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BLOOD, SWEAT AND VALOUR: 41 SQUADRON RAF 1942-1945
Written by Steve Brew.
Stock no. 1329391
Published by Fonthill. 1st 2012. Fine condition in a fine dustwrapper.

Formed in 1916, 41 Squadron is one of the oldest Royal Air Force squadrons in existence. This is the first comprehensive study of this illustrious squadron, concentrating on its wartime activity between August 1942 and May 1945. Black boards, gilt title to spine. B/w photos. 990 pages. ISBN: 9781781551936. An unread copy.

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BLOOD, SWEAT AND COURAGE: 41 SQUADRON RAF 1939-1942
Written by Steve Brew.
Stock no. 1329390
Published by Fonthill. 1st 2014. Fine condition in a fine dustwrapper.

Formed in 1916, 41 Squadron is one of the oldest Royal Air Force squadrons in existence. This is the first comprehensive study of this illustrious squadron, focusing on the period between August 1942 to May 1945. Black boards, gilt title to spine. B/w photos. 959 pages. ISBN: 9781781552964. An unread copy.

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PITCHER PLANTS OF THE OLD WORLD - VOLUME TWO
Written by Stewart McPherson.
Stock no. 1829671
Published by Redfern Natural History Productions. 1st 2009. Slightly better than very good condition in a nearly fine dustwrapper.

A two volume work - this is volume two ONLY. Examines genera of Old World pitcher plants (Nepenthes and Cephalotus) and documents the ecology and natural diversity of every known species in detail. Black cloth boards, silver title to spine. Colour photos. This volume contains pages 633 - 1399. ISBN: 9780955891830. Glue (used in binding process) can be seen at front and rear joint. Top of spine of contents is detached from top of spine board (see photo - not bad). Binding is tight. Contents fine. Pictorial dustwrapper is very lightly rubbed at corners.

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A MOONLIGHT MASSACRE: THE NIGHT OPERATION ON THE PASSCHENDAELE RIDGE, 2 DECEMBER 1917
Written by Michael Locicero.
Stock no. 1329389
Published by Helion & Company Ltd. 1st 2014. Nearly fine condition in a fine dustwrapper.

The forgotten last act of the third battle of Ypres. Black boards, silver title to spine. 517 pages including index. B/w photos. Wolverhampton Military Studies No. 5. ISBN: 9781909982925. Minimal bumping to base of spine. Light scuff mark to front cover. An unread copy.

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MCDONNELL DOUGLAS A-4 SKYHAWK
Written by Brad Elward.
Stock no. 1329386
Published by The Crowood Press. 1st 2000. Nearly fine condition in a fine dustwrapper.

Crowood Aviation Series. The story of one of the finest naval aircraft ever built. Large format. Black boards, gilt title to spine. B/w photos and some colour. 192 pages including index. ISBN: 1861263406. Glue from the binding process can be seen through the paper at the front joint. Otherwise this is a fine unread copy.

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DAMBUSTERS: THE DEFINITVE HISTORY OF 617 SQUADRON AT WAR 1943-1945
Written by Chris. Ward; Andy Lee; Andreas Wachtel.
Stock no. 1329384
Published by Red Kite. 1st 2003. Nearly fine condition in a fine dustwrapper.

Covering 617 Squadron's entire wartime record, using compelling firsthand accounts together with over 350 original photos. Large format. Blue boards, gilt title to spine. B/w photos. 287 pages. ISBN: 0953806170. Glue from the binding process can be seen through the paper at the front joint. Otherwise this is a fine (unread) copy.

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CONWAY'S ALL THE WORLD'S FIGHTING SHIPS 1922-1946
Written by Robert Gardiner; Roger Chesneau.
Stock no. 1329382
Published by Conway Maritime Press. 1992. Nearly fine condition in a nearly fine dustwrapper.

Large format. Red boards, gilt title to spine. B/w photos and line illustrations. ISBN: 0851771467. Spine slightly bumped at base. Minimal rubbing to wrapper edges. Looks unread.

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CONWAY'S ALL THE WORLD'S FIGHTING SHIPS 1906-1921
Written by Robert Gardiner.
Stock no. 1329381
Published by Conway Maritime Press. 1992. Nearly fine condition in a nearly fine dustwrapper.

A complete listing of all the significant warships built, or projected, between the epoch-making Dreadnought and the Washington Treaty. Large format. Green boards, gilt title to spine. B/w photos and drawings. 439 pages. ISBN: 0851772455. Minimal bumping to spine and corners and minimal rubbing to wrapper edges. Looks unread.

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THE TANKS AT FLERS VOLUME 1
Written by Trevor Pidgeon.
Stock no. 1329379
Published by Fairmile Books. 1st 1995. Nearly fine condition.

An account of the first use of tanks in war at the Battle of Flers-Coucelette the Somme 15th September 1916. Large, heavy format. White glazed pictorial boards. 247 pages. B/w photos, diagrams and maps throughout, some colour photos. ISBN: 0952517507. Minimal rubbing at corners. Looks unread.

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RUPERT ANNUAL 1938 (FACSIMILE) - THE NEW RUPERT BOOK
Written by Alfred Bestall. Illustrated by Alfred Bestall.
Stock no. 1329378
Published by Daily Express. 1989. Very good condition.

Reproduction of the third Rupert annual. Pictorial paper-covered boards showing Rupert waving from a tree. Red cloth spine. Red, black and white pictures throughout. 125 pages. ISBN: 0850791979. This is copy no. 11206. Spine and corners bumped. Contents fine. Complete with wrap-around band.

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RUPERT ANNUAL 1955
Written by Alfred Bestall. Illustrated by Alfred Bestall.
Stock no. 1329377
Published by Daily Express. 1955. Very good condition.

Colour laminated boards - Rupert hiking in a field. 1st story Rupert and Poll Parrot. 10x7 inches. 107 pages. Slight bumping to spine and corners. Inscription in ink to front pastedown. Name and address in ink in belongs to box. Price NOT cut. Painting contest page neatly started but not completed. Crossword on puzzles page completed in ink. Some foxing, mainly to textblock. Endpapers are browned. A nice copy.

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DOWN THE BRIGHT STREAM
Written by BB. Illustrated by BB.
Stock no. 1329376
Published by Eyre & Spottiswoode. 1st 1948. Very good condition in a good dustwrapper.

Continuing the the story of the Little Grey Men who find themselves as refugees when they receive the appalling news that their beloved Folly is drying up and they must move at once. Fully illustrated with exquisite water-colours and fascinating little b/w sketches. 16 colour plates. Green cloth, gilt title to spine. 200 pages. Wonderful! Spine and corners slightly bumped. A couple of tiny, light spots to spine. Inscription in ink to front free-endpaper. Some light foxing to endpapers. Top edge of textblock is dusty and foxed. Price-cut wrapper is edge worn, torn and creased with 1" loss to top of spine (and spine edge of front panel), minimal loss to base of spine.

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