London: Osprey, 1985 218 numbered pages. HB w/DJ Pages: clean, bright, and tight. Cover: Orange cloth with black lettering to spine; corners bumped, small depression to lower front board. DJ: Fine. Laffin, a prolific writer and journalist, presents his account of what led to the June 1982 war. A very nice copy.

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Bookseller: Independent Books (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 000015
Title: The War of Desperation: Lebanon 1982-85
Author: Laffin, John
Format/Binding: Cloth
Book Condition: Used - Fine
Jacket Condition: Fine
Quantity Available: 1
Edition: First Edition
Binding: Hardcover
ISBN 10: 0850456037
ISBN 13: 9780850456035
Publisher: Osprey
Place of Publication: London
Date Published: 1985
Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9&f
Keywords: war, lebanon, middle East

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Independent Books deals in used, antiquarian, and rare collectible volumes. Our books are in great condition -- we provide value to you by offering the book in the best condition for the best price, and we frequently have one-of-a-kind collectibles in extraordinary shape. A tremendous resource for the discriminating collector/connoisseur. Service and client satisfaction are our hallmarks. We are glad to conduct research or locate a difficult-to-find title. Our book rating standards are as follows; nearly all of our stock is VG or better: As New (AN)-just as states, clean, bright, tight, no defects. Fine-AN, but not as bright, minor marks or other minor defects. Very Good (VG)-small to modest tears, chips, marks, cocked etc. Good (G)-not so much, with larger tears or chips, possibly soiled, cocked, etc. Fair-ugly, with pages or large areas of DJ missing or other major defects. Poor(P)-truly ugly, disbound or requiring other major rehabilitation. We stabilize most minor defects with archival quality materials, and with few exceptions, these stabilizations are reversible

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