BATTLE OF BRITAIN

Wynn, Kenneth G. [Foreword by Alan Deere]

(Book #ID 87222)

Published by Kenneth G. Wynn Auckland, First Edition 1981. 1981.

First edition hard back binding in original powder blue cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 6''. Contains [xiv] 470 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs throughout. Fine condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with short closed tear to the top front cover, small rubs across the spine ends. Hand written Number 7 of 750 Limited Edition copies SIGNED by the author to the limitation page 'Kenneth G. Wynn'. Presentation to Air Commodore Alan Deere, [who contributed the 12 page foreword] to the front free end paper 'To Alan Deere, Thank you for your help, Best wishes, Ken Wynn, 30th May 1982.' A scarce Battle of Britain book from the private library of one of the most famous of 'The Few' which includes a hand written card SIGNED by Alan Deere on his headed compliments card. 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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Wallace, Graham [Claude Graham-White]

(Book #ID 80326)

Published by Putnam, 42 Great Russell Street, London First Edition 1957. London 1957.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original cobalt blue cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 288 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs throughout. Shallow rubs to the softened spine ends, feint ghosting to the free end papers. Very Good condition book in Good condition period art work dust wrapper with 30 mm piece of paper missing to the foot of the spine, 10-15 mm piece of paper missing along the top of mid-rear panel to mid-front, not price clipped 21s. 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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Willis, John

(Book #ID 58784)

Published by Paragon House 2 Hammarskjöld Plaza, New York First U.S. Edition 1987. London 1987.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original chestnut brown cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains vi, 258 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs. Name and address to the front free end paper. Very Good condition book, in Very Good condition dust wrapper with shallow crease lines to the corners and spine tip. 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 0913728299

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Willis, Bob [Edited by] Mosquito Aircrew Association

(Book #ID 96084)

Published by Mosquito Aircrew Association January 2005. 2005.

First edition in publisher's original illustrated card wrap covers [soft back]. 4to. 11½'' x 8¼''. Contains 52 (including the covers) printed pages of text with archive monochrome photographs throughout. From the private library of John Tipton with pencil notes by him to some margins. 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. With 40th Anniversary of the Formation of the Pathfinder Force - 15th August 1942 Flown Envelope. With The Mosquito Aircrew Association grey fibre leather look A4 size document case with Mosquito logo and lettering in Blue to the front. With Mosquito MK VI - 21 Squadron folded card painted by M. A. Kinnear, N.A.P.A. Artist Member. All in Fine condition. Four items in total. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Wallace, Graham [Claude Graham-White]

(Book #ID 88191)

Published by Putnam, 42 Great Russell Street, London Second Revised Edition 1959. 1959.

Second edition hard back binding in publisher's original cobalt blue cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 288 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs throughout. Near Fine condition book in Very Good condition period art work dust wrapper with shallow surface rubs to the spine ends and corners, 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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White, Roger Henshaw [Jacket Painting by Kenneth Woolley]

(Book #ID 99914)

Published by William Kimber & Co. Limited, 22a Queen Anne's Gate, London First Edition 1981. 1981.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original royal blue paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 217 printed pages of text with monochrome archive photographs throughout. Spine ends turned-in, upper corners creased. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with shallow nicks and rubs 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 0718300580

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