Jacob sir ian (6 risultati)

Soft cover. Condizione: Good. 1st Edition. 12mo. Lt blue wrapps., sl. soiling to edges. Name on front cover. 101pp. incl. 6 tables.

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. Very good paperback. Minor edgewear to the cover; the front lower leading corner and pages within, are a little creased. The spine is a little sunned and worn. Traces of foxing on the page block. The binding is sound and all text is clear. CM. Used.

Condizione: Very Good. First Edition. Hardback. Dust Jacket. 8vo. pp. x, 300. 8pp. illustrations. Original publisher's blue cloth lettered gilt on spine. ISBN: 0297781588. Blue and white dust jacket with the BBC Jubilee logo designed by Nicholas Rous on upper cover lettered white, blue and red. The publisher's own retained copy with their stamp on title page reading ÔWeidenfeld Library.' Gerard Mansell (1921 Ð 2010) was caught up in the political storm following an incident involving an IRA roadblock and the current affairs programme 'Panorama', he later became deputy Director-General of the BBC and was pivotal in the renaming of what became Radios 1, 2, 3 and 4. Small closed tear to dust jacket on top edge of lower cover, otherwise a very good + copy. Very good indeed in very good dust jacket.…

Condizione: Very Good. First Edition. Hardback. Dust Jacket. 8vo. pp. x, 300. 8pp. illustrations. Original publisher's blue cloth lettered gilt on spine. ISBN: 0297781588. Blue and white dust jacket with the BBC Jubilee logo designed by Nicholas Rous on upper cover lettered white, blue and red. Presentation copy: 'For Tony Cox With every good wish Gerry Mansell 17. xii. 82.' Loosely inserted signed handwritten letter from Mansell to Tony [Cox] contained in the original handwritten envelope addressed to Tony Cox, Esq. BBC External Services, Bush House, Strand, London W.C.2. written on headed notepaper from 46 Southway, London, NW11 6SA dated 2nd December 1982 and consisting of about 34 words in which Mansell supplies Harman Grisewood's address. Two further signed handwritten letters from Ian Jacob to Tony Cox loosely inserted. The first addressed from The Red House, Woodbridge dated 4. 1. 83 and contained in its original handwritten envelope addressed to Tony Cox at Bush House consists of about 150 words in which Jacob's thanks Cox for concerning himself with his video recorder problem. He says he very much enjoyed the party at Bush House (see invitation below) seeing many old hands from the '46-'48 period Ð 'I hope the next 50 years will be as valuable as the first Ð I expect there will be great technical changes, but I am sure the BBC will keep in the fore-front of them.' The second letter written on headed notepaper from The Red House, Woodbridge, Suffolk IP12 4AD dated 23. 3. 83 with stamp stating received 25. 3. 83 consists of about 50 words in which Jacob thanks Cox for advising him about the repair of his video recorder which is now working perfectly. Loosely inserted printed invitation from Lord Weidenfeld [to Tony Cox] to a reception to mark the publication of 'Let Truth Be Told' by Gerard Mansell at 11.00 am on Tuesday 23 November in the BBC Club, Bush House, Aldwych. Newspaper cutting of an obituary of Sir Ian Jacob (1899 Ð 1993) who was Director-General of the BBC from 1952 to 1959. Harman Grisewood (1906 Ð 1997) was controller of the BBC Third Programme from 1948 to 1952. Tony Cox was a BBC producer. Gerard Mansell (1921 Ð 2010) was caught up in the political storm following an incident involving an IRA roadblock and the current affairs programme 'Panorama', he later became deputy Director-General of the BBC and was pivotal in the renaming of what became Radios 1, 2, 3 and 4. Small closed tear to dust jacket on top edge of lower cover, otherwise a very good + copy. Slight wear to dust jacket, otherwise very good indeed. Signedes. …

Hardback. Lord Normanbrook, John Colville, Sir John Martin, Sir Ian Jacob, Lord Bridges, Sir Leslie Rowan. Edited With An Introduction By Sir John Wheeler-Bennett., MACMILLAN. Author: Lord Normanbrook, John Colville, Sir John Martin, Sir Ian Jacob, Lord Bridges, Sir Leslie Rowan. Edited With An Introduction By Sir John Wheeler-Bennett.Binding: HardbackPublished: MACMILLAN, 1968Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Worn/faded, no tearsPages: Good, price clippedMarkings: Previous ownerThis compelling historical collection, Action This Day: Working With Churchill, presents a unique perspective on one of the 20th century's most iconic figures. Through the firsthand accounts of his closest associates, the volume chronicles the daily operations and strategic decisions made during Churchill's tenure. It uncovers the intricate dynamics of his leadership, illustrating the challenges and triumphs faced by his inner circle. The narratives collectively offer an intimate and authoritative look into the wartime prime minister's working methods and personal interactions, providing invaluable insights for historians and enthusiasts alike. Hardback.…

[Scottish Poetry] FIRST APPEARANCE. Octavo (20 x 14cm), pp.[2] 130 [4]. Publisher's blue quarter cloth with gilt titles to spine, and brown titles to grey paper over boards. Top edge toned; others untrimmed. Black ink gift inscription dated Christmas 1921 to flyleaf. Some weakness to binding at pp.90/91. Moderate rubbing and toning to boards. Very good. The first appearance in print of the poet Christopher Murray Grieve, leader of the Scottish Literary Renaissance who would later publish under the pseudonym Hugh MacDiarmid. This first issue of Northern Numbers, containing strong contributions from the likes of John Buchan, Violet Jacob, and Neil Munro, was very favourably reviewed, with particular praise directed towards the editor Grieve who, according the Glasgow Herald, "possesses more talent and latent power than any other contributor to this book.".…