Pattern Conquest by Evers (5 results)

Octavo hardcover (VG) in d/w (VG-); all our specials have minimal description to keep listing them viable. They are at least reading copies, complete and in reasonable condition, but usually secondhand; frequently they are superior examples. Ordering more than one book may reduce your overall postage costs.…

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. First Edition. 277 pages. Australian novel about B.C.O.F. set at the end of W W Two. A tight straight reading copy. Scan available.

Hardback. L. H. Evers, Currawong Publishing Co. Edition: First EditionCondition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: Wear and tearPages: Good Markings: No markingsCondition remarks: Jacket protected by mylar sleeve. Pages clean and bright. Binding tight. Usual aging. Shelf wear. Step into the gripping and volatile atmosphere of post-World War II military occupation with Pattern Of Conquest, a striking vintage novel by Australian author L. H. Evers. Published as a scarce first edition by the Currawong Publishing Co. of Sydney in 1954, this hardback volume-complete with its original dust jacket-is a vital and highly collectible piece of mid-century Australian fiction. The narrative provides a raw, atmospheric snapshot of society and culture under the shadow of global conflict, diving deeply into military history and the psychological landscape of wartime aftermath. Melding elements of high-stakes adventure fiction with profound historical realism, the plot follows its characters through the complex moral dilemmas and harsh realities of an occupying force trying to establish order in a shattered world. This vintage copy is exceptionally well-preserved, featuring an unmarked interior and good page condition, housed in its original dust jacket that shows classic, time-matured wear and tear. For collectors of scarce 1950s Australiana, military fiction, and foundational post-war literature, this beautifully preserved volume stands as a powerful and enduring addition to any historical collection. Hardback.…

Hardcover/Hardback. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Edition. An Australian soldier in occupied Japan after World War Two; the author's first book. Faint tape bleed to prelims, very good in dustwrapper worn at edges. book.

Hardcover. Condition: Fair. Dust Jacket Condition: Fair. 1st Edition. First edition, with dustwrapper. Blue boards with gilt lettering on the spine and front cover. Head and tail of spine bumped and rubbed. Binding is neat and tidy. Page edges are discoloured and there is some foxing on the head. Front free endpaper has a small piece missing at base. Back free endpaper is torn and missing. All pages have a light halo of discolouration and some patches of light foxing, yet this book is in fair condition. Dust wrapper has some creasing, particularly at the head edge. Spine faded. Head of spine missing and small pieces missing at the tail of spine and along the fore edges. Edges chipped and well thumbed. Some discolouration and general wear and tear, this dust wrapper is in fair condition. *We always describe the faults of our books meticulously; they usually present better than they sound. …