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THREE WINDS OF DEATH: The Saga of the 503d Parachute Regimental Combat Team in the South Pacific
by Guthrie, Bennett M
- Used
- very good
- Hardcover
- Signed
- first
- Condition
- Very Good/Good
- ISBN 10
- 0682401692
- ISBN 13
- 9780682401692
- Seller
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Appleton, Wisconsin, United States
Payment Methods Accepted
About This Item
Chicago: Adams Press, 1985. First Edition. Cloth. Very Good/Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Signed by Author(s). Signed by author with inscription to fellow Paratrooper: "To Joe W. A brave Paratrooper of the 503d Parachute Infantry Regiment. My old scout and my buddy. I am proud to have served with you and call you friend. Sincerely, Airborne Always, Bennet M. Guthrie". Has previous owners stamp on endpaper with inscription, no other marks or writings, boards and pages clean, binding sound. Mild wear to corners. Dust jacket in good + condition, not price clipped, some mild chipping to upper and lower spine, has stamp on front cover of previous owner (paratrooper). shipped in box. Fantastic piece!
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- Bookseller
- Prestonshire Books: IOBA
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 001643
- Title
- THREE WINDS OF DEATH: The Saga of the 503d Parachute Regimental Combat Team in the South Pacific
- Author
- Guthrie, Bennett M
- Format/Binding
- Cloth
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Jacket Condition
- Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition
- Binding
- Hardcover
- ISBN 10
- 0682401692
- ISBN 13
- 9780682401692
- Publisher
- Adams Press
- Place of Publication
- Chicago
- Date Published
- 1985
- Size
- 8vo - over 7¾" - 9&f
- Keywords
- PARACHUTE, AIRBORNE, COMBAT TEAM
Terms of Sale
Prestonshire Books: IOBA
30 day return guarantee, with full refund including original shipping costs for up to 30 days after delivery if an item arrives misdescribed or damaged.
About the Seller
Prestonshire Books: IOBA
Biblio member since 2007
Appleton, Wisconsin
About Prestonshire Books: IOBA
Prestonshire Books is located in Appleton, Wi. Very near to Green Bay and the Packers. As owner I have a fascination for history and books which has come together for me in the book business. Member of the Independent Online Booksellers Association.
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