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Trade Paperback. Condition: Used.

Trade Paperback. Condition: Used.

Trade Paperback. Condition: Used.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good-. Trade soft cover. 231 pages. Last page is separated 231 p. Book.

Hardcover. Condition: Used.

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Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. 148 pages. Illustrated. Robert Graves centenary tribute, Donal Maxwell, artist author, Edward Ardizzone, R Prawer Jhabvala and 'Heat and Dust', WW2 HMSO paperbacks, books about Humphrey Bogart, WJ Burley creator of 'Inspector Wycliffe'.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good+. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Edition. This is a Very Good + Copy of this book in a Very Good Dust-Jacket that has NO chips or tears to the outer edges of the dust-jacket but with slight rubbing to the head of spine.Price clipped and this copy has NO previous owner's names present.This copy came from the Library of Johnnie Johnson Fighter Pilot and Classified Ace during the Second World War.The book has a firm binding with no hinge weakness and there is no leaning to spine.James Edgar but known as "Johnnie" Johnson was a Royal Air Force pilot and flying ace someone defined as a pilot that has shot down 5 or more enemy aircraft in aerial combat and who flew and fought during the Second World War.Johnson had been interested in aviation since his youth and applied to join the RAF. He was initially rejected by the RAF on medical grounds, but after the outbreak of war on 3 September 1939 he was accepted.In 1941 Johnson began flying regularly and took part in the offensive sweeps over occupied Europe from 1941 to 1944. Johnson was involved in heavy aerial fighting during this period. His combat tour included the Battle of Normandy, Operation Market Garden and the Battle of the Bulge.He was credited with some 34 individual victories over enemy aircraft, as well as seven shared victories.He flew some 700 operational sorties and engaged enemy aircraft on 57 occasions.Lovely association to have when owning this title 8vo 322pp First Edition 1st Impression 8vo - over 5¾" - 6'' Tall.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good+. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Edition. This is a Very Good + Copy of this book in a Very Good Dust-Jacket that has NO chips or tears to the outer edges of the dust-jacket.Not price clipped and this copy has NO previous owner's names present.The book came from the Library of Johnnie Johnson Fighter Pilot and Classified Ace during the Second World War.The book has a firm binding with no hinge weakness and there is no leaning to spine.James Edgar but known as "Johnnie" Johnson was a Royal Air Force pilot and flying ace someone defined as a pilot that has shot down 5 or more enemy aircraft in aerial combat and who flew and fought during the Second World War.Johnson had been interested in aviation since his youth and applied to join the RAF. He was initially rejected by the RAF on medical grounds, but after the outbreak of war on 3 September 1939 he was accepted.In 1941 Johnson began flying regularly and took part in the offensive sweeps over occupied Europe from 1941 to 1944. Johnson was involved in heavy aerial fighting during this period. His combat tour included the Battle of Normandy, Operation Market Garden and the Battle of the Bulge.He was credited with some 34 individual victories over enemy aircraft, as well as seven shared victories.He flew some 700 operational sorties and engaged enemy aircraft on 57 occasions.Lovely association to have when owning this title 8vo 274pp First Edition 1st Impression.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. 1st Edition. Blue Boards with gilt titles to spine, 215 x 155 mm approx. 96 pp. 104 b/w illustrations mostly from photos and published by Shire in its "History in Camera" series. Written by then Borough librarian and Curator of Great Yarmouth museum the book chronicles the ships that sailed the sea lanes of the East Coast of England between 1860 and 1935. Of interest to the maritime enthusiast as well as historians. VG/Good (Book- No previous owner name or insc. Dust Jacket- 8mm approx tear to bottom rear corner with associated light crease and a little mild general shelf rubbing, not price clipped). Please see our images of the actual book offered for sale.…

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. Navy Blue Boards with gilt titles to spine, 240 x 165 mm approx. xii + 314 pp. First Edition 1st printing 1988. Please see our images of the actual book offered for sale for further details and condition.Near Fine/ Near Fine (Book - no previous owner name or insc. Dust Jacket- complete, no notable defects book or jacket, no cover fade what appears orange is actually bright Red).…

Hardcover. Condition: VG. Dust Jacket Condition: VG. 1st Ediiton. Author P Macrory - Oxford University - in the Army WW2. Here is a book to set aside The Reason Why & Moorehead's Gallipoli. The Afghan War of 1839 - 42 ending in total chaos , disaster & massacre of 16,000 British & Indian troops. "the Last Stand of the 44th foot at Gandamack." Please see our images of the actual book offered for sale for further details and condition. Foreword , Preface , Source Notes , Prologue , in 5 Parts - Approach march / triumph / the rising / the catastrophe / aftermath. First Edition 1966. B/w Illustrated. VG/VG [ Book-sound binding, clean throughout, neat ink name to blank front-end paper]Dust Jacket- not price clipped, 42/- shelf soil & paper toning, fade to rubbed ends spine. 230x150mm. 288pp. …

Hard Back. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. Near Fine h/b in D/j.1st printing 1995.The author was Born 1926 & Trained for the Royal Air Force but became balloted for compulsory service down the mines which lasted for 18 months before transfer into RAF.Since then he has always fought for the Bevin Boys to take their rightful place in history. illus. with listed 29 b/w photo-plates as expected. Near Fine/Near Fine[ Book- slight crush to top of spine, All else Fine as new, no inscsp] Dust Jacket not price clipped £14.95 also Fine apart from creasing to spine top.No fade. Please see our images of the actual book offered for sale for further contents details and condition.…

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Blue Boards with gilt titles to spine and facsimile author signature to front board, 215 x 140 mm approx. 190 pp Collection of stories based on the author's maritime adventures.The author's second book, his first recounting his experiences on a Central Queensland Cattle station. Please see our images of the actual book offered for sale for further details and condition. Near Fine/ VG (Book- a little soiling to top edge of book block. No other defects. Dust Jacket - mild shelf rubbing with 14 mm approx tear to head/rear panel fold and some shelf soiling mainly to rear panel, white to spine a little tanned. Non price clipped, cover13/6. Now in a removable proprietary protective sleeve).…

Condition: Very Good. 18 pages, illustrated. An authentic standalone article, extracted from a larger volume. Not a reprint or reproduction, but an original work in its own right. Preserved in a modern card cover, prepared for practicality - an unassuming but serviceable presentation that favours function over finery. Size: 16 x 24 cms. Category: National Geographic Magazine; Japanese Interest; Cosmo Books : 29 years on ABE, 47 years taking care of customers. A bookseller you can rely on. Softcover (Booklet - Unbound Pages).…

Condition: Very Good. 8 pages, illustrated An authentic standalone article, extracted from a larger volume. Not a reprint or reproduction, but an original work in its own right. Preserved in a modern card cover, prepared for practicality - an unassuming but serviceable presentation that favours function over finery. Size: A4 Size. Category: History Today; Japanese Interest; Cosmo Books : 29 years on ABE, 47 years taking care of customers. A bookseller you can rely on. Softcover (Booklet - Unbound Pages).…

Condition: Very Good. 13 pages. This is an original article separated from an issue of The Book & Magazine Collector publication. An authentic standalone article, extracted from a larger volume. Not a reprint or reproduction, but an original work in its own right. Preserved in a modern card cover, prepared for practicality - an unassuming but serviceable presentation that favours function over finery. Size: 14 x 21 cms. Category: Book & Magazine Collector; Cosmo Books : 29 years on ABE, 47 years taking care of customers. A bookseller you can rely on. Softcover (Booklet - Unbound Pages). …

Second printing. 12mo; printed card wrappers; 24pp. Quarter-sized splash-stain to front wrapper, else Very Good. Argues that the Cold War rearmament of Germany would threaten post-war peace, calls instead for "effective measures for decartelization and elimination of Nazi influence from points of vantage in public life.".…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. vgd. Signed by Illustrator(s).

Hard Back. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. FINE H/b in Near FINE D/J.Comparing the lives & careers of two of the greatest Allied Generals of WW2. 324pp+ 16pp Maps .illustrated 38 b/w photographic plates.1st ed.Published on VE Day 8th May 2005.Intro; 26 chpts.Epilogue.Biblio;Appendix.[ no inscsp. tight binding , publishers' book promotional leaflet loosely laid-in] Dust Jacket not price clipped. minor dot-spotting top front all else fine.now in clear easily Removable proprietary protective cover . Please see our image of the actual book offered for sale.…

Card Covers. Condition: Fair. 62 pages with photographs. Original printed covers. Size: 18 x 23 cms. Category: World War Two; Cosmo Books : 29 years on ABE, 47 years taking care of customers. A bookseller you can rely on.

Card Covers. Condition: Very Good. 62 pages with photographs. Original printed covers. Size: 13 x 21 cms. Category: World War Two; Cosmo Books : 29 years on ABE, 47 years taking care of customers. A bookseller you can rely on.

Card Covers. Condition: Fair. 64 pages with photographs. Original printed covers. Size: 13 x 21 cms. Category: World War Two; Cosmo Books : 29 years on ABE, 47 years taking care of customers. A bookseller you can rely on.

Card Covers. Condition: Fair. 128 pages with photographs. Original printed covers. Size: 18 x 23 cms. Category: World War Two; Cosmo Books : 29 years on ABE, 47 years taking care of customers. A bookseller you can rely on.

Card Covers. Condition: Fair. 88 pages with photographs. Original printed covers. Size: 13 x 21 cms. Category: World War Two; Cosmo Books : 29 years on ABE, 47 years taking care of customers. A bookseller you can rely on.

Card Covers. Condition: Good. 35 pages with photographs. Original printed covers. Size: 18 x 23 cms. Category: World War Two; Cosmo Books : 29 years on ABE, 47 years taking care of customers. A bookseller you can rely on.

Card Covers. Condition: Good. 95 pages with photographs. Original printed covers. Size: 18 x 23 cms. Category: World War Two; Cosmo Books : 29 years on ABE, 47 years taking care of customers. A bookseller you can rely on.

Card Covers. Condition: Good. 56 pages with photographs. Original printed covers. Size: 13 x 21 cms. Category: World War Two; Cosmo Books : 29 years on ABE, 47 years taking care of customers. A bookseller you can rely on.

Card Covers. Condition: Fair. 61 pages with photographs. Original printed covers. Size: 18 x 23 cms. Category: World War Two; Cosmo Books : 29 years on ABE, 47 years taking care of customers. A bookseller you can rely on.

Card Covers. Condition: Good. 63 pages with photographs. Original printed covers. Size: 18 x 23 cms. Category: World War Two; Cosmo Books : 29 years on ABE, 47 years taking care of customers. A bookseller you can rely on.