James Colwell; W.H. Fitchett [intro.]

A Century in the Pacific

Sydney, William H. Beale, 1914. First edition. Cloth. The first edition of this in-depth study of nineteenth-century developments in the South Pacific, particularly in South Asia, Australia, and the Pacific Islands. A fascinating and comprehensive study of the nineteenth-century in the Pacific, reviewing scientific, sociological, historical, missionary, commercial, educational, political, and literary developments in this area. With a particular focus on Southeast Asia, Australia, New Zealand, and the Pacific Islands, including the Maori people, Fiji, the Indo-Fijian population, New Guinea, British colonialism, and more. The first edition of this work. Edited by James Cowell, including an introduction by W.H. Fitchett, and containing contributions from numerous individuals in these fields of study.Containing an ink inscription from a previous owner to the half title page: 'James & Mary Taylor, Xmas 1929&apos. Also containing a tipped-in photograph from a previous owner to the front free-endpaper, with a handwritten caption: 'Fijian Scenery&apos. A unique copy of this fascinating study. In the publisher's original cloth binding. Externally, sound, with some shelf wear and a few light marks to the boards, and bumping to the head and tail of the spine and extremities. Containing an ink inscription from a previous owner to the half title page and a tipped-in photograph from a previous owner to the front free-endpaper. Internally, firmly bound. Some light offsetting to the first few pages, and some spots to the fore-edge, not affecting the pages, which are generally bright and clean. Very Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good .

Rooke BooksProfessional seller

Book number: 832J31

Catalogue: Asia

Keywords: australia pacific asia australasia pacific century in the pacific Not Stated

MARSH JOHN FITCHETT

Annals of Chepstow Castle or Six Centuries of the Lords of Striguil from the Conquest to the Revolution

William Pollard, 1883. Hardcover. [8pp] + xxiii + 287pp + [4pp], bound in black buckram. Nice bright copy; Quarto. Very Good .

Castle Hill BooksProfessional seller

Book number: 60316

Keywords: Monmouthshire Wales Celtic Interest

FITCHETT, W H

The Commander of the "Hirondelle"

London: John Murray, 1904. First Edition. Red hardback cloth cover. (More images available on request). 190mm x 130mm (7" x 5"). vii, 390pp. B/w frontis + 15 b/w plates.. G: in good condition without dust jacket. Spine faded. Cover marked. Light edgewear. Previous owner stamp to fep. Partial browning to eps. Gutter cracked in places .

Barter BooksProfessional seller

Book number: k1989b

Catalogue: War Fiction

Keywords: War Fiction First Editions

FITCHETT, WILLIAM HENRY (1841-1928)

Deeds that won the Empire. Historic Battle Scenes

London : Smith, Elder, & Co. 1898, Fourth edition. hardcover, 19 to 25 cm tall, Octavo, (8vo). The cover has two silver medaliions embsed on it. Previous owner's ink inscription. Fourth edition, 1898. Posted within 1 working day. 1st class tracked post to the UK, Airmail tracked worldwide. Good.

M. Godding Ltd.Professional seller

Book number: 282374

Catalogue: History

Fitchett, W.H.

Deeds That Won the Empire

London, Smith, Elder & Co, 1901. Hardcover. Twelvemo. Hardcover. Quarter bound in red leather with red cloth boards. Marbled edges and end papers. 328 pages. VG. Light scuffing to leather on spine edges. 1901 git inscription on first free paper.

Kevin Mullen, BooksellerProfessional seller

Book number: 207073

Catalogue: History

Keywords: History ; Great Britain ; ;

W.H. Fitchett

Deeds That Won the Empire

London, Smith, Elder, & Co. 1903. Cloth. Fitchett's thrilling historical study of the major battles fought by the British Empire, replete with illustrated plates. A comprehensive and fascinating work on the historic battles fought by the British Empire. Including Waterloo, Nelson and the Nile, Trafalgar, and more.William Henry Fitchett, the author of this work, was an Australian journalist, minister, newspaper editor, educator. This work is based upon a series of popular articles about the military triumphs of the British Empire originally published by Fitchett in 'The Argus', and first published in book form in 1896. This is the sixteenth edition of that work, so popular that it eventually ran to thirty-five printings.Illustrated throughout with a number of full plate portraits and maps.Containing a few ink inscriptions by previous owners to the front pastedown and front free-endpaper, as well as a previous owner's bookplate to the front free-endpaper.    In the publisher's original blue cloth binding. Externally, generally smart, with some light shelf wear and bumping to the head and tail of the spine and extremities. Spine is faded slightly. Previous owner's ink inscriptions and bookplate to the front pastedown and front free-endpaper. Internally, binding is slightly tender. Light scattered spotting to the pages, not affecting readability. Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Good .

Rooke BooksProfessional seller

Book number: 809J18

Catalogue: British History

Keywords: empire british history great britain fitchett british history Not Stated

W. H. Fitchett

Deeds That Won the Empire, Historic Battle Scenes

London, Smith, Elder & Co. 1903 . Leather. An uncommon early edition of this history of the British Empire in full tree calf binding with illustrations. Early edition of Deeds that Won the Empire, Historic Battle Scenes by W. H. Fitchett in full tree calf binding. The sixteenth edition, illustrated with portraits and plans. Includes fourteen out of the sixteen monochrome plates listed. Collated, incomplete. The plates facing pages 62 and 224 are missing. A beautifully bound uncommon edition. Contents include topics such as 'The Great Lord Hawke' and 'Great Sea-Duels&apos. In full tree calf binding. Externally, smart. There is some bumping to the head and tail of the spine and to the extremities. There is some rubbing to the leather in these areas. The hinges are strained but firm. Prior owner's partially removed book plate to the first pastedown. Internally, generally firmly bound. The pages are bright and clean with some occasional spots. Very Good . Ill.: Various. Very Good .

Rooke BooksProfessional seller

Book number: 844W24

Catalogue: World History

Keywords: British Empire History Illustrated Early edition History Various

W. H. Fitchett

Fights for the Flag

George Bell 1898 Hardback. Good.

Book HavenProfessional seller

Book number: 1111198

Catalogue: General

Keywords: India, War

FITCHETT,W.H.

Fights for the Flag

London: Smith Elder and Co, 1898. First Edition. Hardcover. 8vo - over 5¾" - 7¾" Tall. A Very Good- Copy of this Book in original aqua cold cloth with gilt flag motif and title in gilt to upper cover,spine faded,includes guarded portrait frontispiece,and fifteen other portraits and 13 Battle plan illustrations,one plate of Lord Stair needs tipping back in and is now loose,inner hinge beginning to show,top egde gilt.8vo 333pp with additional adverts at rear of book.. Very Good- .

Richard Thornton BooksProfessional seller

Book number: 4430

Catalogue: Military

FITCHETT, W H

Fights for the Flag

London: Smith, Elder, 1898. Reprint. Maroon hardback leather cover. 190mm x 120mm (7" x 5"). viii, 333pp. Portraits and Plans.. VG : in very good condition. Minor wear at spine head. Inscription on fep .

Barter BooksProfessional seller

Book number: g9545

Catalogue: Military History

Keywords: Military History 1850 - 1900 Antiquarian British History

FITCHETT, W. H.

Fights for the Flag

John Murray, 1923. Reprint. Hardback. Dark green boards with black lettering and decoration. Soptting to prelims and page edges. Good.

The Childrens BookshopProfessional seller

Book number: 75826

Catalogue: Pre 1940

W. H. FITCHETT

Fights for the Flag

John Murray & Pilot Press. 1923. hardcover, 19 to 25 cm tall, Octavo, (8vo). Previous owner's ink inscription. No front fly-leaf, no sign there ever was one. Posted within 1 working day. 1st class tracked post to the UK, Airmail tracked worldwide. Good.

M. Godding Ltd.Professional seller

Book number: 243698

Catalogue: Fiction

W. H. Fitchett

Fights for the Flag

London, Smith, Elder, & Co. 1908. Leather. Bright copy of this book of military history by William Henry Fitchett in a lovely prize binding. The fifth impression of this work. Concerned with famous battles of Great Britain. Written by Australian journalist William Henry Fitchett, prolific author of historical works, as well as works of fiction and books on religion. Illustrated with frontispiece and further plates of portraits as well as a facsimile. Rebound in full calf prize binding from Stationers School, with bookplate to front pastedown, presented to P. H. Rogers in 1911. Rebound in full calf with five raised bands, gilt tooling to spine and extremities, marbled edges and endpapers. Internally, firmly bound. Pages bright and clean. Near Fine . Ill.: Not Stated. Near Fine .

Rooke BooksProfessional seller

Book number: 847A15

Catalogue: Military

Keywords: prize binding military history illustrated military history Not Stated

W. H. Fitchett

Fights for the Flag

London , George Newnes Limited, 1900. Paperback. A scarce edition of this British military history by W. H. Fitchett. A scarce edition. A historical work concerned with British military battles and the individuals who fought within these battles. William Henry Fitchett was an Australian journalist, minister and newspaper editor with this being one of his earliest works. With in-text illustrations. With adverts to the front and rear of the volume. In the publisher's paper wraps. Externally, a little worn with marks to the wraps and fading to the spine. Internally, firmly bound with bright and clean pages. Good . Ill.: None. Good .

Rooke BooksProfessional seller

Book number: 856B92

Catalogue: British History

Keywords: Fights for the Flag W. H. Fitchett military history W. H. Fitchett None

W. H. Fitchett

Fights for the Flag

London, Smith, Elder, & Co. 1898 . Leather. The second impression of this thrilling work of military history, in a smart full calf prize binding. The second impression of this historical work from William Henry Fitchett, in a full calf signed school prize binding from Relfe Brothers of London.William Henry Fitchett, the author of this work, was an Australian journalist, minister, newspaper editor, educator. This was one of his earliest work, discussing various military triumphs of the British Empire, and the individuals that contributed to these victories.Illustrated throughout with a number of full plate portraits and maps.With the prize bookplate of Llandaff Cathedral School to the front pastedown. In a signed full calf prize binding. Light marks to front and rear board. Prize bookplate to front pastedown. Binder's stamp to verso of front free endpaper. Internally, firmly bound. Pages clean and bright. Very Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good .

Rooke BooksProfessional seller

Book number: 798F33

Catalogue: British History

Keywords: British History Relfe Brothers Llandaff cathedral school Relfe Brothers Not Stated