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2nd TAF Spitfire | The Story of Spitfire ML 407 [Signed] Smallwood, Hugh [Hugh R. Smallwood] Foreword by Johnnie Houlton DFC. (Book #ID 105942) Published by British Aviation Heritage, Chorleywood, Hertfordshire First Edition 1986. 1986. First edition in publisher's original colour illustrated card wrap covers [soft back]. Quarto. 9'' x 8''. Contains 105 pp with monochrome illustrations and archive photographs throughout. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as issued. SIGNED by the author to the title page 'Hugh R. Smallwood.' Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0951139002 Click here to select books from the BATTLE OF BRITAIN Category |
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Last of the Ten Fighter Boys | Battle of Britain 70 Years On Corbin, Jimmy (Book #ID 111659) Published by Sutton Publishing Ltd., The Mill, Brimscombe Port, Stroud, Gloucestershire circa 2007. 2007. Hard back binding in publisher's original black paper covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 240 pp with splendid archive monochrome photographs throughout. Donation copy directly from the publisher to Kent Arts Archive Library, Canterbury, Kent. This has been stored in the trust's archive and has not been circulated as a lending book with title page removed. Very Good condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped, £18.99. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the BATTLE OF BRITAIN Category |
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That Eternal Summer; Unknown Stories from the Battle of Britain Barker, Ralph (Book #ID 111617) Published by Collins 14 St. James's Place, London First Edition 1990. 1990. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original air force blue paper covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. 8vo. 8¾'' x 6''. Contains 241 pp with monochrome archive photographs throughout. Spine tips scuffed. Near Fine condition book in Fine condition illustrated dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0002155850 Click here to select books from the BATTLE OF BRITAIN Category |
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A Fighter in My Sights (Signed + Colour Photograph) Neil, Wing Commander T. F. [Thomas Francis "Ginger" Neil, DFC & Bar, AFC, AE (14 July 1920 - 11 July 2018) was a British aviator, fighter pilot and flying ace in the Royal Air Force. He flew during the Battle of Britain, and shot down 14 enemy aircraft during the Second World War]. (Book #ID 112211) Published by J. &. KH. Publishing, Hailsham, East Sussex First Edition 2001. 2001. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original colour illustrated glazed boards. 8vo. 9¾'' x 7''. Contains (vii)-1, 216 pp with monochrome archive photographs throughout. In Fine condition. SIGNED by the author to the title page 'With best wishes - Tom Neil, -249 Sqn 1940 - 1942' + photo corner mounted 6'' x 4'' private colour photograph of the author at his home in Bungay, Suffolk, opposite the title page. Supplied in archive acetate film protection. Housed in Fine condition marble paper covered open-fronted slip case. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the BATTLE OF BRITAIN Category |
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Men of The Battle Of Britain | A Biographical Directory of 'The Few' | The Pilots and Aircrew from throughout the British Empire and Her Allies, who Flew with Royal Air Force, Fighter Command, Between July 10 and October October 31 1940 | 60th Anniversary Edition. Wynn, Kenneth G. (was born in London and was at school there during the Battle of Britain. He later served in the RAF, before moving to New Zealand, where he has lived for many years) Forward By Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother. (Book #ID 112320) Published by CCB Associates, 7 Ravenshead Close, Selsdon, South Croydon, Surrey Enlarged Second Edition 1999. 1999. Definitive second edition (Sixtieth Anniversary edition) considerably updated and enlarged from the earlier two volume set. Hard back binding in publisher's original blue cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. 4to. 11'' x 8½''. Contains colour printed frontispiece and title page, (x), 585 pp with monochrome archive photographs throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped, being £59.99 in 1999 and £64.99 after 1st January in 2000. Unused and unopened new book. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Heavy volume weighing 2.5 kg, extra postage will be requested over and above our default setting for destinations outside of the United Kingdom. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the BATTLE OF BRITAIN Category |
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Flying Colours | The Epic Story of Douglas Bader (Double Signed) Wing Commander P. B. 'Laddie' Lucas [Percy Belgrave Lucas, CBE, DSO & Bar, DFC (2 September 1915 - 20 March 1998), commonly known as Laddie Lucas, was a Royal Air Force officer, left-handed golfer, author and Member of Parliament]. Group Captain Sir Douglas Robert Steuart Bader, CBE, DSO & Bar, DFC & Bar, DL, FRAeS (21 February 1910 - 5 September 1982) was a Royal Air Force flying ace during the Second World War. (Book #ID 112225) Published by Hutchinson & Co. Ltd., 17-21 Conway Street, London Second Impression 1981. 1981. Second impression hard back binding in publisher's original moss green paper covered boards, blocked and lettered silver back. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 303 pp with monochrome archive photographs to the centre pages. Hint of tanning to the closed text block edges. Very Good condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. SIGNED by the author and Douglas Bader in different colour inks to the title page 'Douglas Bader - 8. 12.1981' and 'Laddie Lucas.' Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Housed in Fine condition marble paper covered open-fronted slip case. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the BATTLE OF BRITAIN Category |
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The Battle of Britain August-October 1940: An Air Ministry Account of the Great Days from 8th August-31st October 1940 [1] Foreign Office (Book #ID 13188) Published by His Majesty's Stationery Office, London First Edition 1941. 1941. Stapled Paper wraps. 9" x 7". Well illustrated. Small piece missing to top of upper panel, light rubbing to edges. In Very Good condition. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the BATTLE OF BRITAIN Category |
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The Last Enemy | Famous Book by Battle of Britain Fighter Pilot (Pan Book Series Number 397) Hillary, Richard (Book #ID 111504) Published by Pan Books Ltd., 8 Headfort Place, London First Pan Edition 1956. 1956. Publisher's original super period colour artwork card wrap covers (paper back). Age tanning to the page margins and in Good condition. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the BATTLE OF BRITAIN Category |
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Dennis 'Hurricane' David | My Autobiography (Double Signed | Bookplate + Flown Cover) David, Dennis [Group Captain William Dennis David CBE, DFC & Bar, AFC (25 July 1918 - 25 August 2000) was a Welsh Royal Air Force flying ace credited with 11 aerial victories during the Battle of France]. (Book #ID 112224) Published by Grub Street, The Basement, 10 Chivalry Road, London First Edition 2000. 2000. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original cream cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. David joined the RAFVR in 1937 and later obtained a short-service commission. In early 1939, he was posted to 87 Squadron, and he accompanied the squadron to France. On 10 May, the first day of the German invasion, David claimed his first aerial victories. He was awarded the DFC on 28 May, for his actions during the Battle of France, having shot down eleven aircraft in less than two weeks. Contains (vii), 212 pp with monochrome archive photographs to the centre pages. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. SIGNED by the author illustrated Hurricane printed bookplate to the title page 'Dennis David' + loosely inserted Number 8 of 12 Dowding and The Battle of Britain flown cover 26 July 1992 SIGNED by the author to the front cover 'Dennis David' + tipped-in cachet card to the half-title page. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Housed in Fine condition marble paper covered open-fronted slip case. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the BATTLE OF BRITAIN Category |
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Mary and Richard; The Story of Richard Hillary and Mary Booker [Signed] Burn, Michael (Book #ID 87288) Published by Andre Deutsch Ltd., 105 Great Russell Street, London First Edition 1988. 1988. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original air force blue paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 249 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. SIGNED by the Author to the front free end paper 'Ian Skidmore with best wishes Michael Burn, 14 April 1988.' Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, it does not adhere to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0233982809 Click here to select books from the BATTLE OF BRITAIN Category |
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A Salute to One of 'The Few'; The Life of Flying Officer Peter Cape Beauchamp St John RAF St John Beer, Simon [Jacket Design by Jon Wilkinson] (Book #ID 111458) Published by Pen & Sword Books Limited, 47 Church Street, Barnsley, S. Yorkshire First Edition 2009. 2009. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black paper covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 231 pp with monochrome archive photographs on coated paper to the centre. Donation copy directly from the publisher to Kent Arts Archive Library, Canterbury, Kent. This has been stored in the trust's archive and has not been circulated as a lending book with plates removed from front free end paper and copyright page. Very Good condition book in Fine condition illustrated dust wrapper, not price clipped. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 9781844158768 Click here to select books from the BATTLE OF BRITAIN Category |
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Eagle Day: The Battle of Britain August 6th - September 15th 1940 Collier, Richard (Book #ID 22183) Pan Books Ltd., London Second edition 1968. 1968. Mass market paperback. Light tanning to page edges. ISBN 330021052. Monochrome photographic illustrations. In Very Good condition. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the BATTLE OF BRITAIN Category |
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Fighter Command's Sergeant Aces of 1940 | The Story of Six Airmen Awarded the Distinguished Flying Medal During Britain's Finest Hour (Signed) Smith, Richard C. (Book #ID 112311) Published by Mitor Publications 20 Theydon Gardens, Rainham, Essex First Edition 2007. 2007. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original blue cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered silver back. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains (x), 156 pp with monochrome archive photographs. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. SIGNED by the author to the title page 'Richard C. Smith'. Loosely inserted note referring to the fact that this was book was part of the collection of Squadron Leader Peter Brown (1919-2011). Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Housed in Fine condition marble paper covered open-fronted slip case. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the BATTLE OF BRITAIN Category |
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Summer, 1940 The Battle of Britain Parkinson, Roger [Jacket Design by Sam Salant] (Book #ID 59995) Published by David McKay Company, Inc., 750 Third Avenue, New York First US Edition 1977. New York 1977. First US edition hard back binding in publisher's original chocolate paper covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 236 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs throughout, dark cream end papers. Superficial wear to the lower spine tips, label to the front free end paper. Near Fine condition book in near Fine condition illustrated dust wrapper with 10 mm closed tear to foot of the upper panel, light sun fading to the orange of the spine, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this preserves and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0679507566 Click here to select books from the BATTLE OF BRITAIN Category |
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Kent Airfields in the Battle of Britain | Biggin Hill, Detling, Manston, Hawkinge, Gravesend, West Malling, Rochester, Eastchurch, Lympne Kent Aviation Historical Research Society (Book #ID 50660) Published by Meresborough Books, 7 Station Road, Rainham, Kent 1987. 1981. Publisher's original illustrated card wrap covers. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. ISBN 0948193247. Contains 192 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs and illustrations throughout. Without any ownership markings and in Fine condition, no dust wrapper as published, unused new book. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the BATTLE OF BRITAIN Category |
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Duel of Eagles Townsend, Peter [Group Captain Peter Wooldridge Townsend, CVO, DSO, DFC & Bar (22 November 1914 - 19 June 1995) was a British Royal Air Force officer, flying ace, courtier and author. He was equerry to King George VI from 1944 to 1952 and held the same position for Queen Elizabeth II from 1952 to 1953. Townsend notably had a romance with Princess Margaret, Elizabeth's younger sister] (Book #ID 111551) Published by George Weidenfeld and Nicolson Ltd., 5 Winsley Street, London First UK Edition 1970. 1970. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original cyan cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains (xvii), 455 pp with monochrome archive photographs throughout. In Very Good clean condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the BATTLE OF BRITAIN Category |
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The Battle of Britain 25th Anniversary Stamps 1940-1965 First Day Souvenir Cover | (Book #ID 112500) 13th September 1965. 6½'' x 4¼'' first day cover post marked 13th September 1965 | Chelmsford, Essex. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the BATTLE OF BRITAIN Category |
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Battle of Britain Diary | An Account of the Events in East Kent July - September 1940. Collyer, David G. (Book #ID 115117) Published by Kent Defence Research Group | Kent Aviation Historical Research Society First Edition 1980. 1980. First edition in publisher's original flat backed wire stitched illustrated card wrap covers (soft back). 8vo. 8½'' x 6''. Contains frontispiece map, 120 pp with archive monochrome photographs throughout. In Very Good bright condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the BATTLE OF BRITAIN Category |
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Finest Of The Few; The Story of Battle of Britain Fighter Pilot John Simpson Bolitho, Hector [John Simpson] (Book #ID 112111) Published by Amberley Publishing Plc., Stroud, Gloucestershire First Edition Thus 2010. 2010. First edition thus hard back binding in publisher's original black paper covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 214 pp [8-page illustrated Publisher's catalogue] with monochrome archive photographs throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition photographic dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 9781445600574 Click here to select books from the BATTLE OF BRITAIN Category |
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Spitfire Offensive | A Fighter Pilot's War Memoir Sampson, R. W. F. [Ralph W. 'Sammy' Sampson (born September 1913 Chile - died 31 January, 2003, in Bishopton)]. and Norman L. R. Franks (Book #ID 97237) Published by Bounty Books, Octopus Publishing Group Ltd., 2-4 Heron Quays, London Reprinted Edition 2010. 2010. Hard back binding in publisher's original colour illustrated glazed boards. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Wing Commander Sampson writes a good account of his days as a Spitfire pilot in WW2, initially with No 131 (County of Kent) Squadron, then as commander of No 127 Squadron and, later, 145 (Free French) Fighter Wing. Contains 182 printed pages of text with archive monochrome photographs throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped, £17.99. Unused new book. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 9780753715581 Click here to select books from the BATTLE OF BRITAIN Category |
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The Battle of Britain New Perspectives | Behind the Scenes of the Great Air War Ray, John (Book #ID 95369) Published by Arms and Armour Press, A Cassell & Company, Ltd., Imprint, Villiers House, 41-47 Strand, London First Edition 1994. 1994. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original colour illustrated glazed boards. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. A through examination of the RAF High Command during the Battle of Britain. Contains 222 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs to the centre pages. Small ink name to the top of the front free end paper 'Petid'. Near Fine condition book in near Fine condition price clipped dust wrapper. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, it does not adhere to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 1860199372 Click here to select books from the BATTLE OF BRITAIN Category |
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The Battle of Britain | The Greatest Battle in the History of Air Warfare Bickers, Richard Townshend [Foreword by Air Marshall Sir Denis Crowley-Milling] (Book #ID 112319) Published by Ted Smart, Guardian House, Borough Road, Godalming, Surrey First Edition 1990. 1990. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original colour illustrated glazed boards, navy end papers. Square 4to. 11½'' x 10¼''. Contains 208 pp with monochrome and colour illustrations and archive photographs throughout. In Fine condition with acetate protective dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the BATTLE OF BRITAIN Category |
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The Sinking of the Tirpitz by Frank Wootton | Lancaster | Signed by 10 Flyers + Frank Wootton + Certificate of Authentication Wootton, Frank [Frank Albert Antony Wootton OBE (30 July 1914 21 April 1998) was an aviation artist, famous for his works depicting the Royal Air Force during the Second World War]. Group Captain James B. Tait DSO*** DFC* ADC; Flt Lieutenant Bob Knights DSO, DFC; Squadron Leader Tony Iveson DFC; Flight Lieutenant M. B. Flatman; Flight Lieutenant Freddie Watts DFC; Frank Tilley; Basil Fish; B. Trent; Pilot Officer J. Castagnola DFC and BAR; Flying Officer A. J. Lammas. (Book #ID 112523) Published by Richard Lucraft Ltd., 1994. 1994. 29'' x 23''. Hand written number 461 of 850 Limited Edition colour print | WW2 The Sinking of the Tirpitz | Signed by 10 flyers with Certificate of Authentication + SIGNED by Frank Wootton. In Fine condition. Sent rolled in a tube with plastic end caps. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the BATTLE OF BRITAIN Category |
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The Sky Suspended; The Epic Battle of Britain, 1940 and the Blitz that Followed [Pan Book No. X181] Middleton, Drew (Book #ID 36818) Published by Pan Books, London 1963. London 1963. Mass market paperback. Monochrome illustrations throughout. Slight browning to the paper and in Very Good clean condition, no crease lines to the covers or the spine. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the BATTLE OF BRITAIN Category |
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Squadron Leader Tommy Broom DFC** | The Legendary Pathfinder Mosquito Navigator Evans, Tom Parry [Squadron Leader Thomas John Broom, DFC & Two Bars (22 January 1914 - 18 May 2010) was a Royal Air Force officer who was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross three times for bomber operations during the Second World War]. (Book #ID 111515) Published by Pen & Sword Aviation, Pen & Sword Books Ltd., 47 Church Street, Barnsley, South Yorkshire First Edition 2007. 2007. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 192 pp with monochrome archive photographs on loaded paper to the centre pages. Book plate removed from the front free end paper and acknowledgements pages. Very Good condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped, £19.99. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the BATTLE OF BRITAIN Category |
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The Few; July-October 1940 Kershaw, Alex (Book #ID 112116) Published by Michael Joseph Ltd., 26 Bloomsbury Street, London First Edition 2006. 2006. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original midnight blue paper covered boards, blocked and lettered silver back. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 314 pp with monochrome archive photographs to the centre. Plate and barcode removed from front free end paper. Near Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 9780718147464 Click here to select books from the BATTLE OF BRITAIN Category |
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WW2 Battle of Britain Limited Edition Print Sketch of Geoffrey Page | (Signed) + Signed by Artist J. G. Keek Page, Geoffrey [Alan Geoffrey Page, DSO, OBE, DFC & Bar (16 May 1920 - 3 August 2000) was an officer in the RAF who served during the Second World War. He participated in the Battle of Britain, and was shot down. He was badly burned when his aircraft was destroyed, and was lucky to survive. He underwent many surgeries on his way to recovery, and was a founding member of the Guinea Pig Club. He eventually passed a medical exam and returned to active service, becoming one of Britain's most successful fighter pilots]. Artist J. G. Keek (Book #ID 112522) 24'' x 16''. Hand written number 316 of 1000 Limited Edition Print | WW2 Battle of Britain Limited Edition Print Sketch of Geoffrey Page and SIGNED 'Geoffrey Page' | Signed by Artist J. G. Keek. In Fine condition. Sent rolled in a tube with plastic end caps. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the BATTLE OF BRITAIN Category |
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Churchill's Few; The Battle of Britain Remembered [2] Willis, John (Book #ID 58784) Published by Paragon House 2 Hammarskjöld Plaza, New York First U.S. Edition 1987. London 1987. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original chestnut brown cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains vi, 258 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs. Name and address to the front free end paper. Very Good condition book, in Very Good condition dust wrapper with shallow crease lines to the corners and spine tip. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this protects and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0913728299 Click here to select books from the BATTLE OF BRITAIN Category |
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Dambusters | A Landmark Oral History Arthur, Max [Foreword by Stephen Fry] (Book #ID 111443) Published by Virgin Books, Random House, 20 Vauxhall Bridge Road, London First Edition 2008. 2008. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original green cloth covers, silver title and author lettering to the spine, archive photographic end paper. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Full printer's code to the copyright page 2 4 6 8 10 9 7 5 3 1. Contains [xi] 339 pp with monochrome maps and photographs throughout. Donation copy directly from the publisher to Kent Arts Archive Library, Canterbury, Kent. This has been stored in the trust's archive and not issued as a lending book with plate removed from the front free end paper and copyright page. Very Good condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped, £20.00. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 9781905264339 Click here to select books from the BATTLE OF BRITAIN Category |
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The Manston Spitfire TB752 Deal, Lewis E. (Book #ID 43362) Published by North Kent Books, Rochester, Kent Second Revised Edition 1986. Rochester 1986. Publisher's original illustrated laminated card wrap covers. 8vo. 8½'' x 5¼''. ISBN 0948305010. Contains 142 printed pages of text with archive monochrome illustrations throughout. Small pen dedication inside the front cover and in Fine condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0950573353 Click here to select books from the BATTLE OF BRITAIN Category |
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Last of the Few | The Battle of Britain in the Words of the Pilots Who Won It (Signed + Signed Spitfire The First and the Last Flown Cover) Arthur, Max [Flight Lieutenant Richard Leoline Jones (28th December 1918 - 7th March 2012) 64 Squadron at Kenley then at Hornchurch and 19 Squadron at Fowlmere]. (Book #ID 112240) Published by Virgin Books, Random House, 20 Vauxhall Bridge Road, London First Edition 2010. 2010. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original navy blue cloth covers, silver title and author lettering to the spine, archive photographic end papers. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Full printer's code to the copyright page 2 4 6 8 10 9 7 5 3 1. Contains (xvi), 290 pp with monochrome archive photographs throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. SIGNED by the author to the title page 'For Flight Lieutenant Richard 'Jonah' Jones with warmest wishes, Max Arthur' + Number 8 of 30 souvenir flown cover SIGNED 'R. L. Jones 64 + 19 Spitfire Squadrons 1940' to the front cover. 6th May 1996 post marked stamp. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the BATTLE OF BRITAIN Category |
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Battle of Britain; The Hardest Day 18th August 1940 Price, Alfred (Book #ID 44319) Published by Macdonald & Jane's Ltd., 8 Shepherdess Walk, London First Edition 1979. London 1979. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black paper covers, silver title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. ISBN 0354012193. Contains vi, 223 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations and maps throughout. Small white label over previous owners name to the front free end paper. Very Good condition book, in Very Good condition dust wrapper with small pin hole to the centre of the spine, price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this protects and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the BATTLE OF BRITAIN Category |
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Kenneth 'Hawkeye' Lee DFC | Battle of Britain and Desert Air Force Fighter Ace + Safely Home Flown Cover (Signed) Thomas, Nick [Kenneth Norman Thomson Lee DFC 1916 - 2008] (Book #ID 112162) Published by Pen and Sword Books Ltd., Aviation, 47 Church Street, Barnsley, South Yorkshire First Edition 2011. 2011. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains (viii), 200 pp with monochrome archive photographs throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Loosely inserted Imperial War Museum Duxford Aerodrome flown cover dated 12 September 1999 and SIGNED 'Kenneth Lee 501 Sqn' to the front cover. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the BATTLE OF BRITAIN Category |
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Spitfire Squadron | The Story of No. 19 Squadron 1939-1941 | Includes Squadron Leader Brian Lane's Classic Book 'Spitfire!' (Signed) Sarkar, Dilip [Brian Lane] (Book #ID 112275) Published by Air Research Publications 34 Elm Road, New Malden, Surrey First Edition 1990. 1990. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. 8vo. 9¼'' x 6''. Contains 192 pp with monochrome archive photographs to the centre pages. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. SIGNED by the author to the front free end paper 'To Bill Nicholls, With all best wishes Dilip Sarkar - our local plod! 13.1. 92' + Battle of Britain No. 19 Squadron history card and markings. Housed in Fine condition marble paper covered open-fronted slip case. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the BATTLE OF BRITAIN Category |
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