Purnell’s History of the Second World War. [First Edition.]
PURNELL'S HISTORY OF THE SECOND WORLD WAR
[Edited by Barrie Pitt. First Edition]
PURNELL'S FIRST EDITION COMPLETE IN PUBLISHER'S BRANDED BINDERS
Published: Purnell [in association with the Imperial War Museum], [1966-68]
Stock code: 50643
Price: £284.00
96 weekly parts in 6 vols., roy. 8vo., First Edition, profusely illustrated in colour and monochrome throughout; all original parts housed in black rexine binders blocked in gilt, a very good, bright, clean set.
Purnell's mammoth endeavour is arguably the crowning achievement of the 'partwork' fashion of the late 60s. Produced in collaboration with the Imperial War Museum, edited by Barrie Pitt and written by a host of eminent historians, scholars and veterans, the series is equally fortunate in having Liddell-Hart as editor-in-chief. Produced in 'magazine' format, the work as a whole makes full use of its size and space to create a lucid, vivid and valuable account of the conflict. The number, choice and quality of the photographs, illustrations and diagrams are worthy of special mention. THE FOLDING MAP, ISSUED AS A LOOSE INSERT WITH THE FIRST NUMBER, IS MISSING AS USUAL. COMPLETE SETS IN THIS FORMAT AND CONDITION ARE SCARCE. Please note that additional postage will be required for shipping outside the UK.