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WORLD WAR II (Second)

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The Mountain of Mist [Signed]

Coulcher, Patrick [Foreword by Air Chief Marshal Sir Neil Wheeler]

(Book #ID 71034)

Published by The Book Guild Ltd, Lewes, Sussex First Edition 1998. Lewes 1998.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original blue covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine, front end paper map. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains 208 printed pages of text with colour photographs to the centre. Small dent to the bottom edge of the front cover. Very near Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. SIGNED by the author to the title page 'Patrick Coulcher.' 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 1857763114

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Roof Over Britain; The Official Story of Britain's Anti-Aircraft Defences 1939-1942

[Ministry of Information, The War Office and The Air Ministry]

(Book #ID 71304)

Published by His Majesty's Stationery Office, London First Edition 1943. London 1943.

First edition in publisher's original illustrated card wrap covers [softback]. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 88 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs throughout. Rubbing to the spine ends, corners and the front fore edge and in Very Good clean condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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The Battle of the Ruhr Pocket April 1945

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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The Governments of the Major Foreign Powers | 1941 Edition

Department of Economics, Government, and History | United States Military Academy, West Point, New York

(Book #ID 110177)

Published by Department of Economics, Government, and History | United States Military Academy, West Point, New York 1941 Edition with 1942 Supplement. 1941 | 1942.

1941 - 1942 edition hard back binding in publisher's cherry red cloth covered boards with office style binding, blocked and lettered in black to the front board. Quarto. 10½'' x 8''. Contains 145 + 13 pp including many governmental fold-outs, charts and maps. Severe surface marking of the cloth to the front board, pp gathering 56 - 63 bound back to front, American Library, London stamp to the front free end paper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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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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From Coastal Command to Captivity | The Memoir of a Second World War Airman

Hunter, W. J. 'Jim' [Wing Commander William James Hunter]

(Book #ID 112330)

Published by Leo Cooper an imprint of Pen and Sword Books Ltd., 47 Church Street, Barnsley, South Yorkshire First Edition 2003. 2003.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original navy cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. The author was the navigator in a Beaufort of No 217 Squadron which was shot down during the hunt for the Scharnhorst. He survived the crash, but was picked up by a German ship, and was soon incarcerated as POW. As an artist, he quickly became a forger of escape documents - and produced colour sketches, some of which are reproduced here. Contains (viii), 152 pp with colour illustrations and archive photographs throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. 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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One-man Air Force

Gentile, Don S. As Told to Ira Wolfert [Major Dominic Salvatore "Don" Gentile (December 6, 1920 - January 28, 1951) was a World War II USAAF pilot who surpassed Eddie Rickenbacker's World War I record of 26 downed aircraft. He later served in the post-war U.S. Air Force.]

(Book #ID 91884)

Published by L. B. Fischer Publishing Corporation, New York First Edition 1944. 1944.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original grey cloth covers, red title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 6''. Contains 55 printed pages of text with nine full-page monochrome photographs throughout. Name inside the front cover 'Douglas Whetton Coll' Very Good condition book in Very Good condition price clipped dust wrapper with small chips to the spine ends, grazes to the edges, red spine not faded. 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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War Diaries; Politics and War in The Mediterranean, January 1943 to May 1945

MacMillan, Harold

(Book #ID 73709)

Published by Macmillan London Limited, London First Edition 1984. London 1984.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original cherry red paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. Thick 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 804 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs. Fine condition book in very near Fine condition dust wrapper with a little sun bleaching to the top of the spine, not price clipped. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0333371984

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Operation Gomorrah: The Hamburg Firestorm Raids

Musgrove, Gordon

(Book #ID 73710)

Published by Jane's Publishing Co. Ltd., 238 City Road, London First Edition 1981. London 1981.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original burgundy cloth covers, silver lettering to the spine. 8vo 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 197 printed pages of text. ISBN 0710600798. Monochrome illustrations and maps throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper 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. ISBN 0710600798

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The Dodger | The Extraordinary Story of Churchill's Cousin and the Great Escape

Carroll, Tim [Major John 'Johnnie' Bigelow Dodge DSO DSC MC (15 May 1894 - 2 November 1960) also known as 'the Artful Dodger', was an American-born British Army officer who fought in both world wars and became a notable prisoner of war during the Second World War and survived The Great Escape].

(Book #ID 95736)

Published by Mainstream Publishing Co. Ltd., 7 Albany Street, Edinburgh First Edition 2012. 2012.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original burgundy paper covered boards, silver title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. 1st Printing with full printer's code number sequence to the copyright page 1 3 5 7 9 10 8 6 4 2. Contains 336 printed pages of text with archive monochrome photographs throughout. Slight tanning to the page margins. Very Good condition book in Fine condition price clipped dust wrapper. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 9781845967994

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La Seonde Guerre Mondiale 1939-1945; Les Batailles Décisives Pour Comprendre Le Plus Grand Conflit du XX Siècle

Verney, Jean-Pierre [Introduction by]

(Book #ID 73980)

Published by Classica Licorne Editions, France 2000. France 2000.

Hard back binding in publisher's original photographic glazed boards, maroon spine with white title lettering. Folio 11½'' x 9¼''. Contains 334 printed pages of French text with monochrome photographs and colour illustrations throughout. Two small chips to the top cover edge, light rubs and in near Fine condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Hilda's War

Arnison, Jim

(Book #ID 74063)

Published by the Author, 7 Wentworth Avenue, Salford, Manchester First Edition 1996. Manchester 1996.

First edition in publisher's original illustrated card wrap covers [softback]. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 62 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs. Sun fading to the cover and in near Fine condition, no dust wrapper as published. Loosely inserted advertisement flier for Hilda's War. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 1870605411

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Inside Story [Signed]

Greaves, David

(Book #ID 74504)

Published by Capella Publications First Edition 1989. 1989.

First edition in publisher's original illustrated glazed card wrap covers [softback]. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 96 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout. Sun bleaching to the spine edges and in near Fine condition, no dust wrapper as published. SIGNED to the title page 'David Greaves 29.5.90'. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0946443114

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Abandon Ship!

Newcomb, Richard F. [Jacket Illustration by Winston McGreedy]

(Book #ID 77612)

Published by The Quality Book Club, 121 Charing Cross Road, London 1960. London 1960.

Hard back binding in publisher's original emerald green paper covered boards, gilt and cream title block to the spine, green dyed upper edges. 8vo. 8'' x 5½''. Contains printed pages of text. 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.

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Mussolini | Il manuale delle guardie nere

Mussolini [Benito Mussolini 1883-1945]

(Book #ID 98062)

Published by Editrice Reprint, Palermo 1993. 1993.

Publisher's original illustrated stiff card wrap covers [soft back]. 8vo. 8½'' x 6''. Contains 160 printed pages of Italian text with monochrome archive photographs to the centre pages. Slight tanning to the closed page edges and in very Good clean condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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The Bloody Battle for Tilly; Normandy 1944

Tout, Ken

(Book #ID 74656)

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

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 246 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs to the centre. Fine condition book in near Fine condition dust wrapper with minimal 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 0750924756

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Counter Defensive; Being the Story of A Bank in Battle

Wadsworth, John

(Book #ID 75062)

Published by Hodder & Stoughton, St. Paul's House, London First scarce De Luxe Edition May 1946. London 1946.

De Luxe edition hard back binding in publisher's original quarter scarlet leather, oatmeal cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine, top edge gilt. 8vo. 10'' x 6½''. Contains 106 printed pages of text with full-page monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout. Tiny rubs to the upper spine tip and gutter and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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'You're The Doctor-You Decide' - Growing Up in the Blitz

Matthews, Graham

(Book #ID 98602)

Published by Glenthorne Publications, Lower Camden, Chiselhurst, Kent First Edition 2004. 2004.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original cobalt blue paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 6''. Contains 118 printed pages of text with colour and monochrome illustrations and archive photographs throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped, errata note laid-in. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 095472500X

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Lie in the Dark and Listen | The Remarkable Story of the W.W.II Bomber Pilot and Great Escaper | Wing Commander Ken Rees (Signed + Additional Signed Label)

Rees, Ken (Wing Commander Ken Rees 1922-2014) with Karen Arrandale

(Book #ID 112441)

Published by Grub Street, 4 Rainham Close, London First Edition 2004. 2004.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original slate blue cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Wing Commander Ken Rees is said to be the basis for Steve McQueen's character in the war classic 'The Great Escape'. Contains (xvi), 224 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 'Ken Rees'. + Provenance of signature with the addition of another signed 'Ken Rees' slip loosely inserted with hand written note on Wing Commander Ken Rees' printed compliments card in Anglesey from 'Martyn' referring to how he always done his 'e' + other bits. 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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By Air to Battle; The Official Account of The British First and Sixth Airborne Divisions

(Book #ID 75155)

Published by His Majesty's Stationery Office, London First Edition 1945. London 1945.

First edition in publisher's original card wrap covers [softback]. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains 144 printed pages of text with seven monochrome line maps. Soiling to the covers, foxing to the page edges, working or reference condition copy, complete. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Gibbs and a Phoney War

Gibbs, Anthony

(Book #ID 75296)

Published by Peter Dawnay, London First Edition 1967. London 1967.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original crimson paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8'' x 5½''. Contains 169 printed pages of text. Spine ends scuffed, ghosting to the end papers. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition art work dust wrapper with nicks and chips to the spine ends and corners, 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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Ardennes; The Secret War

Whiting, Charles

(Book #ID 75326)

Published by Century Publishing Co. Ltd., 12-13 Greek Street, London First Edition 1984. London 1984.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original air force blue paper covered boards, silver title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 196 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs to the centre. 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 0712609245

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Too Young To Die; The Story of a New Zealand Fighter Pilot in the Pacific War

Cox, Bryan

(Book #ID 111744)

Published by Iowa State University Press, Ames, Iowa, USA First Edition Thus 1989. 1989.

First US Edition thus in publisher's original flat backed spine colour illustrated card wrap covers (soft back), maps to the free end papers. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains 290 pp with monochrome illustrations and archive photographs throughout. Sun fading to red lettering of spine and in near Fine condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0813802059

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The Moon in The Morning, Why Should England Tremble?

Martin, Merralls

(Book #ID 75407)

Published by Village Publishing, 23 Bowen Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent First Edition 2008. Kent 2008.

First edition in publisher's original colour illustrated card wrap covers [softback]. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains 187 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs throughout. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 9780956045508

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A.W.O.L. In an Italian Prison Camp and Subsequent Adventures on the Run in Italy 1943-1944 (Queen's Own Royal West Kent Regiment)

Weymouth, Major Guy [Foreword by Lt-Col. G. K. Defrates DSO, MC and Bar]

(Book #ID 90089)

Published by Tom Donovan Publishing Ltd., 52 Willow Road, Hampstead, London First Edition 1993. 1993.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original strawberry cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains [vi] 99 printed pages of text with 3 maps and 23 monochrome illustrations by the author. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper. 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 1871085209

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A Guide to the Beaches and Battlefields of Normandy

Evans, David [Foreword by Tasker Watkins]

(Book #ID 75537)

Published by Michael Joseph Ltd., The Penguin Group, 27 Wrights Lane, London First Edition 1994. London 1994.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black paper covered boards, white title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 187 printed pages of text with monochrome maps, illustrations and photographs throughout. Previous owners name and address sticker to the front free end paper. Fine condition book in very near Fine condition price clipped dust wrapper with minimal rubs. 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 0718138007

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21st (British) Army Group in the Campaign in North-West Europe 1944-1945 | Lecture to the Royal United Service Institution, London by Field-Marshal the Viscount Montgomery

Montgomery of Alamein, Field Marshal the Viscount (1887-1976).

(Book #ID 96107)

Published by British Army of The Rhine First Edition 1945. 1945.

First edition in publisher's original stapled brown card wrap covers [soft back]. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 34 pages with 2 folded colour maps (21'' x 18'') to the rear, Map 1: 'The Battle of Normandy', Map 2: 'The Seine to the Baltic' (British and Canadian Armies and United States Armies). In Very Good clean condition with slight age tanning down the spine edges, probably never opened, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Almost a Lifetime; Who Was the Unknown Woman? [Signed]

McMahon, John

(Book #ID 75652)

Published by Oolichan Books, Lantzville, British Colombia, Canada Second Edition 1998 [First Edition 1995]. Canada 1998.

Publisher's original colour illustrated card wrap covers [softback]. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains 297 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs throughout. Light marking to the fore edge and in near Fine condition, no dust wrapper as published. SIGNED by the author to the title page 'For the Frasers Wishing you good luck, Sincerely John McMahon'. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0889821437

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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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Shot Down and On The Run; The RAF and Commonwealth Aircrews who Got Home from Behind Enemy Lines 1940-1945

Pitchfork, Air Commodore Graham [Foreword by Air Chief Marshal Sir Lewis Hodges]

(Book #ID 75985)

Published by The National Archives, Kew, Richmond, Surrey First Edition 2003. Surrey 2003.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original midnight blue paper covered boards, silver title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 288 printed pages of text with monochrome maps and photographs throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper. 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 1903365538

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Hell On Earth; Dramatic First Hand Experiences of Bomber Command at War

Rolfe, Mel

(Book #ID 75988)

Published by Grub Street, The Basement, 10 Chivalry Road, London First Edition 1999. London 1999.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original letterbox red paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 192 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs to the centre. 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 1902304292

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Test Pilot at War

Taylor, H. A.

(Book #ID 75993)

Published by Ian Allan Ltd., Shepperton, Surrey First Edition 1970. Surrey 1970.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original French blue paper covered boards, silver title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 140 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs throughout. Spine ends and edges scuffed. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with a little wear to the top of the spine, not price clipped 42s. 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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The Modern Wonder Book; Marvels in the Air, on Land and Sea

[Probably Edited by Harry Golding]

(Book #ID 76389)

Published by The Sunshine Press, London and Glasgow circa 1942 edition not stated. 1942.

Hard back binding in publisher's original colour illustrated paper over boards covers. Folio 11'' x 8¼''. Contains 64 printed pages of text with colour frontispiece and many period monochrome photographs throughout. First article is 'Motor Torpedo Boats.' Ink message inside dated 1943, rubbing to the corners and edges, contents in Very Good clean condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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The Price of Surrender 1941 | The War in Crete

Walker, Ernest

(Book #ID 97203)

Published by Blandford | A Cassell Imprint, Villiers House, 41/47 Strand, London First Edition 1992. 1992.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 272 printed pages of text with monochrome map. Fine condition book in near Fine condition dust wrapper with small crease lines to the spine tips, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0713722967

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