{"product_id":"pictorial-history-of-the-mediterranean-air-war-volume-iii-1st-ed","title":"Pictorial History of the Mediterranean Air War Volume III — 1st Ed","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePictorial History of the Mediterranean Air War Volume III: Axis Air Forces 1940-45, Christopher F. Shores — 1st Edition\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePublication\u003c\/b\u003e: London, Ian Allan, 1974\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFormatting\u003c\/b\u003e: 8vo, pp. 128.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCondition Report\u003c\/b\u003e: Very Good. The binding remains remarkably firm and square, with the red publisher's cloth exceptionally bright and the gilt spine lettering entirely unoxidised. The text block exhibits mild, age-appropriate toning alongside light foxing to the top edge, though internally the pages are crisp and completely unmarked. The original dust jacket is well-preserved, displaying only minor rubbing and faint wear to the spine ends, remaining free from significant tears or loss.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCatalogue Note\u003c\/b\u003e: First edition. This third volume in Shores' comprehensive series focuses exclusively on the Axis Air Forces from 1940 to 1945. The text is heavily illustrated throughout with historical black-and-white photographs of aircraft and personnel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003eCopies of the original Ian Allan first printing have become increasingly uncommon on the open market, particularly with the dust jacket intact and in such sharp, collectible condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003eA meticulous examination of the Axis air campaigns across the Mediterranean during the Second World War. Christopher F. Shores provides a definitive account of the Luftwaffe and Regia Aeronautica's operations, detailing their tactical maneuvers, aircraft deployments, and the grueling aerial attrition that ultimately turned the tide of the conflict. Packed with rare archival photographs, this volume offers a crucial opposing perspective to the Allied air narratives of the war.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Broadhursts Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55854346633555,"sku":"7008","price":14.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/1469\/6787\/files\/20261110_110326.jpg?v=1794482878","url":"https:\/\/broadhurstsbooks.com\/products\/pictorial-history-of-the-mediterranean-air-war-volume-iii-1st-ed","provider":"Broadhursts Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}