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Vintage 1960s Ian Allan \"Warships of World War 1 & 2\" Pocket Books (Set of 4)
A fantastic set of four classic British naval reference booklets published by Ian Allan Ltd (c. early 1960s), authored by renowned naval historians H. M. Le Fleming, H. T. Lenton, and J. J. Colledge.
Packed with photographic plates, fleet lists, pennant numbers, tonnage, and technical machinery details.
The 4 Titles Included:
Warships of World War 1 (No. 3 – Destroyers): British & German destroyers, torpedo boats, and flotilla leaders.
Warships of World War 1 (No. 4 – Miscellaneous): Monitors, sloops, gunboats, and minesweepers.
Warships of World War II (Part 5 – Auxiliary Support Vessels): Tugs, repair ships, netlayers, and rescue craft.
Warships of World War II (Part 8 – Landing Craft): Essential guide to LCTs, LSTs, assault barges, and amphibious invasion craft (crucial for D-Day history).
Bonus Detail: Features classic vintage full-page rear cover adverts for Airfix Construction Kits (HMS Hood) and The Navy League.
Condition:
Very good vintage condition for 1960s paperbacks. Bindings and staples are firm, pages are complete and clean with light age toning, and covers retain bright colour with only light corner/edge wear (see photos).
