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Soldiering On : An Unofficial Portrait of the British Army Barker, Dennis (Book #ID 2988) Published by Andre Deutsch Ltd., 105 Great Russell Street, London First edition 1981. 1981. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original cloth covers, lettering to spine. 8vo. Fine in Fine dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archival acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the WORLD WAR II (Second) Category |
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The Big Lie Baker White, John (Book #ID 3527) Published by Evans Brothers Limited, Montague House, Russell Square, London First edition 1955. 1955. First edition hard back publisher's original cloth covers, gilt stamping to spine and upper panel. Deceptions and espionage in World War II. Illustrated. Very Good in Very Good dust wrapper with closed tear to spine edge, small chips to spine ends. Dust wrapper protected. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the WORLD WAR II (Second) Category |
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Second Diary of a Diplomatic Correspondent Bilainkin, George (Book #ID 3654) Published by Sampson Low, Marston & Co., London First edition 1946. 1946. First edition hard back. File Copy. Well illustrated. Very Good / Two short closed tears to rear panel, front and rear panels dusty. Very Good dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the WORLD WAR II (Second) Category |
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Spearhead: The Story of the First British Corps Bastick, Desmond (Book #ID 15603) Published by J. D. Bastick Assumed First Edition 1977. 1977. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original scarlet cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine and to the upper panel. 8vo. 8½'' x 6''. Contains 152 printed pages of text with monochrome maps and photographs throughout. Fine condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with short closed tears to the front cover, 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. Click here to select books from the WORLD WAR II (Second) Category |
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The West at War Belsey, James and Helen Reid (Book #ID 99232) Published by Redcliffe Press Ltd., 49 Park Street, Bristol First Edition 1990. 1990. First edition in publisher's original illustrated stiff card wrap covers [soft back]. 8vo. 10'' x 7''. Contains 136 printed pages of text with monochrome archive photographs throughout. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0948265647 Click here to select books from the WORLD WAR II (Second) Category |
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Catch That Tiger; Churchill's Secret Order that Launched the Most Astounding and Dangerous Mission of World War II Botham, Noel and Bruce Montague (Book #ID 111950) Published by John Blake Publishing Ltd., 2 Bramber Road, London First Edition 2012. 2012. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black paper covered boards, blocked and lettered metallic red back. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 278 pp with colour, sepia, and monochrome archive photographs to the centre. 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 9781857826609 Click here to select books from the WORLD WAR II (Second) Category |
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The Bombardment of Monte Cassino [February 14-16, 1944] A New Appraisal Bloch, Herbert (Book #ID 49175) Published Montecassino 1976. 1976. Publisher's original illustrated laminated card wrap covers. 8vo. 9½'' x 7¼''. Contains 46 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs throughout. Without any ownership markings and in near Fine condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the WORLD WAR II (Second) Category |
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Blitz Over Sussex 1941-42 Burgess, Pat and Andy Saunders (Book #ID 75265) Published by Middleton Press, Midhurst, West Sussex First Edition October 1994. West Sussex 1994. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original photographic glazed boards. Quarto 10'' x 8''. Contains 96 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 1873793359 Click here to select books from the WORLD WAR II (Second) Category |
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The Generals Wear Cork Hats; An Amazing Adventure in War-time Diplomacy Burman, Ben Lucien [Foreword by Sir Miles Clifford] Sketches by Alice Caddy (Book #ID 62031) Published by George G. Harrap & Co. Ltd., 182 High Holborn, London First Edition 1965. London 1965. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original navy and pale blue paper covers, lemon title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains 203 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout. Minimal wear to the covers, age darkened closed page edges, a few tan age spots to the end papers. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with nicks and chips to the upper edges and corners, not price clipped 21/-. 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. Click here to select books from the WORLD WAR II (Second) Category |
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Alamein Bungay, Stephen (Book #ID 85054) Published by Aurum Press Ltd., 25 Bedford Avenue, London 2006. 2006. Hard back binding in publisher's original dove grey paper covered boards, silver title and author lettering to the spine, maps to the end papers. 8vo. 8½'' x 6''. Contains 266 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. 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 1854108425 Click here to select books from the WORLD WAR II (Second) Category |
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Victory Salvo Buster, Gun (Book #ID 32806) Published by Hodder and Stoughton Ltd., London First Edition 1946. London 1946. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original scarlet cloth covers, black lettering to the spine and the upper panel. 8vo 7½'' x 5¼'' 190 pp. In Very Good clean and bright condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the WORLD WAR II (Second) Category |
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Survivors: British Merchant Seamen in the Second World War Bennett, G. H. & R. (Book #ID 33283) Published by The Hambledon Press 102 Gloucester Avenue, London First Edition 1999. London 1999. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original navy cloth covers, gilt lettering to the spine. 8vo 9½'' x 6¼'' 287 pp ISBN 1852851821. Monochrome illustrations throughout. Fine condition book, in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper and can easily be removed should you so wish. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the WORLD WAR II (Second) Category |
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Voices From Stalingrad; Nemesis on the Volga Bastable, Jonathan (Book #ID 44179) Published by David & Charles Ltd., First Edition 2006. London 2006. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black paper covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. ISBN 139789715321768. Contains vi, 304 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations throughout. Without any ownership markings. Fine condition book, in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Unused new book. 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 WORLD WAR II (Second) Category |
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Spearhead: The Story of the First British Corps [Signed] Bastick, Desmond (Book #ID 67124) Published by J. D. Bastick Assumed First Edition 1977. 1977. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original scarlet cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine and to the upper panel. 8vo. 8½'' x 6''. Contains 152 printed pages of text with monochrome maps and photographs throughout. Fine condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with small closed tears to the corners, minor rubbing to the spine ends. SIGNED by the author to the title page 'Desmond Bastick.' 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. Click here to select books from the WORLD WAR II (Second) Category |
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Crusader Eighth Army Weekly No 54 Volume 4 May 10th 1943 British Army Newspaper Unit, Central Mediterranean Forces (Book #ID 90083) Published by British Army Newspaper Unit, Central Mediterranean Forces No 54 Volume 4 May 10th 1943. 1943. Publisher's original news paper 11½'' x 9¼''. Crease lines where folded in four, tanning to the news paper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the WORLD WAR II (Second) Category |
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Bombs Away!; Dramatic First-Hand Accounts of British and Commonwealth Bomber Aircrew in WWII Bowman, Martin W. (Book #ID 112040) Published by Pen & Sword Aviation, 47 Church Street, Barnsley, S. Yorkshire First Edition 2010. 2010. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black paper covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 224 pp with monochrome archive photographs throughout. 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 9781848841871 Click here to select books from the WORLD WAR II (Second) Category |
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The Bridge Over The River Kwai Boulle, Pierre [Translated by Xan Fielding] (Book #ID 47808) Published by Bantam Pathfinder April 1963. 1963. Publisher's original colour illustrated period art work card wrap covers. 8vo. 7'' x 4½''. Just a little tanning to the page edges, without any ownership markings and in Very Good clean condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the WORLD WAR II (Second) Category |
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XD Operations; Secret British Missions Denying Oil to the Nazis Brazier, Clifford [Edited by P. H. Brazier] Jacket Design by Jon Wilkinson [Adolf Hitler 1889-1945] (Book #ID 111454) Published by Pen & Sword Military, 47 Church Street, Barnsley, South Yorkshire First Edition 2004. 2004 First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black paper covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 165 pp with monochrome illustrations and photographs 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 small plate and smudged ink stamp to the front free end paper. Very Good condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped, £19.99. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 1844151360 Click here to select books from the WORLD WAR II (Second) Category |
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The Illustrated London News: June 1984 Number 7032 Volume 272 Special D-Day Anniversary Feature Bishop, James (editor) The Illustrated London News (Book #ID 89497) Published by The Illustrated London News and Sketch Ltd., Milford Lane, London June 1984. 1984. Publisher's original stapled illustrated magazine style paper covers. 4to 12'' x 9''. In Very Good clean condition. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the WORLD WAR II (Second) Category |
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The Conscript Doctors | Memories of National Service Blair, Dr John S. G. (Book #ID 95723) Published by The Pentland Press Ltd., Bishop Auckland, Durham First Edition 2001. 2001. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original blue cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains [xviii] 205 printed pages of text. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. From the private library of Colonel J. M. Adam and signed by him to the front free end paper. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 1858219469 Click here to select books from the WORLD WAR II (Second) Category |
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Battle Dress Buster, Gun (Book #ID 57539) Published by Windrow & Greene Ltd., 19a Floral Street, London First Thus Edition 1994 [First Published in 1941]. London 1994. First thus edition hard back binding in publisher's original maroon paper covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8'' x 5¼''. Contains 255 printed pages of text. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, 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 185915090X Click here to select books from the WORLD WAR II (Second) Category |
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D-Day | The Battle for Normandy. Beevor, Antony (Book #ID 96062) Published by Viking | An Imprint of Penguin Books Ltd., 80 Strand, London First Edition 2009. 2009. First edition, first impression with printer's code number 1 to the copyright page. Hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine, end paper maps. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains XV., 592 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs and maps throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped, £25.00. 'The Observer' newspaper article concerning Antony Beevor, loosely inserted. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 9780670887033 Click here to select books from the WORLD WAR II (Second) Category |
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The Days We Knew Booth, J. B. [Foreword by Charles B. Cochran] Illustrations by Alfred Bryan and Ralph Rowland (Book #ID 59772) Published by T. Werner Laurie Ltd., Cobham House, 24 & 26 Black Friars Lane, London Reprinted Second Impression Edition January 1944. London 1944. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original crimson cloth covers, black title and author lettering to the spine and the upper panel with black illustration of a lady sitting on a bottle of champagne. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains [xvi] 256 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout. Sun bleaching to the red of the spine, spine ends and corners soft, slightly age darkened closed page edges and in Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the WORLD WAR II (Second) Category |
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Farewell Milag Bird, Arthur H. [Cover Illustration by John Plumb] (Book #ID 59942) Published by Literatours, 63 Bohemia Road, St. Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex First Edition 1995. East Sussex 1995. Publisher's original illustrated art work card wrap covers. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 195 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout and in Fine condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0951347519 Click here to select books from the WORLD WAR II (Second) Category |
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Bomber; Strategic Air Power in Twentieth Century Conflict Brooks, Stephen (Book #ID 59946) Published by Imperial War Museum, London 1983. London 1983. Publisher's original photographic card wrap covers. Landscape 8vo. 7½'' x 8½''. Contains 64 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs throughout and in near Fine condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the WORLD WAR II (Second) Category |
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Two Sides of The Beach; The Invasion and Defence of Europe in 1944 Blandford, Edmund (Book #ID 63243) Published by Airlife Publishing Ltd., 101 Longden Road, Shrewsbury First Edition 1999. Shrewsbury 1999. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original navy blue paper covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 266 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs throughout. Minimal wear to the lower spine end. Fine condition book in Fine condition photographic dust wrapper. 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 1840370742 Click here to select books from the WORLD WAR II (Second) Category |
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Invasions without Tears | Story of Canada's Top-scoring Spitfire Wing in Europe During the Second World War Berger, Monty and Brian Jeffrey Street (Book #ID 101453) Published by Vintage Books | Random House, Toronto First Thus Edition 1994. 1994. First thus edition in publisher's original illustrated card wrap covers, [soft back]. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains (xxv)-1, 240 printed pages of text with monochrome archive photographs throughout. In Very Good condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0394224272 Click here to select books from the WORLD WAR II (Second) Category |
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For Your Tomorrow; British Second World War Memorials Boorman, Derek (Book #ID 107032) Published by the Author, York First Paperback Edition 1995. 1995. First edition publisher's original illustrated card wrap covers [soft back]. 4to. 11½'' x 8¼''. Contains 173 pp with colour and monochrome archive photographs throughout. In Fine condition book, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the WORLD WAR II (Second) Category |
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The Road to Liberty; The Story of One Hundred and Eighty-Six Men who Escaped Brilhac, Jean [Introduction by D. W. Brogan] Illustrations by Louis Mittelle and from Photographs (Book #ID 84372) Published by Peter Davies Limited, London First Edition 1945. 1945. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original red cloth covers, cream title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 215 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout. Spine ends soft, sun fading to the red of the spine, tan age spots to the end papers and in near Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the WORLD WAR II (Second) Category |
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Isaac's Army; A Story of Courage and Survival in Nazi-Occupied Poland Brzezinski, Matthew (Book #ID 97931) Published by Random House Publishing Group, New York, USA First Edition 2012. 2012. First US edition hard back binding in publisher's original black paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 472 printed pages of text. Superficial wear to the spine ends. 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 9780553807271 Click here to select books from the WORLD WAR II (Second) Category |
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Camera in Colditz Baybutt, Ron (Book #ID 99820) Published by Hodder and Stoughton Ltd., London 1982. 1982. Hard back binding in publisher's original donkey brown cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 10½'' x 8¼''. Contains 128 printed pages of text with monochrome archive photographs throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, unused new book. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0340248238 Click here to select books from the WORLD WAR II (Second) Category |
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Grand Barrage Buster, Gun [Gun Buster was the pseudonymous author of a series of novels about the British exploits in World War II. His works have been attributed to John Charles Austin and his son, Captain Richard Campion Austin (25 May 1912 - 13 September 2001), who was a captain in the Royal Artillery]. (Book #ID 112204) Published by Hodder and Stoughton Ltd., London First Edition 1944. 1944. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original stone brown cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered maroon back and front. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 186 + ii pp. Spotting to the closed text block edges. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with light rubbing to the tips and corners, not price clipped, 6/-. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the WORLD WAR II (Second) Category |
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Grand Barrage Buster, Gun [Gun Buster was the pseudonymous author of a series of novels about the British exploits in World War II. His works have been attributed to John Charles Austin and his son, Captain Richard Campion Austin (25 May 1912 - 13 September 2001), who was a captain in the Royal Artillery]. (Book #ID 112203) Published by Hodder and Stoughton Ltd., London First Edition 1944. 1944. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original stone brown cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered maroon back and front. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 186 + ii pp. Spotting to the closed text block edges. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with light rubbing to the tips and corners, not price clipped, 6/-. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the WORLD WAR II (Second) Category |
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Victory Salvo Buster, Gun [Gun Buster was the pseudonymous author of a series of novels about the British exploits in World War II. His works have been attributed to John Charles Austin and his son, Captain Richard Campion Austin (25 May 1912 - 13 September 2001), who was a captain in the Royal Artillery]. Dust Wrapper Artwork by Bip Pares (Book #ID 112202) Published by Hodder and Stoughton Ltd., London First Edition 1946. 1946. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original scarlet cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered black back. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 190 pp. Spotting to the closed page edges. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with sun fading down the spine, not price clipped, 7/6. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the WORLD WAR II (Second) Category |
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