How the United Kingdom became involved in the conflict in Korea in 1950, and its efforts to unite a country torn apart, is discussed in this two-volume set. Volume I describes Britain's reluctant partnership with the United States, while Volume 2 details the battles and England's eventual withdrawal.
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Seller: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom
Paperback. Condition: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Seller Inventory # GOR006122081
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Seller: WORLD WAR BOOKS, TUNBRIDGE WELLS, United Kingdom
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Hardback. Important British Official history on the Korean War. Volume I. Detailed history tracing the background to the political events up to the "nadir" of United Nations fortunes in January 1951. 512pp., photographs, folding coloured maps, appendices, sources, index. Very good in unclipped very good dustwrapper. Very heavy extra postage outside UK. Seller Inventory # 026023
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Seller: David's Bookshop, Letchworth BA, Letchworth Garden City, HERTS, United Kingdom
Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. Two volume set, appearing unused, very light external wear only. Volume I : A Distant Obligation and Volume II An Honourable Discharge. Glossy blue illustrated dust-jackets, a touch sunned along spines and a little wrinkle along top edges but no splits or tears. Blue cloth bindings, mapped end papers, illustrated with numerous fold out maps and plans throughout. Seller Inventory # 040204
Seller: Chamblin Bookmine, Jacksonville, FL, U.S.A.
4to Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 2 Volumes. 512p; 534p. A complete two volume set. Interiors are unmarked and profusely illustrated with color fold-out maps. Firmly bound on both volumes with securely attached hinges. Navy blue cloth boards are clean and crisply pointed with gilt tilting on spines. Royal blue jackets are both protected in mylar and remain unclipped with faint shelf wear. Text-block of volume on is slightly more toned than it's brother. Vol. II is An Honourable Discharge, isbn is 9780116309587. Seller Inventory # 106667
Seller: Mooney's bookstore, Den Helder, Netherlands
Condition: Very Good. Seller Inventory # CC0F108669B66F6
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Seller: CHILTON BOOKS, SUDBURY, United Kingdom
Volume I. First edition. No marks or previous owner's details. Blue & white illustrated dustwrapper in very good condition. Blue buckram boards with silver gilt titles to spine in very good condition. pp.xxii/pp.512,+ 20 folded leaves, some coloured ; 15 maps, 59 black & white pictures, plans, portraits, Coloured map to front endpapers. Volume II. also available. 10% discount If you wish to purchase both volumes! These are heavy books and there will be an extra charge for posting outside of the UK. Seller Inventory # 51029
Seller: Military Books, Washington, DC, U.S.A.
Hardback. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Edition. 1st ed. 512p. Photos. Folding Maps. Heavy. Fine/Very Good copy. Book. Seller Inventory # 74-349