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This photo history details the German production of the Panzer in the latter part of World War I. Dozens of black and white photographs, as well as many pages of color photographs. Blueprints are also included.

The story of the 8th Air Force Fighter Groups and the P-51 Mustang in World War II, as told by P-51 ace Leonard 'Kit' Carson. Dozens of black and white photographs with a two-page spread in color of a painting showing Carson scoring one of three victories on Jan. 11, 1945. Front cover of dust jacket rubbed along spine and fold (see photos).

This hardback copy remains in very good condition with a small aount of shelfwear. Binding is tight and interior pages are free of extraneous writing, marks, underlining. APPEARS UNREAD. Perfect for a gift. No dust jacket.

Binding remains tight. Pages, especially close to front and back covers, are badly stained. Previous owner's notes on first free fly leaves. This interesting old book includes five plays -- Le Menteur, Le Baron D'Albikrac, Le Festin de Pierre, La Comtesse D'Orgueil (new prologue), and L'Inconnu (new diversion).

"Poems" contains Bryant's best-known work, "Thanatopsis," first published in the North American Review in 1817 and revised in 1821 for this collection. Our copy is in the original brown paper over boards. There is some rubbing to the author's name on the front cover affecting the letters ANT in Bryant. Years ago, the spine was covered wih a strip of white paper (now tanned beige). The lower half of this strip has come unglued, showing the worn brown paper underneath. A conservator could possibly remove the paper strip. Our research indicates few copies remain with the original spine intact. Our copy now rests in a red cloth-covered chemise, which is then enclosed in a similar red cloth slipcase. The slipcase has a leather spine with the title "Poems" and author's last name and publication date in gilt, and five raised bands, also gilded; however, the lower bands have lost or are losing the gilt. Book interior is in very good condition with pages tanned and scattered light foxing. No extraneous writing… Read More

This collectors edition covers the legendary Panzerkampfwagen -- PANTHER. More than 500 black and white photos and 20 color pages. There are several five-view scale drawings of all Panther variations by John Rue. This copy is in fine condition.