Two Star Red: A Book About RAF Mountain Rescue

1st edition, 1964. Gwen Moffat's authoritative account of Britain's RAF Mountain Rescue service - arguably, her most sought-after book. Printed and bound on dark blue boards with gold, gilt lettering to the spine with red title block. Black and white photographs, additional (b. & w.) maps and diagrams by Gwen Moffat. Foreword by Marshal of the Royal Air Force, The Lord Tedder. Overall condition is deemed to be 'very good'. Condition notes are as follows: the inner and rear flaps of the dust-wrapper are glued-down to front & rear end papers (removal has not been attempted); light creases to f.e.p and title pages; boards have minor rubs to bottom of spine; minor wear to board edges; previous owner's name (George Kime) in pen to top left of inner f.e.p; hand-written note in pen (as in the accompanying photographs) to inner wrapper flap making reference to 'Scotland Expedition' and specific chapters; light fox-marks to page ends. Contents are clean and tidy, binding is tight. Non-clipped dust-wrapper is glued down to a clear cover; small chips & rubs to external jacket edges; rubs evident to top inner of wrapper in the spine area along with small cellotape repair to small tears. Overall condition of wrapper is deemed to be 'Good plus'. 8vo. [Additional postage will be requested for international destinations].…