Hm stationary office (93 resultados)

(Subject: World War II - General) Published by the RAF's Historical Branch, this is the official record of the methods of escape RAF airmen used in WWII from German POW camps. With chapters on Organisation, Intelligence, Forgery, Mapping, Clothing, Tools, Security, German Counter Measures. (Published: 1985) (Publisher: HM Stationary Office ) (ISBN: 0117725072) (Pagination: 351pp, 8 illustrations, map) (Condition: Good in card covers) UL-XXXXXX. …

(Subject: Aviation - General) The problem of identifying aircraft first became a problem in the First World War and greatly increased in complexity in the Second World War. A history of aircraft recognition, includes the use of restricted war-time publications and exposes the successes and disastrous errors that have coloured the problem. (Published: 1994) (Publisher: HM Stationary Office ) (ISBN: 0112904963) (Pagination: 140pp, 8 col plates, 85 photos, line drawings) (Condition: very good in card covers) UL-XXXXXX.…

Soft cover. Condición: G-. This soft bound booklet is solid and tight. Pages are clean and has an inked inscription on first end paper. The covers are soiled and have a vertical fold down center.

(Subject: Aviation - World War II ) Against the backdrop of the Battle of Britain, Percy Prune was the instrumental figure used to teach RAF pilots how not to fly. This book looks back on Prune's creation by Bill Hooper and Anthony Armstrong, and his development as a persona. Anecdotes and illustrations help to provide nostalgia and military interest. Includes 32 full colour plates as well as numerous black and white examples. (Published: 1991) (Publisher: HM Stationary Office ) (ISBN: 0117726370) (Pagination: 64pp, col & b/w ills. Large format.) (Condition: very good in card covers) UL-XXXXXX.…

(Subject: World War II - Pacific) A used copy with faded spine and darkening on the cover. Good condition. A comprehensive military atlas of The campaigns and battles of the Japanese and the Allies in the Pacific in WWII. (Published: 1995) (Publisher: HM Stationary Office ) (ISBN: 011290548X) (Pagination: 144pp, 75 col maps, 50 b/w photos) (Condition: ) UL-XXXXXX. …

(Subject: Other Topics - Diverse Subjects) Ex Library copy, usual stamps and labels. Good in card covers. History, Information and statistics from the 51 Commonwealth countries and their dependencies, worldwide. (Published: 1995) (Publisher: HM Stationary Office ) (ISBN: 011591711X) (Pagination: 534pp illustrations, fold-out map) (Condition: ) UL-XXXXXX. …

Soft cover. Condición: Good. 8vo, 60 pgs., illustrated, last few pages show some creasing, no writing on pages, bound in soft cover. Some edge wear and light staining otherwise a good copy. Previous owners name on upper section of title page.

(Subject: World War II - Western Europe) A contemporary account of the British Army's 1940 campaign in France and Belgium. The narrative is based on Lord Gort's Official Despatches from the British Expeditionary Force's landing in France in September, 1939 to their evacuation from Dunkirk on 3rd June, 1940. (Published: 1941) (Publisher: HM Stationary Office ) (Pagination: 64pp, 3 maps) (Condition: Good in worn, paper covers) UL-XXXXXX.…

(Subject: World War II - General) A contemporary WWII account. Includes the Army's battle record in North Africa, Greece and Crete, Syria, Malaya, the South West Pacific and the East Indies. Also covers Special Forces and Defence of the Australian Mainland. (Published: 1944) (Publisher: HM Stationary Office ) (Pagination: 72pp, 16 photos, maps) (Condition: Very good in paper covers) UL-XXXXXX.…

(Subject: Early Arms, Armour, Heraldry & Chivalry) An illustrated guide to early arms and armour used in the Middle ages. The authors were Master of the Armouries. (Published: 1970) (Publisher: HM Stationary Office ) (Pagination: 44pp, 4 col plates, numerous b/w ills) (Condition: Good in worn covers. Prev owner signature.) UL-XXXXXX.…

Paperback. Condición: Acceptable. No Dust Jacket. Page block disconnected from softcover. Faded softcover with creased spine and lightyl creased and worn leading corners. Front cover beginning to detach from spine with one inch-long tear at spine head. Foot of spine is chipped away. Binding is generally rather loose. Page edges are tanned. T. Used.…

Boards, no dustjacket. Condición: Bueno. 1st ed. 14x21.5. 145pp. Photos, folding map. Boards, no dustjacket. NOT ex-library. vg++.

Soft cover. Condición: Good. No Jacket. 352 pages.21 cm. Green soft cloth with black lettering to front cover and to spine. Illustrated with b/w drawings and photographs. Index. Stamped on title-page "Supplied for use in the school by the Department of Education". Spine wrinkled, covers rubbed. Internally clear and clean. …

(Subject: World War II - General) 1942, HMSO publication. Very fragile. Covers detached, useful reference copy. The story of the famous Royal Navy WWII Aircraft carrier. Her victories and successes until she was sunk by a U-Boat on 14 November, 1941 near Gibraltar. (Published: 1942) (Publisher: HM Stationary Office ) (Pagination: 63pp, 55 photos, maps) (Condition: Paper cvrs wn, ow good) UL-XXXXXX.…

(Subject: Aviation - World War II ) Fragile due to age and use, slight damage to paper spine. Text good. An original HMSO official history of RAF Coastal Command in the early years of WWII. Includes the hunt for the Bismarck, the fight for Norway, protecting the Convoys and attacks on U-Boats, the blockade by Mine, Bomb and Torpedo operations. (Published: 1943) (Publisher: HM Stationary Office ) (Pagination: 144pp, 100 photos) (Condition: ) UL-XXXXXX.…

(Subject: Aviation - World War II ) An original, 1941, HMSO publication providing a vivid, contemporary account of Bomber Command, 1939-1941. Operations include attacks on the German Fleet, Norway, Flanders, the Battle of the Atlantic, Night Operations and the assault on German Industry. There are also accounts of individual squadons. A nostalgic read - the paper covers reflect it's vintage. (Published: 1941) (Publisher: HM Stationary Office ) (Pagination: 128pp, 81 photos) (Condition: paper covers worn, text good) UL-XXXXXX.…

(Subject: World War II - General) Scarce, 1944 original Admiralty account of Royal Marines WWII operations including actions in The Faroes and Iceland, Crete, and Sicily Norway, Holland, France, Crete, Madagascar and Singapore. Includes numerous rarely seen photographs. (Published: 1944) (Publisher: HM Stationary Office ) (Pagination: 80pp, illustrations, maps.) (Condition: Good in worn paper covers) UL-XXXXXX. …

(Subject: World War II - Africa/Middle East) Poor condition. Loose and detached covers reflect the publication's age and use. .1943 HMSO publication for the War Office. The official account of the Eighth Army's campaign in the Western Desert. Includes the Sidi Rezegh Battle, the relief of Tobruk, the disaster at Knightsbridge, the fall of Tobruk. The stand at El Alamein, Montgomery's strike and the advance to Tripoli. Captures the flavour of the times. (Published: 1943) (Publisher: HM Stationary Office ) (Pagination: 103pp, 63 photos & maps.) (Condition: Good in worn paper covers) UL-XXXXXX. …

(Subject: Aviation - World War II ) Original, 1945, HMSO publication providing the official story of air operations in the Middle East from February, 1942 to January, 1943. Features the Pattern of Allied and Axis Airpower, The Fighting Retreat, The Crescendo at Alamein and the final Knock-Out. (Published: 1944) (Publisher: HM Stationary Office ) (Pagination: 143pp, many ills, maps) (Condition: Fragile in worn paper covers) UL-XXXXXX. …

(Subject: World War II - Home Front) Original, 1942, HMSO publication. Very Fragile, spine cover missing but useful information. The story of Britain's Civil Defence facing the Luftwaffe's raids during the Blitz of 1940-41. (Published: 1942) (Publisher: HM Stationary Office ) (Pagination: 156pp, 150 ills.) (Condition: ) UL-XXXXXX.…

(Subject: Aviation - World War II ) Fragile, reflecting age and use. Published by HMSO in WWII, this official history contains details of Fleet Air Operations including Taranto, convoy protection, service in the North African Desert and the search for the Bismarck. (Published: 1943) (Publisher: HM Stationary Office ) (Pagination: 128pp, 90+ photos) (Condition: paper covers worn.) UL-XXXXXX.…

(Subject: World War II - General) Fair.Paper covers worn, reflecting age and use. The early development of Combined Operations in WWII particularly the Lofoten, Vaagso, Bruneval and St Nazaire raids. Also operations in the Mediterranean, the Canadians at Dieppe and the storming of Diego Suarez. The exploits of 'Layforce' and other Commando/Special Forces operations. 1943, HMSO booklet. (Published: 1943) (Publisher: HM Stationary Office ) (Pagination: 143pp, 9 maps, 44 photos) (Condition: ) UL-XXXXXX.…

(Subject: World War II - General) "An Air Ministry account of the Great Days from the 8th August to 31st October 1940".This official story of 'The Few' from 1941 is remarkable in that there is no mention of the Commander-in-Chief, Fighter Command, Air Marshall Dowding, the architect of the RAF victory! THIS VERSION IS A COMPACT PAMPHLET WITHOUT ILLUSTRATIONS (Published: 1941) (Publisher: HM Stationary Office ) (Pagination: 32pp) (Condition: Good in paper cover) UL-XXXXXX.…

(Subject: Naval & Maritime: Ships, Submarines & Other Vessels - General) The Royal Navy at war in the Mediterranean, September 1939 to March 1941. Includes the Toranto Raid, the attacks on Malta, and the battle of Matapan. 1943. HMSO original. (Published: 1943) (Publisher: HM Stationary Office ) (Pagination: 63pp, 36 illustrations, 7 maps) (Condition: Covers worn, text good) UL-XXXXXX. …

(Subject: World War II - General) One of a series of short military histories of the war, based on official documents. The war fought by British soldiers in Europe, Asia and Africa, and by the civilians at home. The author is especially concerned with the qualities of the soldier and his arms and equipment. He looks at the land-war as a whole and puts the campaigns, plans and preparations into a balanced picture. (Published: 1950) (Publisher: HM Stationary Office ) (Pagination: viii + 330pp, 23 photos, 6 maps - inc pull-out, List of Authorities, index.) (Condition: Good in a chipped and rubbed dw) UL-XXXXXX.…

(Subject: Small Arms, Personal Weapons, Equipment & Accoutrements) From the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum, the book traces the development of firearms from the 16th to the 19th Century. Revised edition. (Published: 1969) (Publisher: HM Stationary Office ) (Pagination: vi + 103pp, xlii plates with 101 illustrations, 22 drawings) (Condition: Good) UL-XXXXXX.…

Paper Cover. Condición: Fair. no date circa 1940 'A copy of this Health Memorianda is to be issued to each recruit on enlistment'. 21pp uncommon.

Hardcover. Condición: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Included. Near fine condition. Hard boards in near fine condition. Slight evidence of rubbing and bumping on top and bottom spine edges. Evidence of tanning on internal hard boards. Dust jacket in very good condition. Dust jacket white in colour. Evidence of rubbing and bumping on edges and corners. Minor rips on top and bottom spine edges. Evidence of tanning and spotting on internal and external dust jacket. Internal pages overall in near fine condition and clean. Unclipped price page. Illustrations in black and white. 86pp. Overall near fine condition.…

Paperback. Condición: Very Good. 1st Edition. 5 pp., Orig Plain Pamphlet, 6.25 x 9.75 Inches 3 Binder holes else VG, 1st ed.

Paperback. Condición: Very Good. 1st Edition. 14 pp., Orig Plain Pamphlet, 6.25 x 9.75 Inches 3 Binder holes else VG, 1st ed.