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WORLD WAR II (Second)

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Action This Day; Letters From The Fighting Fronts

Spellman, Francis J.

(Book #ID 57873)

Published by Sheed & Ward Ltd., 110/111 Fleet Street, London First UK Edition 1944. London 1944.

First UK edition hard back binding in publisher's original crimson cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8'' x 5½''. Contains [viii] 204 printed pages of text with monochrome photographic frontispiece, fold-out world map of the Author's travels tipped-in to the last page. Shallow rubs to the softened spine ends and corners, a little sun fading to the red of the spine and in Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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The Siege of Leningrad

Salisbury, Harrison E.

(Book #ID 71102)

Published by Martin Secker & Warburg Ltd., 14 Carlisle Street, Soho Square, London First Edition 1969. London 1969.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black leatherette covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine, end paper maps. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 635 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs to the centre. Light marking to the closed page edges. Near Fine condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with nicks, rubs and creases, not price clipped 84s. 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 436441039

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Twelve a Penny: Memoirs of a Young Man in the 1930s-1940s [Signed]

Sheridan, Lazarus

(Book #ID 16329)

Privately Published 18 Talman Grove, Stanmore, Middlesex First edition 1997. 1997.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original laminated white paper covers, black lettering to spine and upper panel. 8vo 8½" x 6¼" 304 pp ISBN 0953002501. SIGNED presentation copy by the author to front end paper 'To Barry with love from Aunty Joan and Uncle Laza - the Author 1998.' Light vertical crease line to spine and in Nr. Fine condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Despatches from the Home Front; The War Diaries of Joan Strange 1939-1945 [Signed]

Strange, Joan [Edited by Chris McCooey]

(Book #ID 52297)

Published by Jak Books, Tunbridge Wells. First Edition 1989. Tunbridge Wells 1989.

First edition in publisher's original photographic card wrap. 8vo. 9½'' x 7''. ISBN 0952349108. Contains [xiv] 178 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs and illustrations throughout. Fine condition book with slight curling to front fore edge, no dust wrapper as published. SIGNED by Chris McCooey to the title page. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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War Story of the Fighter Command

Sprigg, T. Stanhope

(Book #ID 20607)

Collins 14 St. James's Place, London circa 1948 edition not stated. 1948.

Publisher's original stiff card covers with colour illustration of Spitfire's on runway and taking-off to upper panel. Quarto 9½" x 7¼" 32 pp. Monochrome photographic illustrations throughout. Light rubbing to edges and in Very Good clean condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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They Came by Night [Regular Publications]

Saffer, Gordon

(Book #ID 76875)

Published by Regular Publications Limited, 4 Vernon Place, Southampton Row, London 1950. London 1950.

Publisher's original illustrated card wrap covers [softback]. 8vo. 7'' x 5''. Contains 160 printed pages of text. Cheap paper browning, light rubs and creases, 20 mm piece of paper missing to the top spine end and front cover spine gutter and in Good condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Unofficial War Artist | From France to England | A Pictorial Record

Simonow, M. [Zdzialaw Ruszowski]

(Book #ID 111438)

Published by Mechanick Exercises, 63A Netherhall Gardens, London First Edition 1985. 1985.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original brick red cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. 8vo. 8½'' x 5¼''. Contains 112 pp with colour and monochrome illustrations 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.

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Bomber County | The Lost Airmen of World War Two

Swift, Daniel

(Book #ID 96058)

Published by Hamish Hamilton, Penguin Books Ltd., 80 Strand, London First Edition 2010. 2010.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original cream covers, black title and author lettering to the spine and to the front cover. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains xxvii., 269 printed pages of text with small monochrome photographs throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper which shows a painting by official war-artist Paul Nash of Whitley bombers over Berlin and is three-quarter size, more of a sleeve, over the plain cream boards of the book itself. ISBN 9780241144176

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The Early Battles of Eighth Army; 'Crusader' to the Alamein Line 1941-1942

Stewart, Adrian [Jacket Design by Jon Wilkinson]

(Book #ID 111473)

Published by Pen & Sword Books Limited, 47 Church Street, Barnsley, S. Yorkshire Probably 2002. 2002.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original light brown paper covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 182 pp with 30 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 Lower spine end creased, plates removed from front cover and copyright page, front free end paper missing. Very Good condition book in Fine condition illustrated dust wrapper, not price clipped. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0850528518

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Spitfire Dive-Bombers Versus The V2; Fighter Command's Battle with Hitler's Mobile Missiles

Simpson, Bill

(Book #ID 111939)

Published by Pen & Sword Aviation, 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 258 pp with splendid monochrome archive photographs throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped, £19.99. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 1844155714

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Silent Rebels; The True Story of the Raid on the Twentieth Train to Auschwitz

Schreiber, Marion

(Book #ID 38086)

Published by Atlantic Books Ltd., London First Edition 2003. London 2003.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original burgundy cloth covers, gilt lettering to the spine, burgundy silk end papers. 8vo 9'' x 6'' 308 pp ISBN 1903809894. Monochrome illustrations to the centre. Fine condition book, in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. 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.

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Berlin Airlift; The Salvation of a City

Sutherland, Jonathan and Diane Canwell

(Book #ID 111477)

Published by Pen & Sword Books Limited, 47 Church Street, Barnsley, S. Yorkshire Probably 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 215 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. Very Good condition book in Fine condition illustrated dust wrapper, not price clipped. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 9781844154203

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The Bomber Battle for Berlin

Searby, John

(Book #ID 44331)

Published by Guild Publishing, London 1991. London 1991.

Hard back binding in publisher's original terracotta paper covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains vi, 203 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations throughout. Without any ownership markings. Fine condition book, in Fine condition dust wrapper, 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.

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The Frank Family That Survived

Sander, Gordon F. [Introduction by John Keegan]

(Book #ID 65566)

Published by Hutchinson, 20 Vauxhall Bridge Road, London First Edition 2004. London 2004.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black paper covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine, burgundy end papers. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 298 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs throughout. Fine 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 0091794889

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Inferno 1940

Scott, Vernon [Squadron Leader John Eric Tipton DFC* (1918-2018) British officer served as a navigator with 40 Squadron, RAF in Great Britain and Malta, 1941-1942; served with 109 Squadron, Pathfinder Force, RAF in Great Britain, 1943-1944; served as Oboe (British aerial blind bombing system in World War II, based on radio transponder technology), ground controller in Netherlands, 1944-1945].

(Book #ID 96101)

Published by Western Telegraph, Pembrokeshire First Edition 1980. 1980.

First edition in publisher's original illustrated card wrap covers [soft back]. Landscape 5½'' x 8½''. Contains 76 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs throughout. On Monday, August 19th, 1940, three German aircraft bombed the Admiralty oil fuel depot at Llanreath Pembroke Dock, to set off one of the most vicious fires of the second world war, representing a loss of 33,000,000 gallons of oil - a crippling blow to Britain's war effort. In Very Good condition, no dust wrapper as issued. From the private library of John Tipton and SIGNED by him to the title page 'John Tipton'. Who has also made comments to the margins of the book, being a resident of Tenby. John Tipton joined 109 Squadron in June 1943 and went on to complete 70 operations with the squadron through to 1945. He also completed 34 Operations with 40 Squadron in 1941/1942 operating from RAF Wyton and Malta. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0950737208

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Operation Mercury; The Fall of Crete 1941

Sadler, John [Jacket Design by Jon Wilkinson]

(Book #ID 111460)

Published by Pen & Sword Books Limited, 47 Church Street, Barnsley, S. 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 226 pp with 15 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 plates removed from front free end paper and title page. Very Good condition book in Fine condition illustrated dust wrapper, not price clipped. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 9781844153831

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Sutherland's War

Sutherland, Douglas [Illustrated by Timothy Jaques]

(Book #ID 57287)

Published by Leo Cooper, Secker & Warburg Limited, 54 Poland Street, London First Edition 1984. London 1984.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original lemon paper covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains 184 pages of text with monochrome illustrations throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition colour illustrated 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 0436506017

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RAF Dambusters 617 Squadron Signed by Les Munro | First Day Souvenir Flown Cover | Signed

Squadron Leader John Leslie Munro, CNZM, DSO, QSO, DFC, JP (5 April 1919 - 4 August 2015) was a Royal New Zealand Air Force pilot during World War II and the last surviving pilot of the Dambusters Raid of May 1943.

(Book #ID 112512)

5th November 1998.

8'' x 5'' flown cover post marked 5th November 1998 | SIGNED to the front cover 'Leslie Munro, CNZM, DSO, QSO, DFC' |. Royal Air Force stamp to the rear 40th Anniversary of the Reformation of No. 617 Squadron. Member of the P.B.F.A

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War In The Air; Men and Women who Built, Serviced and Flew War Planes Remember the Second World War

Smithies, Edward [Compiled by]

(Book #ID 68113)

Published by Viking, Penguin Books Ltd., 27 Wrights Lane, London First Edition 1990. London 1990.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black paper covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 306 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs throughout. Minimal wear to the edges, age darkening to the closed upper edges. Near Fine 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 0670831506

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Coastal Ace | The Biography of Squadron Leader Terence Malcolm Bulloch, DSO and Bar, DFC and Bar + (Squadron Leader Terence Malcolm Bulloch Flown Cover + Author Signed Letter)

Spooner, Tony [Wing Commander Tony Spooner DSO DFC (1916 - 30 January 2002)] Squadron Leader Terence Malcolm Bulloch, DSO & Bar, DFC & Bar (19 February 1916 - 13 November 2014) was a Royal Air Force Coastal Command pilot during the Second World War. He carried out the highest number of attacks on U-boats during the Battle of the Atlantic, sinking a record total of three (U-597, U-611 and U-514).

(Book #ID 112421)

Published by William Kimber & Co. Limited, 100 Jermyn Street, London First Edition 1986. 1986.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original blue cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 205 pp with monochrome archive photographs throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. + No. 722 of 1366 Squadron Leader Terence Malcolm Bulloch flown cover Post Office stamp 10th January 1978 SIGNED 'T. M. Bulloch' to the front cover | Two stamps to the rear (i) Royal Air Force 120 Squadron Kinloss (ii) United States Naval Station Keflavik. Certification signed by L. Marney. + Loosely inserted hand written George Cross Island Association letter headed paper dated 24th December 1992 from the author who at the time was the Vice President | SIGNED '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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We Remember Dunkirk | Over 100 Personal Accounts + 3 Flyers | Volume I of 4.

Shaw, Frank and Joan Shaw

(Book #ID 97209)

Published Privately by Frank & Joan Shaw, Hinkley, Leicestershire, First Edition 1990. 1990.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original nutmeg covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 4to. 12'' x 8½''. This is the first of a series of four books to be produced on the 50th anniversary of events. Contains [xiii], 2 maps, 232 printed pages of text with period monochrome photographs throughout. Fine condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with minor rubbing to the tips and corners, not price clipped. Three flyers by the authors concerning the book loosely inserted. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 187277900X

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Sea Battles in Close-up: World War 2

Stephen, Martin [Edited by Eric Grove]

(Book #ID 66071)

Published by Naval Institute Press, Annapolis, Maryland, USA Reprinted Edition 1991. USA 1991.

Reprinted US edition hard back binding in publisher's original black paper covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9½'' x 7''. Contains 224 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout. Two small dents, one to the upper fore edge and one to the upper rear edge, ink message to the front free end paper saying that this copy has been given by Simon Askin of Tenneco Inc. to the original owner. Near Fine condition book in near Fine condition dust wrapper with two creased dents to the top of the upper and rear fore edges. 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 0870215566

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Tirpitz | Hunting the Beast | Air Attacks on the German Battleship 1940-44 (Signed)

Sweetman, John [Squadron Leader Thomas Clifford "Tony" Iveson DFC AE (11 September 1919 - 5 November 2013) was a Royal Air Force pilot and veteran of the Second World War, and one of the Few].

(Book #ID 112152)

Published by Sutton Publishing Limited., Phoenix Mill, Thrupp, Stroud, Gloucestershire First Edition 2000. 2000.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. After a course at No. 5 Lancaster Finishing School, RAF Syerston Tony Iveson went to join No. 617 Squadron RAF the Dam Busters in July 1944 as a Flight Lieutenant. Promoted to Squadron Leader in October 1944, he took part in some 27 operations, including the sinking of the German battleship Tirpitz and was awarded a Distinguished Flying Cross in March 1945 for keeping his bomber airborne in January 1945 and landing it in Shetland after half the crew had bailed out over Bergen. Contains (xii), 180 pp with monochrome archive photographs throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Housed in Fine condition marble paper covered open-fronted slip case. SIGNED by Tony Iveson to the title page 'Tony Iveson DFC Sqn Ldr 617 Sqn 1944-5.' Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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The Changi Murals; The Story of Stanley Warren's War

Stubbs, Peter W.

(Book #ID 69229)

Published by Landmark Books Pte Ltd., Singapore circa 2003. Singapore circa 2003.

Publisher's original colour illustrated card wrap covers [paperback]. 8vo. 8'' x 6''. Contains 109 printed pages of text with colour and monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout. Water stain to the lower corner of the rear panel and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 9813065842

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El Alamein; Desert Victory

Strawson, John

(Book #ID 72523)

Published by J. M. Dent & Sons Ltd., Aldine House, Welbeck Street, London First Edition 1981. London 1981.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original olive green paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 191 printed pages of text with monochrome maps and photographs throughout. Fine clean condition book in near Fine condition dust wrapper with a closed tear to the lower front fore edge, light rubs and creases, 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 0460044222

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Into The Assault; Famous Dive-Bomber Aces of the Second World War

Smith, Peter C.

(Book #ID 75943)

Published by John Murray, 50 Albemarle Street, London First Edition 1985. London 1985.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original air force blue paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 223 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs to the centre. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper with a little sun fading of the red lettering to the spine, 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 0719542472

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David and Max; Based on a Bizarre and Tragic Incident of the Second World War

Simonds, Peter

(Book #ID 78698)

Published by Aurora Publishers Inc., Nashville, Tennessee First Edition 1977. Tennessee 1977.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original scarlet cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 265 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs. Softened spine ends and rubbed corners, dust marking to the closed page edges. Very Good condition book in Good condition dust wrapper with rubs to all the surfaces and cover edges, chips to the corners and spine ends, circular indents to the front cover, 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 876951744

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To Fool A Glass Eye

Stanley, Roy M. II

(Book #ID 79767)

Published by Airlife Publishing Ltd., 101 Longden Road, Shrewsbury First Edition 1998. Shrewsbury 1998.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. Folio 12'' x 8½''. Contains 192 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, 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 1853108626

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RAF Dambusters 617 Squadron Signed by Fred Sutherland | Special First Day Souvenir Flown Cover | Signed

Sergeant Frederick Edwin Sutherland (26 February 1923 - 21 January 2019) was one of the original members of No. 617 Squadron RAF, who participated in Operation Chastise | Gunner (mid upper and front)

(Book #ID 112514)

21st March 1998.

8½'' x 4¼'' flown cover No. 14 of 20 post marked 21st March 1998 | SIGNED to the front cover 'Fred Sutherland' | Two cachet inserts. Member of the P.B.F.A

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Our Wartime Days; The W.A.A.F. in World War II

Squadron Leader Beryl E. Escott

(Book #ID 80918)

Published by Alan Sutton Publishing Ltd., Phoenix Mill, Far Thrupp, Stroud, Gloucestershire First Edition 1995. Gloucestershire 1995.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. Quarto 10'' x 7''. Contains 202 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs throughout. Minimal foxing to the top edge. Very near Fine clean unopened condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with light rubs and creases, some sun fading to the spine, 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 0750906383

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Twenty (20) Days in the Reich | Three Downed RAF Aircrew on the Run in Germany 1945

Scott, Tim [Flying Officer Squire 'Tim' Scott]

(Book #ID 111784)

Published by Pen and Sword Books Ltd., Aviation, 47 Church Street, Barnsley, South 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 197 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 labels neatly removed from the front free end paper. Very Good condition book in near Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped, £19.99. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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They Flew Hurricanes

Stewart, Adrian [Jacket Design by Jon Wilkinson]

(Book #ID 111461)

Published by Pen & Sword Books Limited, 47 Church Street, Barnsley, S. Yorkshire First Edition 2005. 2005.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black paper covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 196 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 plates removed from front free end paper and dedication page. Very Good condition book in Fine condition illustrated dust wrapper, not price clipped. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 1844153355

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A History of the Mediterranean Air War 1940-1945 Volume One: North Africa June 1940 - January 1942 [Double Signed]

Shores, Christopher and Giovanni Massimello with Russell Guest

(Book #ID 88208)

Published by Grub Street Publishing, 4 Rainham Close, London First Edition 2012. 2012.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original caramel covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains [x] 560 printed pages of text with maps monochrome photographs throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped, unused and unopened new book. DOUBLE SIGNED by both authors to the title page 'Christopher Shores' and 'Giovanni Massimello'. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 9781908117076

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One Night in June | The Story of Operation Tonga, the Initial Phase of the Invasion of Normandy, 1944

Shannon, Kevin and Stephen Wright [Foreword by General Sir John Hackett]

(Book #ID 97390)

Published by Airlife Publishing Co. 101 Longden Road, Shrewsbury First Edition 1994. 1994.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original blue cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9'' x 5½''. Contains 208 printed pages of text with map and archive monochrome photographs throughout. Age tanning to the text block edges. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with rubbing to the tips and corners, not price clipped, £16.95, spine colours not faded. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 1853104922

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