Dearest mother extracts letters (7 Ergebnisse)

Soft cover. Zustand: Very Good. No Jacket. {P/b 46 pages condition is very good.

1st Ed. Introduction by Brian MacDonald. 48 PP with b/w illustrations. Pictorial soft cover (front: William Fawcett, 1828 / back: Canberra 1987). Fine. 21 x 14.8. Commemorative booklet published for the 150th anniversary of the creation of The Peninsular & Oriental Steam Navigation Company. Franklin Kendall had 50 years of service with P & O and during that time, he travelled extensively, writing regularly to his mother. This booklet contains extracts from the 78 letters he wrote, each commencing with the words Dearest Mother. They reflect the early days of P. & O.…

Paperback trade, very good condition, stapled pamphlet, few black & white photos, staples little rusted, few creases covers & pages, minor edgewear. 45 pp. This pamphlet has selected extracts from Kendall's letters reflecting the early days of P & O, which celebrates its 150th anniversary in 1987. Franklin Richardson Kendall was born in 1839 into a family with great naval traditions. He travelled extensively between 1858 and 1866 and while away wrote regularly to his mother. The collection of 78 letters, each commencing with "Dearest Mother", comprises nearly 300 pages. The fascinating letters were written at a time when substantial world-wide social and industrial changes were being made (Britain, India, Singapore, Hong Kong, Australia noted). …

Zustand: Very Good. 8vo. stapled wraps. 46pp. b/w illus. Very good+.

46pp, 7 illus, original pictorial laminated wrappers. AJS: Issued by P&O to celebrate their time in business, 1837-1987. Kendall served with the company in India, Singapore, Hong Kong and Australia and sent regular letters home describing his experiences.

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. A slim staple-bound paperback volume in Very Good condition. This book is in stock now, in our UK premises. Photos of our books are available on request (dustjacket and cover illustrations vary, and unless the image accompanying the listing is marked 'Bookseller Image', it is an Abebooks Stock Image, NOT our own). BUYERS OUTSIDE UK please also note the following: 1. shipping rates apply to packets of 750g and under, and should the packed weight of an item exceed this we reserve the right to ship via 'Economy', or request extra postage prior to fulfilling the order, or cancel 2. many countries apply import or other taxes - these are the buyers responsibility; we may ask for extra payment to cover any taxes which we have to pay 'up front' on the buyer's behalf.…

Zustand: Fine. First edition in publisher's original colour illustrated card wrap covers [soft back]. 8vo. 8½'' x 6''. Extracts of letters sent by a P. & O. employee F. R. Kendall between 1858 and 1866 from his travels abroad, and published as part of the Company's 150th anniversary. Together with 12'' x 8½'' folded card menu with Stratheden (1937) at anchor painting to the front cover by Norman Wilkinson. Both in Fine condition. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0946555060 SHIPPING (Liners, Merchant).…