SCRAPBROOK OF VICTORY: Further Extracts from a War-time Scrapbook

Godfrey Winn

Published by Hutchinson & Co, London, 1946

About this Item

This copy is in fine, unmarked condition bound in blue cloth covered boards with bright gilt titling to the spine. This copy is bright, tight, white and square. The unclipped dustwrapper has some mild edge wear to the top edge so best described as near fine condition This copy has been signed'Best wishes godrey Winn' on the title page with no other dedication. International postal rates are calculated on a book weighing 1 Kilo, in cases where the book weighs more than 1 Kilo increased postal rates will be quoted, where the book weighs less then postage will be reduced accordingly. In 1939 Winn was the first British war correspondent to cross the Maginot Line. He served as a Royal Navy able seaman, during the Second World War, training at HMS Ganges and becoming a CW (Commission Candidate Wartime) before injury led to his medical discharge. His book 'Home From Sea' published 1943 recounts his life in the Royal Navy. Another book, PQ17, was an account of his experiences, as a journalist, on Convoy PQ 17 during the Second World War. Ref EEE 7.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: SCRAPBROOK OF VICTORY: Further Extracts from a War-time Scrapbook
• Publisher: Hutchinson & Co, London
• Publication Date: 1946
• Language: English
• Binding: Hardback
• Edition: First Edition
• Condition: Fine
• Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine
• Signed: Signed by Author(s)