Twenty-One Squadrons, Leslie Hunt — 1st Edition

£0.00

Twenty-One Squadrons, Leslie Hunt — 1st Edition

Name: Twenty-One Squadrons, Leslie Hunt — 1st Edition
Brand: Broadhursts Books
SKU: 5788
Availability: InStock

Write Review

In stock

£0.00

Shipping is calculated at checkout.

Publication: London, Garnstone Press Limited, 1972

Formatting: 8vo, pp. 431.

Condition Report: Very Good. The blue cloth boards remain remarkably bright and sharp, with un-bumped corners and crisp silver spine lettering demonstrating excellent shelf-preservation. The binding is tight and square, showing no signs of leaning. Internally, the text block is bright and largely free of foxing, save for some very faint dust-soiling to the top edge. As per strict grading, the unclipped dust-jacket presents handsomely, suffering only minor rubbing and a couple of trivial nicks to the spine ends and upper extremities, whilst retaining highly vivid, un-faded colours across the front panel roundels.

Catalogue Note: This is a true first edition of Leslie Hunt’s comprehensive historical account. The volume is well-illustrated throughout with a variety of black-and-white archival photographs documenting the personnel and aircraft of the featured squadrons. It also includes a dedicated foreword by Air Chief Marshal Sir Christopher Foxley-Norris.

First printings in this condition, retaining their original un-faded dust-jackets without significant chipping or loss, are increasingly uncommon on the open market.

The majority of circulating supply consists of the much later 1992 reprint, making this original 1972 issue a highly desirable acquisition for collectors of Royal Air Force and World War II aviation history.

Twenty-One Squadrons offers the definitive history of the pre-war Auxiliary Air Force and Special Reserve, tracing its noble lineage through to the post-war Royal Auxiliary Air Force. Leslie Hunt meticulously documents the operational history, brave exploits, and vital contributions of these twenty-one volunteer squadrons from their inception in 1925 until their ultimate disbandment in 1957. Featuring an abundance of squadron records and first-hand contextual history, this work serves as an essential tribute to the dedicated 'weekend flyers' who played a crucial, often under-appreciated role in defending the skies of Britain during World War II and the early Cold War era.

Book Condition: Very Good

Book Authors: Leslie Hunt

Book Publisher: Garnstone Press Limited

Book Language: English

Narrative Type: Non-Fiction

Genre: History

Book edition: First Edition

Signed: No

Book Pages: 431

Book Publication Year: 1972

Book Publication Date:

Book Binding: Hardcover

Illustrator: N/A

Book Series: N/A

Country/region of manufacture: Tiptree, Essex, United Kingdom

Book Dimensions:

Book Condition Guide

We stock thousands of books in a wide range of conditions. To make things clear and to help you know exactly what to expect, Please refer to these condition categories to understand the condition of the book you will receive.

Condition	Description
New	A brand-new, unread and professionally handled book. Carefully preserved from publication to purchase, these books are offered in the best attainable condition. This grade applies to recently published titles that have not entered long-term storage.
As New	The book is in pristine, original condition as if just published. No signs of use or handling. The dust jacket (if present) is equally flawless. This grade applies to any book that has remained untouched in storage for years.
Fine	The book is close to As New. It remains bright and attractive, but could show minor imperfections to the boards and/or dust jacket (if present). Its pages are typically clean and unmarked.
Near Fine	The book has a number of small flaws, i.e. slight rubbing to the edges, or tiny chips or creases to the dust jacket (if present). Its pages may have faint marks, or creases that are barely perceptible — nothing that detracts from their overall condition.
Very Good	The book maintains its structural integrity, and has no major flaws such as tears to its binding or pages. It may, however, show signs of careful use, handling, or storage — small marks and creases, light foxing. Its dust jacket (if present) remains fully intact, but small tears may be present.
Good	A book that remains intact and readable with complete text pages, but shows moderate signs of wear and use to both the book and dust jacket (if present). It may have noticeable creases, nicks, or stains, and the spine likely shows fading, bumping, and rubbing. There could be writing, underlining, and other marks on some pages, though the majority will be clean and tidy.
Fair	A book with significant wear or damage. The text pages will be complete, but there may be heavy underlining, highlighting and staining throughout, and the book’s endpapers, half-title, and copyright pages could be damaged or missing. The binding could be loose, and the dust jacket (if present) may have notable scuffs or tears. These copies are usually of interest for content, signature(s) or scarcity.
Poor	A heavily worn book whose value lies in its complete and legible text. A poor book will have substantial defects — loose joints or hinges, detached covers, loose and/or missing pages, and could be heavily soiled. A poor book is also known as a reading copy, and although compromised, can hold historical or bibliographic significance.