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Robinson, Michael [Squadron Leader John Gordon Pattison, DSO, DFC (27 January 1917 - 11 September 2009) was a New Zealand fighter pilot and squadron commander of the Second World War who flew Supermarine Spitfires with Nos. 266 and 92 Squadrons during the Battle of Britain]. Anthony Charles Bartley, DFC & Bar (28 March 1919 - 18 April 2001) Spouse of film actress Deborah Kerr was a British film and television executive, and fighter pilot. As a Royal Air Force Spitfire pilot, Bartley was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for his actions with 92 Squadron during the Battle of Britain.

(Book #ID 112300)

Published by the Author Michael Robinson, Bletchley, Milton Keynes First Edition 2001. 2001.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original scarlet cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. 4to. 12'' x 8¼''. Contains (viii), 163 + iv pp with monochrome archive photographs throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. 'Best of the Few' bookplate to the front free end paper SIGNED by 92 Squadron's only surviving pilots at the time from the Battle of Britain period 'Michael Barraclough' 'Tom Sherrington' 'Geoff Wellum' 'Allan Wright' also SIGNED by the author 'Michael Robinson'. + No. 17 of 50 'Skies to Dunkirk' flown cover SIGNED by Tony Bartley (92 Squadron Dunkirk 1940) | 4 June 1990 post office stamp. One information card cachet insert. + Close cut card SIGNED by the 92 Squadron New Zealand Battle of Britain pilot 'John Pattison'. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Housed in paper covered open-fronted slip case. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Page, Geoffrey [Alan Geoffrey Page, DSO, OBE, DFC & Bar (16 May 1920 - 3 August 2000) was an officer in the RAF who served during the Second World War. He participated in the Battle of Britain, and was shot down. He was badly burned when his aircraft was destroyed, and was lucky to survive. He underwent many surgeries on his way to recovery, and was a founding member of the Guinea Pig Club. He eventually passed a medical exam and returned to active service, becoming one of Britain's most successful fighter pilots]. Artist J. G. Keek

(Book #ID 112522)



24'' x 16''. Hand written number 316 of 1000 Limited Edition Print | WW2 Battle of Britain Limited Edition Print Sketch of Geoffrey Page and SIGNED 'Geoffrey Page' | Signed by Artist J. G. Keek. In Fine condition. Sent rolled in a tube with plastic end caps. 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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Arthur, Max [Foreword by Stephen Fry]

(Book #ID 111443)

Published by Virgin Books, Random House, 20 Vauxhall Bridge Road, London First Edition 2008. 2008.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original green cloth covers, silver title and author lettering to the spine, archive photographic end paper. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Full printer's code to the copyright page 2 4 6 8 10 9 7 5 3 1. Contains [xi] 339 pp with monochrome maps and 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 not issued as a lending book with plate removed from the front free end paper and copyright page. Very Good condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped, £20.00. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 9781905264339

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Deal, Lewis E.

(Book #ID 43362)

Published by North Kent Books, Rochester, Kent Second Revised Edition 1986. Rochester 1986.

Publisher's original illustrated laminated card wrap covers. 8vo. 8½'' x 5¼''. ISBN 0948305010. Contains 142 printed pages of text with archive monochrome illustrations throughout. Small pen dedication inside the front cover and in Fine condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0950573353

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Arthur, Max [Flight Lieutenant Richard Leoline Jones (28th December 1918 - 7th March 2012) 64 Squadron at Kenley then at Hornchurch and 19 Squadron at Fowlmere].

(Book #ID 112240)

Published by Virgin Books, Random House, 20 Vauxhall Bridge Road, London First Edition 2010. 2010.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original navy blue cloth covers, silver title and author lettering to the spine, archive photographic end papers. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Full printer's code to the copyright page 2 4 6 8 10 9 7 5 3 1. Contains (xvi), 290 pp with monochrome archive photographs throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. SIGNED by the author to the title page 'For Flight Lieutenant Richard 'Jonah' Jones with warmest wishes, Max Arthur' + Number 8 of 30 souvenir flown cover SIGNED 'R. L. Jones 64 + 19 Spitfire Squadrons 1940' to the front cover. 6th May 1996 post marked stamp. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Price, Alfred

(Book #ID 44319)

Published by Macdonald & Jane's Ltd., 8 Shepherdess Walk, London First Edition 1979. London 1979.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black paper covers, silver title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. ISBN 0354012193. Contains vi, 223 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations and maps throughout. Small white label over previous owners name to the front free end paper. Very Good condition book, in Very Good condition dust wrapper with small pin hole to the centre of the spine, 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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Wellum, Geoffrey [Squadron Leader Geoffrey Harris Augustus Wellum DFC (4 August 1921 - 18 July 2018) was a British fighter pilot and author, best known for his participation in the Battle of Britain]

(Book #ID 112207)

Published by Viking an Imprint of Penguin Books Ltd., 80 Strand, London First Edition 2002. 2002.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original maroon cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back, illustrated end papers. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Printer's code Number 1 only to the copyright page. Contains (xiv), 338 pp with monochrome archive photographs throughout. Hint of tanning to the page edges, else Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. SIGNED by the author to the title page 'With my very best wishes, Geoffrey Wellum - 10.01.11.' Loosely inserted are two SIGNED letters from the author's private residence in Cornwall replying to the vendor requesting his signature. 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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Thomas, Nick [Kenneth Norman Thomson Lee DFC 1916 - 2008]

(Book #ID 112162)

Published by Pen and Sword Books Ltd., Aviation, 47 Church Street, Barnsley, South Yorkshire First Edition 2011. 2011.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains (viii), 200 pp with monochrome archive photographs throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Loosely inserted Imperial War Museum Duxford Aerodrome flown cover dated 12 September 1999 and SIGNED 'Kenneth Lee 501 Sqn' to the front cover. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Sarkar, Dilip [Brian Lane]

(Book #ID 112275)

Published by Air Research Publications 34 Elm Road, New Malden, Surrey First Edition 1990. 1990.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. 8vo. 9¼'' x 6''. Contains 192 pp with monochrome archive photographs to the centre pages. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. SIGNED by the author to the front free end paper 'To Bill Nicholls, With all best wishes Dilip Sarkar - our local plod! 13.1. 92' + Battle of Britain No. 19 Squadron history card and markings. Housed in Fine condition marble paper covered open-fronted slip case. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Legg, Rodney

(Book #ID 98814)

Published by Dorset Publishing Co. Wincanton, Somerset First Edition 1995. 1995.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 10'' x 7''. Contains 154 + vi printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations, silhouettes and archive photographs 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. ISBN 0948699434

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Foster, R. W. [Wing Commander Robert William Foster, DFC, Battle of Britain pilot (14 May, 1920 - July 13, 2014) with Norman Franks [Norman Leslie Robert Franks (1940 - May 2023) is an English militaria writer who specialises in aviation topics. He focuses on the pilots and squadrons of World Wars I and II]

(Book #ID 112325)

Published by Grub Street, 4 Rainham Close, London First Edition 2008. 2008.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original moss green cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. 8vo. 8¾'' x 5¼''. Contains (viii), 216 pp with monochrome archive photographs throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. SIGNED by both authors to the title page 'For (name withheld) with best wishes - Bob Foster and Norman Franks'. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Trent, Ken [Flight Lieutenant Kenneth Lionel Trent DFC (1922 - 18 January 2018) was a Lancaster Bomber Pilot with the 617 'Dambuster' squadron - and was one of the few to be awarded a distinguished flying cross twice, receiving one from King George VI and the second from the head of Bomber Command, Sir Arthur "Bomber" Harris]

(Book #ID 112212)

Published by Seeker Publishing La Route de la Hougue Mauger, St Mary, Jersey First Edition 2016. 2016.

First edition in publisher's original colour illustrated card wrap covers (soft back). 8vo. 9'' x 6''. tells the story of Flight Lieutenant Ken Trent DFC*, who flew more than forty missions over Nazi Europe in Lancaster bombers. Contains 288 pp with monochrome archive and colour photographs to the centre pages. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Number 24 of 158 flown cover SIGNED 'Kenneth Trent' to the front cover, 12 October 2004 Hyde Park, London stamp, reverse signed by Stephen J. Hill, one cachet insert, 2018 newspaper obituary. Housed in Fine condition marble paper covered open-fronted slip case. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Wing Commander Christopher Frederick Currant, DSO, DFC & Bar (14 December 1911 - 12 March 2006), nicknamed "Bunny", was a Royal Air Force fighter pilot and flying ace of the Second World War.

(Book #ID 112494)

6th February 1990.

8'' x 5'' flown cover No. 602 of 1150 post marked British Forces Postal Services | SIGNED to the front cover 'Bunny Currant' | Royal Air Force | Manston stamp to the rear dated 5th March 1990. Three cachet inserts. Certification signed by Group Captain W. S. O. Randle. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Arthur, Max [Foreword by Stephen Fry]

(Book #ID 111503)

Published by Virgin Books, Random House, 20 Vauxhall Bridge Road, London First Edition 2008. 2008.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original green cloth covers, silver title and author lettering to the spine, archive photographic end paper. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Full printer's code to the copyright page 2 4 6 8 10 9 7 5 3 1. Contains [xi] 339 pp with monochrome maps and 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 not issued as a lending book with plate removed from the front free end paper and copyright page. Very Good condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped, £20.00. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 9781905264339

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Arthur, Max

(Book #ID 111661)

Published by Virgin Books, Random House, 20 Vauxhall Bridge Road, London First Edition 2010. 2010.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original navy paper covered boards, blocked and lettered silver back, archive photographic end sheets. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Full printer's code to the copyright page 2 4 6 8 10 9 7 5 3 1. Contains 290 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 bar code label partially removed from the bottom of the front free end paper. 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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Riley, Gordon

(Book #ID 78267)

Published by Aston Publications, Harvest Hill, Bourne End, Bucks First Edition 1984. 1984.

First edition in publisher's original illustrated card wrap covers [softback]. 8vo. 8½'' x 6''. Contains 72 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs throughout. Shelf rubs to the panels, tiny rubs to the edges and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 094662710X

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Strike, Vic [Wing Commander Guy Penrose Gibson, VC, DSO & Bar, DFC* (12 August 1918 - 19 September 1944) was a distinguished bomber pilot in the Royal Air Force during the Second World War. He was the first Commanding Officer of No. 617 Squadron, which he led in the "Dam Busters" raid in 1943, resulting in the breaching of two large dams in the Ruhr area of Germany]

(Book #ID 112468)

Canal + Image

DVD only | Please note - no book. SIGNED to the front cover 'Best Wishes | Vic Strike'. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Kendrick, Michael (Preface by Dame Vera Lynn)

(Book #ID 112334)

Published by the Author Michael Kendrick First Edition 2006. 2006.

First edition in publisher's original colour illustrated card wrap covers (soft back). Oblong 8¼'' x 11½''. Contains 92 pp with monochrome archive photographs throughout. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as issued. SIGNED by the author to the title page 'Best Wishes | Michael Kendrick'. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Bartley, Tony [March 1919 - April 2001]

(Book #ID 112495)

16th November 1991.

8'' x 5'' flown cover No. 2 of 10 post marked 16th November 1991 | SIGNED to the front cover 'Tony Bartley' |. Two Royal Air Force stamps to the rear (i) Brize Norton 11th November 1991 (ii) The Parachute Regiment Airborne Forces Museum 16th November 1991. Two cachet inserts. Member of the P.B.F.A

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Moffat, John [John William Charlton Moffat (17 June 1919 - 11 December 2016) was a Scottish Royal Navy Fleet Air Arm pilot, widely credited as the pilot whose torpedo crippled the German battleship Bismarck. Moffat took part in the courageous strike on the German battleship Bismarck during its Atlantic sortie, codenamed Operation Rheinübung, on 26 May 1941 whilst flying a Fairey Swordfish biplane]

(Book #ID 112496)

27th May 1991.

8'' x 5'' flown cover post marked 27th May 1991 | SIGNED to the front cover 'John Moffat' | Royal Air Force | Two Royal Air Force stamps to the rear (i) Gibraltar 10th July 1991 (ii) Lyneham 1991. One cachet insert. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Percy Frederick Morfill DFM (11 December 1914 - April 2004) was a British flying ace of the Royal Air Force during the Second World War. He was credited with least six aerial victories.

(Book #ID 112506)

23rd September 1978.

6½'' x 4¼ post marked 16th November 1991 | SIGNED to the front cover 'P. F. Morfill | 501 Sqn. 1940'. Also signed to the front cover by Sqn. Ldr. D. D. Lewis. Battle of Britain Memorial Flight RAF Coningsby to the rear. One cachet insert. Member of the P.B.F.A

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Stokes, Doug [Jacket design by Peter Endsleigh Castle] Drawings by Cuthbert Orde [Group Captain Victor Beamish]

(Book #ID 60011)

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

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original air force blue covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 191 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition art work dust wrapper, 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 0718305566

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Air Commodore Arthur Edmond Clouston, CB, DSO & Bar, DFC, AFC & Two Bars (7 April 1908 - 1 January 1984) was a New Zealand-born British test pilot and senior officer in the Royal Air Force. He took part in several air races and record-breaking flights in the 1930s. | Jim Cox

(Book #ID 112482)

Jersey 14th May 1983.

8'' x 5'' flown cover No. 201 of 990 post marked Jersey 14th May 1983 | SIGNED to the front cover 'A. E. Clouston' and 'Jim Cox'' | Royal Air Force | B. Squadron A. & A.E.E. - Boscombe Down to the rear. Two cachet inserts. Certification signed by Allan Wood. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Denchfield, Herbert David (2nd November 1919 - 5th December 2012)

(Book #ID 112483)

10th July 1988.

8'' x 5'' flown cover No. 22 of 40 post marked 10th July 1988 | SIGNED to the front cover 'H. D. Denchfield'. Two cachet inserts. Sergeant Herbert David Denchfield 610 Squadron Battle of Britain RAF WW2. On 5 February 1941 he was shot down while escorting Blenheims to bomb St Omer and taken prisoner and remaining a POW in various prison camps until 1945. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Howard-Williams, Wing Commander Peter (Peter Ian Howard-Williams 27th December 1919 - March 1993)

(Book #ID 112498)

10th July 1988.

8'' x 5'' flown cover No. 15 of 40 post marked 10th July 1988 | SIGNED to the front cover 'Peter Howard-Williams' | Royal Air Force stamp to the rear Flown Spitfire Mark 5 of the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight AB 910 from RAF Coningsby to Duxford. Two small cachet inserts. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Darlow, Steve [Rupert Cooling, Jack Goodman, Joe Petrie-Andrews, Tony Iveson and Harry Hughes]

(Book #ID 111582)

Published by Grub Street Publishing, 4 Rainham Close, London First Edition 2007. 2007.

First edition thus hard back binding in publisher's original moss green cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered silver back. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 254 pp with monochrome archive photographs throughout. Small bookplate removed from the contents page. Near Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped, £20.00. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Cole, Gerald

(Book #ID 67815)

Published by Firefly Publications 49 Charles Street, Berkhamsted First Edition 1990. Berkhamsted 1990.

First edition in publisher's original illustrated card wrap covers. 8vo. 8½'' x 5¼''. Contains 116 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs and maps throughout. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0951569104

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Air Vice-Marshal J. E. 'Johnnie' Johnson [Air Vice Marshal James Edgar Johnson, CB, CBE, DSO & Two Bars, DFC & Bar, DL (9 March 1915 - 30 January 2001), nicknamed "Johnnie", was an English Royal Air Force pilot and flying ace who flew and fought during the Second World War] and Wing Commander P. B. 'Laddie' Lucas [Percy Belgrave Lucas, CBE, DSO & Bar, DFC (2 September 1915 - 20 March 1998), commonly known as Laddie Lucas, was a Royal Air Force officer, left-handed golfer, author and Member of Parliament].

(Book #ID 112220)

Published by Stanley Paul & Co. Ltd., an imprint of the Random Century Group, 20 Vauxhall Bridge Road, London First Edition 1990. 1990.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original airforce blue cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered silver back. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains (xv)-1, 213 pp with monochrome archive photographs on loaded art paper to the centre pages. Tanning to the page margins as usual. Very Good condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. SIGNED by both authors to the title page 'Johnnie Johnson' and Laddie Lucas.' 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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Orange, Vincent

(Book #ID 111464)

Published by Pen & Sword Books Limited, 47 Church Street, Barnsley, S. Yorkshire First Edition 2008. 2008.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original air force blue paper covered boards, blocked and lettered silver back. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 320 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 spine tips scuffed, tape traces to front and rear cover, plate and barcode removed from front free end paper, plate removed from copyright page. Very Good condition book in Fine condition photographic illustrated dust wrapper, not price clipped. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 9781906502140

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Created by Michael Pierce, John Golley, Roy Asser, Bill Gunston, Brian Masterton, and Freddie Hurrell. [Contributions From 25 R.A.F. Pilots: Wg Cdr P. P. C. Barthropp; Wg Cdr R. P. Beaumont; Sqn Ldr G. H. Bennions; Air Vice-Marshal H. A. C. Bird-Wilson; Air Cdre P. M. Brothers; Air Marshal Sir Denis Crowley-Milling; Gp Capt W. D. David; Air Cdre A. C. Deere; Sqn Ldr B. H. Drobinski; Flt Lt J. H. Duart; Air Chief Marshal Sir Christopher Foxley-Norris; Gp Capt T. P. Gleave; Wg Cdr N. P. W. Hancock; Sqn Ldr C. Haw; Cdr R. C. Hay; Gp Capt C. B. F. Kingcome; Colonel Henry Gaston Lafont; Air Cdre A. R. D. MacDonell; Sqn Ldr M. J. Mansfeld; W Cdr A. G. Page; Wg Cdr P. L. Parrott; Gp Capt D. F. B. Sheen; Wg Cdr F. M. Smith; Wg Cdr J. E. Storra

(Book #ID 101424)

Published by Royale Print of London; Hartnolls Bookbinders of Bodmin, and The Phoenix Setting Company of Portsmouth, London First Edition 1990. 1990.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original Chieftain goatskins, dyed the exact shade of RAF wool-barathea wartime uniform fabric. The front cover is gold-blocked with the title and incorporates specially woven RAF wings of 1940 type by Gieves and Hawkes, No. 1 Savile Row, London, with the King's crown, the marker ribbon of blue silk bearing the emblems of the Battle of Britain Fighter Association, 22-carat gold edging. 4to. 13¼'' x 10''. The print run is strictly limited to 401 copies, No. 1 being presented to HM The Queen. This copy being number 173. Each copy bears the handwritten signatures of the twenty-five selected Battle of Britain pilots: Wg Cdr P. P. C. Barthropp; Wg Cdr R. P. Beaumont; Sqn Ldr G. H. Bennions; Air Vice-Marshal H. A. C. Bird-Wilson; Air Cdre P. M. Brothers; Air Marshal Sir Denis Crowley-Milling; Gp Capt W. D. David; Air Cdre A. C. Deere; Sqn Ldr B. H. Drobinski; Flt Lt J. H. Duart; Air Chief Marshal Sir Christopher Foxley-Norris; Gp Capt T. P. Gleave; Wg Cdr N. P. W. Hancock; Sqn Ldr C. Haw; Cdr R. C. Hay; Gp Capt C. B. F. Kingcome; Colonel Henry Gaston Lafont; Air Cdre A. R. D. MacDonell; Sqn Ldr M. J. Mansfeld; W Cdr A. G. Page; Wg Cdr P. L. Parrott; Gp Capt D. F. B. Sheen; Wg Cdr F. M. Smith; Wg Cdr J. E. Storrar; Wg Cdr G. C. Unwin. Housed in matching buckram clamshell box with blue silk lining and gilt titling. Unopened book in new condition in Fine condition box. Pocket inside the box holds original sales receipt, The Times colour supplement advertisement, typed letter from the original purchaser to Air Vice Marshall Freddie Hurrell confirming his order and enclosed cheque, he also mentions that he would wish to collect the book himself from Hartnolls in Bodmin when the book was ready. SIGNED letter from Air Vice Marshall Freddie Hurrell to the recipient on Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund letter-headed paper with details of the book. Hartnoll Delivery Note. Advertisement prospectus giving in-depth details concerning the various elements of production with a photograph of the six protagonists: Michael Pierce, John Golley, Roy Asser, Bill Gunston, Brian Masterton, and Freddie Hurrell to the front cover viewing the finished product. Remains wrapped in Hartnoll's original brown paper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Sarkar, Dilip

(Book #ID 112276)

Published by Amberley Publishing, Cirencester Road, Chalford, Stroud, Gloucestershire First Edition 2010. 2010.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 217 + vi pp with monochrome archive photographs to the centre pages. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. SIGNED by the author label to the title page 'To Peter, Best wishes Dilip.' Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Henshaw, Alex

(Book #ID 111386)

Published by John Murray, 50 Albemarle Street, London First Edition 1979. 1979.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original midnight blue paper covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt and turquoise back, photographic end papers. 8vo. 8½'' x 6''. Contains 210 pp with monochrome archive photographs throughout. In Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0719535751

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Wing Commander Frederick "Taffy" Higginson, OBE, DFC, DFM (17 February 1913 - 12 February 2003) was a fighter ace of the Royal Air Force during the Second World War.

(Book #ID 112507)

7th April 1992.

7½'' x 4½'' flown cover No. 215 of 750 post marked 7th April 1992 | SIGNED to the front cover 'Taffy Higginson' and one other. Royal Air Force stamp to the rear Wattisham 7th April 1992. Certification signed by Group Captain W. S. O. Randle. Two cachet inserts. Member of the P.B.F.A

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