From Second Story Books, ABAA, Rockville, MD, U.S.A. Seller rating 4 out of 5 stars
AbeBooks Seller since 29 May 1997
Octavo, xiii, 507 pages. In Good plus condition. Spine is red with gold print. Boards in red cloth. Light wear to spine caps and corners. Text block has owner label on front flyleaf. Illustrated with b&w frontispiece and plates, folded color maps. [Oversized book(s). Additional postage necessary for expedited/international orders. Economy International shipping unavailable due to weight restrictions. For international/expedited customers, please inquire for rates] NOTE: Shelved in Room X, atop one of the bookshelves. 1371300. FP New Rockville Stock. Seller Inventory # 1371300
Title: ALAM HALFA AND ALAMEIN (OFFICIAL HISTORY OF ...
Publisher: Historical Publications Branch, Department of Internal Affairs, Wellington
Publication Date: 1967
Binding: Hardcover
Seller: Hard to Find Books NZ (Internet) Ltd., Dunedin, OTAGO, New Zealand
Super octavo, red boards with gilt lettering to spine & blind-stamped coat of arms to front board, frontispiece, xiii + 507pp, illus + folding maps, VG+ (v. v. slight foxing & tanning) in d/wVG (annotation in ink to front, rubbing, bruising & creasing to edges, some soiling to rear). Seller Inventory # 1b41/1
Quantity: 1 available
Seller: Renaissance Books, ANZAAB / ILAB, Dunedin, New Zealand
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good-. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket. First Edition. Small 5mm loss of cloth at lower corners of boards. Some rubbing and minor marks to boards. No signatures. Some foxing. Crease to corners of a few leaves. Lacking the dust-jacket. ; xiii, [1], 507, [1] pages + frontispiece + plates + maps. Red cloth boards with gilt lettering on spine. Page dimensions: 243 x 153mm. Contents: Preface; Chronology; The Opposing Armies; The Alam El Halfa Defences; The Days of Decision; Axis and Allied Raids; Patrols and Raids; Rommel's Offensive Opens; The Battle Develops; Withdrawal of the Panzer Army; Operation Beresford; Enemy Counter-Attacks; Summary of the Battle; The Uncombined Operations; Preparations for the Offensive; The Development of the Plans; The Eve of the Offensive; 30 Corps' Plans; 13 Corps' Plans; 10 Corps' Plans; Comparative Strengths; Advance by 30 Corps; The Battle is Joined; 13 Corps' Operations; Dawn, 24 October; The Break-Out Fails; Tanks Attempt Night Advance; Montgomery Changes Direction of Attack; The Fourth Day of Battle; Australians Keep the Initiative; Australians Under Counter-Attack; Operation Supercharge; The End of the 'Dog-Fight'; The Pursuit; Halfaya Pass; Appendices; Bibliography; Glossary; Index. Seller Inventory # 23573
Quantity: 1 available
Seller: Renaissance Books, ANZAAB / ILAB, Dunedin, New Zealand
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good-. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. First Edition. No signatures. Small 7 x 4mm stain to top page edges. Creasing and rubbing to dust-jacket. Dust-jacket protected in archival mylar cover. ; xiii, [1], 507, [1] pages + frontispiece + plates + maps. Red cloth boards with gilt lettering on spine. Page dimensions: 244 x 152mm. Contents: Preface; Chronology; The Opposing Armies; The Alam El Halfa Defences; The Days of Decision; Axis and Allied Raids; Patrols and Raids; Rommel's Offensive Opens; The Battle Develops; Withdrawal of the Panzer Army; Operation Beresford; Enemy Counter-Attacks; Summary of the Battle; The Uncombined Operations; Preparations for the Offensive; The Development of the Plans; The Eve of the Offensive; 30 Corps' Plans; 13 Corps' Plans; 10 Corps' Plans; Comparative Strengths; Advance by 30 Corps; The Battle is Joined; 13 Corps' Operations; Dawn, 24 October; The Break-Out Fails; Tanks Attempt Night Advance; Montgomery Changes Direction of Attack; The Fourth Day of Battle; Australians Keep the Initiative; Australians Under Counter-Attack; Operation Supercharge; The End of the 'Dog-Fight'; The Pursuit; Halfaya Pass; Appendices; Bibliography; Glossary; Index. Seller Inventory # 26194
Quantity: 1 available
Seller: Renaissance Books, ANZAAB / ILAB, Dunedin, New Zealand
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good-. Dust Jacket Condition: Good+. First Edition. No signatures. Dampstain to front board. Dust-jacket with rubbing and creasing, and some small tears at corners. Dust-jacket protected in archival mylar cover. ; xiii, [1], 507, [1] pages + frontispiece + plates + maps. Red cloth boards with gilt lettering on spine. Page dimensions: 243 x 151mm. Contents: Preface; Chronology; The Opposing Armies; The Alam El Halfa Defences; The Days of Decision; Axis and Allied Raids; Patrols and Raids; Rommel's Offensive Opens; The Battle Develops; Withdrawal of the Panzer Army; Operation Beresford; Enemy Counter-Attacks; Summary of the Battle; The Uncombined Operations; Preparations for the Offensive; The Development of the Plans; The Eve of the Offensive; 30 Corps' Plans; 13 Corps' Plans; 10 Corps' Plans; Comparative Strengths; Advance by 30 Corps; The Battle is Joined; 13 Corps' Operations; Dawn, 24 October; The Break-Out Fails; Tanks Attempt Night Advance; Montgomery Changes Direction of Attack; The Fourth Day of Battle; Australians Keep the Initiative; Australians Under Counter-Attack; Operation Supercharge; The End of the 'Dog-Fight'; The Pursuit; Halfaya Pass; Appendices; Bibliography; Glossary; Index. Seller Inventory # 23572
Quantity: 1 available
Seller: Renaissance Books, ANZAAB / ILAB, Dunedin, New Zealand
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good-. First Edition. No signatures. A couple of price marks on front endpaper. Moderate rubbing and some stains to dust-jacket. Fading to dust-jacket spine. Some rubbing and wear to dust-jacket spine. 12mm tear at head of dust-jacket spine. Light vertical crease to dust-jacket spine. Dust-jacket protected in archival mylar cover. ; xiii, [1], 507, [1] pages + frontispiece + plates + maps. Red cloth boards with gilt lettering on spine. Page dimensions: 243 x 152mm. Contents: Preface; Chronology; The Opposing Armies; The Alam El Halfa Defences; The Days of Decision; Axis and Allied Raids; Patrols and Raids; Rommel's Offensive Opens; The Battle Develops; Withdrawal of the Panzer Army; Operation Beresford; Enemy Counter-Attacks; Summary of the Battle; The Uncombined Operations; Preparations for the Offensive; The Development of the Plans; The Eve of the Offensive; 30 Corps' Plans; 13 Corps' Plans; 10 Corps' Plans; Comparative Strengths; Advance by 30 Corps; The Battle is Joined; 13 Corps' Operations; Dawn, 24 October; The Break-Out Fails; Tanks Attempt Night Advance; Montgomery Changes Direction of Attack; The Fourth Day of Battle; Australians Keep the Initiative; Australians Under Counter-Attack; Operation Supercharge; The End of the 'Dog-Fight'; The Pursuit; Halfaya Pass; Appendices; Bibliography; Glossary; Index. Seller Inventory # 22892
Quantity: 1 available
Seller: New Zealand Military Books, Auckland, NORTH, New Zealand
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. Official history, 2 NZEF. VG text & maps, no dw, previous owners signature fep. pg 507, maps and illustrations. Detailed history of the vital battles of late 1942 in the Western Desert. Considered one of the most detailed and informative of the2 NZEF campaign histories. Sought-after as a text with excellent overview of the entire Alamein battle plan and execution. Rare especialy in such good condition. Seller Inventory # 1476
Quantity: 1 available