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The Golden Eagles
Peter Firkins
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- Author
- Peter Firkins
- Publisher
- St George Books
- Year
- 1980
- Edition
- First edition · not confirmed
- Binding
- Hardback
- Dust jacket
- Yes – Good
- Condition
- Very Good
- ISBN
- 0867780010
About this copy
This is the first edition of Peter Firkins' account of eleven Australian air aces from the First and Second World Wars, published in November 1980 by St George Books of Perth, Western Australia. The copyright page carries only the 'First published' statement with no subsequent reprint notice, consistent with a first printing. The book is presented in its original pictorial dust jacket, designed by Sean Leahy, featuring bold red and gold artwork.
The rear flap carries a photograph and biography of the author, himself a former RAAF Bomber Command aircrewman.
Condition
- Book
- Very Good – boards and text block are clean and sound, with no significant wear noted in the photographed views.
- Dust jacket
- Good – minor edge wear and rubbing to the spine and corners, with a small nick/tear at the top edge of the 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
- Author Peter Firkins served with No. 460 RAAF (Lancaster) Squadron in RAF Bomber Command during WWII, completing a tour of 29 operations
- Published by St George Books, Perth, Western Australia, 1980
- First edition, first printing (November 1980), no subsequent printings noted on the copyright page
- Dust jacket design by Sean Leahy A solid copy of this account of Australia's leading WWI and WWII air aces.
This is a pre-owned book. Please look at every photograph: they show its true condition.
