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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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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