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Kiwi Spitfire Ace
A Gripping World War II Story of Action, Captivity and Freedom
by Jack Rae
ISBN: 1902304780
ISBN-13: 9781902304786
Format: Hardcover
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Publisher: Casemate Pub & Book Dist Llc
Published date: 2002
Size: 6.5 x 9.5 inches
Weight: 0.95 pounds
Pages: 183
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KIWI SPITFIRE ACE - a Gripping World War II Story of Action, Captivity and Freedom
RAE, Jack
London: Grub Street, 2001 183 pages, illustrated, clean boards, binding strong, clean and glossy DJ un-clipped no tears, usual library stamps and marks, minimal wear, packed securely and dispatched promptly. . Hardcover. Good/Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Ex-Library. ( more information) Offered by DISCOVERY BOOKSHOP (United Kingdom)
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Kiwi Spitfire Ace
Jack Rae DFC
Grub Street - 2001, 2001 NEW.First edition / first printing Fine / fine. Fine condition hardback with no marks or inscriptions - dust jacket is fine - unclipped - a lovely copy - illustrated - new book.. Hardcover. ( more information) Offered by The Book Fayre (United Kingdom)
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