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Auction #124 begins on 03 Jul 2025

Ministry of Information

THE ARK ROYAL, HIS MAJESTY'S MINESWEEPERS, FLEET AIR ARM

Published: His Majesty's Stationery Office, London, 1942-43

Edition: First editions

Reserve: $80

Approximately:

Estimate: $180-240

Bidding opens: 3 Jul 16:30 GMT

Bidding closes: 10 Jul 16:30 GMT

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3 Books. First editions 1942-1943.

Three volumes issued for the Admiralty by theMinistry of Information.

Volumes rebound with original covers by fine binders

Zaehnsdorf., London and Sangorski & Sutcliffe., London.

A rare and one-off collection in this binding.

Book I.

Ark Royal 1942.

Fine binding by Sangorski & Sutcliffe., London.

Book rebound to include original covers.

Half-leather over blue cloth.

Gilt title and raised bands to spine.

Gilt top page-block.

63 pages, full-page plates, in-text illustrations and maps.

Gift inscription on title page.

Book II.

His Majesty's Minesweepers 1943.

Fine binding by Sangorski & Sutcliffe., London.

Book rebound to include original covers.

Quarter-leather over blue cloth.

Gilt title and raised bands to spine.

Gilt top page-block.

62 pages, full-page plates, in-text illustrations.

Book III.

Fleet Air Arm 1943.

Fine binding by Sangorski & Sutcliffe., London.

Book rebound to include original covers.

Quarter-leather over blue cloth.

Gilt title and raised bands to spine.

Gilt top page-block.

127 pages, full-page plates, in-text illustrations.

Recorded shipping weight 2000g.

Shipped and insured by recorded delivery.

  • Binding Condition: Very good
  • Overall Condition: Very good
  • Size: 23 x 18 cm


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