WORLD WAR II (Second)

Macmillan, Harold

(Book #ID 4649)

Published by Macmillan & Co. Ltd., 4 Little Essex Street, London First Edition 1967. 1967.

First edition hard back bright red cloth covers with gilt titles to spine. 765 pp. Maps to end papers. Illustrated. Name verso to front end paper. Book in Nr. Fine condition. Dust wrapper not price clipped and in very Nr. Fine condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Moreman, Tim | Carl Smith | Gordon L. Rottman | Bruce Quarrie | Peter Antill | Stephen Badsey [Edited by Julie Guard]

(Book #ID 111843)

Published by Osprey Publishing, West Way, Botley, Oxford First Edition 2007. 2007.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original scarlet cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back, illustrated end papers. Quarto. 10'' x 8''. Full printer's code 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1. Contains 304 pp with monochrome archive photographs throughout. Donation copy directly from the publisher to Kent Arts Archive Library, Canterbury, Kent. This has been stored in the trust's archive and has not been circulated as a lending book with small label removed from the bottom of the front free end paper, contents page excised. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with sun fading down the spine. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Minns, Raynes

(Book #ID 77901)

Published by Virago Press, Little, Brown and Company, Brettenham House, Lancaster Place, London First Edition 1999. London 1999.

First edition in publisher's original illustrated card wrap covers [softback]. Quarto 9½'' x 7½''. Contains 206 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout. Minimal rubs and marking to the closed page edges and in very near Fine clean condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 1860497942

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Miller, Russell with Renate Miller [Squadron Leader John Eric Tipton DFC* (1918-2018) British officer served as a navigator with 40 Squadron, RAF in Great Britain and Malta, 1941-1942; served with 109 Squadron, Pathfinder Force, RAF in Great Britain, 1943-1944; served as Oboe (British aerial blind bombing system in World War II, based on radio transponder technology), ground controller in Netherlands, 1944-1945].

(Book #ID 96054)

Published by Michael Joseph Ltd., Penguin Group, 27 Wrights Lane, London First Edition 1995. 1995.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original navy cloth covers, silver title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 270 printed pages of text with archive monochrome photographs to the centre pages. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped, £15.99. From the private library of John Tipton and SIGNED by him to the front free end paper 'John Tipton - 1995'. John Tipton joined 109 Squadron in June 1943 and went on to complete 70 operations with the squadron through to 1945. He also completed 34 Operations with 40 Squadron in 1941/1942 operating from RAF Wyton and Malta. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0718139291

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Murphy, Ray [Rear-Admiral The Earl Mountbatten of Burma]

(Book #ID 17899)

Jarrolds Ltd, London First edition 1948. 1948.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original light blue cloth covers, gilt lettering to spine. 8vo 8½" x 5¼" 270 pp. Colour frontispiece and 25 monochrome photographic illustrations on glossy silk art paper. Pencil initials to front end paper. Nr. Fine in Nr. Very Good dust wrapper with shallow chips and related crease lines to spine tips and corners, spine slightly faded not price clipped 21s. Dust wrapper supplied in archival acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Macartney, Maxwell H. H. (Mussolini)

(Book #ID 18881)

Published by Chatto & Windus Ltd, 42 William IV Street, London First edition 1944. 1944.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original terracotta cloth covers, gilt lettering to spine. 8vo 8½" x 5¼" 184 pp. Very Good in Very Good 'Maurian' designed dust wrapper with two short closed tears to foot of spine and upper panel, slight soiling of white paper to lower panel, shallow rubs across spine tips, not price clipped 15s. Dust wrapper supplied in archival acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Martin, Gwyn

(Book #ID 96186)

Published by Gwyn Martin, Aberystwyth, Dyfed First Edition 1989. 1989.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 6''. Contains 263 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout. Fine condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with soft corners. SIGNED by family member to the front free end paper 'Reg - I hope you enjoy the book! Regards Dave Martin - 8th November 2001'. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0951537105

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Mee, Arthur

(Book #ID 22328)

Hodder and Stoughton Limited, London First edition 1942. 1942.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original turquoise cloth covers, black lettering to spine and upper panel. 8vo 7½" x 5¼" 224 pp. Name to front end paper. Very Good condition book in Good condition period artwork dust wrapper with 10 mm piece missing across top of front cover, chips to spine tips and corners, not price clipped 5/-, spine not faded. Dust wrapper supplied in archival acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Marley, David [Edited by]

(Book #ID 23804)

Published by Hodder and Stoughton Limited, London First Edition 1945. London 1945.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original grey cloth covers, navy lettering to spine and upper panel. 8vo 7½'' x 5¼'' 240 pp. Foxing to page edges. Very Good condition book in near Very Good condition dust wrapper with foxing to edges of inner flaps and fore edges, not price clipped 7/6. Dust wrapper without any tears or chips and supplied in archival acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Moore, Gordon

(Book #ID 30694)

Published by Midas Books 12 Dene Way, Speldhurst, Tunbridge Wells, Kent First Edition 1983. 1983.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original terracotta paper covers, gilt lettering to the spine. 8vo 9'' x 6'' 154 pp ISBN 0859361195. SIGNED presentation copy by the author to the title page 'To Jack, The infantry wasn't all like this! Best wishes Gordon Moore, April 1987.' Also a SIGNED black and white photocopy of the author is separately enclosed. Fine condition book in very near Fine condition dust wrapper with slight sun fading to the edges of the spine, not price clipped. Dust wrapper without any tears or chips and supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Mayhew, E. R. [Foreword by HRH The Duke of Edinburgh]

(Book #ID 111472)

Published by Greenhill Books, 1 Russell Gardens, London First Edition 2004. 2004.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original midnight blue paper covered boards, blocked and lettered silver back. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 239 pp with monochrome illustrations and archive photographs throughout. Donation copy directly from the publisher to Kent Arts Archive Library, Canterbury, Kent. This has been stored in the trust's archive and has not been circulated as a lending book with lower spine end scuffed, plate and barcode removed from front free end paper, plate removed from title page. Very Good condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 1853676101

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McGlashan, Kenneth Butterworth [Squadron Leader K. B. McGlashan with Owen Zupp]

(Book #ID 111780)

Published by Grub Street Publishing, 4 Rainham Close, London First Edition 2007. 2007.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black paper covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 174 pp with splendid archive monochrome photographs throughout. Donation copy directly from the publisher to Kent Arts Archive Library, Canterbury, Kent. This has been stored in the trust's archive and has not been circulated as a lending book with labels neatly removed from the front free end paper and copyright page. Very Good condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped, £18.00. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Michelin Maps

(Book #ID 96113)

Published by Pneu Michelin (Michelin Tires), France, 1994. 1994.

Colour map No. 102. 3-15 miles. 47'' x 29''. Folded sheet, bilingual, French one side, English the other. In very near Fine condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Macintyre, Donald

(Book #ID 41027)

Published by B. T. Batsford Ltd., 4 Fitzhardinge Street, Portman Square, London First Edition 1964. London 1964.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original blue cloth covers, gilt lettering and twin gilt lines to the spine. 8vo 9'' x 6'' 216 pp. Monochrome illustrations throughout. Name and date and light foxing to the front free end paper. Very Good condition book, in Very Good condition panoramic dust wrapper with shallow rubs across the spine tips and corners, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this protects and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Mure, David

(Book #ID 47778)

Published by William Kimber & Co. Godolphin House, London First Edition 1977. London 1977.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black paper covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. ISBN 0718303652. Contains 270 printed pages of text. Front free end paper adhered to the front paste down, German hierarchy label to the copyright page, a little rubbing to the covers, crudely repaired tear to the fore edge of page 47, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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McCrary, Captain John R. and David E. Scherman

(Book #ID 44359)

Published by Robson Books Ltd., 28 Poland Street, London First This Edition 1981. London 1981.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black paper covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9½'' x 7''. ISBN 0860511294. Contains xvi, xiv, 241 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs throughout. Fine condition book, in near Very Good condition dust wrapper with two tape repairs to the edges, not price clipped. SIGNED by Pilot Roger B. Joslyn, 30th Bomb Group. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this protects and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Merry, Bob

(Book #ID 44704)

Published by Penshurst Press 1994. 1994.

Publisher's original white card wrap covers, black title and author lettering to the upper panel. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains printed pages of text with monochrome photographic illustrations throughout. In Very Good condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Minns, Raynes

(Book #ID 48104)

Published by Virago Press, Little, Brown and Company Ltd., Brettenham House, Lancaster Place, London 1999. London 1999.

Publisher's original laminated card wrap covers. Quarto 10'' x 7¼''. ISBN 1860497942. Contains 206 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations throughout. Just a little sun fading to the lower spine edge, without any ownership markings and in near Fine condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Magener, Rolf [Translated From the German by Basil Creighton] Heinrich Harrer

(Book #ID 49753)

Published by Rupert Hart-Davis, Soho Square, London First UK Edition 1954. London 1954.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original green paper covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8'' x 5¼''. Contains 239 printed pages of text with monochrome frontispiece and one map. Without any ownership markings. Very Good condition book, in near Very Good condition dust wrapper with crushing of the paper to the head of the spine, shallow rubs to the upper corners, not price clipped 12s 6d, yellow spine not faded. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this protects and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Mcleod, Mike and Sean Feast

(Book #ID 103820)

Published by Fighting High Ltd., First Edition 2020. 2020.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covers, silver stamped title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains (x)-2, 115 pp with monochrome archive photographs throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 9781999812898

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MacCarron, Donal [Denys Corbett Wilson]

(Book #ID 111781)

Published by Pen and Sword Books Ltd., Aviation, 47 Church Street, Barnsley, South Yorkshire First Edition 2006. 2006.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black paper covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 176 pp with splendid archive monochrome photographs throughout. Donation copy directly from the publisher to Kent Arts Archive Library, Canterbury, Kent. This has been stored in the trust's archive and has not been circulated as a lending book with labels neatly removed from the front free end paper, stamp to the copyright page. Very Good condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped, £19.99. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Marlow, Roy

(Book #ID 112235)

Published by Robert Hale Ltd., Clerkenwell House, Clerkenwell Green, London First Edition 1983. 1983.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. 8vo. 9'' x 5½''. Roy born in 1924 added three years to his age and was only 15 when he joined the RAF as an Air Gunner, two years later his Wellington Bomber was shot down over North Africa and he became a prisoner of war of the Italians. He was punished cruelly for his escape attempts, by now having reached the age of 17, he eventually succeeded and made his way to Rome. He was one of the youngest recipients of the Military Medal and promoted for his courageous escape attempts. Contains 158 pp, double-page map. Fine condition book in very near Fine condition dust wrapper. SIGNED by the author to the title page 'Roy Marlow.' Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Messenger, Charles

(Book #ID 112335)

Published by Greenhill Books c/o of Pen and Sword Books Ltd., 47 Church Street, Barnsley, South Yorkshire First Edition 2019. 2019.

First edition in publisher's original illustrated card wrap covers (soft back). 8vo. 9½'' x 7½''. Contains 137 pp with monochrome archive photographs throughout followed by 8 pp colour photographs. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Unused and unopened new book. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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McDonald, Charles B.

(Book #ID 61214)

Published by George Weidenfeld and Nicolson Ltd., 91 Clapham High Street, London First Edition 1984. London 1984.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original olive green covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains [vi] 712 printed pages of text with monochrome maps and photographs to the centre of the book. Very slight hint of age tanning to the page edges. Near Fine condition book in very near Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper without any tears or chips and supplied in archive acetate film protection, this preserves and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0297783890

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Marley, David [Edited by]

(Book #ID 61416)

Published by Hodder and Stoughton Limited, London First Edition 1945. London 1945.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original grey cloth covers, navy title and author lettering to the spine and to the upper panel. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 240 printed pages of text with monochrome maps and photographs throughout. Near Fine condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with small chips and closed tears to the spine ends, not price clipped 7/6. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this preserves and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Ministry of Supply [National Salvage Scheme | Waste into Weapons]

(Book #ID 105889)

Printed 12th March 1942. 1942.

During the Second World War, the demand for ordinary materials used in manufacturing profoundly increased. This requirement placed significant strain on the availability of materials that were essential to supporting the war effort. In response to this ever-increasing demand, the Ministry of Supply introduced the National Salvage Scheme in December 1939. 'Waste into Weapons' became the slogan | catch phrase. Exceptionally rare and original National Salvage Scheme 3½'' x 5'' cream card with russet and brown illustrated border design. Filled out by the Chief Steward and signed 12th March 1942. In Fine condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Maia, Jorge

(Book #ID 73646)

Published Editora Pan-Americana Av. Rio Branco, n°25 Rio de Janeiro circa 1943. 1943.

Publisher's original plain brown card wrap covers [softback]. 8vo. 9½'' x 7''. Contains 213 printed pages of Portuguese text. Cheap paper browning. Good condition book in Good condition dust wrapper which has browning to the edges of the paper and is adhered to the book down the spine as published. SIGNED dedication by the author to the front free end paper 'Jorge Maia, dated 1st June 1943.' Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Masters, David

(Book #ID 69321)

Published by Eyre and Spottiswoode 15 Bedford Street, London First Edition 1943. London 1943.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original nutmeg cloth covers, navy blue title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 200 printed pages of text with sepia photographs throughout. Spine ends soft with shallow rubs, ink name dated 1944 and small label to the front free end paper, war economy standard paper and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Marnham, Patrick [Jean Pierre Moulin (20 June 1899 - 8 July 1943) was a French civil servant and resistant who served as the first President of the National Council of the Resistance during World War II from 27 May 1943 until his death less than two months later].

(Book #ID 111560)

Published by John Murray, 50 Albemarle Street, London First Edition 2000. 2000.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original grey paper covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains [xiv], 2 maps, 290 pp with monochrome archive photographs throughout. Donation copy directly from the publisher to Kent Arts Archive Library, Canterbury, Kent. This has been stored in the trust's archive and has not been circulated as a lending book with front free end paper removed, small stamp to the copyright page. Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with small crease lies to the spine ends, not price clipped, £20.00. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Matthews, Graham [Dr John Readman]

(Book #ID 94301)

Published by Glenthorne Publications, 24 Lower Camden, Chislehurst, Kent First Edition 2013. 2013.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original racing green cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine 8vo. 8½'' x 6''. A World War Two novel based upon true real-life characters and true facts. A fictionalised account of real-life hero Dr John Readman, who was taken prisoner in Crete and spent the next four years as a prisoner-of-war looking after prisoners in prison camps, including Colditz in Germany. Contains 154 printed pages of text with monochrome maps and photographic reproductions of actual letters between Dr. Readman and his wife. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, unused new book. SIGNED by the author to the title page 'Graham Matthews'. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, it does not adhere to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 9780954725020

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Montgomery, Field Marshal Viscount of Alamein [Field Marshal Bernard Law Montgomery, 1st Viscount Montgomery of Alamein, KG, GCB, DSO, PC, DL (17 November 1887 - 24 March 1976), nicknamed "Monty" and "The Spartan General", was a senior British Army officer who served in both the First World War and the Second World War].

(Book #ID 102469)

Published by The Arcadia Press, London, First Edition Thus 1969. 1969.

First edition full black crushed cape levant morocco by Zaehnsdorf, the spine divided into six panels, lettered in the second and third, cannon design to the front cover in gilt with orange and red onlay, all page edges gilt, gilt crown lines and silk headbands, ruled gilt board edges, wide gilt turn-ins, stamp signed in gilt on front turn-in 'Bound by Zaehnsdorf, London, England', brown, cream and beige marble end sheets. 4to. 10'' x 7¼''. Hand written number 154 of 265 (numbers 251-265 were not for sale) Limited Edition copies SIGNED by the author 'Montgomery of Alamein' to the limitation leaf. Contains 584 printed pages of text with colour plates, maps and battle plans throughout. Fine condition book in publisher's original clamshell, fleece lined cream cloth covered case with later title labels to the spine, with small handling marks to the case. Heavy volume weighing 2.5 kg, extra postage and insurance will be requested over and above our default setting for destinations outside the UK. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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MacMillan, Harold

(Book #ID 73709)

Published by Macmillan London Limited, London First Edition 1984. London 1984.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original cherry red paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. Thick 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 804 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs. Fine condition book in very near Fine condition dust wrapper with a little sun bleaching to the top of the spine, not price clipped. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0333371984

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Musgrove, Gordon

(Book #ID 73710)

Published by Jane's Publishing Co. Ltd., 238 City Road, London First Edition 1981. London 1981.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original burgundy cloth covers, silver lettering to the spine. 8vo 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 197 printed pages of text. ISBN 0710600798. Monochrome illustrations and maps throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper and can easily be removed should you so wish. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0710600798

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Mussolini [Benito Mussolini 1883-1945]

(Book #ID 98062)

Published by Editrice Reprint, Palermo 1993. 1993.

Publisher's original illustrated stiff card wrap covers [soft back]. 8vo. 8½'' x 6''. Contains 160 printed pages of Italian text with monochrome archive photographs to the centre pages. Slight tanning to the closed page edges and in very Good clean condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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