of R.A.N. - H.M.A.S
1942 (First Edition).
Australian War Memorial
, Canberra, Australia
Often proudly owned by Navy and other Servicemen in WWII, the book is the first volume of several presented as a picture of the work in "this war of the ships and men of the R.A.Navy.". Interesting in so many ways it was of course published whilst the war was at its height so it had to be a little guarded in detail of course. Highly prized but certainly not rare or even uncommon in Australia.
$20.00
Specifications
| Author | Various Contributors from the then Serving Personnel |
| Illustrator | Illustrated by the authors and official war artists |
| Publisher | Australian War Memorial |
| Place Published | Canberra, Australia |
| Year Published | 1942 (First Edition) |
| Date of First Edition or Edition Notes |
1942 |
| Size | 4to - Quarto, 241mm x 305mm |
| Chapters | XXXIX |
| Pages | 200pp |
Condition Report
| Cover | Hardcover in grey/beige cloth with blue title and decoration "Fear God Honour the King" original the still firm spine and front board with no dust wrapper and light brown discoloured edges though overall it is still in good condition with minor shelf wear only. |
| Overall | Text and ilustrations remain in excellent condition with coloured frontis and fifteen beautiful tipped in plates all present undamaged. Interesting front and rear stylistic map endpapers are a little tanned with a small tear near spine in front free end paper but devoid of any prior owner additions original markings. |