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The War Years; Life in Britain During 1939-1945 Anderson, Janice (Book #ID 51793) Published by Futura An Imprint of Little, Brown and Company Ltd., Brettenham House, Lancaster Place, London First Edition 2007. London 2007. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original photographic glazed boards Quarto. 10'' x 8''. ISBN 9780708807439. Contains [xvi] 128 printed pages of text with archive monochrome photographs throughout. Without any ownership markings. Fine condition book, in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped, unused new book. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the WORLD WAR II (Second) Category |
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The Mountain of Mist [Signed] Coulcher, Patrick [Foreword by Air Chief Marshal Sir Neil Wheeler] (Book #ID 8803) Published by The Book Guild Ltd, Lewes, Sussex First Edition 1998. 1998. First edition hard back navy paper covered boards, gilt titles. 208 pp. SIGNED presentation copy by the author to title page. Illustrated. Fine in Fine dust wrapper with 15 mm closed tear to upper top corner, not price clipped. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 1857763114 Click here to select books from the WORLD WAR II (Second) Category |
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The Siege of Leningrad Salisbury, Harrison E. (Book #ID 71102) Published by Martin Secker & Warburg Ltd., 14 Carlisle Street, Soho Square, London First Edition 1969. London 1969. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black leatherette covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine, end paper maps. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 635 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs to the centre. Light marking to the closed page edges. Near Fine condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with nicks, rubs and creases, not price clipped 84s. 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 436441039 Click here to select books from the WORLD WAR II (Second) Category |
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The Tricolour Flies Again Aurén, Sven [Translated from the Swedish by Evelyn Ramsden] (Book #ID 9069) Published by Hammond, Hammond & Co. Ltd., 87 Gower Street, London First Edition 1946. 1946. First edition hard back light brown cloth covers, navy titles. 200 pp. Photographic illustrations and contemporary cartoons. Light foxing to page edges and end papers. Very Good in Very Good dust wrapper with 5 mm chips to foot of spine and corners, 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 |
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Wavell Kiernan, R. H. [Field Marshal Archibald Percival Wavell, 1st Earl Wavell GCB, GCSI, GCIE, CMG, MC, KStJ, PC (5 May 1883 - 24 May 1950) was a senior officer of the British Army]. (Book #ID 9197) Published by George G. Harrap & Co., Ltd, 182 High Holborn, London First edition 1945. 1945. First edition hard back original publisher's brick red cloth covers, black stamping. 8vo. 4¾" x 7¼" 220 pp + appendix. Seven halftone illustrations, six maps, produced on war economy paper. To a sergeant of the black watch, small, active, tireless, and courageous, recalling for a young soldier the figure of Alan Breck Stewart, on the black night of a German raid in the trenches at Ypres. In Very Good clean and tidy condition, spine not faded, 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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From the White Cottage: Letters in Wartime [Signed] Walton, Sydney (Book #ID 9316) Published by Epworth Press, London Third impression 1943. 1943. Hard back publisher's original green cloth covers, gilt stamping on black title block, illustrated end papers. 8vo 7¼" x 5¾" 156 pp. SIGNED and dated 1944 presentation slip by the author pasted to verso front end paper, upper panel of dust wrapper pasted to title page. Light rubbing to extremities. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the WORLD WAR II (Second) Category |
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1941 Armageddon Collier, Richard (Book #ID 9389) Published by Hamish Hamilton Ltd., 90 Great Russell Street, London First Edition 1981. 1981. First edition hard back publisher's original black cloth covers, bronze stamping, maroon top edge. 8vo 9¼" x 6" 310 pp. Photographic illustrations. Nr. Fine in Very Good dust wrapper with 3 mm closed nicks to spine tip, 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 |
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Nautilus 90 North Anderson, Commander William R. with Blair, Clay (Book #ID 9468) Published by Hodder and Stoughton Limited, London First Edition 1959. 1959. First edition hard back publisher's original blue/grey cloth covers, gilt stamping. 8vo 190 pp. Maps to end papers, photographic illustrations. Library stamps to rear end paper. In 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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Why War? Joad, C. E. M. [Cyril Edwin Mitchinson Joad (12 August 1891 - 9 April 1953) was an English philosopher and broadcasting personality. He appeared on The Brains Trust, a BBC Radio wartime discussion programme. He popularised philosophy and became a celebrity, before his downfall in a scandal over an unpaid train fare in 1948]. (Book #ID 9516) Published by Penguin Books Limited, Harmondsworth, Middlesex First edition 1939. 1939. First edition Penguin Special Edition. Paperback in scarlet cloth dust wrapper, silver penguin to spine and upper panel, paper title label to spine. Tanning to page margins, spotting to end papers. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the WORLD WAR II (Second) Category |
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Dangerous Liaison [Double Signed by Derek Cooper] Cooper, Derek [Giles Stubbe] (Book #ID 100102) Published by Michael Russell (Publishing) Ltd., Wilby, Norwich First Edition 1997. 1997. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original scarlet paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 5¾''. Contains 151 printed pages of text with 14 pages of monochrome maps to the rear and archive photographs to the centre. Near Fine condition book in near Fine condition dust wrapper, price clipped. DOUBLE SIGNED by the Author to the half-title page 'To Mick Braum, Blue and Royal Comrade-in-Arms. Thank you for all your advice help and support, 'Bond of Friendship' Man, Soldier... "Spectemur Agendo"!' Giles Stubbe, Derek Cooper 1997.' Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0859552292 Click here to select books from the WORLD WAR II (Second) Category |
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Life Line Graves, Charles [1899-1971 Journalist, Writer and Brother of Robert Graves] (Book #ID 9954) Published by William Heinemann Limited, London First edition 1941. 1941. First edition hard back publisher's original navy cloth covers, gilt stamping to spine. 8vo 7¾" x 5¼" viii, 238 [pp]. 16 black and white photographic illustrations on 8 sheets. Tanning to page margins, light surface marks to upper panel, 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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D-Day 6th June 1944 | A Commemorative Issue The Royal Air Forces Association (Book #ID 96080) Published by RAFA ADS Ltd., 43 Grove Park Road, London First edition in publisher's original colour illustrated card wrap covers [soft back]. 4to. 11½'' x 8¼''. Contains 32 (+ covers) printed pages of text with archive monochrome photographs throughout. In very near Fine condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 1870209184 Click here to select books from the WORLD WAR II (Second) Category |
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Airborne | World War II Paratroopers in Combat (General Military) Moreman, Tim | Carl Smith | Gordon L. Rottman | Bruce Quarrie | Peter Antill | Stephen Badsey [Edited by Julie Guard] (Book #ID 111843) Published by Osprey Publishing, West Way, Botley, Oxford First Edition 2007. 2007. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original scarlet cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back, illustrated end papers. Quarto. 10'' x 8''. Full printer's code 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1. Contains 304 pp with monochrome archive 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 label removed from the bottom of the front free end paper, contents page excised. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with sun fading down the spine. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the WORLD WAR II (Second) Category |
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The Montgomery Legend Thompson, R. W. [Field Marshal the Viscount Montgomery of Alamein 1887-1976] (Book #ID 50646) Published by George Allen & Unwin Ltd., Ruskin House, 40 Museum Street, London First Edition 1967. London 1967. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original brick red cloth covers, silver title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains [vi] 276 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations throughout. Without any ownership markings. Fine condition book, in Very Good condition price clipped dust wrapper with short closed tears to the spine ends and corners. 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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The Hunt for Zerzura | The Lost Oasis and the Desert War Kelly, Saul (Book #ID 111546) Published by John Murray, 50 Albemarle Street, London First Edition 2002. 2002. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original caramel paper covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 302 pp with two 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 front free end paper removed, small reference label removed from the copyright page. Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with small crease lines to the spine ends, not price clipped, £19.99. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the WORLD WAR II (Second) Category |
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Servants of Evil; New First Hand Accounts of the Second World War Carruthers, Bob (Book #ID 44176) Published by Andre Deutsch A Division of Carlton Publishing, London First Edition 2001. London 2001. 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 0233999698. Contains xvi, 270 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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Battle of Sydney Vader, John (Book #ID 11862) Published by New English Library Ltd., Barnard's Inn, Holborn, London First edition 1971. 1971. First edition hard back publisher's original plum cloth covers, gilt stamping to spine. 8" x 5¼" 144 pp. Maps. Light tanning to margins. Very Good in Very Good dust wrapper with tiny surface rubbing to spine tips, red spine slightly faded 8/10, 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 |
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Through The Darkness | British Nazi Prisoner of War Camp Hero Walker, Captain Benjamin Stewart [Serving Officer of the 9th Brigade Durham Light Infantry] Authors: Hon. John Lambton and Leslie W. Robinson (Book #ID 113346) Published by Tudor Publishing Company, 170 Sloane Street, Knightsbridge, London First Edition Thus 1988. 1988. First paperback edition in publisher's original red card wrap covers (soft back). 8vo. 8½'' x 6''. Contains (x), 226 pp. Crease line across the top front card cover, else 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 |
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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 |
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Six Spoons of Sugar | Reminiscences of a World War II Evacuee [Signed] Holdsworth, Richard (Book #ID 98197) Published by Holdsworth Writes Publishing, Sonning, Berkshire First Edition 2008. 2008. First edition in publisher's original colour illustrated stiff card wrap covers [soft back]. 8vo. 9'' x 6¼''. The reminiscences of six-year-old Richard Holdsworth evacuated to Pangbourne, Berkshire during the Second World War. Contains 245 printed pages of text with monochrome archive photographs throughout. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as issued. SIGNED by the author to the title page 'Best Wishes Richard Holdsworth.' Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 9780955838309 Click here to select books from the WORLD WAR II (Second) Category |
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Assault Crossing | The River Seine 1944 (Decisive Battle Moments Series) Ford, Ken (Book #ID 95698) Published by David & Charles Ltd., Brunel House, Newton Abbot, Devon First Edition 1988. 1988. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original scarlet cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 192 printed pages of text with archive monochrome photographs and maps throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, price clipped, red spine not faded. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0715391739 Click here to select books from the WORLD WAR II (Second) Category |
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Coastal Command: The Air Ministry Account of the Part Played by Coastal Command in the Battle of the Seas 1939-1942 Foreign Office (Book #ID 13187) Published by His Majesty's Stationery Office, London First Edition 1943. 1943. First edition publisher's stapled paper wraps. 9" x 7". Well illustrated. Small piece missing to top upper fore edge, light rubbing to edges. In Very Good condition. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the WORLD WAR II (Second) Category |
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Bomber Command Continues: The Air Ministry Account of the Rising Offensive Against Germany July 1941-June 1942 [2] (Book #ID 13190) Published by His Majesty's Stationery Office, London First Edition 1942. London 1942. Publisher's original stapled maroon card wrap covers. 8vo. 8'' x 5¼''. Contains 56 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs throughout. 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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Combined Operations 1940-1942 [Foreign Office] (Book #ID 13191) Published by His Majesty's Stationery Office, London First Edition 1943. 1943. Stapled Paper wraps. 8" x 5". Well illustrated. Light rubbing to edges. In Very Good condition. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the WORLD WAR II (Second) Category |
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Ark Royal: The Admiralty Account of Her Achievement [2] Foreign Office (Book #ID 13192) Published by His Majesty's Stationery Office, London First Edition 1942. London 1942. Stapled Paper wraps. 9" x 7". Well illustrated. Light rubbing to edges. In Very Good condition. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the WORLD WAR II (Second) Category |
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Fleet Air Arm: Admiralty Account of Naval Air Operations [3] Foreign Office (Book #ID 13195) Published by His Majesty's Stationery Office, London First edition 1943. 1943. Stapled Paper wraps. 9" x 7". Well illustrated. Light rubbing to edges. In Very Good condition. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the WORLD WAR II (Second) Category |
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Coastal Command: The Air Ministry Account of the Part Played by Coastal Command in the Battle of the Seas 1939-1942 [2] Foreign Office (Book #ID 13196) Published by His Majesty's Stationery Office, London First edition 1943. 1943. Stapled Paper wraps. 9" x 7". Well illustrated. Light rubbing to edges. In Nr. Fine 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 Unbroken Thread Templewood, Viscount (Book #ID 13238) Published by Collins 14 St. James's Place, London First edition 1949. 1949. First edition hard back publisher's original light grey cloth covers, green stamping to spine. 8vo 8¾" x 6" 320 pp. Genealogy family tree to end papers, twelve monochrome photographic illustrations on glossy paper. Crossed out price to front end paper, small vent to spine tip. Very Good in Poor dust wrapper with inner front flap missing, chip to spine tip. 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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Air Commentary [1] Helmore, Group Captain W. (Book #ID 13259) Published by George Allen & Unwin Ltd., Ruskin House, 40 Museum Street, London First edition 1942. 1942. First edition hard back publisher's original navy cloth covers, slightly faded white stamping to spine. 8vo 7½" x 4¾" 90, 2 [pp]. Fifteen monochrome illustrations. Former name to front end paper and in 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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Wavell Portrait of a Soldier Fergusson, Bernard [Field Marshal Archibald Percival Wavell, 1st Earl Wavell GCB, GCSI, GCIE, CMG, MC, KStJ, PC (5 May 1883 - 24 May 1950) was a senior officer of the British Army]. (Book #ID 13423) Published by Collins 14 St. James's Place, London First edition 1961. 1961. First edition hard back publisher's original scarlet buckram cloth covers, gilt stamping to spine. 8vo 8½" x 5¾" 96 pp. Monochrome photographic illustrations on glossy paper. Nr. Fine in Very Good dust wrapper with general light soiling to ivory paper covers, 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 |
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Invasion D-Day June 6, 1944 [World War 2 Pictorials Volume 1] Haupt, Werner and Uwe Feist (Book #ID 74683) Published by Feist Publications, Buena Park, California, USA First Edition 1968. USA 1968. First US edition in publisher's original illustrated card wrap covers [softback]. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains unpaginated printed pages of text with monochrome photographs throughout. Shallow rubs to the gutters, a few vertical crease lines to the covers and 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 |
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A Day That Made History; D-Day Grimshaw, Anne (Book #ID 44131) Published by Dryad Press Ltd., 8 Cavendish Square, London First Edition 1988. London 1988. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original colour illustrated glazed boards. 8vo. 10'' x 7''. ISBN 0852197632. Contains 64 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations throughout. Without any ownership markings and in 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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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 |
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The Alexander Memoirs 1940-1945; Field Marshal Earl Alexander of Tunis [1] North, John [Edited by] Field-Marshal Earl Alexander of Tunis (Book #ID 14633) Published by Cassell & Company, Ltd., 37-38 St. Andrew's Hill, London First Edition 1962. London 1962. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original russet cloth covers, gilt lettering to spine. 8vo 8¾'' x 5¾'' 210 printed pages of text. Monochrome photographic illustrations on glossy paper, fifteen battle maps. Light sporadic foxing to foot of fore edge. Near Fine condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with slight tanning to spine, without any chips or tears, 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 |
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