Falling Through Space
by Hillary, Richard
The Last Enemy, published in America as Falling Through Space, is an autobiographical book by Spitfire pilot Richard Hillary. Richard Hillary was born in Sydney, Australia, on 20 April 1919 but was educated at Shrewsbury School in England and Trinity College, Oxford. He joined the Royal Air Force at the start of World War II. It covers his training and his experiences in the RAF, the Battle of Britain and his ordeal after suffering severe burns to his face and hands after a crash.
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Falling Through Space (Wings of War)
by Hillary, Richard
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- 1991
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Skyway, Washington, USA
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Time Life Books, 1991. Facsimile reprint. A crisp and unmarked copy. 269pp. All page edges silvered. Ribbon marker bound in. Time-Life information sheet and unused bookplate laid in.. Hardcover. Fine/No Dust Jacket. 8vo - 8" - 9" Tall. Item Price
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Falling Through Space (Wings of War)
by Hillary, Richard
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- 1991
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Sudbury, Massachusetts, USA
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Time-life Books, 1991. Hardcover. Very Good/No Jacket. Blue boards. Pictorial pastedown with silver border, a little rubbed. All edges silver. Bookplate on front endpaper. Red ribbon bookmark. Book is clean and tight.
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Falling Through Space
by Hillary, Richard
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- First Edition
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- 1942
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Weare,, New Hampshire, USA
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Dell Publishing. Very Good with No dust jacket as issued. 1942. First Edition. Softcover. Typical modestly worn paperback with tanned page with creased spine having been read. Read descriptions carefully. Avoid GLASSFROGBOOKS, ERGODOBOOKS, MORE BOOKS, IRISH BOOKSELLERS, PRO QUO/BAYSIDE BOOKS, BOOKSPLEASE, RIA CHRISTIE, DISCOVER BOOKS, BOOKS2ANYWHERE, BOOKS EXPRESS, CHIRON MEDIA! These "Booksellers"… Read more about this item Item Price
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Falling Through Space
by Hillary, Richard
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- 1958
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North Arlington, New Jersey, USA
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Dell D244, 1958. VG -. paperback Item Price
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Falling through Space (Wings of War Series)
by Hillary, Richard
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- As New
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- First Edition Thus
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- 1991
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- Hardcover
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- 9780809496082
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Los Angeles, California, USA
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Alexandria, VA: Time-Life Books. As New. 1991. First Edition Thus. Hardcover. 0809496089 . Pictorial hardcover with embossed cover. No dust jacket, as issued. First Time-Life edition. Book is in fine, As New, gift-giving condition, crisp and clean, unread, tight binding and sharp corners. All edges silver gilt; ribbon bookmark sewn in. Reissue of this classic… Read more about this item Item Price
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Falling Through Space
by Hillary, Richard
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- 1942
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Batavia, Illinois, USA
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Reynal & Hitchcock, NY, 1942. First Edition, no additional pri. Hardcover. very good/very good. NOT an ex library book. Gift inscription on front endpaper. Quotation on inside front cover. 269 pages. Dust jacket has 1" tear bottom front, some wear on spine ends. Price is not clipped. Item Price
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Falling Through Space (Wings of War Ser.)
by Hillary, Richard
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- Reprint.
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- 1991
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Bumpass, Virginia, USA
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Alexandria, VA, U.S.A.: Time-Life, Incorporated, 1991. Reprint. . Hardcover. Good/No Jacket as Issued. Pilot narrative of RAF pilot who fought in the Battle of Britain, and was badly burned in a Hurricane. On Richard Bach's recommended reading list of the best aviation books. 1991 reprint of 1942 edition. Time-Life Wings of War Series. Cover rubbed. Size: 8vo -… Read more about this item Item Price
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Falling Through Space (Wings of War)
by Hillary, Richard
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Alabaster, Alabama, USA
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Time Life Education. hardcover. Fine/Like New. 5x1x8. Looks practically new. Text has no markings or bent pages noted. Cover is clean; binding tight. Silver gilded edges in great shape. Red fabric bookmark not frayedWe ship 6 days a week. Item Price
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Falling Through Space
by Hillary, Richard
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- 1942
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- Hardcover
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Hanson, Kentucky, USA
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NY: Reynal & Hitchcock, 1942. Has a small hole in middle of book & reglued hinges. Hard Cover. Fair to Good/No Jacket. Item Price
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Falling Through Space (Wings of War)
by Hillary, Richard
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- New
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- 1991-09-01
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- Hardcover
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- 9780809496082
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San Diego, California, USA
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Time Life Education, 1991-09-01. Hardcover. New. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title! Item Price
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FALLING THROUGH SPACE
by Hillary, Richard
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- Used - Very Good
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- 1942
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- Hardcover
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Columbus, Ohio, USA
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New York: Reynal & Hitchcock. Very Good. 1942. Hardcover. -New York: Reynal & Hitchcock, (1942). Sixth Printing. A Very Good copy in a Very Good DJ with slight chipping to spine ends. . Item Price
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Falling Through Space
by Hillary, Richard
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- 1958
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- Softcover
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Westfield, New York, USA
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Dell, 1958. Softcover. Very Good. Item Price
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Falling Through Space [Paperback] Hillary, Richard and Jack Hearne Cover
by Hillary, Richard; Jack Hearne Cover [Illustrator]
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- Used - Good
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- 1958-01-01
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- Paperback
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Dacula, Georgia, USA
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A$10.62
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Dell, 1958-01-01. Paperback. Good. Good older book. Minor wear to cover edges and corners. Pages are discolored from age. Item Price
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Falling Through Space (Wings of War)
by Richard Hillary
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- 1991-09-01
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HOUSTON, Texas, USA
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Time Life Education, 1991-09-01. Hardcover. Used:Good. Item Price
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Falling Through Space
by Hillary, Richard
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- 1958 first edition
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Webster, New York, USA
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Dell D Series. New York: Dell Publishing Co. , 1958 first edition . D-244 , near fine, Cover by Jack Hearne. , paperback, Item Price
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Falling Through Space
by Hillary, Richard
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- 1958 first edition
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Webster, New York, USA
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Dell D Series. New York: Dell Publishing Co. , 1958 first edition . D-244 , very good -fine or better, reading crease, Cover by Jack Hearne. , paperback, Item Price
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Falling Through Space
by Hillary, Richard
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- Very Good
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- 1942
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Garrison, New York, USA
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Reynal & Hitchcock. DJ in archival cover spine sunned light ware. Damp stain on bottom and spine. . Very Good. Hardcover. 2nd Printing. 1942. Item Price
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Falling Through Space
by Hillary, Richard
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- 1958 first edition
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Webster, New York, USA
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Dell D Series. New York: Dell Publishing Co. , 1958 first edition . D-244 , very good, creases, Cover by Jack Hearne. , paperback, Item Price
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Falling Through Space (Wings of War)
by Hillary, Richard
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- Used - Good
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- Hardcover
- ISBN
- 9780809496082
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Newport Coast, California, USA
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hardcover. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. Item Price
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