Purnell's History of the Second World War. [First Edition.]. [Edited by Barrie Pitt. First Edition] PURNELL'S FIRST EDITION COMPLETE IN PUBLISHER'S BINDERS
PURNELL'S HISTORY OF THE SECOND WORLD WAR
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96 weekly parts in 6 vols., roy. 8vo., First Edition, profusely illustrated in colour and monochrome throughout; all original parts (including original wrappers) housed in black rexine binders blocked in gilt, first binder chafed at bottom corner else a near fine set. Purnell's mammoth endeavour is arguably the crowning achievement of the 'partwork' fashion of the late 60s. Produced in collaboration with the Imperial War Museum, edited by Barrie Pitt and written by a host of eminent historians, scholars and veterans, the series is equally fortunate in having Liddell-Hart as editor-in-chief. Produced in 'magazine' format, the work as a whole makes full use of its size and space to create a lucid, vivid and valuable account of the conflict. The number, choice and quality of the photographs, illustrations and diagrams are worthy of special mention. COMPLETE SETS IN THIS FORMAT AND CONDITION ARE SCARCE. Seller Inventory # 45467
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Title: Purnell's History of the Second World War. [...
Publisher: Purnell [in association with the Imperial War Museum], [1966-68]
Publication Date: 1966
Binding: Soft cover
Edition: 1st Edition
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Purnell's History of the Second World War. [First Edition.]. [Edited by Barrie Pitt. First Edition] PURNELL'S FIRST EDITION COMPLETE IN PUBLISHER'S BRANDED BINDERS
Published by
Purnell [in association with the Imperial War Museum], [1966-68], 1966
Used
Softcover
First Edition
Seller: Island Books, Thakeham, West Sussex, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
96 weekly parts in 6 vols., roy. 8vo., First Edition, profusely illustrated in colour and monochrome throughout; all original parts housed in black rexine binders blocked in gilt, a very good, bright, clean set. Purnell's mammoth endeavour is arguably the crowning achievement of the 'partwork' fashion of the late 60s. Produced in collaboration with the Imperial War Museum, edited by Barrie Pitt and written by a host of eminent historians, scholars and veterans, the series is equally fortunate in having Liddell-Hart as editor-in-chief. Produced in 'magazine' format, the work as a whole makes full use of its size and space to create a lucid, vivid and valuable account of the conflict. The number, choice and quality of the photographs, illustrations and diagrams are worthy of special mention. THE FOLDING MAP, ISSUED AS A LOOSE INSERT WITH THE FIRST NUMBER, IS MISSING AS USUAL. COMPLETE SETS IN THIS FORMAT AND CONDITION ARE SCARCE. Please note that additional postage will be required for shipping outside the UK. Seller Inventory # 50643
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Purnell's History of the Second World War. [First Edition. Extended Set.]. [Edited by Barrie Pitt.] PURNELL'S FIRST EDITION: EXTENDED SET COMPLETE IN PUBLISHER'S BRANDED BINDERS
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Purnell [in association with the Imperial War Museum], 1966-69], 1966
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First Edition
Seller: Island Books, Thakeham, West Sussex, United Kingdom
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128 parts in 8 vols., roy. 8vo. First Edition, profusely illustrated in colour and monochrome throughout; all original parts (less wrappers as intended ) housed in publisher's branded black rexine binders blocked in gilt, a near fine set. Purnell's mammoth endeavour is arguably the crowning achievement of the 'partwork' fashion of the late 60s. Produced in collaboration with the Imperial War Museum, edited by Barrie Pitt and written by a host of eminent historians, scholars and veterans, the series is equally fortunate in having Liddell-Hart as editor-in-chief. Produced in 'magazine' format, the work as a whole makes full use of its size and space to create a lucid, vivid and valuable account of the conflict. The number, choice and quality of the photographs, illustrations and diagrams are worthy of special mention. The work was intended originally in six volumes (ending with the Japanese surrender), but as the series neared its conclusion it was decided to extend it to eight volumes to include the consequences of the conflict such as the birth of the nuclear era, the foundation of the UN and so on. Technically the set is complete in the original six volumes (complete with detailed index issued at that point); an additional cumulative index was issued for those subscribers who wished to continue collecting the extended set as here. The series as a whole was reissued with considerable revision in 1970-72. Please note that additional postage will be required for shipping outside the UK. Seller Inventory # 50573
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