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The Great Book Of World War II Airplanes
by Ethell, Jeffrey L., et al
- Used
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Near Fine in Very Good dust jacket
- ISBN 10
- 0517459930
- ISBN 13
- 9780517459935
- Seller
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Traverse City, Michigan, United States
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About This Item
New York: Bonanza Books. Near Fine in Very Good dust jacket. 1984. Hardcover. 0517459930 . Twelve of the most important and successful aircraft of World War II are featured in this book. Each chapter has authoritative text by an aviation expert accompanied by b&w photos and extraordinary color illustrations by Rikyu Watanabe, including cut-away illustrations, cockpit illustrations, exterior illustrations, and one large foldout illustration, also in color. Oiginally published in twelve separate books (with a total new price of nearly $200), this compilation brings all of the volumes into a single, useful book. Original publisher's white cloth covers with green spine lettering. This is a nice clean, tight and unmarked book with no interior or exterior markings, no previous owner names and no bookplates. The dust jacket is in similarly nice condition with no chips, tears, or markings and is quite presentable condition--just a bit of light wear which is visible under certain lighting conditions. This is a large, heavy book and will require extra postage for priority or international delivery. Please inquire if you would like more information.; Color & B&W Photos & Illustrations; 4to, 11" - 13" tall; 632 + index pages .
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Details
- Bookseller
- Peninsula Books
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 21212
- Title
- The Great Book Of World War II Airplanes
- Author
- Ethell, Jeffrey L., et al
- Illustrator
- Rikyu Watanabe
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine in Very Good dust jacket
- ISBN 10
- 0517459930
- ISBN 13
- 9780517459935
- Publisher
- Bonanza Books
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1984
- Keywords
- 0517459930, Airplanes, Aircraft, World War II, Military, Combat Planes
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About the Seller
Peninsula Books
Biblio member since 2023
Traverse City, Michigan
About Peninsula Books
Peninsula Books has been providing fine and rare books to collectors, institutions and the book trade since 1980. We have a select general stock of books and specialize in Americana in its many forms. We welcome your inquiries and are always happy to answer any questions about our books. Email is usually the quickest way to have your questions answered.
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