Buy this book on-line PRINCESSE BIBESCO : Le Destin de Lord Thomson of Cardington. Suivi de Smaranda par Le Brigadier-Général Lord Thomson of Cardington. With a preface by James Ramsey MacDonaldErnest Flammarion, [Paris], 1932
First edition, number 3 of just twenty numbered copies on pur fil Outhenin Chalandre paper (from a total edition of 70 copies). 8vo. 278pp. Card wrappers lettered in red and black. A touch of tanning to the wrappers, and a little rubbing and creasing to some of the untrimmed fore edges. A very good copy of this biography of Lord Thomson, followed by 'Smaranda', his 113-page wartime journal. Thomson first served at the British Expeditionary Force Headquarters, acting as the Chief Military Interpreter between Sir John French and General Joffre. He later served as Commander Royal Engineers (CRE) of 60th (2/2nd London) Division in Palestine, distinguishing himself at the Capture of Jericho. He was killed on the maiden flight of the R101 airship in 1930 along with forty-seven other passengers (the accident a result of pressure put on by Thomson to make the flight before safety checks were complete).. Book. Book Condition: Very Good. Binding: Soft cover Click here for full details of this book, to ask a question or to buy it on-line. Bibliophile Bookbase probably offers multiple copies of PRINCESSE BIBESCO : Le Destin de Lord Thomson of Cardington. Suivi de Smaranda par Le Brigadier-Général Lord Thomson of Cardington. With a preface by James Ramsey MacDonald. Click here to select from a complete list of available copies of this book. Bibliophile Bookbase lists over 5 million books, maps and prints including libri rari, incunabula, out of print books, out-of-print books and collectables. Bibliophile Bookbase for antiquarian books, maps and prints. |