Mark of the Lion: the story of Capt. Charles Upham, VC and Bar by Kenneth Sandford - 1962

Penguin Books, 2003. Paperback. Very Good. 6x1x10. Third printing. Text and images unmarked. Gift inscription on the FFEP. The wrapper shows some very light handling, bottom corner of the back panel creased. 8vo. 290pp.

Popular Library, 1963. Paperback. Acceptable. Disclaimer:A readable copy. All pages are intact, and the cover is intact. Pages can include considerable notes-in pen or highlighter-but the notes cannot obscure the text. At ThriftBooks, our motto is: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed.

Arrow Books Ltd. New edition. Paperback. Used; Very Good. Simply Brit – welcome to our online used book store, where affordability meets great quality. Dive into a world of captivating reads without breaking the bank. We take pride in offering a wide selection of used books, from classics to hidden gems, ensuring there’s something for every literary palate. All orders are shipped within 24 hours and our lightning fast-delivery within 48 hours coupled with our prompt customer service ensures a smooth journey from ordering to delivery. Discover the joy of reading with us, your trusted source for affordable books that do not compromise on quality. 12/06/1990

Paperback. Very Good.

Paperback. Very Good.

Paperback. Good.

Hutchinson of London, 1962. Hardcover. Good/Acceptable. 1962. First Published. 287 pages. Pictorial dust jacket over black cloth. Black and white photographic plates throughout. Binding remains firm. Pages and plates have light tanning and foxing throughout. Pencil inscription to front free endpaper. Boards have light shelf-wear with corner bumping. Slight crushing to spine ends. Clipped jacket has heavy edgewear with areas of loss, heavy tears, chips, and creasing. Sticker to rear panel.

Washburn, 1963. First Edition THUS. Hardcover. Good. Missing dust jacket; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket missing. First edition THUS. Shelf and handling wear to cover and binding, with general signs of previous use. Secure packaging for safe delivery.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed.

London: Hutchinson, 1963 A very good reprint copy, unmarked, just slight wear to cover.

Hutchinson of London, London, 1962. Reprint. Hardcover (Original Cloth). Good Condition/Fair. Illustrator: Photographic. Introduction by author, list of illustrations. Pale grey coloured end pages. Black-and-white photographic frontispiece, of Charles Upham on home on his New Zealand farm. The text is illustrated with black-and-white photography. Navy blue coloured cloth covered boards with silver and gilt coloured titles to the back strip. Photographic dustwrapper with black and white coloured titles to the front panel and back strip. Quoting the front fold over panel blurb " ... Charles Upham, the only man living to have won the Victoria Cross twice, has become a legend in his own time. <snip> Upham won his first V. C. in the defence of Crete, when he destroyed enemy machine-gun posts single-handed. He was wounded and captured by the Germans in North Africa after leading a frontal assault on enemy guns which – she learnt after the war – one him his… Read More