Battle Over Britain | A History of the German Air Assaults on Great Britain,1917-18 and July-December 1940, and the Development of Britain's Air Defences Between the World Wars [Double Signed]
Mason, Francis K. [German Research Material by Martin Windrow] Colour and Tone Illustrations by Michael P. Roffe [Richard Ward [Self Taught British Artist and Illustrator (1916 - 1993) who painted in watercolour and produced artwork for the Brooke Bond tea picture card series, aircraft illustrations for 'Profiles' series of magazines and cards for Noel Tatt; served in the war in the RAF and produced artwork for BR (SR) post WWII series]
(Book #ID 111442)
Published by McWhirter Twins Ltd., 24 Upper Brook Street, London First Edition 1969. 1969.
First edition hard back binding in publisher's original burgundy buckram covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back, two gilt vignettes to the front board, blue end paper maps. Quarto. 9½'' x 7¼''. Contains 636 pp with monochrome photographs and aerial maps throughout, colour plates section in the style of Richard Ward to whom the book is dedicated. Light spotting to the text block edges. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with rub to the bottom front corner and bottom of the spine, not price clipped, 84s. Title page SIGNED by the author to the Richard Ward (aviation artist) 'To Dick with best wishes - Francis K. Mason' also SIGNED to the title page by German research material contributor 'Martin Windrow'. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Heavy volume weighing 2 kg, extra postage will be requested over and above our default setting for destinations outside of the UK. Member of the P.B.F.A.
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