SIGNED 1st Print The Memoirs of Field-Marshall Montgomery Collins 1958 UK HB War
SIGNED 1st Print The Memoirs of Field-Marshall Montgomery Collins 1958 UK HB War. First published in 1958, Montgomery's memoirs cover the full span of his career first as a regimental officer in the Royal Warwickshire Regiment and then as a Staff Officer. He saw service in India before impressing with his courage, tactical skill and staff ability in the Great War. Despite his tactless uncompromising manner his career flourished between the wars but it was during the retreat to Dunkirk that his true brilliance as a commander revealed itself. The rest is history but in this autobiography we can hear Monty telling his side of the story of the great North African Campaign followed by the even more momentous battles against the enemy and, sadly, the Allies as he strove for victory in North West Europe.
His interpretation of the great campaign is of huge importance and reveals the deep differences that existed between him and Eisenhower and other leading figures. His career ended in disappointment and frustration being temperamentally unsuited to Whitehall and the political machinations of NATO. This is a RARE SIGNED 1st Print of the 1st UK hardback edition published by Collins in 1958. A Near Fine book, solidly bound, with the red topstain.
Signed to title page by way of a crudely affixed signature. We've no idea why it isn't level, it doesn't seem to be hiding anything underneath. Some correction fluid visible around edges.
Some rippling from glue drying. One neat dated short inscription to FFEP. A little pushing to spine tips and a small splash to bottom page edge. In the Very Good or better original unclipped wrapper with the price of 35s to front flap. Some minor wear, tiny chips and a few nicks and short tears to edges. Jacket is a little tired with a toned back panel. We have loads of other. Books available, including signed copies.If you cannot see what you are looking for, please ask, as we have an extensive catalogue that is unlisted. We care about our environment and all our packaging is either biodegradable , (even our bubblewrap) , recyclable, or recycled. If you would prefer either type of packaging, please do let us know when you order. We are proud that customers from the US, Canada, New Zealand, Australia, Japan and Hong Kong have received books from us in perfect condition.
_gsrx_vers_1480 GS 9.1.1 (1480). This item is in the category "Books, Comics & Magazines\Antiquarian & Collectable".
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- Binding: Hardback
- Special Attributes: 1st Edition, Dust Jacket
- Language: English
- Original/Facsimile: Original
- Signed: No