The Bronze Cross
by Roe, F. Gordon
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Almost Very Good/No Jacket
- Seller
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Tregonebris, PENZANCE, Cornwall, United Kingdom
Payment Methods Accepted
About This Item
Gawthorn, 1945. Book. Illus. by 162 Portraits + 46 Other Illustrations. Almost Very Good. Decorative Boards. 1st Edition. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. Very clean with no name - minor shelflife to text block only - & minor wear top/tail of spine - Part of the collection of Sq.Leader Peter Brown decd. (Battle of Britain Pilot) we have been able to purchase part of his extensive collection of books relating to the Battle of Britain and the RAFs contribution to the Second World War. As would be expected of this Spitfire fighter pilot, who formed part of Douglas Baders "Big Wing" the books outline both the exploits of his and his fellow pilots and the tactical planning, forays and personalities that made up the RAFs magnificent wartime involvement . The books of themselves hold a wealth of information about this period, having been carefully chosen by one who was there and also hold a poignancy having been owned by someone to whom the experiences and people who are documented within were all very real. Guaranteed posting 24hrs from Cornwall St216 Size: 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Collina Books (GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 011342
- Title
- The Bronze Cross
- Author
- Roe, F. Gordon
- Illustrator
- 162 Portraits + 46 Other Illustrations
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Almost Very Good
- Jacket Condition
- No Jacket
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Publisher
- Gawthorn
- Date Published
- 1945
- Size
- 4to - over 9¾ - 12"
- Keywords
- MILITARY,AVIATION,PETER BROWN,WW2,BATTLE OF BRITAIN
- Bookseller catalogs
- Military/Warfare; Battle of Briatain (WW2);
Terms of Sale
Collina Books
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About the Seller
Collina Books
Biblio member since 2008
Tregonebris, PENZANCE, Cornwall
About Collina Books
We offer a wide range of good quality books at competitive prices, catering particularly for customers who are searching for specialist sector, collectable and \'out of print\' books. We ensure a fast and efficient response to both enquiries and orders and over the past 7 years have established an excellent reputation for reliable and personal service. We carry an extensive range of books, from \'old leathers\' to modern 1st editions incl.signed copies,covering subjects as diverse as technical \'build\',Horology, geographical exploration, animal husbandry and The Arts, with an interesting catalogue of biography\'s and autobiography\'s˜.
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