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	War at the Top Leasor, James [1924-2007] Based on the Experiences of General Sir Leslie Hollis (Book #ID 12693) Published by Michael Joseph Ltd., 26 Bloomsbury Street, London First edition 1959. 1959. First edition hard back publisher's original black cloth covers, gilt stamping to spine. 8vo 8¾" x 5½" 306 pp. Monochrome photographic illustrations on glossy paper. Erased message and light offsetting to the front free end paper, light foxing to page edges. Very Good in Very Good dust wrapper with small closed nicks to spine tips and corners, red spine not faded, not price clipped. Dust wrapper protected. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the WORLD WAR II (Second) Category	£11.00 Convert currency

	Angle of Attack Landon, Joseph (Book #ID 14550) The Bodley Head Limited, London First edition 1955. 1955. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original scarlet paper covers, black stamping to spine. 8vo 8¼" x 5¼" 218 pp. Former message to front end paper, light foxing to closed page edges. Very Good in Very Good E. J. Pagram artwork dust wrapper with shallow rubs to spine tips and corners, spine not faded, not price clipped. Dust wrapper protected. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the WORLD WAR II (Second) Category	£20.00 Convert currency

	Combat Over Spain; Memoirs of a Nationalist Fighter Pilot 1936-1939 Larios, Captain José (Book #ID 111392) Published by Neville Spearman Limited, 112 Whitfield Street, London circa 1968. c. 1968. Hard back binding in publisher's original midnight blue paper covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. 8vo. 8½'' x 6''. Contains 314 pp with monochrome portrait frontispiece with maps and archive photographs to the centre. Ghosting to free end papers, light foxing to closed upper edges. Very Good 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. Click here to select books from the WORLD WAR II (Second) Category	£20.00 Convert currency

	The Ghosts of Peace 1935-1945 Lamb, Richard (Book #ID 28048) Published by Michael Russell Ltd., Salisbury, Wiltshire First Edition 1987. 1987. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original navy cloth covers, gilt lettering to the spine. 8vo 9½'' x 6¼'' 353 pp ISBN 0859551407. Monochrome illustrations throughout. Fine condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with sun fading to the spine, not price clipped. Dust wrapper without any tears or chips and 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	£15.00 Convert currency

	The Generals \| From Defeat to Victory, Leadership in Asia 1941-45 Lyman, Robert (Book #ID 111583) Published by Constable & Robinson Ltd., 3 The Lanchesters, 162 Fulham Palace Road, London First Edition 2008. 2008. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original scarlet paper covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Full printer's code 1 3 5 7 9 10 8 6 4 2. Contains [xi], 383 pp with 8 maps 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 small smudged stamp to the front free end paper. Very Good condition book in near Fine condition dust wrapper with a hint of sun fading to the spine, not price clipped, £25.00. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the WORLD WAR II (Second) Category	£9.00 Convert currency

	Thanks for the Memory: Unforgettable Characters in Air Warfare 1939-1945 Lucas, Laddie (Book #ID 29908) Published by Grub Street, Golden House, London First Thus Edition 1998. 1998. Hard back binding in publisher's original blue cloth covers, gilt lettering to the spine. 8vo 9½'' x 6¼'' 450 pp. Archive monochrome illustrations throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, unused new book. 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	£15.00 Convert currency

	Montgomery In Europe 1943-1945; Success or Failure? Lamb, Richard (Book #ID 70146) Published by Buchan & Enright, Publishers, Limited, 53 Fleet Street, London First Edition 1983. London 1983. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original moss green paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains 472 printed pages of text with monochrome maps and photographs to the centre. Cheap paper browning to the margins. Very Good condition book in near Fine condition dust wrapper with one short closed tear to the top rear 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. ISBN 0907675042 Click here to select books from the WORLD WAR II (Second) Category	£8.00 Convert currency

	The Defence of Calais Linklater, Eric (Book #ID 39547) Published by His Majesty's Stationery Office, London First Edition 1941. London 1941. Publisher's original stapled card wraps. 8vo 7'' x 5'' 36 printed pages of text with double-page map to the centre pages. In Very Good 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	£7.00 Convert currency

	Aircrew; The Story of the Men Who Flew the Bombers Lewis, Bruce (Book #ID 67091) Published by Leo Cooper, 190 Shaftesbury Avenue, London First Edition 1991. London 1991. 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 187 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs. A little fox spotting to the page edges. Very Good condition book in near 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 0850524474 Click here to select books from the WORLD WAR II (Second) Category	£9.00 Convert currency

	Green Beach Leasor, James (Book #ID 63959) Published by William Heinemann Ltd., London First Edition 1975. London 1975. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original teal paper covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 249 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs throughout. Just a little age darkening to the closed upper edges. Near 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 434410241 Click here to select books from the WORLD WAR II (Second) Category	£8.00 Convert currency

	The Marines Were There; The Story of the Royal Marines in the Second World War. Lockhart, R. H. Bruce [Jacket design by William Kermode] (Book #ID 56260) Published by Putnam & Company Ltd., 42 Great Russell Street, London Second Impression June 1950. London 1950. Hard back binding in publisher's original red paper covers, black title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains 229 printed pages of text. Minimal wear to the spine ends and edges, light foxing to the closed page edges, Very Good condition book, in Very Good condition illustrated dust wrapper with 30 mm closed tear to the top of the front gutter, small nicks to the spine ends and corners, not price clipped 12s 6d. 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	£11.00 Convert currency

	Lonely Vigil; Coastwatchers of the Solomons Lord, Walter [Maps by Paul Pugliese] Jacket painting by Peter Cox (Book #ID 54142) Published by The Viking Press, 625 Madison Avenue, New York First Edition 1977. New York 1977. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original olive green paper covers with turquoise cloth spine, silver title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. ISBN 0670437654. Contains [xii] 322 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs and maps throughout. Without any ownership markings. Fine condition book, in Very Good condition illustrated dust wrapper two 10 mm closed tears to the upper and lower front gutters, tiny nicks to the top of the spine, not 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 WORLD WAR II (Second) Category	£15.00 Convert currency

	The Defence of Calais Linklater, Eric (Book #ID 55182) Published by His Majesty's Stationery Office, London First Edition 1941. London 1941. Publisher's original stapled card wraps. 8vo 7'' x 5'' 36 printed pages of text with double-page map to the centre pages. Foxing to the covers and in Good 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	£7.00 Convert currency

	The Highland Division \| The Army at War Series Linklater, Eric (Book #ID 97705) Published by His Majesty's Stationery Office, London First Edition 1942. 1942. First edition in publisher's original stiff card wrap covers [soft back]. 8vo. 7½'' x 5''. Contains 96 printed pages of text with 4 maps. Fox spotting to the rear cover and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the WORLD WAR II (Second) Category	£11.00 Convert currency

	The Spanish Pimpernel Lucas Phillips, C. E. [Wrapper design by Fratini] (Book #ID 53607) Published by William Heinemann Ltd., London First Edition 1960. London 1960. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original orange paper covers, silver title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains 264 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations, maps and photographs throughout, and maps to the end papers. Spine ends slightly turned in, ghosting to the free end papers, without any ownership markings. Very Good condition book, in Very Good condition period artwork dust wrapper with small nicks to the spine ends and rubs to the fore edge, not price clipped 18s. 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	£17.50 Convert currency

	Thanks for the Memory: Unforgettable Characters in Air Warfare 1939-1945 [3] Lucas, Laddie (Book #ID 64518) Published by Stanley Paul and Co. Ltd., London First Edition 1989. London 1989. Hard back binding in publisher's original blue cloth covers, gilt lettering to the spine. 8vo 9½'' x 6¼'' 450 printed pages of text with archive monochrome illustrations throughout. Light age tanning to the page edges. Near Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper. 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. ISBN 0091739462 Click here to select books from the WORLD WAR II (Second) Category	£11.00 Convert currency

	First Victory \| Britain's Forgotten Struggle in the Middle East, 1941 Lyman, Robert (Book #ID 111553) Published by Constable & Robinson Ltd., 3 The Lanchesters, 162 Fulham Palace Road, London First Edition 2006. 2006. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original French mustard paper covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 336 pp with 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 front free end paper removed. 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 WORLD WAR II (Second) Category	£11.00 Convert currency

	The Tunnel; The Papillon of World War Two Lacaze, André (Book #ID 67771) Published by Hamish Hamilton Ltd., 57-59 Long Acre, London First Edition 1980. London 1980. 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 471 printed pages of text. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, 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 0241104157 Click here to select books from the WORLD WAR II (Second) Category	£11.00 Convert currency

	The War of the Landing Craft Lund, Paul and Harry Ludlam (Book #ID 77575) Published by W. Foulsham & Co. Ltd., London First Edition 1976. London 1976. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original navy paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 256 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs throughout. Very light dust marking to the closed page edges. Very near Fine clean 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 0572009356 Click here to select books from the WORLD WAR II (Second) Category	£20.00 Convert currency

	The Men Who Fought For Freedom Larsen, Egon (Book #ID 84534) Published by Phoenix House Ltd., London First Edition 1958. 1958. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original emerald green paper covered boards, silver title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 6''. Contains 191 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout. Spine ends scuffed, ink name to the front free end paper, foxing to the closed edges. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with a little wear to the top of the spine, not price clipped 15s. 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. Click here to select books from the WORLD WAR II (Second) Category	£12.50 Convert currency

	The Greatest Raid of All \| Operation Chariot and the Mission to Destroy the Normandie (Normandy) Dock at St Nazaire [Pan Grand Strategy Series] Lucas Phillips, C. E. [With Foreword by Admiral of the Fleet the Earl Mountbatten of Burma] (Book #ID 112294) Published by Macmillan \| Pan Macmillan Ltd., 20 New Wharf Road, London 2000. 2000. Publisher's original illustrated card wrap covers (soft back). 8vo. 8'' x 5¼''. Contains 283 pp with maps, diagrams and monochrome archive photographs to the central pages. In Very Good condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Now protected in clear plastic sleeve for protection against wear and tear. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the WORLD WAR II (Second) Category	£8.00 Convert currency

	Silent Skies \| Gliders at War 1939-1945 Lynch, Tim (Book #ID 111658) Published by Pen and Sword Books Ltd., Military, 47 Church Street, Barnsley, South Yorkshire First Edition 2008. 2008. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black paper covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 210 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 small neat white label opposite the title page. Near Fine 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 WORLD WAR II (Second) Category	£8.00 Convert currency

	Forgotten Voices of the Blitz and the Battle of Britain \| A New History in the Words of the Men and Women on Both Sides \| In Association With the Imperial War Museum, London. Levine, Joshua [Introduction by Peter Ackroyd] (Book #ID 112401) Published by Ebury Press, Random House, 20 Vauxhall Bridge Road, London First Edition 2006. 2006. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original blue paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine, archive photographic end papers. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Full printer's code 1 3 5 7 9 10 8 6 4 2. Contains [x], 486 pp with monochrome photographs throughout. Hint of tanning to the closed text block edges. Very Good condition book in Fine condition price clipped dust wrapper. 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	£8.00 Convert currency

	Fighting for the French Foreign Legion \| Memoirs of a Scottish Legionnaire Lochrie, Alex (Book #ID 111680) Published by Pen and Sword Books Ltd., Military, 47 Church Street, Barnsley, South 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 170 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 bookplate removed from the front free end paper, small bookplate removed from the top of the copyright page. 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 WORLD WAR II (Second) Category	£11.00 Convert currency

	Up Close and Personal \| The Reality of Close-Quarter Fighting in World War II Lee, David (Book #ID 111721) Published by Greenhill Books, Lionel Leventhal Limited, 1 Russell Gardens, London First Edition 2006. 2006. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black paper covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 272 pp with 5 maps and splendid archive monochrome photographs throughout. Front free end paper removed. Very Good condition book in near Fine condition dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the WORLD WAR II (Second) Category	£11.00 Convert currency

	Yesterday We Were in America \| Alcock and Brown, First to Fly the Atlantic Non-stop Lynch, Brendan [John Alcock and Arthur Brown] (Book #ID 111770) Published by Haynes Publishing Group, Sparkford, Near Yeovil, Somerset 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 256 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 labels neatly removed from the front free end paper and copyright page. 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 WORLD WAR II (Second) Category	£11.00 Convert currency

	Viking Spitfire; The Story of Finn Thorsager Larsen, Tor Idar [Finn Thorsager] (Book #ID 112081) Published by Fonthill Media First Edition 2012. 2012. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black paper covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 191 pp 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 9781781550434 Click here to select books from the WORLD WAR II (Second) Category	£12.50 Convert currency

	Thanks for the Memory \| Unforgettable Characters in Air Warfare 1939-1945 (Signed) Lucas, Laddie [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]. (Book #ID 112431) Published by Stanley Paul and Co. Ltd., An imprint of Century Hutchinson, Brookmount House, 62-65 Chandos Place, Covent Garden, London First Edition 1989. 1989. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original sky blue cloth covers, silver lettering to the spine. 8vo 9½'' x 6¼'' 450 pp with archive monochrome illustrations throughout. Light age tanning to the page edges. Very Good condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. SIGNED label by the author to the title page 'For the three generations of Pearces - aviation enthusiasts all - Warm regards Laddie Lucas \| 22nd February 1993'. The recipient of this signed inscription, Robert Pearce, has a smart bookplate 'Robert & Dulcie Pearce' to the front free end paper. 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 WORLD WAR II (Second) Category	£40.00 Convert currency

War at the Top

Leasor, James [1924-2007] Based on the Experiences of General Sir Leslie Hollis

(Book #ID 12693)

Published by Michael Joseph Ltd., 26 Bloomsbury Street, London First edition 1959. 1959.

First edition hard back publisher's original black cloth covers, gilt stamping to spine. 8vo 8¾" x 5½" 306 pp. Monochrome photographic illustrations on glossy paper. Erased message and light offsetting to the front free end paper, light foxing to page edges. Very Good in Very Good dust wrapper with small closed nicks to spine tips and corners, red spine not faded, not price clipped. Dust wrapper protected. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Angle of Attack

Landon, Joseph

(Book #ID 14550)

The Bodley Head Limited, London First edition 1955. 1955.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original scarlet paper covers, black stamping to spine. 8vo 8¼" x 5¼" 218 pp. Former message to front end paper, light foxing to closed page edges. Very Good in Very Good E. J. Pagram artwork dust wrapper with shallow rubs to spine tips and corners, spine not faded, not price clipped. Dust wrapper protected. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Combat Over Spain; Memoirs of a Nationalist Fighter Pilot 1936-1939

Larios, Captain José

(Book #ID 111392)

Published by Neville Spearman Limited, 112 Whitfield Street, London circa 1968. c. 1968.

Hard back binding in publisher's original midnight blue paper covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. 8vo. 8½'' x 6''. Contains 314 pp with monochrome portrait frontispiece with maps and archive photographs to the centre. Ghosting to free end papers, light foxing to closed upper edges. Very Good 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.

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The Ghosts of Peace 1935-1945

Lamb, Richard

(Book #ID 28048)

Published by Michael Russell Ltd., Salisbury, Wiltshire First Edition 1987. 1987.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original navy cloth covers, gilt lettering to the spine. 8vo 9½'' x 6¼'' 353 pp ISBN 0859551407. Monochrome illustrations throughout. Fine condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with sun fading to the spine, not price clipped. Dust wrapper without any tears or chips and 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.

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The Generals | From Defeat to Victory, Leadership in Asia 1941-45

Lyman, Robert

(Book #ID 111583)

Published by Constable & Robinson Ltd., 3 The Lanchesters, 162 Fulham Palace Road, London First Edition 2008. 2008.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original scarlet paper covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Full printer's code 1 3 5 7 9 10 8 6 4 2. Contains [xi], 383 pp with 8 maps 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 small smudged stamp to the front free end paper. Very Good condition book in near Fine condition dust wrapper with a hint of sun fading to the spine, not price clipped, £25.00. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Thanks for the Memory: Unforgettable Characters in Air Warfare 1939-1945

Lucas, Laddie

(Book #ID 29908)

Published by Grub Street, Golden House, London First Thus Edition 1998. 1998.

Hard back binding in publisher's original blue cloth covers, gilt lettering to the spine. 8vo 9½'' x 6¼'' 450 pp. Archive monochrome illustrations throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, unused new book. 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.

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Montgomery In Europe 1943-1945; Success or Failure?

Lamb, Richard

(Book #ID 70146)

Published by Buchan & Enright, Publishers, Limited, 53 Fleet Street, London First Edition 1983. London 1983.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original moss green paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains 472 printed pages of text with monochrome maps and photographs to the centre. Cheap paper browning to the margins. Very Good condition book in near Fine condition dust wrapper with one short closed tear to the top rear 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. ISBN 0907675042

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The Defence of Calais

Linklater, Eric

(Book #ID 39547)

Published by His Majesty's Stationery Office, London First Edition 1941. London 1941.

Publisher's original stapled card wraps. 8vo 7'' x 5'' 36 printed pages of text with double-page map to the centre pages. In Very Good condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Aircrew; The Story of the Men Who Flew the Bombers

Lewis, Bruce

(Book #ID 67091)

Published by Leo Cooper, 190 Shaftesbury Avenue, London First Edition 1991. London 1991.

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 187 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs. A little fox spotting to the page edges. Very Good condition book in near 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 0850524474

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Green Beach

Leasor, James

(Book #ID 63959)

Published by William Heinemann Ltd., London First Edition 1975. London 1975.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original teal paper covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 249 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs throughout. Just a little age darkening to the closed upper edges. Near 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 434410241

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The Marines Were There; The Story of the Royal Marines in the Second World War.

Lockhart, R. H. Bruce [Jacket design by William Kermode]

(Book #ID 56260)

Published by Putnam & Company Ltd., 42 Great Russell Street, London Second Impression June 1950. London 1950.

Hard back binding in publisher's original red paper covers, black title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains 229 printed pages of text. Minimal wear to the spine ends and edges, light foxing to the closed page edges, Very Good condition book, in Very Good condition illustrated dust wrapper with 30 mm closed tear to the top of the front gutter, small nicks to the spine ends and corners, not price clipped 12s 6d. 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.

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Lonely Vigil; Coastwatchers of the Solomons

Lord, Walter [Maps by Paul Pugliese] Jacket painting by Peter Cox

(Book #ID 54142)

Published by The Viking Press, 625 Madison Avenue, New York First Edition 1977. New York 1977.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original olive green paper covers with turquoise cloth spine, silver title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. ISBN 0670437654. Contains [xii] 322 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs and maps throughout. Without any ownership markings. Fine condition book, in Very Good condition illustrated dust wrapper two 10 mm closed tears to the upper and lower front gutters, tiny nicks to the top of the spine, not 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.

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The Defence of Calais

Linklater, Eric

(Book #ID 55182)

Published by His Majesty's Stationery Office, London First Edition 1941. London 1941.

Publisher's original stapled card wraps. 8vo 7'' x 5'' 36 printed pages of text with double-page map to the centre pages. Foxing to the covers and in Good condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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The Highland Division | The Army at War Series

Linklater, Eric

(Book #ID 97705)

Published by His Majesty's Stationery Office, London First Edition 1942. 1942.

First edition in publisher's original stiff card wrap covers [soft back]. 8vo. 7½'' x 5''. Contains 96 printed pages of text with 4 maps. Fox spotting to the rear cover and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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The Spanish Pimpernel

Lucas Phillips, C. E. [Wrapper design by Fratini]

(Book #ID 53607)

Published by William Heinemann Ltd., London First Edition 1960. London 1960.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original orange paper covers, silver title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains 264 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations, maps and photographs throughout, and maps to the end papers. Spine ends slightly turned in, ghosting to the free end papers, without any ownership markings. Very Good condition book, in Very Good condition period artwork dust wrapper with small nicks to the spine ends and rubs to the fore edge, not price clipped 18s. 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.

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Thanks for the Memory: Unforgettable Characters in Air Warfare 1939-1945 [3]

Lucas, Laddie

(Book #ID 64518)

Published by Stanley Paul and Co. Ltd., London First Edition 1989. London 1989.

Hard back binding in publisher's original blue cloth covers, gilt lettering to the spine. 8vo 9½'' x 6¼'' 450 printed pages of text with archive monochrome illustrations throughout. Light age tanning to the page edges. Near Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper. 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. ISBN 0091739462

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First Victory | Britain's Forgotten Struggle in the Middle East, 1941

Lyman, Robert

(Book #ID 111553)

Published by Constable & Robinson Ltd., 3 The Lanchesters, 162 Fulham Palace Road, London First Edition 2006. 2006.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original French mustard paper covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 336 pp with 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 front free end paper removed. Good condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped, £19.99. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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The Tunnel; The Papillon of World War Two

Lacaze, André

(Book #ID 67771)

Published by Hamish Hamilton Ltd., 57-59 Long Acre, London First Edition 1980. London 1980.

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 471 printed pages of text. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, 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 0241104157

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The War of the Landing Craft

Lund, Paul and Harry Ludlam

(Book #ID 77575)

Published by W. Foulsham & Co. Ltd., London First Edition 1976. London 1976.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original navy paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 256 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs throughout. Very light dust marking to the closed page edges. Very near Fine clean 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 0572009356

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The Men Who Fought For Freedom

Larsen, Egon

(Book #ID 84534)

Published by Phoenix House Ltd., London First Edition 1958. 1958.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original emerald green paper covered boards, silver title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 6''. Contains 191 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout. Spine ends scuffed, ink name to the front free end paper, foxing to the closed edges. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with a little wear to the top of the spine, not price clipped 15s. 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.

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The Greatest Raid of All | Operation Chariot and the Mission to Destroy the Normandie (Normandy) Dock at St Nazaire [Pan Grand Strategy Series]

Lucas Phillips, C. E. [With Foreword by Admiral of the Fleet the Earl Mountbatten of Burma]

(Book #ID 112294)

Published by Macmillan | Pan Macmillan Ltd., 20 New Wharf Road, London 2000. 2000.

Publisher's original illustrated card wrap covers (soft back). 8vo. 8'' x 5¼''. Contains 283 pp with maps, diagrams and monochrome archive photographs to the central pages. In Very Good condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Now protected in clear plastic sleeve for protection against wear and tear. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Silent Skies | Gliders at War 1939-1945

Lynch, Tim

(Book #ID 111658)

Published by Pen and Sword Books Ltd., Military, 47 Church Street, Barnsley, South Yorkshire First Edition 2008. 2008.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black paper covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 210 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 small neat white label opposite the title page. Near Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped, £19.99. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Forgotten Voices of the Blitz and the Battle of Britain | A New History in the Words of the Men and Women on Both Sides | In Association With the Imperial War Museum, London.

Levine, Joshua [Introduction by Peter Ackroyd]

(Book #ID 112401)

Published by Ebury Press, Random House, 20 Vauxhall Bridge Road, London First Edition 2006. 2006.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original blue paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine, archive photographic end papers. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Full printer's code 1 3 5 7 9 10 8 6 4 2. Contains [x], 486 pp with monochrome photographs throughout. Hint of tanning to the closed text block edges. Very Good condition book in Fine condition price clipped dust wrapper. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Fighting for the French Foreign Legion | Memoirs of a Scottish Legionnaire

Lochrie, Alex

(Book #ID 111680)

Published by Pen and Sword Books Ltd., Military, 47 Church Street, Barnsley, South 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 170 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 bookplate removed from the front free end paper, small bookplate removed from the top of the copyright page. Very Good condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped, £19.99. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Up Close and Personal | The Reality of Close-Quarter Fighting in World War II

Lee, David

(Book #ID 111721)

Published by Greenhill Books, Lionel Leventhal Limited, 1 Russell Gardens, London First Edition 2006. 2006.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black paper covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 272 pp with 5 maps and splendid archive monochrome photographs throughout. Front free end paper removed. Very Good condition book in near Fine condition dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Yesterday We Were in America | Alcock and Brown, First to Fly the Atlantic Non-stop

Lynch, Brendan [John Alcock and Arthur Brown]

(Book #ID 111770)

Published by Haynes Publishing Group, Sparkford, Near Yeovil, Somerset 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 256 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 labels neatly removed from the front free end paper and copyright page. Very Good condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped, £19.99. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Viking Spitfire; The Story of Finn Thorsager

Larsen, Tor Idar [Finn Thorsager]

(Book #ID 112081)

Published by Fonthill Media First Edition 2012. 2012.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black paper covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 191 pp 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 9781781550434

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Thanks for the Memory | Unforgettable Characters in Air Warfare 1939-1945 (Signed)

Lucas, Laddie [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].

(Book #ID 112431)

Published by Stanley Paul and Co. Ltd., An imprint of Century Hutchinson, Brookmount House, 62-65 Chandos Place, Covent Garden, London First Edition 1989. 1989.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original sky blue cloth covers, silver lettering to the spine. 8vo 9½'' x 6¼'' 450 pp with archive monochrome illustrations throughout. Light age tanning to the page edges. Very Good condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. SIGNED label by the author to the title page 'For the three generations of Pearces - aviation enthusiasts all - Warm regards Laddie Lucas | 22nd February 1993'. The recipient of this signed inscription, Robert Pearce, has a smart bookplate 'Robert & Dulcie Pearce' to the front free end paper. 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.

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