Malta: The Hurricane Years 1940-41 — 1st Edition

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Malta: The Hurricane Years 1940-41 — 1st Edition

Name: Malta: The Hurricane Years 1940-41 — 1st Edition
Brand: Broadhursts Books
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Malta: The Hurricane Years 1940-41, Christopher Shores and Brian Cull with Nicola Malizia — 1st Edition

Publication: London, Grub Street, 1987

Formatting: 8vo, pp. xv, 457.

Condition Report: Very Good. The book maintains its structural integrity and remains firmly bound in its original black textured boards, which exhibit sharp corners and only minor bumping to the spine ends. Internally, the text block is complete, highly legible, and shows no major flaws such as tears to the pages. It does, however, show signs of careful use and storage; most notably, there is a visible tide-mark and light foxing along the top edge of the text block indicative of past liquid exposure, which faintly permeates the extreme upper margins of a few preliminary leaves. The original dust jacket remains fully intact and attractive, safely housed within a clear protective sleeve, showing only faint crinkling along the upper edges without any notable tears or scuffs.

Catalogue Note: This 1st Edition of Malta: The Hurricane Years 1940-41 is presented in its original publisher's binding with gilt titles stamped to the spine. An examination of the copyright page confirms this as the true first printing, devoid of any subsequent printing statements. The comprehensive text is supplemented by detailed appendices, black-and-white photographic plates, and maps illustrated by Graham Andrews.

While the core text is relatively accessible on the open market, having seen later reprints in paperback formats, acquiring the true first edition in a structurally sound hardcover format is increasingly uncommon.

The jacket is notably well-preserved under its archival wrapper, making this a highly serviceable and collectible reference copy for military historians and aviation enthusiasts.

A meticulously researched operational history, Malta: The Hurricane Years 1940-41 chronicles the desperate air defence of the strategically vital Mediterranean island during the early years of the Second World War. Drawing heavily on official records, combat logs, and personal accounts from the pilots who flew the Hawker Hurricane against overwhelming Axis forces, the authors provide an unprecedented day-by-day analysis of the conflict. This authoritative account stands as a definitive tribute to the resilience of the RAF and Commonwealth airmen who held the line during Malta's darkest hours.

Book Condition: Very Good

Book Authors: Christopher Shores, Brian Cull, Nicola Malizia

Book Publisher: Grub Street

Book Language: English

Narrative Type: Non-Fiction

Genre: History

Book edition: First Edition

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Book Pages: 457

Book Publication Year: 1987

Book Publication Date:

Book Binding: Hardcover

Illustrator: N/A

Book Series: N/A

Country/region of manufacture: Marsa, Malta

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