. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Pages: - 360, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 360.