Language: English
Published by Faber and Faber, London, UK, 1943
Seller: All Lost Books, Wollaston, United Kingdom
First Edition
US$ 11.79
Quantity: 1 available
Add to basketCard Boards. Condition: Good. Morgan, C (illustrator). 1st Edition. Wartime published light hearted volume of British military slang. Includes several drawings. Thick card boards with paper covering. Boards are lightly soiled. Some toning to pages.
Published by FABER AND FABER, London, 1943
Seller: Sue Lloyd-Davies Books, CARMARTHEN, United Kingdom
First Edition
US$ 20.79
Quantity: 1 available
Add to basketHardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket. Illustrated by FLYING OFFICER MORGAN (illustrator). First Edition. with a foreword by Air Marshal Sir T L Leigh Mallory. Paper covered boards, grubby, titling clear, front cover slightly creased at corner, NOT PRICE CLIPPED, NO INSCRIPTIONS, 72pp, postscript, pages browning as is usual with this kind of paper, hinges sound, black and white illustrations, overall very good. "Light-hearted definitions with many amusing drawings" "A dictionary of slang used in the British army, Royal Navy and RAF of the day" including; Body snatcher - man detailed for first aid party; Old Rope - any tobacco which offends the nostrils of those present.; Makee Learn - seaman's slang for beginner.; 107373; 8vo.