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Military & naval
The Diggers of Colditz
Jack Champ and Colin Burgess
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- Author
- Jack Champ and Colin Burgess
- Publisher
- Orbis Publishing Limited
- Year
- 1985
- Edition
- First edition · not confirmed
- Binding
- Hardback
- Dust jacket
- Yes – Very Good
- Condition
- Very Good
- ISBN
- 0856138800
About this copy
This is the first UK edition, published in 1985 by Orbis Publishing. The copyright page states 'First Published in Great Britain by Orbis Publishing Limited, London 1985' with no later printing statements present. The book tells the story of the Australian prisoners of war held at Colditz Castle (Oflag IVC) during the Second World War, drawing on the firsthand experience of co-author Jack Champ, a former Colditz prisoner.
The foreword is contributed by Major Pat Reid, himself a well-known Colditz escaper and author. The book includes a detailed floor plan of Colditz Castle reproduced on the endpapers. Hardcover with original dust jacket, priced £10.00 on the front flap, which appears unclipped.
Condition
- Book
- Very Good – clean boards and text block, no interior damage noted in photographs.
- Dust jacket
- Very Good – bright image with some minor edge wear and a small mark to the lower front panel.
This is a pre-owned book, and minor age-related wear may be present beyond what is specifically mentioned. All readily visible defects have been described to the best of my ability. Please see photos, which form part of the description.
Collector's notes
- First UK edition, Orbis Publishing, London, 1985
- Foreword by Major P. R. Reid, a noted Colditz escaper and author in his own right
- Focuses on the specific experiences of Australian POWs ('Diggers') held at Colditz
- Includes a detailed map/floor plan of the castle as endpapers
- Dust jacket priced £10.00, apparently unclipped
This is a pre-owned book. Please look at every photograph: they show its true condition.
