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Ballantine Books. Good with no dust jacket; General wear with a small stain on the . cover-good reading copy.. 1969,1972. Fourth Printing. Paperback. 8vo; 160 pages; Numerous half tone and line illustrations In the Pan/Ballantine series 'History of World War II', a history of the WW2 fighter from the development for the Schneider Trophy through Marks I-XI and the Griffon, including the Seafire, .

New York, N. Y.: Ballantine Books, 1969 1 inch stain on the bottom edge intrudes less than 1/4 inch. Spine creases, edge and hinge wear, tiny tears at spine corners. Slightly cocked.. 1st Printing. Trade Paperback. Acceptable. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" Tall, 160 Pages.

Ballantine Books, 1969-01-01. Paperback. Good. A trade paperback in good condition, clean with a tight binding and an unmarked text.From a private smoke free collection.Shipping within 24 hours, with a tracking number and delivery confirmation.

Ballantine. Very Good. 1978. Fifth Printing. Softcover. Light edgewear, light reader's crease to spine, pages lightly toning; b/w photos ; 160 pages .

New York: Ballantine, 1969. 1st ptg.. Paperback. Book: Good. 8vo.. 160 pp. 5 3/8x 8 1/4. Glossy light blue wraps, lightly soiled and worn.

Ballantine, 1969., 1969. 1st ed. 160p. Photos. Wraps. Good Copy. First Edition. Paperback. Good.

Ballantine, 1978., 1978. Later ed. 160p. Photos. Wraps. Near Fine copy.. Paperback. Near Fine.

Ballantine, 1969., 1969. 1st Printing. 160p. Photos. Wraps. Owner's emboss. Fine copy. First Edition. Paperback. Fine.

Ballantine Books. Used - Good. Good condition. Book #6. (history, wwii, spitfire) A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains.

Ballantine Books. Collectible - Good. First edition copy. Collectible - Good. (fighter planes, Spitfire)

Ballantine Books. Used - Acceptable. Acceptable condition. Book #6 in Series. (World War II, German Planes, Weapons) A readable, intact copy that may have noticeable tears and wear to the spine. All pages of text are present, but they may include extensive notes and highlighting or be heavily stained. Includes reading copy only books. Bundled media such as CDs, DVDs, floppy disks or access codes may not be included.

Ballantine. Used - Good. Good condition. (military aircraft) A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains.

Ballantine Books, 1969. paperback. Like New. 8x5x0. Minimal wear to covers. Text clean and unmarked. The binding is tight and square. Your satisfaction is guaranteed!

Pan/Ballantine. Good. 21 x 14cm. Paperback. 1972. 160 pages. Cover worn. .

New York: Ballantine Books, 1969. First Printing [stated]. Trade paperback. Good. 22 cm, 160 pages. Wraps. Illustrations. Bibliography. The cover has some wear and soiling. This is one of Ballantine's Illustrated History of World War II, Weapons Book No. 6. Introduction by Air Vice-Marshal "Johnnie" Johnson. Studies the development and combat history of the famous R.A.F. fighter that won acclaim in the summer of 1940 during the Battle of Britain. John Vader (1919 - 2005) Australian author, living in the UK in the late 1960s and 1970s, most of whose work has been nonfiction, much of it dealing with military matters. John Vader saw World War II service with 6th AIF in Libya, Greece and Syria. He later transferred to the RAAF and flew Spitfires in the Pacific theater. Vader is reputed to have walked away from two Spitfire crashes, and flown a Wirraway bomber so low the propeller blades were bent. These combined experiences informed his war history writings. In the late sixties Vader went to London to… Read More

New York: Ballantine Books, Inc., 1969. Light Creasing on Front, Rear Covers, Spine; Front, Rear Covers, Spine Lightly Chipped; Light Moisture Damage (Staining); Edges Lightly Soiled. BOOK NUMBER: 01740. INTRODUCTION BY: Air Vice-Marshal "Johnnie" Johnson. MILITARY CONSULTANT: Sir Basil Liddell Hart. RESEARCH ASSISTANT: Yvonne Marsh. EDITOR-IN-CHIEF: Barrie Pitt. EXECUTIVE EDITOR: David Mason. DESIGNER: John Marsh. COVER: Denis Piper. PICTURE EDITOR: Robert Hunt. ART DIRECTOR: Peter Dunbar. SPECIAL DRAWINGS: John Batchelor. CONTENTS: Prologue; Schneider trophy and prototype; Into service and training; The Battle of Britain; Marks II-V; Spitfires abroad; Spitfire strength and Spitfire pilots; Marks VI-XI; Griffon, photo-reconnaissance and floatplanes; Seafire, Spiteful and Seafang; Epilogue; Bibliography. SERIES: Ballantine's Illustrated History of World War II is an entirely new and exciting venture in paperback publishing. Never before has the attempt been… Read More

Ballantine Books, 1969-01-01. Paperback. New.