Talking of Books...

For my birthday the In-laws got me a nice new BoB book. Also, As my mother in law works in an Oxfam shop she often comes across books she thinks I might like. So wrapped up with the brand spanking new BoB book was a rather tired looking book called "War Eagles".

Now I am no expert on books, but this looked like a first edition published (and no doubt printed) in 1943. So it's a contemporary account of Americans in the RAF. WOW I am captivated by this book. The language thats used contributions of those around the squadron etc.... and I am only on page 20!

Other book worms....I suppose you have loads of stuff like this?

Nothing that early mate, I nearly grabbed a 1st edition of Fighter Pilot which was written and published in 1941 whilst the author was in hospital but would have ment blowing the whole budget :( Wished I had now...I must get round to listing my books again

I've got a copy of Fighter Pilot from its fourth print run in October 1941, a month after its first print run - no dust jacket though. Picked up for about 40p from a church feit.

PM me any numbers in the front mate and Ill get it check out for you Clingy :)

Looks almost like a private publication..

Quote:

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WAR EAGLES
The Story of The Eagle Squadron
by James Saxon Childers
Colonel, American Army Air Forces

WILLIAM HEINEMANN LTD

First Published 1943

Book Production War Economy Standards

This book is produced in complete conformity with the authorised economy standard


Printed in Great Britain at the Windmill Press Kingswood Surrey

10s.6d.

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No numbers or any other publication details. Found something on the net that says it's worth £10 in good condition (which it isn't) and AMazon have two from $40, but these might be newer copies.

Edit :- Found that the 1943 edition is rare. Someone selling one for £125.

Very Very nice, Im at one of my book dealers Saturday having a scout round, Ill ask him would you say average or poor condition or somewhere between the 2?

I guess average. The front cover has been protected in a plastic cover and has a a square inche missing on the spine. The book hard cover itself is in good nick and all pages are whole although aged. Looks delicate though.

Nice Ill ask tomorrow :)