9781873454039 - Tale of a Guinea Pig: Exploits of a World War II Fighter Pilot von Page, Geoffrey (5 Ergebnisse)

Hardcover. Zustand: Good. Dust jacket. The experiences of one of the celebrated surgeon, Sir Archibald McIndoes's, guinea pigs who received skin grafts and facial reconstruction after being burnt in their cockpits flying for the RAF during the war. Mental scars as well as physical ones. after Page's return to flying duties. Illustrations and plates. 221 pages. Quoted postage for UK 2nd class. Overseas at least £7.75.

Hardcover. Zustand: Near Fine. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Very Good. 2nd Edition. Clean, unmarked, unread copy with sharp corners, firm hinges, clean pages/boards and DJ in VG+ condition. Second printing. TM/Mil.

Cloth. Zustand: Fine. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Near Fine. First Edition. Hardcover First Edition Tale of a Guinea Pig: Exploits of a World War II Fighter Pilot b/w photos, b&w illustrations. On 12 August 1940, during the Battle of Britain, in an engagement with Dornier Do 17s, Geoffrey Page was shot down into the English Channel, suffering severe burns. He spent much of the next two years in hospitals, undergoing plastic surgery, but recovered sufficiently to pursue an extremely distinguished war and post-war career. This eloquently written and critically acclaimed autobiography tells of his wartime.exploits (We carry a wide selection of titles in The Arts, Theology, History, Politics, Social and Physical Sciences. academic and scholarly books and Modern First Editions, Reference books ,and all types of Academic Literature.).

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Very Good. SIGNED BY Geoffrey Page DSO DFC on title page, dustjacket very good with light wear to edges protected by plastic covers, boards very good, dedicated to Digby Burnell with best wishes followed by the authors signature on front end paper. Signed by Author(s).

Hardback. Zustand: Fine. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Very Good. 2nd 1991. Nearly fine condition in a nearly fine dustwrapper. Second Edition. The Exploits of a World War II Fighter Pilot. Geoffrey Page spent two years in hospital suffering from severe burns and gunshot wounds. It was during this period that he and other badly burnt aircrew formed the Guinea Pig Club. Blue cloth boards, gilt title to spine. B/w photos and illustrations. 221 pages including index. SIGNED by the author (with dedication)to title page. Blue pictorial dustwrapper is lightly scuffed. Packaged with care and promptly dispatched! SIGNED - please see description for details.