- First Edition
- Softcover
- Used
Seller: Wagon Tongue Books, Linden, AB, CanadaWagon Tongue Books
AbeBooks seller since November 4, 1999
Condition: Used - Very good
US$ 17.23
Quantity: 1 available
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85 page memoir of the author's WWII expereinces. He had trained in Ottawa but `retired' at war's end to the interior of British Columbia. He started a Water Taxi service and dabbled in the hunting business; thus page 56 onward are of Richer's life after his return to Canada. Section of b/w photographs at front are largely RAF related. The author is quick to describe his war leave exploits with the pretty colleens in Ireland. Cond : Paper wrapper is white with black lettering. Front cover graphic is a dramatic portrait of the author in his flyer's uniform. Volume is tight, bright, square and clean in all aspects. No marks, no tears. Quote (p. 25) : " I scored 85% in the final exams, well above the required passing grade. Again, some of the trainees failed and were washed out of the aircrew program. Those of us who passed were quickly assigned to ._._._. ." Size: 8vo.
Seller Inventory # 007629
Bibliographic details
- Title
- I Flew the Lancaster Bomber
- Author
- Richer, Leo
- Publisher
- Self Published, Windermere
- Publication year
- 1998
- Condition
- Very Good ++
- Binding
- Soft cover
- Illustrator
- B/W Photographs
- Edition
- First Edition.
- Seller catalogs
- Military
Wagon Tongue Books
Linden, AB, Canada
AbeBooks seller since November 4, 1999
Shipping rates from Canada to U.S.A.
| Item | 18 to 35 business days | 24 to 32 business days |
|---|---|---|
| First item | US$ 31.00 | US$ 45.65 |
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Store description
I am a small home-based business so I may be difficult to reach by phone. I'm in the Mountain time zone. I've been passionate about books for approximately 30 years. Thank you for thinking Wagon Tongue.
Specialty
western canadiana, ephemera & rarities, horse and horse-related, cowboy stuff, indians and North American first peoples, things that catch my eye - including (non)books, mere bagatellesTerms of sale
We may accept International money orders or personal cheques; please allow 6 days for cheques to clear. Please make cheques payable to Wagon Tongue Books. I can handle your credit card transactions ONLY through the ABE.commerce program. PAYPAL is also a workable option. We under rate the condition of our books, build cardboard shipping sleeves for protected shipping and respond promptly to requests and queries. Shipping and handling on all books is at the expense of the purchaser, and is often in the $12.95 per item range. Book weight and volume purchases will alter these conditions. We will be happy to re-quote books in Canadian dollars for local buyers and to arrange local `hand-offs'of purchases, if you prefer.
Shipping terms
Orders usually ship within 2 business days. Shipping costs are based on books weighing less than 2.2 LB, or 1 KG. If your book order is heavy or oversized, we may contact you to let you know extra shipping is required.