WORLD WAR II (Second)

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.

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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.

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Kimmins, Anthony

(Book #ID 19755)

Published by William Heinemann Limited, London First Edition 1947. 1947.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original cerise cloth covers, silver lettering to spine, silver motif to upper panel. 8vo 8½" x 5¼" 290 pp. Monochrome photographic illustrations on glossy silk art paper. Former message and light foxing to the front free end paper and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Knight, William Ferguson [R. A. Ruegg]

(Book #ID 22506)

Bristol Shiplovers Society, 21 Closemead, Clevedon, Bristol First edition 1995. 1995.

First edition in publisher's original illustrated laminated covers. 8vo 8¼" x 6" 148 pp ISBN 095252290X. Separate SIGNED letter from the author to the author 'R. A. Ruegg', referring to the copyright of this book, small monochrome photograph of R. A. Ruegg dated 1955 to rear, separately enclosed. Monochrome photographic illustrations throughout. Former name inside front cover and in near Fine condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Knowles, David J.

(Book #ID 99252)

Published by Knowles Publishing, 18 Castle Avenue, Rochester, Kent First Edition 2002. 2002.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original letterbox red paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 6''. Contains 244 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout. Fine 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 0953435849

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Kedward, H. R.

(Book #ID 109467)

Published by Basil Blackwell Ltd., 108 Cowley Road, Oxford First Edition 1985. 1985.

First edition in publisher's original photographic card wrap covers [soft back]. 8vo. 8'' x 5¼''. Contains 88 pp. Tiny crease lines to front and rear lower corners and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0631139273

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Kemp, Peter

(Book #ID 33084)

Published by Elsevier-Dutton, New York First Edition 1978. New York 1978.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original blue paper covers, silver lettering to the spine. 8vo 9½'' x 6¼'' 184 pp ISBN 0525930043. Monochrome illustrations throughout. Near Fine condition book, in Very Good condition price clipped dust wrapper with very slight sun fading to the spine. 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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Konsalik, Heinz G. [Cover Illustration by Brian Sweet] Translated by Oliver Coburn

(Book #ID 85203)

Published by Aidan Ellis Publishing Ltd., Henley-on-Thames, Oxon First Edition 1977. 1977.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original midnight blue paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 216 printed pages of text. Spine ends scuffed. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with a little curling to the upper edges, 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.

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Kemp, Paul

(Book #ID 42844)

Published by Arms and Armour Wellington House, 125 Strand, London First Edition 1995. London 1995.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original burgundy paper covers, gilt lettering to the spine. 4to 11'' x 9''. ISBN 1854092995. Contains 192 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations throughout. Without any ownership markings. Fine condition book, in Fine condition dust wrapper with slight sun fading of the text to the spine. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Knowles, David J.

(Book #ID 44216)

Published by Knowles Publishing 18 Castle Avenue, Rochester, Kent First Edition 2002. Rochester 2002.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original scarlet paper covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. ISBN 0953435849. Contains xii, 244 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations throughout. Without any ownership markings. Fine condition book, in Fine condition dust wrapper. 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. ISBN 0953435849

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Kingswell, Peter [HMS Fidelity (D57) was a Special Service Vessel of the British Royal Navy during World War II, originally the French merchant vessel Le Rhin].

(Book #ID 111316)

Published by Royal Marines Historical Society | Printed by the Portsmouth Polytechnic Printing Office First Edition 1991. 1991.

First edition in publisher's original blue card wrap covers (soft back). 8vo. 8'' x 6''. In December 1942 Fidelity, with T Company, 40 Commando aboard, joined Convoy ON 154. The convoy was attacked by U-boats from 27 December while north of the Azores. On 29 December Fidelity, suffering from engine problems, fell out of the convoy. She launched her aircraft as an anti-submarine patrol while repairs took place. During this time her aircraft reported lifeboats to the southwest and her landing craft was sent to pick them up. These were 44 men from Empire Shackleton, the convoy commodore's ship. During the night Fidelity was making 5 knots towards the Azores, but came under attack twice. She was fired on by U-225, and later by U-615. Both U-boats were driven off when Fidelity fired back. On 30 December she was found by U-435, under the command of Siegfried Strelow and was torpedoed twice. Strelow observed the sinking, and estimated about 300 survivors in the water, but when he made his report later he was asked "whether their destruction in the prevailing weather can be counted on". This was some months after BdU's infamous Laconia Order, instructing U-boat commanders not to assist survivors in any way, and regarded at the Nuremberg trials as a tacit encouragement to ensure there were none. At the time of her sinking Fidelity had on board some 369 souls. All were lost. Contains 128 pp with monochrome archive photographs and some maps throughout. Feint crease line to the top front corner and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Kessler, Leo

(Book #ID 76112)

Published by Leo Cooper an imprint of Octopus Publishing, Michelin House, 81 Fulham Road, London First Edition 1989. London 1989.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original blue covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains [xvi] 224 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper with small crinkle of paper to the top of the spine, not price clipped £12.95. 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 0850528860

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King, William

(Book #ID 77584)

Published by Hutchinson & Co. Ltd., London First Edition 1958. London 1958.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original blue cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine, map end papers. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 192 printed pages of text with authors portrait frontispiece. Light foxing and dust marking to the closed page edges. Near Fine condition book in near Fine condition dust wrapper with light rubs to the top corners, rubs and tiny chips to the spine ends, 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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Kersh, Gerald [1911-1968]

(Book #ID 78579)

Published by William Heinemann Ltd., London First Edition 1946. London 1946.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covers, silver title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 140 printed pages of text. Light rubs to the cover edges, age darkened end papers and in Very Good clean condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Kaplan, Philip [Don Gentile and John Godfrey]

(Book #ID 112044)

Published by Pen & Sword Aviation, 47 Church Street, Barnsley, S. Yorkshire 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 167 pp with monochrome archive photographs to the centre. Spine tips scuffed, front free end paper absent. 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. ISBN 1844151778

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Kurzem, Mark

(Book #ID 111484)

Published by Rider, Ebury Publishing, London 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 340 pp with monochrome archive photographs on coated paper to the centre. 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 plate and barcode removed from front free end paper, plate removed from copyright page. Very Good condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 9781846040368

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Knowles, David J.

(Book #ID 84540)

Published by Knowles Publishing, 18 Castle Avenue, Rochester, Kent First Edition 2002. 2002.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original letterbox red paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 6''. Contains 244 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. SIGNED by the Author to the front free end paper 'For Andrew and Kathy with Best Wishes David J. Knowles.' 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 0953435849

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Kelly, Terence

(Book #ID 111669)

Published by Pen and Sword Books Ltd., Military, 47 Church Street, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Probably 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 244 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 bookplate removed from the front free end paper, title page missing. Good condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped, £19.99. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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