Pacific Hawk
by John Vader
ISBN: 0345019660
ISBN-13: 9780345019660
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Publisher: Ballantine Books
Published date: 1970
Pages: 160
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Pacific Hawk
Vader, John
Ballantine Books, 1970.. Trade paperback, Near Fine. First printing. Ballantine's Illustrated History of World War II series title, weapons book, No. 14. 160 pages.. ISBN: 0345019660. Trade Paperback. Near Fine. Military, aircraft. ( more information)
Offered by M Hofferber Books (United States)
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Pacific Hawk
Vader, John
Westminster, Maryland, U.S.A.: Ballantine Books, 1970. Pages are clean and unmarked. Covers show light shelf wear. Binding is tight. . Soft Cover. Very Good. ( more information)
Offered by The Book Worm (United States)
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