SPECIAL OPERATIONS [S.O.E.]

Manderstam, Major L. H. with Roy Heron

(Book #ID 63039)

Published by William Kimber & Co. Limited, 100 Jermyn Street, London First Edition 1985. London 1985.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original scarlet paper covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 176 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs throughout. Minimal wear to the spine ends. Very Good 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 0718305884

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Mackenzie, William [W. J. M. Mackenzie]

(Book #ID 115964)

Published by St Ermin's Press | Time Warner Books UK, Brettenham House, Lancaster Place, London First Edition Thus 2002. 2002.

First edition thus in publisher's original illustrated card wrap covers (soft back). 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains (xxix), 814 pp. Tanning to the closed text block edges and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Macintyre, Ben [Benedict Richard Pierce Macintyre (born 25 December 1963) is a British author, historian, reviewer and columnist writing for The Times newspaper. His columns range from current affairs to historical controversies].

(Book #ID 97387)

Published by Bloomsbury Publishing Plc., 50 Bedford Square, London First Edition 2012. 2012.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covers, metallic red title and author lettering to the spine, red paper end papers. 8vo. 9'' x 5½''. Entertaining account of the five key spies involved in weaving a web of deception to mislead the Nazis as to the true targets for the D-Day landings. This spy unit included 'a bisexual Peruvian playgirl, a tiny Polish fighter, a Serbian seducer, a wildly imaginative Spaniard with a diploma in chicken farming, and a hysterical Frenchwoman whose obsessive love for her pet dog very nearly wrecked the entire deception.' Contains [xvi] 417 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs throughout. Hint of tanning to the text block edges. Very Good condition book in near Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped, £16.99. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 9781408819906

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McCue, Paul [Amédée Maingard - SOE Agent]

(Book #ID 111860)

Published by Pen & Sword Military, Barnsley, South Yorkshire First Edition 2007. 2007.

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 monochrome archive photographs to the centre. Small book plate removed opposite title page. Near Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 9781844156184

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Moore, William [Jacket Illustration by Roger Payne]

(Book #ID 98320)

Published by Leo Cooper with Secker & Warburg Ltd., 54 Poland Street, London First Edition 1986. 1986.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original grey paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 182 printed pages of text with monochrome archive photographs throughout. Lower spine end turned-in, top corner cut from the front free end paper. Very Good condition book in near Fine condition panoramic illustrated dust wrapper with minimal wear to the spine ends and corners, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0436284634

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