Peter Saal (23 results)

Condition: Very Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

(Subject: History & Development of Warfare - General) This book explores the history of modern fortifications from the 1870s, showing how designs changed radically to meet new threats particularly in the form of artillery. It shows how some of the major forts fared in battle and provides a detailed travel guide for anyone wishing to explore the fortifications of Netherlands, Belgium, France and Germany, including the West Wall, the Maginot Line, and the Atlantic Wall. (Published: 1988) (Publisher: Airlife Publishing) (ISBN: 1853100323) (Pagination: 166pp, photos maps.) (Condition: Good in card covers. Slight rubbing on top edge. ) UL-XXXXXX.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. There is an ISBN mismatch on the stock photo for this book. This book is titled: Fortress Europe and is a softcover. Fully illustrated, 166pp. This book explores the history of modern fortifications from the 1870s and how designs changed historically to meet new threats. Moderate cover wear.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. very nice copy.

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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. First English Edtion. DJ has a tear to the top spine , it is price clipped and is covered in a clear protective wrapper. Contains black & white illustrations. Seller Ref: M8112.

Soft Covers. Condition: VG. No Jacket. Photos, Maps, Diagrams, Plans (illustrator). 1st Thus. This is an impressive history of, and tour guide for, European fortresses, coastal defences, border fortifications and other military emplacements, mainly those of WWII, but with some attention also to the fortifications of the late 1800s when technological developments in construction and armamants saw many European countries develop important fixed defences. These factors are dealt with chronoligically up to WWII, for Holland, Belgium, France and Germany with the final section explaining the state of the defence at the time of publication. The second part is a travel guide dealing in detail with the location, access and condition of remaining examples. Holland and Belgiium are covered individually while five sections cover France, mainly the German Atlantic Wall, including the Channel Islands, with the borders with Germany and the Maginot Line closing the guide. First published in Dutch in 1986 with this Airlife translation 1988.This an ex-library copy. 166 pages, photos, maps, plans and diagrams throughout. Pictorial card covers plastic protected, library codes label near spine base and VG, crossed bar code lower right FFEP, three small lines ink codes title page verso, small library stamps top top right margin on three text pages, text block otherwise excellent, tape reinforced e/paper gutters, no adhesion marks.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Fair. Hardback; previous owner's ink inscription to endpaper, otherwise good in stained, scratched and creased dustjacket. ; Fortifications from the 1870s to 1940s with emphasis on the structures built during both World Wars. With a guide to surving sites in France, Holland, Belgium, Germany and the Channel Islands. With b/w photographs, plans & maps. Translated from the Dutch edition. ; 166 pages.

Condition: very good. Gut/Very good: Buch bzw. Schutzumschlag mit wenigen Gebrauchsspuren an Einband, Schutzumschlag oder Seiten. / Describes a book or dust jacket that does show some signs of wear on either the binding, dust jacket or pages.

Soft cover. Condition: As New. 2nd Edition. WITH 166 PAGES , WELL ILLUSTRATED , SOFT CVOVER , EXCELLENT CONDITION , AS NEW.

First English Language Editon. 8vo hardback with dust jacket, 166pp, indexed, illus throughout with with b/w plates and maps. Light edgewear to dust jacket, otherwise VG/VG. (SHELF 56) ISBN: 0906393965 PLEASE NOTE: Buyer is responsible for any additional duties, taxes, or fees required by recipient's country.** Pictures available upon request.** Visit our homepage for our shop opening hours. Over 20,000 books in stock - come and browse. PayPal, credit and most debit cards welcome. Books posted worldwide. For any queries please contact us direct.

Condition: Fair. First Edition. Paperback, 1986, met fris en schoon binnenwerk. Recht boekblok. Omslag met gebruikssporen / slijtage langs de randen; onderkant voorplat m.n.

Ingenaaid. Condition: Boek goed. 110 pp. Catalogus, uitgegeven t.g.v. de openingstentoonstelling van Museum Kranenburgh. Illustraties in z/w en in kleur. Size: 24,5 x 24,5 cm.

Condition: Very good.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Edition First Printing. Shrewsbury UK: Airlife, 1988. History of military fortifications from the 1870s to the time of printing, first English translation from the original Dutch. 166 pages packed with information accompanied by many photographs of Pill boxes, forts and other fortifications plus maps. Book and wrapper are very bright and clean, wrapper price clipped. A very nice copy of an interesting book SEE IMAGE. DETAILED IMAGES AVAILABLE ON REQUEST. First Edition First Printing. Boards. Very Good/Very Good. 10 x 6.3/4 Inches. Hardcover.

Paperback, 25 cm, 168 pp. Ills.: zwart/wit illustraties. Cond.: goed / good. ISBN: 9022836134.

Condition: Very good.

127 pp. Orig. boards + dustj., 4to. Richly illstr. in bl./wh. and colour.

Hb In Dw 166pp, Illustrations,Plans & Maps This Book Explores The History Of Modern Fortifications From The 1870's To The End Of WW2. It Shows How Some Of The Major Fortifications Faired In Battle In Both World Wars With The Aid Of Dozens Of Clear Maps And Photos. Vg Vg Copy.

1st edition stiff wrappers Nice Copy lge. octavo 166pp., b/w pls., maps, plans, index, Fortifications from the 1870s -1940s with emphasis on the structures built during both World Wars. With a guide to surviving sites in France, Holland, Belgium, Germany and the Channel Islands. Translated from the Dutch edition.

Weesp, Fibula-Van Dishoeck, [1986]. 168 pp. B./w. ills. Softcover. - Owner;'s name on the half-title.

Condition: Very good.

Paperback met flappen. Condition: As new. Condition: Als nieuw. Binding: Paperback met flappen. Year: 2017. Description: Lichte sporen omslag verder als nieuw.