WORLD WAR II (Second)

Glenton, Bill

(Book #ID 7485)

Published by Hodder and Stoughton Limited, London First edition 1986. 1986.

First edition hard back. 239 pp. Illustrated. Maps to end papers. In 1945 a Royal Navy landing force was sent half way around the world aimed at helping the Americans in the South West Pacific, with embarrassing consequences. Book in Fine condition. Dust wrapper not priced and in Fine condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Graves, Charles [1899-1971 Journalist, Writer and Brother of Robert Graves]

(Book #ID 9954)

Published by William Heinemann Limited, London First edition 1941. 1941.

First edition hard back publisher's original navy cloth covers, gilt stamping to spine. 8vo 7¾" x 5¼" viii, 238 [pp]. 16 black and white photographic illustrations on 8 sheets. Tanning to page margins, light surface marks to upper panel, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Grimshaw, Anne

(Book #ID 44131)

Published by Dryad Press Ltd., 8 Cavendish Square, London First Edition 1988. London 1988.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original colour illustrated glazed boards. 8vo. 10'' x 7''. ISBN 0852197632. Contains 64 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations throughout. Without any ownership markings and in Fine condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Giovanni, Janine di

(Book #ID 44183)

Published by Bloomsbury Publishing Ltd., 2 Soho Square, London First Edition 2004. London 2004.

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 0747560560. Contains x, 286 printed pages of text. Without any ownership markings. Fine condition book, in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Unused new book. 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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Griffiths, Bill with Hugh Popham

(Book #ID 22891)

Leo Cooper, Shaftesbury Avenue, London First edition 1989. 1989.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original green cloth covers, gilt lettering to spine. 8vo 8½" x 5¼" 190 pp ISBN 0850526027. Monochrome photographic illustrations on glossy silk art paper. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archival acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Gardiner, Juliet

(Book #ID 23166)

Published by Select Editions, Wiltshire 1995. 1995.

Publisher's original colour printed laminated card covers. Quarto 10" x 7½" 96 pp ISBN 1856481328. Archive monochrome photographic illustrations. In near Fine condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Greaves, David R.

(Book #ID 97960)

Published by Capella Publications, Stowmarket, Suffolk First Edition 1989. 1989.

First edition in publisher's original illustrated stiff card wrap covers [soft back]. 8vo. 8½'' x 6''. Contains 96 printed pages of text with archive photographs throughout. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as issued. SIGNED dedication by the author to the half-title page 'To Ron and Elsie, with all good wishes from David' and SIGNED in full below his printed name 'David Greaves'. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0946443114

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Grenfell, Russell

(Book #ID 33318)

Published by Faber and Faber Ltd., 24 Russell Square London 1949. London 1949.

Hard back binding in publisher's original deep navy cloth covers, gilt lettering to the spine. 8vo 8½'' x 5¼'' 219 pp. Monochrome illustrations throughout, maps to the rear. Spine slightly sun faded and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Graham-Murray, James

(Book #ID 50792)

Published by The Times Press and Anthony Gibbs and Phillips, Isle of Man First Edition 1964. Isle of Man 1964.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original blue paper covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains 252 printed pages of text with ten monochrome photographs throughout. A couple of pages have neat pencil notes and lines to the margins. Very Good condition book, in Good condition dust wrapper with shallow rubs and small tears to the tips and corners, red spine text sun faded, 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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Gale, Iain

(Book #ID 95725)

Published by HarperCollins 77-85 Fulham Palace Road, London First Edition 2011. 2011.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covers, silver title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 328 printed pages of text with monochrome map. Spine ends rolled over. Very Good condition book in near Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped, £18.99. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 9780007278640

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Guest, Captain Freddie

(Book #ID 54160)

Published by Jarrolds Publishers Ltd., 178-202 Great Portland Street, London First Edition 1956. London 1956.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covers, yellow title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 192 printed pages of text with 16 monochrome photographs throughout. Foxing to the page edges, with small ink ownership markings to the front paste down and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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George 'Jock' Chalmers (12 February 1921 - 6 August 2002) Wireless Operator [Third wave. Only aircraft to attack Ennepe Dam. Mine dropped successfully, but failed to breach dam]

(Book #ID 112511)

17th May 1988.

7½'' x 4¼'' flown cover No. 63 of 75 post marked 17th May 1988 | SIGNED to the front cover 'G. A. Chalmers' | Royal Air Force stamp to the rear 'Flown in the Lancaster PA 474 City of Lincoln of the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight on an air test from RAF Coningsby. Flight time 40 minutes on 9th August 1988. Captain Squadron Leader C. R. Paterson RAF'. Member of the P.B.F.A

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Graves, Charles [1899-1971 Journalist, Writer and Brother of Robert Graves]

(Book #ID 54631)

Published by Hutchinson & Co. Ltd., 17-21 Conway Street, London First Edition 1942. London 1942.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original light blue cloth covers, navy title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 141 printed pages of text with 17 monochrome photographs throughout. Sun fading down the spine, tan age spots to the end papers, foxing to the edges, with ownership markings to the front paste down dated 1943. Very Good condition book, in Very Good condition illustrated dust wrapper with 10 mm missing to the top of the spine, creasing along the top edges, not price clipped 7/6. 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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Gillman, R. E.

(Book #ID 60019)

Published by John Murray (Publishers) Ltd., 50 Albemarle Street, London First Edition 1976. London 1976.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original letterbox red paper covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 239 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout. Rubs to the lower spine end and edges, remains of a lending library label to the front free end paper, red stamp to the copyright page, age darkening to the closed page edges. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition photographic dust wrapper with wear to the spine ends and corners only, not price clipped. 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. ISBN 071953299X

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Graves, Charles [1899-1971 Journalist, Writer and Brother of Robert Graves]

(Book #ID 60033)

Published by Hutchinson & Co. (Publishers) Ltd., 17-21 Conway Street, London First Edition 1942. London 1942.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original light blue cloth covers, black title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 141 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs throughout. Sun bleaching to the blue of the spine, corners and spine ends soft, war economy standard and in Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Griffiths, Maurice [Jacket Painting by Geoff Hunt]

(Book #ID 69943)

Published by Conway Maritime Press Ltd., 2 Nelson Road, Greenwich, London First Edition 1981. London 1981.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 300 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, price clipped. 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. ISBN 0851771866

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Golley, John [Charlton Haw (8th May 1920 - November 1993)]

(Book #ID 112237)

Published by Patrick Stephens Limited, Denington Estate, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire First Edition 1987. 1987.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original blue cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 215 pp with monochrome archive photographs throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Number 298 of 1098 souvenir flown cover SIGNED 'C. Haw' to the front cover which has been neatly cut out and tipped to the title page. 24th September 1990 post marked stamp, reverse signed by Group Captain W. S. O. Randle (Royal Air Forces Escaping Society), + 1 other stamp 'Royal Air Force | Swinderby 16th April 1991', two cachet inserts. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Gilbert, Martin [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 96063)

Published by HarperCollins 77-85 Fulham Palace Road, London First Edition 1995. 1995.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains xxi., 473 printed pages of text with archive monochrome photographs throughout. Touch of tanning to the page edges. Very Good condition book in near Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. From the private library of John Tipton with his personal bookplate 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 0002555972

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Garrett, Richard

(Book #ID 70971)

Published by George Weidenfeld and Nicolson Ltd., 91 Clapham High Street, London First Edition 1989. London 1989.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 183 printed pages of text. Cheap paper browning to the page edges and margins. Very Good condition book in near Fine condition dust wrapper with small creases and rubs to the spine ends and corners, not price clipped. 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. ISBN 0297794167

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Gentile, Don S. As Told to Ira Wolfert [Major Dominic Salvatore "Don" Gentile (December 6, 1920 - January 28, 1951) was a World War II USAAF pilot who surpassed Eddie Rickenbacker's World War I record of 26 downed aircraft. He later served in the post-war U.S. Air Force.]

(Book #ID 91884)

Published by L. B. Fischer Publishing Corporation, New York First Edition 1944. 1944.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original grey cloth covers, red title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 6''. Contains 55 printed pages of text with nine full-page monochrome photographs throughout. Name inside the front cover 'Douglas Whetton Coll' Very Good condition book in Very Good condition price clipped dust wrapper with small chips to the spine ends, grazes to the edges, red spine not faded. 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.

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Greaves, David

(Book #ID 74504)

Published by Capella Publications First Edition 1989. 1989.

First edition in publisher's original illustrated glazed card wrap covers [softback]. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 96 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout. Sun bleaching to the spine edges and in near Fine condition, no dust wrapper as published. SIGNED to the title page 'David Greaves 29.5.90'. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0946443114

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Gibbs, Anthony

(Book #ID 75296)

Published by Peter Dawnay, London First Edition 1967. London 1967.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original crimson paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8'' x 5½''. Contains 169 printed pages of text. Spine ends scuffed, ghosting to the end papers. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition art work dust wrapper with nicks and chips to the spine ends and corners, not price clipped. 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.

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Grayling, A. C.

(Book #ID 83705)

Published by Bloomsbury Publishing Plc., 36 Soho Square, London First Edition 2006. London 2006.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 361 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs. Feint marking to the closed page edges. Very near Fine clean unopened condition book in near Fine condition dust wrapper with light rubs to the cover edges, not price clipped. 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 0747576718 / 139780747576716

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General Jean Compagnon

(Book #ID 98669)

Published by Éditions Ouest-France, 13 rue de Breil, Rennes First Edition 2007. 2007.

First edition in publisher's original illustrated stiff French flap card wrap covers [soft back]. 8vo. 9½'' x 7''. Contains 160 printed pages of English text with monochrome and colour maps and archive photographs throughout. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 9782737342691

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Grumbar, Suzanne

(Book #ID 99023)

Published by The Book Guild Ltd., 25 High Street, Lewes, Sussex First Edition 1990. 1990.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original navy blue paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering and gilt stripes to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 195 printed pages of text 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 0863324185

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Gregory-Smith, Captain Frank

(Book #ID 112085)

Published by Pen & Sword Military, 47 Church Street, Barnsley, S. Yorkshire First Edition 2008. 2008.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black paper covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 200 pp with monochrome archive photographs to the centre. Bookplate and barcode removed from front free end paper. Near Fine condition book in Fine condition illustrated dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 1844158624

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