MALTA (Maltese History)

(Book #ID 17769)

Published by His Majesty's Stationery Office, London First edition 1943. 1943.

First edition publisher's original stapled illustrated paper covers. 8vo 9" x 7". Monochrome photographic illustrations. In Very Good clean and bright condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Gibbs, Wing Commander Patrick [Wing Commander Reginald Patrick Mahoney Gibbs DSO DFC & Bar (2 April 1915 - 8 March 2008) was a British military pilot and journalist. He fought in World War II and was noted for his specialised torpedo attacks against shipping].

(Book #ID 97352)

Published by Wrens Park Publishing, Barton-Under-Needwood, Staffordshire 2002. 2002.

Hard back binding in publisher's original turquoise covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. The manuscript for Torpedo Leader was written in 1943 when the events and actions it portrays were still fresh in the mind of its author. Intended as a successor to 'Not Peace But a Sword', it has lain untouched since then. Written during the war without the benefit of hindsight, official documentation or reference work, it is therefore a highly remarkable and valuable account, which is here published in full for the first time with only very minor modifications. A first-hand and very personal story, its lucid, exciting and readable narrative describes firstly the author's frustrations as a Staff Officer in Cairo, then more significantly his triumphs and disasters as a Beaufort Flight Commander on anti-shipping operations from Malta in that crucial summer of 1942. Fighting uphill battles against 'the powers that be', Gibbs remained utterly dedicated to the airborne torpedo as a weapon of war against shipping, and succeeded in changing not only tactical but also strategic policy - very rare indeed for a junior officer. But his book also gives new insight into the often haphazard way war was waged in the Mediterranean, the daily dangers, the inevitable losses. Gibbs' contribution was immense. As Laddie Lucas has written, 'there were few operational efforts in World War II to compare with it'. There is not the least doubt that the success of his strike operation had a material effect upon the fortunes of our 8th Army in the Desert and the outcome of Alamein. Contains [x] 206 printed pages of text with double-page map of the Mediterranean Sea, monochrome 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 0905778723

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(Book #ID 100399)

Published H. M. Stationery Office, London and Distributed in Malta by Audio Visual Centre Ltd., circa 1972. 1972.

9'' x 4¾'' double-sided colour map opening to 24'' x 35''. Couple of small tears wear the map is folded and in Very Good clean condition. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0906329078

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Zammit, John [Colour Photographs by Heinz Hoffmeister]

(Book #ID 97257)

Published by JP Advertising Ltd., First Edition 1991. 1991.

Stated first edition in publisher's original colour illustrated card wrap covers [soft back]. 8vo. 10½'' x 8''. Contains 62 (+ covers) printed pages with colour photographs throughout. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Azzopardi, Aldo E.

(Book #ID 46953)

Published by Plurigraf, Narni Terni First Edition 1994. 1994.

First edition in publisher's original colour illustrated laminated card wrap covers. Quarto. 10'' x 8''. Contains 128 printed pages of text with colour illustrations throughout. Without any ownership markings and in near Fine condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Bugeja, Captain Paul [Foreword by Moyra Mintoff]

(Book #ID 46981)

Published by A. C. Aquilina & Co. Malta 3rd New and Revised Edition 1979. Malta 1979.

Publisher's original plain lemon card wrap covers. 8vo. 8½'' x 5¼''. Contains 165 printed pages of text. Two erased pen lines to the front cover and in Good condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Luke, Sir Harry

(Book #ID 42292)

Published by George G. Harrap & Co. Ltd., 182 High Holborn, London 1950. London 1950.

Hard back binding in publisher's original orange cloth covers, light blue lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9'' x 6'' 200 pp. Monochrome illustrations throughout. Spine slightly sun faded and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. This book is not signed by the author. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Hogan, George

(Book #ID 97197)

Published by Progress Press Co. Ltd., 341 St. Paul Street, Valetta, Malta First Thus Edition 1988. 1988.

First paperback edition in publisher's original red and white card wrap covers [soft back]. 8vo. 7'' x 4½''. Contains 208 printed pages of text with archive monochrome photographs throughout. Small price ticket label removed from the rear cover and in near Fine condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0907930360

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[Foreword by Brigadier Alfred Samut-Tagliaferro]

(Book #ID 50599)

Published by the National War Museum Association, Malta 1994. 1994.

Publisher's original stapled colour photographic card wrap covers. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 50 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs throughout. Without any ownership markings and in very near Fine condition, no dust wrapper as published. We currently hold in stock 25 other titles on Malta. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Bellanti, Dunstan G.

(Book #ID 52694)

Published 1964. 1964.

Publisher's original plain brown card wrap covers with outline map of Malta to the front cover. 8vo. 7'' x 5''. Contains [xxiv] 114 [xliv] printed pages of text with monochrome photographs throughout. Small piece of card missing to the foot of the front cover, without any ownership markings and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Sutherland, Jon and Diane Canwell

(Book #ID 111585)

Published by Pen and Sword Books Ltd., Aviation, 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 [ix], 198 pp with archive monochrome photographs throughout on loaded art paper. Small label removed from the bottom of 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.

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Camilleri, Fr. Victor J.

(Book #ID 56363)

Published Privately by the Author 31st October 1997. 1997.

Publisher's original staple white card wrap covers. 8vo. 8'' x 5½''. Contains 3 printed pages of text referring to 16 pages of colour photographs. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Hay, Ian

(Book #ID 57019)

Published by Hodder and Stoughton Ltd., London Reprinted Edition October 1943. London 1943.

First Reprinted edition hard back binding in publisher's original mushroom cloth covers, black title and author lettering to the spine and to the upper panel. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 208 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs throughout, maps to the end papers, General Dobbie's Order of the Day in May, 1940 frontispiece. A little sun fading to the upper edges where pieces of the wrapper are missing, upper edges slightly age darkened. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition colour illustrated dust wrapper with nicks and chips to the upper edges, rubs to the gutters and corners, 30 mm closed tear to the foot of the front panel, not price clipped 7/6. 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.

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Shankland, Peter and Anthony Hunter

(Book #ID 109139)

Published by Collins 14 St. James's Place, London First Edition 1961. 1961.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original aqua blue cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. 8vo. 8½'' x 6''. Contains 256 pp with archive monochrome photographs throughout. Fine condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with feint crease lines down the spine, corners rubbed, not price clipped, 18s, red title to spine not faded. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Cutajar, Dominic

(Book #ID 66433)

Published by M. J. Publications Co. Ltd., Valletta, Malta First Edition 1989. Valletta 1989.

First edition in publisher's original colour illustrated card covers. 8vo. 9'' x 6½''. Contains 112 printed pages of text with colour illustrations and photographs throughout. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Debattista, C.

(Book #ID 66928)

Published by Lombardi's Press Sliema, Malta 1978. Malta 1978.

Publisher's original yellow and orange card wrap covers. 8vo. 8½'' x 5¼''. Contains 46 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.

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Montebello, Dr. Mark

(Book #ID 67130)

Published by Agius & Agius Ltd., Hamrun, Malta First Edition 2009. Malta 2009.

First edition in publisher's original blue card wrap covers. 8vo. 9½'' x 7¼''. Contains 188 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout. In very near Fine condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 9789990991314

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Montebello, Dr. Mark

(Book #ID 67131)

Published by Agius & Agius Ltd., Hamrun, Malta First Edition 2009. Malta 2009.

First edition in publisher's original blue card wrap covers. 8vo. 9½'' x 7¼''. Contains 188 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout. In very near Fine condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 9789990991314

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(Book #ID 110761)

Published by Society of Antiquaries of London; Printed by J. B. Nichols and Son, London, 1842. 1842.

First edition in publisher's original plain blue paper covers. 4to. 12'' x 9½''. Contains (xii), pp 191-454 with plates and plans throughout. Cream card paper down the spine absent with separation to the early gatherings, page tops not slit. Contains article on Ancient Temple near Crendi, Malta and plan. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Shores, Christopher and Brian Cull [with Nicola Malizia] Wing Commander T. F. Neil [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 112223)

Published by Grub Street, Golden House, 28-31 Great Pulteney Street, London First Edition 1987. 1987.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains (xiii), 457 pp with maps (one folding) and monochrome archive photographs throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition price clipped dust wrapper. SIGNED by the Tom Neil to the title page 'Tom Neil, -249 Sqn. 1941 - 1942' + photo corner mounted 6'' x 4'' private colour photograph at his home in Bungay, Suffolk, opposite the title page, loosely inserted letter of provenance. Neil embarked with No. 249 Squadron on HMS Furious on 10 May 1941 and sailed for Gibraltar, and on arrival the squadron transferred to Ark Royal. The squadron flew to Ta' Qali on 21 May to take part in the Battle of Malta and he shot down a Macchi C.200 fighter on 12 June 1941. 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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Douglas-Hamilton, Lord James [James Alexander Douglas-Hamilton, Baron Selkirk of Douglas, PC, QC (born 31 July 1942), briefly The 11th Earl of Selkirk (a title he disclaimed)]. Introduction by Laddie Lucas. [Cover Illustration by Theo Ramos].

(Book #ID 100008)

Published by Mainstream Publishing Company Ltd., 25a South West Thistle Street Lane, Edinburgh First Thus Edition 1981. 1981.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original toffee cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9'' x 5½''. Contains 208 printed pages of text with monochrome archive photographs throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition price clipped dust wrapper. Ink message to the title page 'To David M. from David.' Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0906391202

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Holland, James [Wing Commander T. F. Neil [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 112247)

Published by Orion Books, 5 Upper St. Martin's Lane, London First Edition 2003. 2003.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original tawny brown paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine, photographic end papers. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains (xii), 440 pp with maps and monochrome archive photographs throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. SIGNED by the author to the title page 'For Peter (surname with held) - With all my very best wishes, James Holland' also SIGNED to the title page by 'Tom Neil, -249 Sqn. - Malta 1941-1942'. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Spooner, Tony [Wing Commander Tony Spooner DSO DFC (1916 - 30 January 2002)] Adrian "Warby" Warburton, DSO* DFC** (10 March 1918 - 12 April 1944) was a Royal Air Force pilot and flying ace of the Second World War. He became legendary in the RAF for his role in the defence of Malta and was described by the then Air Officer Commanding in Chief Middle East, Air Marshal Sir Arthur Tedder, as 'the most important pilot in the RAF'. [Corporal Harry 'Scoop' Kirk RAF Camera | Photographer | Mechanic, Luqa, Malta Veteran]

(Book #ID 112394)

Published by William Kimber & Co. Limited, 100 Jermyn Street, London First Edition 1987. 1987.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original navy cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Years of speculation about Warburton's fate came to an end in 2002, when his remains were found with his aircraft, buried about 2 yards deep in a field near the Bavarian village of Egling an der Paar, 34 miles west of Munich. According to witnesses, the aircraft fell there on 12 April 1944, around 11:45. One of the propellers had bullet holes in it, which suggests that Warburton had been shot down. Contains 222 pp with monochrome archive photographs throughout. Fine condition book in in near Fine condition dust wrapper with light rubbing across the spine ends, not price clipped. SIGNED by the author to the title page 'To Harry Kirk - who was also there (see next page) With best regards Tony Spooner | November 1987'. A unique signed copy to Harry Kirk, reference is being made to the RAF's defence of the strategically important defence of the Maltese Islands. There is a typed correction laid in by Kirk as follows 'I asked Warby if he ever saw a camel train' Tony altered it to read that I asked Warby 'What was a camel train' | pp 66 has another paper laid-in 'This should read that I asked Warby if he ever saw any camel trains on his trips along the African coast' Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Spooner, Tony [Wing Commander Tony Spooner DSO DFC (1916 - 30 January 2002)] Foreword by Admiral of the Fleet Lord Lewin.

(Book #ID 112409)

Published by John Murray, 50 Albemarle Street, London First Edition 1996. 1996.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains (xxvi), 358 pp with 3 maps, 16 pp monochrome archive photographs to the centre pages. Small bump to the bottom front corner. Very Good condition book in near Fine condition dust wrapper. SIGNED by the author framed white label to the title page 'Tony Spooner'. 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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