ST MICHAEL AND THE DRAGON: A PARATROOPER IN THE ALGERIAN WAR
London: Heinemann, 1964. First English Edition. Hardcover. Very Good. Item #55272
First English Edition. Originally published in French, taken from the journal of paratrooper Pierre Leulliette, this book serves as an unflinching depiction of the first three years of the Algerian War. Blue cloth over boards with gilt particulars to spine. Boards are clean, with light rubbing to corners and head and tail of spine. Previous owner's name to first free endpaper; otherwise, pages are clean and unmarked. Text block is clean. Binding is tight and square. Dust jacket shows remnants of previous seller's sticker and light wear to edges. Dust jacket is covered in a protective mylar jacket.
Price: $150.00