Most secret war : [British scientific intelligence 1939-1945] by Jones, R. V. (Reginald Victor) - 1978

Hardback. Acceptable.

London: Hamish Hamilton. 1978. Large octavo size [16x24cm approx]. Very Good condition in Very Good Dustjacket. DJ a little discoloured and is now protected in purpose-made plastic sleeve. DJ is age-toned. Book is slightly cocked. Illustrated with Black and White Photographs. Robust, professional packaging and tracking provided for all parcels. 556 pages. British Scientific Intelligence 1939-1945 . 3rd Impression. Hardback.

Hamilton, 1978. Hardcover. Acceptable. Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed.

Hamilton, 1978. Hardcover. Good. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed.

Hamish Hamilton Ltd London 1978 . FIRST EDITION thus. The authors personal account of his part in the spy network and the technology war against the Germans during World War II. VG 8vo Grey Boards HB slightly stained on cover and previous owner sticker inner front.. In Mon Mohan design unpriceclipped DJ also VG. 556pp inc glossary of abbreviations and code names and index.

London: Hamish Hamilton, 1978. Hardback. Very Good — in Good Dust Wrapper. Dust wrapper age-toned and just slightly loose. The contents complete, clean and tight.. First edition (first printing). Hardback in dust wrapper (blue boards with gilt titling to the spine) Physically 9½” x 6¼” (1.5 kg); (xx) 556pp; Index; Cover art by Mon Mohan; Includes: Line drawings; Black & white photographs; Maps; List of abbreviations; Glossary of Code names; Top edge stained red; ISBN: 0-2418-9746-7 || The book is on my shelves and will be carefully packed and posted from the pastoral paradise of Peasedown St. John, Bath, by a real bookseller in a real book shop - with my personal guarantee and my beady eye on the Consumer Contracts Regulations. REMEMBER! Buying my copy means the bookshop Jack Russells get their supper! My Book #199895|| Condition:

London : Hamilton, 1978. Third Edition. Hardcover. Fine cloth copy in an equally fine dust wrapper, now mylar-sleeved. Particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Physical description: 556 p : ill, maps, plans, ports ; 24 cm. R.V. Jones's account of his part in British Scientific Intelligence between 1939 and 1945. Index. Subjects: World War, 1939-1945 - Secret service. Intelligence service - Great Britain.

hardcover. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book.

Hamilton, 1978-01-01. Hardcover. New. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title!

Hamilton Hamish, 1978, 1978. Hardcover. Very Good. 9x6x1. Signed. Inscribed by Reginald V. Jones on front end page. Hardcover and dust jacket. Tears to jacket with loss. Dust jacket in protective mylar cover. Good binding and cover. Shelf wear. Blind stamp on front end page. Owner's name written on edge. xx, 556 pages, 16 unnumbered leaves of plates : illustrations ; 24 cm. *Autographed by author.* <br> "Reginald V. Jones was a secret hero of British intelligence in World War II, whose genius for scientific tricks baffled German bombers and saved thousands of lives. A master practical joker, puzzle-solver, hoaxer and harmonica player (one retired spymaster fondly remembered him playing Scottish airs at a crowded Chinese restaurant), Reginald Victor Jones turned his whimsy into a devastating weapon in wartime. He was recognized -- at least by the world's intelligence services -- as the father of electronic warfare, a pioneer in technology to mystify, mislead and surprise the… Read More