Search Results: WWII from Hopkins Books

First edition hardcover, with dust jacket, published by Fordham University Press, 2006. The diary and memoir of Virginia D'Albert-Lake, who along with her husband Philippe, helped 67 British and American airmen escape to Spain during the occupation of France by the German armed forces during WWII. 270 pages, with Index, and a section of photos, 6-1/4" X 9-1/4". the dust jacket is intact, and has been protected with a clear, removable cover. Jacket has one 1/2" closed tear on the back panel at the bottom left edge. Quarter bound with brick red colored cloth covered spine. author and title on the spine in gold. Cover boards are flat, the corners are not bumped or worn, very little wear to the cover. No former ownership marks. There is a small erased pencil mark of a former price on the top corner of the front end paper. No further marks besides that erased pencil mark. Edges of the text block are clean. Sewn binding is tight and square. Not a remainder copy, not a library discard. The attached photos… Read More

First hardcover edition, published by The University Press of Kentucky, 1997. Col. Kelly interviewed more than one hundred veterans over the course of a decade. From those interviews, with the addition of historical background, come these stories of men who endured extreme combat situations. 226 pages, with Index, and Sources. Illustrated through the text with photos. The dust jacket is intact and is not price clipped, there is a crease mark to the front flap, runs vertically from top to bottom on the flap. Dark blue heavy weight cloth covered boards with the title and author name imprinted on the spine in gold. Boards are flat and the corners are not bumped or creased. No edge wear to the boards. Edges of the text block are clean. The sewn binding is tight and square. Very light bump to the fore edge from shelf wear. Small dot of a rubbing wear mark to the top left of the back cover, about the size of a sesame seed.

Hardcover with dust jacket, published by Smithsonian Press, 1986. This is a second printing copy. Jeffrey Quill, the chief test pilot of the Spitfire, here recounts the events that led up to the development of this legendary WWII fighter plane. The early years of its operation, the air battles over Dunkirk, and the Battle of Britain are also recounted here. 158 pages with Index, illustrated throughout with black & white and color photos. High quality paper stock. Light blue cloth covered cover boards. Cover is flat, the corners are not bumped or creased. The dust jacket is intact, it is not price clipped, and has been protected with a clear, removable cover. One small cut mark on the spine of the jacket, through the 'middle of the word 'Birth' of the title. No former ownership marks, no writing on the text pages. Edges of the text block are clean. Not a remainder, not a library discard. The attached photo is of the copy we have in our inventory.

Trade paperback edition, published by John Black, 2014. This is a UK edition. Personal stories of the women who went to work in munitions factories throughout Britain, helping to make the explosives, bullets, and vehicles that would help to win the war. No former ownership marks, no writing, no creases to the cover or spine. One small inch nick to the top of the front cover, about 1/2" long. .214 pages with a section of photos. Not a library copy, not a remainder.

Hardcover with dust jacket, published by W.W. Norton, 1971. This is a book club edition. The dust jacket is intact and has been protected with a clear, removable cover. Jacket has some light rubbing wear to the edges and shallow chipping to the head of the spine. Blue cloth covered boards, with the author and title imprinted on the spine in gold, and an illustration of the 'Brass Ring' of the title on the front board. Front board shows a faded stain on the bottom two inches, only affects the front board not the text pages. Light edge wear to the boards. Former owner's address label on the first flyleaf. Rough edged text block is relatively clean with just a few dots of tanning to the top edge. This is a rousing memoir of how Maudlin became the leading cartoonist of WWII, infuriated Patton, but somehow managed to be assigned his own jeep so he could travel more easily. Considering the stain, this would be a 'Reading Copy'. Attached photo is of the copy we have in our inventory.

Trade paperback edition, published by Cassell, 2001. Originally published in 1952, this is a 'Cassell Military' reprint. The true story of Wing Commander Yeo-Thomas, who parachuted into occupied France and was responsible for organizing the separate factions of the French Resistance. This is not a library discard, not a remainder copy. No creases to the cover or spine. No former ownership marks. There is considerable age tanning spots to the edges of the text block and to the flyleaf pages from the age of the book. Attached photo is of the copy we have in our inventory.

First trade paperback edition, published by Random House, 2015. The story of the friendship between three young Japanese-American women in San Francisco, in 1938, just before the start of World War II. This is not a remainder, not a library discard. No former ownership marks, no writing on the text pages. No creases to the cover or spine. Binding is tight and square. Just has a couple dots of edge wear to the edge of the spine. Attached photo is of the copy we have in our inventory.

First American edition, published by Oxford University Press, 2014. Translated and annotated by David Ball. 304 pages with Index. The dust jacket is intact and is not price clipped. Jacket has been protected with a clear, removable, Brodart brand cover. This is the diary of Jean Guehenno, writer, literary critic, and teacher of literature who worked with others in the 'Intellectual Resistance' to undermine the German occupation of France, 1940 -1944. With the addition of David Balls' notes and biographical index of those included in Guehenno's diary, this is a powerful and dramatic story of resistance in wartime France. Black boards with the title and author's name in red on the spine. Sewn binding. the boards are clean, no edge wear. No former ownership marks, no writing on the text pages, the edges of the text are clean. The binding is tight and square. No wear to report for the jacket as it has been protected with a Brodart cover. Not a library copy, not a remainder. The photo attached is of the… Read More

Hardcover with dust jacket, published by Konecky & Konecky, 2010. Originally published by 1973, this is a recent reprint edition. Craig's epic history of what could be the bloodiest battle in the history of warfare. 462 pages with Index, Notes, and Bibliography, as well as two sections of photos. A classic account of the World War II siege and battle of Stalingrad. 6-1/4" X 9-1/4", sewn binding. Cream colored cover boards with the title imprinted on the spine in silver. Cover boards are flat, the corners are not bumped or creased, no edge wear. This copy is not a remainder, not a library discard. No writing on the text, no former ownership marks. The dust jacket is intact and is not price clipped. Edges of the text block are clean, the sewn binding is tight and square. The attached photo is of the copy we have in our inventory.

First hardcover edition, with dust jacket, published by Naval Institute Press, 1988. Memoir of a WWII torpedo bomber pilot, Hynes flew more than 100 missions in the Okinawa and Ulithi theaters. 270 pages, 5-3/4" X 8-3/4". The dust jacket is intact and is not price clipped. No former ownership marks, no writing on the text pages. Edges of the text block are clean. Binding is tight and square. Cover boards are flat and the corners are not bumped or creased. Sturdy blue cloth covered boards, with the title imprinted in silver on the spine. This is not a remainder copy, not a library discard. Attached photo is of the copy we have in our inventory.

First edition hardcover with dust jacket. Published by Harper, 2013. The dust jacket is intact and is not price clipped. 391 pages with Index, Notes, and Bibliography. The dust jacket has been protected with a clear, removable cover. The epic true story of the search and rescue operation for a cargo plane lost on Greenland in 1942. No former ownership marks, no writing on the text pages. Not a remainder, not a library discard. There is a smudge marks on the bottom edges of the text block from use - about 2" X 1/8", and a couple of bump marks to the edges of the boards as well. Attached photo is of the copy we have in our inventory, not a stock photo.

Large format trade paperback edition, published by Touchstone. This edition was formatted so that the front cover is about 1/4 inch shorter than the text block, so the first page has so light crease marks at the top and bottom corners. This first page is a promotional page listing review blurbs. 373 pages with Index, Notes, and Reading Group Guide. There's a water stain mark on the last 20 or so pages - affecting the Index and Reading Group Guide sections - about 3 inches tall by 2 inches across at the bottom left corner. the attached photo is of the copy we have in our inventory. Not a remainder, not a library copy.

Hardcover first American edition, published by Alfred A. Knopf, 1949. No dust jacket. Classic novel set during WWII about relationships affected by the London blitz and its aftermath. 372 pages. Green cloth covered boards with the title and author name imprinted in gold on the spine, lettering is partially worn though still entirely readable. Dots of rubbing wear to the lower inch or so of the green cloth covered boards . Corners are straight and not bumped. Sewn binding is tight and square. Former owners name and address written in black fine point ink on the first flyleaf page, though no further writing besides that. Not a library discard. The attached photo is of the copy we have in our inventory.

Hardcover edition, published by Henry Holt, 1943. First published in October 1943, this is the December 1943 reprint edition. No dust jacket. Classic collection of columns by WWII war correspondent, centered on the North African campaign. Green cloth covered boards with the title and author name on the spine in black. Minor wear to the tips of the corners and to the heel of the spine. Not a library copy, not a book club edition. Former owner's name written in ink on the first flyleaf, an illegible squiggle, no further writing besides that though. Binding is tight and square. Attached photo is of the copy we have in our inventory.

Hardcover, published by World Publishing Company, 1945. This is a sixth printing copy from May 1945. Drawings by Carol Johnson. Classic report from Pyle on the US soldiers who were sent to North Africa; from the unrelenting combat in the desert to the final victory in Tunis. 246 pages, 5-3/4" X 8-1/4". Green cloth covered board, with the author name and title imprinted on the spine in silver. Boards are flat, the corners are not bumped or creased. No dust jacket. All lettering on the boards is crisp and still legible. Binding is tight and square. Former owner's name written in blue ink on the front paste-down page - about 2" X 1/4", and dated 1945. Age tanning to the text pages appropriate for this edition considering the paper stock used for wartime books. Not a library discard. The attached photo is of the copy we have in our inventory.

Trade paperback edition, published by Harper Collins, 2011. This copy is a UK edition. 310 pages with Index, Bibliography and two sections of photos. This copy is not a remainder, not a library discard. Slight creasing to the spine, and a diagonal crease to the top right corner of the front cover. There are age tanning spots to the edges of the text pages. Pages 80 - 88 have some underlining in pencil and dog ear place holders. Filled with fond memories of the WWII home front, but also a rich source of Social History, this is the story of the impact of the Girl Guides during WWII. The attached photo is of the copy we have in our inventory, not a stock photo.

Trade paperback edition, published by Houghton Mifflin, 2010. 388 pages with Notes, Bibliography, and Index. This copy is not a remainder, not a library discard. No writing on the text pages, no former ownership marks. There are no creases to the cover or spine. This harrowing story of the pursuit of Nazi war criminal Adolf Eichmann draws on groundbreaking new information and declassified information. Shows only very light wear from use. The attached photo is of the copy we have in our inventory, not a stock photo.

Hardcover with dust jacket, published by Dutton, 2016. The true story of Dusko Popov, WWII double agent, and one of the inspirations for the James Bond character. 368 pages, with Index, Notes, Appendices, photos through the text, 6-1/2" X 9-1/2". A third printing copy. The dust jacket is intact and is not price clipped. Jacket has been protected with a clear, removable cover. Cover boards are flat, the corners are not bumped or worn. No former ownership marks, no writing on the text pages. Edges of the text block are clean. Not a remainder, not a library discard copy. Binding is tight and square. The attached photo is of the copy we have in our inventory.

Hardcover, first edition with dust jacket, published by Seagull Books, 2013. A collection of autobiographical stories, each of which is a snapshot of a turning point in the life of the author, from early childhood incidents of anti-Semitism, to his earl embrace of and late rejection of the goals of Nazi ideology. This is the first edition of the 2013 edition, originally published in Germany in 1962. Translation by Isabel Fargo Cole. 5" X 8-1/2", 257 pages. Black boards with the title and author name imprinted on the spine in gold. Boards are flat, binding is tight and square. Bottom right corner is bumped with a crease mark. Top right corner of the text is slightly bumped with a light crease mark to the top right corner of pages 3 to 125, crease is at most 1/4" diagonal, diminishing in size with later pages. Edges of the text block are clean. No former ownership marks. No writing on the text pages. Not a library discard, not a remainder. The attached photo is of the copy we have in our inventory.

First trade paperback edition, published by Old Guard Press, 2013. Memoir of the author's experiences in WWI, from his time in the Philippines, to the Bataan Death March as a POW, to his eventual liberation at the end of the war in 1945. 222 pages, 6" X 9". There is a crease mark to the top corner of the front cover. Very slight bend to the top corner of the first ten or so pages behind the crease on the cover. One 'dog ear' crease to page 17 at the top corner. Some rubbing wear from use to the cover. No former ownership marks, no writing on the text pages. Not a remainder, not a library discard. Binding is tight, all text pages are intact. The attached photo is of the copy we have in our inventory.