BATTLE OF BRITAIN

Mason, Francis K. [German Research Material by Martin Windrow] Colour and Tone Illustrations by Michael P. Roffe [Richard Ward [Self Taught British Artist and Illustrator (1916 - 1993) who painted in watercolour and produced artwork for the Brooke Bond tea picture card series, aircraft illustrations for 'Profiles' series of magazines and cards for Noel Tatt; served in the war in the RAF and produced artwork for BR (SR) post WWII series]

(Book #ID 111442)

Published by McWhirter Twins Ltd., 24 Upper Brook Street, London First Edition 1969. 1969.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original burgundy buckram covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back, two gilt vignettes to the front board, blue end paper maps. Quarto. 9½'' x 7¼''. Contains 636 pp with monochrome photographs and aerial maps throughout, colour plates section in the style of Richard Ward to whom the book is dedicated. Light spotting to the text block edges. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with rub to the bottom front corner and bottom of the spine, not price clipped, 84s. Title page SIGNED by the author to the Richard Ward (aviation artist) 'To Dick with best wishes - Francis K. Mason' also SIGNED to the title page by German research material contributor 'Martin Windrow'. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Heavy volume weighing 2 kg, extra postage will be requested over and above our default setting for destinations outside of the UK. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Middleton, Drew

(Book #ID 36818)

Published by Pan Books, London 1963. London 1963.

Mass market paperback. Monochrome illustrations throughout. Slight browning to the paper and in Very Good clean condition, no crease lines to the covers or the spine. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Mansfield, Angus [Rodney Scrase DFC]

(Book #ID 111947)

Published by Spelmount Publishers, Stroud, Gloucestershire First Edition 2010. 2010.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original air force blue paper covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 256 pp with monochrome archive photographs to the centre. 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 9780752458595

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Morgan, Eric B. and Edward Shacklady

(Book #ID 103298)

Published by Key Publishing Ltd., Gwash Way Industrial Estate, Ryhall Road, Stamford, Lincolnshire First Edition 1987. 1987.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original camel brown cloth covers, gilt stamped title and author lettering to the spine and to the front cover, pictorial colour end papers illustrating 140 variants of the aircraft. 4to. 12'' x 8½''. Contains (vi), 634 pp with 43 chapters and 10 appendices plus illustrations on most pages. This is the ultimate history and description of The Spitfire in all its marks, complete list of Merlin serial numbers, scale drawings of engine and body parts, Eastleigh factory photographs of production, several internal pages, and end papers show 100 plus colour schemes of UK Squadrons and Foreign Air Forces, fuselage construction in detail, photographs and scale drawings, every variant covered: Seafire, Float Plane, Two seater etc. Detailed drawings of Wheel Assembly, gun installation, cockpit controls, fuel system, de-icing etc. Fine condition book in very near Fine condition dust wrapper with small mark along the bottom edge of the front cover, not price clipped, £39.95. Relevant news paper clippings enclosed. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Heavy volume 2.2 kg, extra postage will be requested over and above our default setting for destinations outside the UK. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0946219109

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McKinstry, Leo

(Book #ID 111575)

Published by John Murray, 50 Albemarle Street, London 2010. 2010.

Hard back binding in publisher's original navy paper covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 373 pp with 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 square white label to the copyright page. Very Good condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped, £20.00. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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