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World War II

The war that created the Greatest Generation and defined the modern world. World War II never ceases to be one of the greatest sources for writers and readers, and the depths of that conflict have still never been fully plumbed. These pages represent a modest selection of the wealth of materials offered on "The Good War," encompassing the works of Churchill and the varied perspectives from which that war may be analyzed.

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Royal Air Force Pilot's Flying Log Book
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Royal Air Force Pilot's Flying Log Book

by Stedman, Sgt. J. V

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July 1938 - November 1940. Approx. 150 pages. Square 8vo. Titled blue cloth over boards. Ruled pages as per contemporary log type. Various official stamps to internals. Manuscript in holograph.  The keeper of this precision crafted log remains excruciatingly hidden in his 150 page memoir of war. The reader should not expect to find him anywhere but in the hard tack data and details he so fastidiously records. He was a young man at a tremendous moment. One of many who became known as " the few ". His log breaks history down to numbers and aircraft types and operational duties. The machinery of the Battle of Britain squeezed into columns. He remains anonymous to us - like the wizard behind the curtain. What we know of Sgt. Stedman begins in January 1938 with his first training flights in Tiger Moths. Precisely detailed in wonderful hand, he records months of continued training with specific detail given to Exercise and Duty Results. Quite notable is the progression of planes mastered… Read More
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Hitler as Warlord

Hitler as Warlord

by Halder, Franz

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First 1950 Putnam London
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Extremely rare book to find in the English translation.
General Halder was Chief of the German General Staff from 1938 to 1942 (- Austrian Anschluss to when he resigned just before Stalingrad). He was directly reporting to Hitler and no other Army German General was in greater direct contact with Hitler, or more qualified to reveal and critique the true quality of Hitler's military leadership, orders and decsions. Essential and revealing WW2 reading.
Book in very good condition given age and the "phamplet" style. Small sticker on cover. Corner of front flap clipped with price stamped on flap. DJ is N/A.
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The Battle of Leyte Gulf - A Gathering of Original Combat Despatches and Various Original...
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The Battle of Leyte Gulf - A Gathering of Original Combat Despatches and Various Original Ephemera From History's Greatest Naval Battle.

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16 Radio Telegrams including detailed Action Reports, Tactical Operation Commands, Battle Assessments, Damage Reports, etc. spanning the full duration of The Battle of Leyte Gulf, 24 October - 28 October 1944. Imprinted upon wartime, U.S. Communication Service (USS Hector - 20M Sets) yellow onionskin paper. 8" x 6.5". 7 designated "Secret- Urgent", 4 designated "Operational Priority-Secret", 2 designated "Priority-Secret", 1 designated "Top Secret-Operational Priority", 1 designated "Secret-Op-Op-Op",1 designated "Routine-Confidential". TRANSCRIBED DESPATCHES #240315 10/24/44 06;14 From: CTF 77-(Vice-Admiral Kinkaid--7th Fleet - King II Attack Force) Action: CTG 77.2 - (Rear-Admiral Olendorf - Bombardment & Fire Support Group) CTF 78 - (Rear Admiral Barbey - Northern Attack Force) CTF 79 - (Vice-Admiral Wilkinson - Southern Attack Force) CTG… Read More
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Personae
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Personae: The Collected Poems of Ezra Pound.

by Ezra Pound (Inscribed)

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New (Offset) Edition.
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Hardcover
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Great Barrington, Massachusetts
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Hardcover. Original blue cloth, faded and worn; enclosed in blue cloth box. New Directions (New York, James Laughlin 1949). New (Offset) Edition. Gallup A27B. Presentation copy inscribed from Pound to a literary critic. "Mr. . . . Aug. 56 Ezra Pound." With the recipient's notes in the text. A nice copy.
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Het Achterhuis. (The Diary of Anne Frank). [First Edition, Second Print].
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Het Achterhuis. (The Diary of Anne Frank). [First Edition, Second Print].: Dagboekbrieven van 14 juni 1942- 1 Augustus 1944. Met een woord vooraf van Annie Romijn - Verschoor

by Anne Frank.

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First edition / Second Print
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Wageningen, Netherlands
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Amsterdam: Uitgeverij Contact, dec 1947. Anne.Frank; 'Het Achterhuis, Dagboekbrieven van 14 Juni 1942 - 1 Augustus 1944'. Very good condition. Small octavo. Hard cover, pp 253. No dust jacket. FIRST EDITION, SECOND PRINTING of the diary of Anne Frank in the original Dutch language. One of the booklets printed ALMOST 75 YEARS AGO in dec 1947. Original white and red paper-covered boards. Illustration with 3 photo's of the hiding place ('Het Achterhuis'), 1 groundfloor-plan and 2 examples (facsimile) of the handwriting of Anne Frank. Introduction by Annie Romein-Verschoor.Title on the front board and spine. A very good copy! Pages are a little bit tanned after all these years. No inscriptions.Anne began her diary on her 13th birthday, 12 June 1942 during the Nazi occupation of the Netherlands. The diary was found in the hiding place ( 'Het Achterhuis') by Miep Gies, after Anne Frank, her Jewish family and other Jews were taken away to the concentration-camps. Miep Gies was one of the helpers during their… Read More
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THE SECOND WORLD WAR.
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THE SECOND WORLD WAR.

by CHURCHILL. WINSTON. S

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London, Greater London
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Cassell & Co. ltd. London. 1948-54. FIRST EDITION. First impression. Six volumes. 8vo. Illustrated throughout with maps and plans, many folding. A bright, clean set, which has been finely bound in recent full dark blue morocco leather. The spines with raised bands, twin red labels, gilt. Spine compartments ruled and decorated with gilt stamped rampant lion device. Single gilt ruled border on boards. All edges gilt. A fine set of Churchill's monumental history.
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Confidential Typed Letter Signed by WINSTON CHURCHILL
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"Confidential" Typed Letter Signed by WINSTON CHURCHILL: with handwritten additions by Churchill.

by Winston Churchill

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CHURCHILL "BUYS" BALFOUR A CAR!CHURCHILL, WINSTON S. "Confidential" typed letter signed by "Winston S. Churchill" as Chancellor of the Exchequer, with the name of the recipient "Bran" and part of the date "13" handwritten by Churchill.One page with the blind-stamped stationery "Treasury Chambers, Whitehall, S.W.," dated August 13, 1928. 4to.The letter concerns funds that Churchill raised to purchase a car and cover living expenses for former Prime Minister Arthur Balfour: "The subscription list is the Balfour Testimonial Fund being now closed. I feel that you, who so kindly subscribed to that fund, will like to know how much was subscribed and to what purpose it has been put. The total amount received from members of both Houses of Parliament was £4,918.6.6. [~$450,000 in 2021] The car has been paid for and the balance has been handed to Lord Balfour to be used for his personal benefit in any way he may think fit. I may add that I have received from him a letter expressing his grateful thanks to the… Read More
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WAR SPEECHES. Into Battle; The Unrelenting struggle; The End of the Beginning; Onwards to...
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WAR SPEECHES. Into Battle; The Unrelenting struggle; The End of the Beginning; Onwards to victory; The Dawn of Liberation; Victory; Secret Session Speeches

by CHURCHILL. WINSTON. S

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First edition.
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Cassell and Company. London. 1941-46. FIRST EDITIONS. 7 Volumes. 8vo. (8.7 x 5.6 inches). A complete set of first editions and 1st impressions of Churchill's war speeches. A few pages with light foxing but overall a clean and fine set which has been finely bound in recent full dark blue morocco leather, spines with five raised bands, gilt. Red title and name labels, gilt. Spines with lettering and rampant lion device stamped in gilt. Single gilt ruled borders on boards. All edges gilt. Fine. A fantastic presentation of this important set.
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Novo Vreme - WW2 Propaganda newspaper year 1943
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Novo Vreme - WW2 Propaganda newspaper year 1943: WW2 Propaganda newspapers in excellent condition, 307 issues

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Used - Near Fine
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Providence, Seychelles
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Collection of numerous editions of daily newspapers from Yugoslavia published during WWII in Nazi-occupied Belgrade. Newspapers contain war reports written in a nazi propaganda manner. The entire 1943 year is present ( 514-821) with 307 issues in total. They are mostly in very good/fine condition. An extremely scarce item, only a few other copies can be found in world libraries. Bound together in a 1/4 faux leather binding, probably in the late 1980s. All the newspapers are original from the period. Minor imperfections in form of discoloration, minute stains, and small tears along the edges, do not affect the legibility of the text. Overall, the collection is very well preserved. DHL Shipping includedIf you have any questions or inquiries, please don't hesitate to contact us!
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1943-1945 Original Photograph Album with Incredible Archive of Medals, (Including Bronze Star and...
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1943-1945 Original Photograph Album with Incredible Archive of Medals, (Including Bronze Star and Purple Heart), Documents, and Patches, of a US Army Combat Photographer Serving in Burma and China with the British Army

by Ahbe, Edwin Oscar (1916-1995)

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Pacific Theater, World War II: Self-published, 1943. A superb World War II archive featuring a significant manuscript photograph album (oblong 17" x 12") containing 147 photographs on 46 pages (17 pages blank at rear), service records, citations, orders, medals, patches, bars, newspaper clippings, ID card, dog tags, and additional loose photographs and negatives, all belonging to Edwin Oscar Ahbe (1916-1995) . Ahbe was inducted on Dec. 1, 1943, reporting to Camp Peekskill, NY and serving as a Cameraman Motion Picture 043 and Combat Photographer in the 3374th Signal Photographic Service Company. After stops at Fort Sheridan and Camps Smith and Crowder, his first overseas photographs in the album begin in Ceylon. A small manuscript list shows he left NY early on Oct. 20, 1944 and records him being in Newfoundland, Azores, Cashblanca (sic), Tripoli, Cairo, Aboudan Iran, Karachi India, Kandy Ceylon, Burma, and China. His citation for the Bronze Star for meritorious service, 16 Jan 1945 to 10… Read More
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Het Achterhuis.(The Diary of Anne Frank). [First Edition, First Print].
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Het Achterhuis.(The Diary of Anne Frank). [First Edition, First Print].: Dagboekbrieven 12 Juni 1942 - 1 Augustus 1944.

by Anne Frank

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First Edition, First Printing
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Wageningen, Netherlands
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Amsterdam: Uitgeveij Contact, 25 juni 1947. Anne.Frank; 'Het Achterhuis, Dagboekbrieven van 14 Juni 1942 - 1 Augustus 1944'. Hard cover, pp 253. FIRST EDITION, FIRST PRINT, no dust jacket. First edition of the diary of Anne Frank in the original Dutch language. Small Octavo. One of 3000 booklets printed 75 YEARS AGO ON JUNE 25th 1947. Original white and red paper-covered boards. Illustration with 3 photo's of the hiding place ('Het Achterhuis'), 1 groundfloor-plan and 2 examples (facsimile) of the handwriting of Anne Frank. Introduction by Annie Romein-Verschoor.Title on the front board and the spine. A very good copy, some wear to the frontboard. Pages are slightly tanned after 75 years. No inscriptions.Anne began her diary on her 13th birthday, 12 June 1942 during the Nazi occupation of the Netherlands. The diary was found in the hiding place by Miep Gies, after Anne Frank, her Jewish family and other Jews were taken away to the concentration-camps. Miep Gies was one of the helpers during their time… Read More
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A Yank's Memories of Calcutta
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A Yank's Memories of Calcutta

by Clyde Waddell

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Used - Near Fine
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1st Edition
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Hardcover
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Lynchburg, Virginia
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Scarce. Oblong album binding. Black cloth boards with screw fasteners at spine. 60 gelatin silver prints, 8" x 10.25" mounted on beige pages with printed captions.Introduction written "by M. Charles Preston, New York City, ex-enlisted man, former CBI'er and co-worker with the author on Phoenix Magazine in Calcutta, India". Photos taken by Clyde Waddell, "who was Chief Photographer for the Houston Press before entering the army, was flown to the India-Burma Theater in November 1943...". Waddell acted as personal press photographer for Supreme Commander Admiral Lord Louis Mountbatten from 1943-1945. After that assignment, he resumed his work as a news photographer. The images for this book were captured by Waddell during his leave, "primarily at the behest of many friends who had been constantly asking him for photos of Calcutta scenes." He then received so many requests for copies of his photos, that this book was created. The book is in Near Fine condition, with very light edgewear, very light… Read More
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Het Achterhuis. (The Diary of Anne Frank). [First Edition/Second Print].
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Het Achterhuis. (The Diary of Anne Frank). [First Edition/Second Print].: Dagboekbrieven van 14 juni 1942- 1 Augustus 1944. Met een woord vooraf van Annie Romijn - Verschoor

by Anne Frank.

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Used - Good+
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First edition / Second Print
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Hardcover
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Wageningen, Netherlands
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Amsterdam: Uitgeverij Contact, dec 1947. Anne.Frank; 'Het Achterhuis, Dagboekbrieven van 14 Juni 1942 - 1 Augustus 1944'. Very good condition. Small octavo. Hard cover, pp 253. Dust jacket included. Damaged dustjacket has had a professional restoration. FIRST EDITION, SECOND PRINTING of the diary of Anne Frank in the original Dutch language. One of the booklets printed ALMOST 75 YEARS AGO in dec 1947. Original white and red paper-covered boards. Illustration with 3 photo's of the hiding place ('Het Achterhuis'), 1 groundfloor-plan and 2 examples (facsimile) of the handwriting of Anne Frank. Introduction by Annie Romein-Verschoor. Title on the front board and spine. A very good copy! Pages are a little bit tanned after all these years. No inscriptions.Anne began her diary on her 13th birthday, 12 June 1942 during the Nazi occupation of the Netherlands. The diary was found in the hiding place ( 'Het Achterhuis') by Miep Gies, after Anne Frank, her Jewish family and other Jews were taken away to the… Read More
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Het Achterhuis, (Diary of Anne Frank) [First Edition, First Print].
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Het Achterhuis, (Diary of Anne Frank) [First Edition, First Print].: Dagboekbrieven 12 Juni 1942 - 1 Augustus 1944. Met een voorwoord van Annie Romijn - Verschoor.

by Anne Frank.

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First Edition, First Print
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Amsterdam: Uitgeveij Contact, 25 juni 1947. Anne.Frank; 'Het Achterhuis, Dagboekbrieven van 14 Juni 1942 - 1 Augustus 1944'. Hard cover, pp 253. FIRST EDITION, FIRST PRINT, no dust jacket. First edition of the diary of Anne Frank in the original Dutch language. Small Octavo. One of 3000 booklets printed 75 YEARS AGO ON JUNE 25th 1947. Original white and red paper-covered boards. Illustration with 3 photo's of the hiding place ('Het Achterhuis'), 1 groundfloor-plan and 2 examples (facsimile) of the handwriting of Anne Frank. Introduction by Annie Romein-Verschoor. Title on the front board and the spine. A 'good - 'copy; Some foxing of the boards. The book has had a professional restoration. The incomplete spine has been re-attached to the renewed binding. Pages are slightly tanned after 75 years. No inscriptions.Anne began her diary on her 13th birthday, 12 June 1942 during the Nazi occupation of the Netherlands. The diary was found in the hiding place by Miep Gies, after Anne Frank, her Jewish family… Read More
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Het Achterhuis, (Diary of Anne Frank) [First Edition, First Print].
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Het Achterhuis, (Diary of Anne Frank) [First Edition, First Print].: Dagboekbrieven 12 Juni 1942 - 1 Augustus 1944. Met een voorwoord van Annie Romijn - Verschoor.

by Anne Frank.

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Used - Good+
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First Edition, First Print
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Hardcover
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Wageningen, Netherlands
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Amsterdam: Uitgeveij Contact, 25 juni 1947. Anne.Frank; 'Het Achterhuis, Dagboekbrieven van 14 Juni 1942 - 1 Augustus 1944'. Hard cover, pp 253. FIRST EDITION, FIRST PRINT, no dust jacket. First edition of the diary of Anne Frank in the original Dutch language. Small Octavo. One of 3000 booklets printed 75 YEARS AGO ON JUNE 25th 1947. Original white and red paper-covered boards. Illustration with 3 photo's of the hiding place ('Het Achterhuis'), 1 groundfloor-plan and 2 examples (facsimile) of the handwriting of Anne Frank. Introduction by Annie Romein-Verschoor. Title on the front board and the spine. A 'good - 'copy; Some foxing of the boards. The book has had a professional restoration. The original spine has been re-attached to the renewed binding. The text Anne Frank Het Achterhuis has faded but is still visible. Pages are slightly tanned after 75 years. No inscriptions.Anne began her diary on her 13th birthday, 12 June 1942 during the Nazi occupation of the Netherlands. The diary was found in… Read More
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