The Battle of Britain 1940, J. M. Spaight — 4th Edition

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The Battle of Britain 1940, J. M. Spaight — 4th Edition

Name: The Battle of Britain 1940, J. M. Spaight — 4th Edition
Brand: Broadhursts Books
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Publication: London, Geoffrey Bles, 1941

Formatting: 8vo, pp. 231, [1].

Condition Report: Good. The binding remains tight and structurally sound, with the original blue cloth boards showing minimal shelf-wear and bright gilt lettering to the spine, though the overall grade is reduced by the presence of clear adhesive tape securing the dust jacket flaps directly to the paste-downs. The text block is firm, with noticeable but uniform tanning to the pages, typical of wartime economy paper, and a darkened top edge. The dust jacket is preserved but exhibits moderate edge wear, minor chipping at the spine extremities, and typical rubbing along the folds.

Catalogue Note: This is a 1941 Fourth Edition, reprinted twice in June 1941 rapidly following its initial May 1941 release. The volume contains a foreword by Viscount Trenchard and is complete with its photographic frontispiece and internal plates.

An early, contemporary account of the conflict, this work was published just months after the conclusion of the Battle of Britain. The survival of the original dust jacket, despite its external flaws and tape repairs, remains a notable feature for a wartime publication of this period.

A compelling contemporary account of the Luftwaffe's campaign against Great Britain, providing immediate insight into the resilience of the RAF and the strategic realities of 1940. Spaight, a former Principal Assistant Secretary at the Air Ministry, blends official perspective with engaging narrative drive, capturing both the intense aerial combat and the civilian endurance that defined the Battle of Britain.

Book Condition: Good

Book Authors: J. M. Spaight

Book Publisher: Geoffrey Bles

Book Language: English

Narrative Type: Non-Fiction

Genre: Military

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Signed: No

Book Pages: 231

Book Publication Year: 1941

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Book Binding: Hardcover

Illustrator: N/A

Book Series: N/A

Country/region of manufacture: London, United Kingdom

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