Description

Hardcover, folio sized volume bound in smith sewn brick red cloth binding, lettered in gold on spine. Ersatz dust-jacket consisting of mylar wraps with color plates inserted and entitled “Struggle for the Sea Lanes” on spine, affixed to inner covers. A privately bound compilation of articles from Purnell’s periodical “History of the Second World War”. Extensively illustrated with color and monochrome photographs and maps. Includes all relevant material from the Battle of the River Plate until the sinking of the Scharnhorst in late 1943. A professionally bound volume by a private collector, nicely done, clean, square and unmarked. No previous ownership marks. Very good+. A large book, Priority and International orders will require additional postage.