Man Of Valour

This is a first edition of Man of Valour: The Life of Field-Marshal The Viscount Gort, VC, GCB, DSO, MVO, MC by Sir John Colville. It is a solid assessment of an underappreciated figure in the Allied war effort of World War II. Known in Britain as 'our man in France', Gort was decorated with the Victoria Cross for his actions… Read more about this item

Collins, 1972. Hardcover. Good/Acceptable. 1972. First Edition. 285 pages. Pictorial dust jacket over red cloth. Contains black and white plates throughout. Pages remain bright and clear with minimal tanning and foxing. Previous owner's inscription to title page. Thumb-marking present. Visible creasing to gutter. Slight cracking to gutters, with exposed netting. Boards have mild edge-wear with slight rubbing to… Read more about this item

London, UK: Collins, 1972. Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. 286pp, some black and white photographic plates. Red cloth-covered boards, gilt titles on black printed spine label; man endpapers. 8vo. Lightly rubbed spine heel. Internally neat, clean, bright and tight. Dust jacket has light shelf wear, chipping to edges, mirrors book damage, not… Read more about this item

Collins, 1972, 1972-01-01. hardcover. Good. 9x5x1.