Search Results: Second World War from Black Cat Hill Books

New York, NY Berkley Books: Medallion, 1968. Paperback First Edition Thus (1968), so stated. First Edition Thus (1968), so stated. Very Good+ in Wraps: shows indications of very light use; faint crease near lower front corner and another down the backstrip; mild rubbing to a small patch of the upper front panel; the expected light tanning to the text pages, due to aging; a small smudge at the fore-edge; the binding is square and secure; text clean. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of any underlining, hi-lighting or marginalia or marks in the text. Free of ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, or labels. A carefully-used copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing very mild wear and minor, unobtrusive imperfections. Not far from 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 12mo. (7 x 4.25 x 0.75 inches). 318 pages. Four-page section of duotone photographs. Language: English. Weight: 6.5 ounces. Berkley Medallion book #… Read More

Novato, CA Presidio Press, 1993. Hardcover First Edition (1993), unstated, but implied: no subsequent printings noted, according to Presidio's customary practice. First Edition (1993), unstated, but implied: no subsequent printings noted, according to Presidio's customary practice. Very Near Fine in Very Near Fine DJ: The Book shows just a tiny soil spot to the top edge; else flawless; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of any underlining, hi-lighting or marginalia or marks in the text. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing a single, unobtrusive flaw. Bright and Clean. Corners sharp. Virtually "As New". The DJ shows only the mildest rubbing and a thin line of toning along the top edges of the inside flaps; the price is unclipped. Very close to "As New". NOT a Remainder,… Read More

New York, NY Pocket: Star Books, 2002. Mass Market Paperback First Edition Thus (2002); First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence. First Edition Thus (2002); First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence. Very Good+ to Near Fine in Wraps: shows indications of very careful use: just the barest hint of wear to the extremities, with the faintest hairline crease at the top edge of the front panel; the pages have tanned slightly, due to aging; the binding is square and secure, but the backstrip shows a barely discernible crease, top to bottom; the text is clean. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome, nearly-new copy, showing several very minor flaws. Close to 'As New'. N NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 12mo. (6.7 x 4.2 x 1.2 inches). xv, 460 pages. Language: English. Weight: 7.2 ounces. First published in hardcover in 1992. Mass Market Paperback. 

London, UK Jarrolds Publishers, 1943. Hardcover First Edition [1943], unstated. We can find no evidence or indication of any previous editions or printings. First Edition [1943], unstated. We can find no evidence or indication of any previous editions or printings. Good+ in Good- DJ: The Book shows indications of moderate use: crimping to the heel of the backstrip; some rubbing and soiling to the panels; light foxing to the endpapers; the former owner's name printed neatly across the top of the front free endpaper; the binding square and secure; the text is clean. The DJ shows significant wear to extremities, with small loss to chipping and rubbing; moderate rubbing and faint, but pervasive soiling; the price is intact. Overall, remains structurally sound and tightly bound: a sturdy, not unattractive copy in a somewhat tatty DJ. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (8.7 x 5.85 x 0.85 inches). 183 pages. 36 full-page black & white photographic illustrations. Foreward by Admiral Sir… Read More

New York, NY Stein & Day Publishers, 1976. Hardcover First Edition USA (1976), so stated. First Edition USA (1976), so stated. Near Fine in Near Fine DJ: The Book shows only minute indications of use: two small, very superficial bumps, one at the top edge of the front panel and the other at the bottom edge; ; a small shadow from a sticker removed at the upper corner of the front free endpaper; the binding leans very slightly; else flawless; the binding is perfectly secure; the text is clean. Free of any creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of any underlining, hi-lighting or marginalia or marks in the text. Free of ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, or labels. A handsome, very nearly-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing minor, unobtrusive imperfections only. Bright and clean. Corners sharp. Very close to 'As New'. The DJ shows a small scuff at the bottom edge of the front panel and the mildest rubbing; else flawless; the price… Read More

London, UK Cassell & Company, 2000. Hardcover First Edition (2000), so stated. First Edition (2000), so stated. Fine in Near Fine DJ: The Book is flawless; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of underlining, hi-lighting, notations, or marginalia. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing no flaws. Bright and Clean. Virtually 'As New'. The DJ shows only the mildest rubbing; the price is intact; mylar-protected. Very close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 4to. (10 x 7.8 x 1.15 inches). 320 pages. Language: English. Weight: 2.2 pounds Hardback with DJ. 

New York, NY Harcourt: Harvest Books, 1996. Paperback First Edition Thus [1996]; First Printing indicated. First Edition Thus [1996]; First Printing indicated. Near Fine in Wraps: shows only the mildest rubbing to the wrapper covers. The binding shows barely discernible lean, but remains perfectly secure; text clean. Bright and clean: very close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (9 x 6 x 1.15 inches). 427 pages. Weight: 1 pound, 5.4 ounces. Trade Paperback.

New York, NY Harcourt, Brace & Company, 1995. Hardcover First Ed USA [1995], First Printing indicated. First Ed USA [1995], First Printing indicated. Near Fine in Fine DJ: The Book shows only the slightest spine lean; else flawless; the binding remains perfectly secure; the text is clean. Free of ownership names, dates, addresses. notations, marks, inscriptions, stamps, or labels. The DJ shows very mild rubbing; else flawless; the price is unclipped; mylar-protected. A Near perfect copy: Very close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (9.5 x 6.3 x 1.45 inches). 427 pages. Weight: 1 pound, 12.5 ounces. Hardback with DJ.

New York, NY Ballantine Books: Ballantine Original, 1959. Paperback Good in Wraps: shows indications of considerable use: moderate wear to the extremities; noticeable rubbing, spine leans a bit; the pages have tanned heavily, due to aging; sparse chipping at the head and heel of the back strip; former owner's name in pen at the inside of the front cover and another former owner's name in pencil has been crossed out in pen at the front endpaper; the glue, as one can imagine, is getting brittle, but is still holding. Despite noted flaws remains a reasonably sturdy reading copy with a clean text. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 12mo. 152pp. Introduction by General Bill Donovan. Mass Market Paperback. The story of how allied resistance leaders were deliberately sacrificed to Gestapo torture - the true story of our D-Day deception plan, "Operation Stampede".

London, UK Frank Cass, 1995. Hardcover First Edition, unstated. Near Fine in Very Good DJ: The Book shows light shelving wear and a touch of wear to the upper extremities as well; the binding shows barely discernible lean, but remains perfectly secure; the text is clean. The DJ shows light wear to the upper extremities and milder wear to the lower corners; very mild rubbing; nclipped; mylar-protected. Structurally sound and tightly bound, showing only very mild wear: clean, sturdy, and quite presentable. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. Folio. 211pp. Liberally illustrated with charts, graphs and photographs in black & white. Preface and Introduction by Sebastian Cox. Harris - German View by Horst Boog. The production values are high: printed on high-quality slick paper. (Studies in Air Power Series). First Edition, unstated. Hardback with DJ. It was "Bomber Harris", later Air Marshall Sir Arthur T. Harris, who ordered the bombing of Germany in retaliation for the… Read More

Fredericksburg, TX The Admiral Nimitz Foundation , 1982. Staple Bound First Edition (1982), unstated. Near Fine in Wraps: shows only a hint of toning to the upper front panel; else flawless; the stapled binding is secure; the text is clean.Free of creases to the panels. Free of creases to the backstrip. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of any underlining, hi-lighting or marginalia or marks in the text. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome, very nearly-new copy, structurally sound and tighly bound, showing a single, minor cosmetic imperfection. Bright and clean. Corners sharp. Very close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. Elongated 4to. (10.50 X 6 X 0.50 inches). 74 pages. Front endpaper maps. Illustrated with a few vintage duotone photographs. Foreward by Douglas H. Hubbard. Rear panel quote from Admiral William F. Halsey, Jr. USN: "The Coastwatchers saved Guadalcanal and… Read More

Mechanicsburg, PA Stackpole Books , 2006. Hardcover First Edition (2006), so stated. First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence. First Edition (2006), so stated. First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence. Fine in Fine DJ: The Book is flawless; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of underlining, hi-lighting, notations, or marginalia in the text. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome, like-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing no flaws. Bright and Clean. Corners sharp. Virtually 'As New'. Still has that pleasant "New Book' scent. The DJ is also flawless; unclipped; mylar-protected. As New. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. Folio (12.25 x 9.35 x 1 inches). xvi, 248 pages. Illustrated in Color by Don Troiani. Foreward by Peter Harringon. Language: English. Weight: 3 pounds, 7.2 ounces.… Read More

New York, NY Penguin Books, 2002. Paperback First Edition Thus [2002]; First Printing indicated. First Edition Thus [2002]; First Printing indicated. Fine in Wraps: binding square and secure; text clean. Pages lightly tanned, due to the aging process. Virtually 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. 335pp. Trade Paperback.

Boston, MA Houghton Mifflin Company, 1973. Hardcover First Edition (1973), not directly stated, but First Printing stated. First Edition (1973), not directly stated, but First Printing stated. Very Good+ in Good DJ: Both book and DJ show indications of careful use. The book shows moderate spine lean; a former owner's name and phone number at the upper front free endpaper and her name at the lower corner of the rear pastedown endpaper; the binding remains secure; the text is clean. The DJ shows faint foxing along the outside edge of the front panel; a tiny nick at the bottom edge of the front panel; a quarter-inch closed tear at the top edge of the rear panel; else very light wear to the extremities; mild rubbing to the panels and faint soiling to the white background field of same; the orange-toned background field of the backstrip has been heavily sunned, though the white titles thereon remain legible; the price has been clipped. Flawed, but serviceable. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or… Read More

London, UK Ian Allen, 1980. Hardcover First Edition [1980], so stated. First Edition [1980], so stated. Fine in Fine DJ: Book shows binding square and secure; text clean. DJ unclipped; mylar-protected. As New. Folio. 144 pages. Bibliography. Foreward by Mark W. Clark, US Army, Retired. Hardback with DJ. 

New York, NY Hippocrene Books, 1996. Hardcover First Edition USA (1996); first published in London by Murray in 1995. First Edition USA (1996); first published in London by Murray in 1995. Fine in Very Near Fine DJ: The book is flawless; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of any creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of any underlining, hi-lighting or marginalia or marks in the text. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome, like-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing no discernible imperfections. Bright and clean. Corners sharp. Virtuially 'As New'. The DJ shows a small, superficial wrinkle at the bottom edge of the front panel and a hint of wear to the top edge of same; else only mild rubbing to the panels; the price is unclipped. Very close to "As New". NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (9.5 x 6.35 x 0.95 inches). xv, 239 pages. Language: English.… Read More

New York, NY Hippocrene Books, 1996. Hardcover First Edition USA (1996); first published in London by Murray in 1995. First Edition USA (1996); first published in London by Murray in 1995. Near Fine in Near Fine DJ: The book shows two tiny coffee-like spots at the lower fore-edge; a hint of crimping to the heel of the backstrip; else flawless; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of any creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of any underlining, hi-lighting or marginalia or marks in the text. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome, nearly-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing minor, unobtrusive imperfections only. Bright and clean. Corners sharp. Very close to 'As New'. The DJ shows a hint of wear to the top edge of the front panel and mild rubbing to the panels, a little heavier rubbing to the rear panel; else flawless; the price is unclipped. Very close to "As New".… Read More

Nashville, TN The Battery Press, 1990. Hardcover Reprint Edition [1990]; First published in 1949. Near Fine in Very Good DJ: Book shows just a hint of shelving wear around the heel of the backstrip; the binding leans ever so slightly, but remains perfectly secure; the text is clean. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of underlining, hi-lighting, notations, or marginalia. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing a little light wear. Bright and Clean. Corners sharp. Not far from 'As New'. The DJ shows light wear to extremities with several short, closed tears along the outside edges; the price has not been clipped. Attractive and intact; showing moderate wear. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 4to. (11.3 x 8.75x 0.85 inches). vi, 190 pages. Preface by John T. Sheldon, Brigadier General, U.S. Marine Corps. Language: English. Weight: 34.8 ounces.… Read More

New York, NY Soho Press, 2001. Hardcover First Ed USA, First Printing indicated. First Ed USA, First Printing indicated. Near Fine in Near Fine DJ: Book shows only minor wear to extremities; binding square and secure; text clean. DJ unclipped; mylar-protected. Virtually 'As New'. NOT a Remainder. NOT a Book-Club Edition. NOT an Ex-Library copy. 8vo. 294pp. A Jean-Louis St.-Cyr and Hermann Kohler Investigation Not Inscribed or Signed by Author.

New York, NY Soho Press, 2001. Hardcover First Edition USA (2001), First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence. First Edition USA (2001), First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence. Near Fine in Near Fine DJ: The Book shows only shelving minor wear to lower extremities and a barely discernible spot at the top edge; the binding shows the slightest spine lean, but remains perfectly secure; the text is clean. Free of any creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of any underlining, hi-lighting or marginalia or marks in the text. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, very mild wear and a minor, unobtrusive cosmetic flaw. Bright and clean. Corners sharp. Close to 'As New'.8vo. (7.8 x 5.3 x 1.25 inches). 294 pages. Language: English. Weight: 14.5 ounces. Hardback with DJ.