Victoria Cross Bibliography
By John Mulholland & Alan Jordan
Victoria Cross Research Group
Published by Spink & Son Ltd: London 1999 1st Edition
"Victoria Cross Bibliography by John Mulholland and Alan Jordan is an important reference work dedicated to the vast body of literature surrounding the Victoria Cross, Britain's highest award for gallantry. Published by Spink & Son Ltd in 1999 under the auspices of the Victoria Cross Research Group, the book was created to address the growing interest in Victoria Cross history and collecting. It serves as the first substantial bibliography devoted entirely to publications concerning the decoration, its recipients, and related military history, bringing together an enormous amount of previously scattered information into a single scholarly resource.
The volume is divided into carefully organised sections covering books and booklets about the Victoria Cross itself, as well as works authored by Victoria Cross recipients on both military and non-military subjects. Each entry is accompanied by bibliographic detail and useful annotations, making the work invaluable for collectors, historians, librarians, and medal researchers seeking to identify important or obscure publications. Particularly useful is the extensive index cross-referencing Victoria Cross recipients with works in which they appear, allowing researchers to quickly trace sources relevant to individual soldiers and acts of gallantry.
Produced by respected medal and numismatic publishers Spink, the book reflects a high standard of specialist scholarship and remains an essential reference within Victoria Cross literature. Its significance lies not only in cataloguing publications but also in documenting the development of Victoria Cross historiography from the mid-19th century onward. As interest in military medals and gallantry awards continues to grow, Victoria Cross Bibliography has become a highly desirable resource for serious collectors and researchers seeking authoritative guidance through the extensive literature of the world's most famous military decoration."
Light wear to dustjacket. Neat pencil inscription on inside cover behind dustjacket flap. Pages clean and beautifully presented. An excellent copy in very good condition overall. Please study photos to further understand condition.
Size 25.5cm x 20cm x 2cm - 217 Pages
