Lie in the Dark and Listen | The Remarkable Story of the W.W.II Bomber Pilot and Great Escaper | Wing Commander Ken Rees (Signed + Additional Signed Label)

Rees, Ken (Wing Commander Ken Rees 1922-2014) with Karen Arrandale

Published by Published by Grub Street, 4 Rainham Close, London First Edition . 2004., 2004

About this Item

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original slate blue cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Wing Commander Ken Rees is said to be the basis for Steve McQueen's character in the war classic 'The Great Escape'. Contains (xvi), 224 pp with monochrome archive photographs throughout. Fine condition book, in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. SIGNED by the author to the title page 'Ken Rees'. + Provenance of signature with the addition of another signed 'Ken Rees' slip loosely inserted with hand written note on Wing Commander Ken Rees' printed compliments card in Anglesey from 'Martyn' referring to how he always done his 'e' + other bits. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Housed in Fine condition marble paper covered open-fronted slip case. Member of the P.B.F.A. WORLD WAR II (Second). Seller Inventory # 112441

Bibliographic Details

Title: Lie in the Dark and Listen | The Remarkable ...

Publisher: Published by Grub Street, 4 Rainham Close, London First Edition . 2004.

Publication Date: 2004

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Fine

Dust Jacket Condition: Dust Jacket Included

Signed: Signed by Author(s)

Edition: 1st Edition