The Face of Victory + (Signed Flown Cover)

Cheshire V.C., D.S.O., D.F.C., Group Captain Leonard [Geoffrey Leonard Cheshire, Baron Cheshire, VC, OM, DSO & Two Bars, DFC (7 September 1917 31 July 1992) was a highly decorated Royal Air Force pilot and group captain during the Second World War, as a pilot he was awarded the Victoria Cross].

Published by Published by Hutchinson & Co. Ltd., 178-202 Great Portland Street, London First Edition . 1961., 1961

About this Item

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. 8vo. 8½'' x 6''. Contains frontispiece, 179 + i pp. In Very Good bright condition, no dust wrapper, protected in acetate film. Housed in Fine condition marble paper covered open-fronted slip case. Loosely inserted colour flow cover number 326 of 1500 issued and stamped 'Royal Air Force Linton-on-Ouse 14th May 1977' SIGNED by the author 'Leonard Cheshire', signed to the rear by Project Officer 'Wing Commander R. P. Langton' + archive photograph with ink writing to the reverse 'With members of 35 Sqn R.A.F. Linton-on-Ouse 1941' + 2 information cards + 1985 newspaper clipping related to Leonard Cheshire. Member of the P.B.F.A. VICTORIA CROSS AWARDS. Seller Inventory # 112170

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Face of Victory + (Signed Flown Cover)

Publisher: Published by Hutchinson & Co. Ltd., 178-202 Great Portland Street, London First Edition . 1961.

Publication Date: 1961

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Very Good

Signed: Signed by Author(s)

Edition: 1st Edition