Coward-McCann, New York, 1957. First Thus. Hardcover. Near Fine Condition/Very Good. Book . Near Fine HB in VG DJ, protected by mylar cover. 215 p.; ill., maps on endpapers; 21 cm. Published in England as "Dieppe at Dawn". Black textured paper over boards w/ red title on spine. Corners sharp; a little shelfwear at corners and top and bottom of spine. Textblock is tight, tanned from age; unmarked, except for PO's sig on blank page at front. Illustrated and unclipped DJ ($3.50) has 1" closed tear at bottom of front panel; chipping at top of spine and a little loss at front corners. This is the first USA edition. Size: Octavo (8vo; up to 9 3/4" / 20-25 cm tall). 215 pages. Item Type: Book. Quantity Available: 1. Category: History; Military / World War II; United States; 1950s; Military & Warfare. . Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 891. .

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Bookseller: Quaint Book Shop, IOBA (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 891
Title: At Whatever Cost: The Story of the Dieppe Raid
Author: R. W. Thompson
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used - Near Fine Condition
Jacket Condition: Very Good
Quantity Available: 1
Edition: First Thus
Publisher: Coward-McCann
Place of Publication: New York
Date Published: 1957
Keywords: BZDB22 WWII World War II History; Military / World War II; United States; 1950s; Military & Warfare. Unbranded R. W. Thompson At Whatever Cost: The Story of the Dieppe Raid
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VG: Very Good condition can describe a used book that does show some small signs of wear - but no tears - on either binding or...
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Tight: Used to mean that the binding of a book has not been overly loosened by frequent use.
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