The Sword of Honour Trilogy. Comprising 'Men at Arms', 'Officers and Gentlemen', and 'Unconditional Surrender'.
London: Chapman and Hall, 1952-1955. 8vo. 3 volumes, set. First editions. Original navy cloth, gilt. Top edges stained blue. Jackets designed by Biro. Men at Arms: Small Foyle's label on rear pastedown. Price-clipped d/w is a bit faded on the spine with small loss to the tips and spine ends, a couple of closed tears and a tiny hole about halfway along the spine. Officers and Gentlemen: Neat ink presentation inscription dated Christmas 1955 on fly. D/w rubbed and toned with a faint stain to the back panel, some creasing and internal repairs to the head of the spine. Unconditional Surrender: Small Bowes & Bowes label to the front pastedown. D/w very slightly faded at the spine and back panel a little toned. Near fine in very good dust-wrappers. Item #4093
A nice set of Guy Crouchback's wartime adventures.
Price: £300.00