The activities of the underworld, operating in the armed forces as well as the civilian black market, are one of the great untold stories of World War II. While the war produced many acts of self-sacrifice, it also made people rich. One Liverpool ship repairer, for instance, cheated the government in a single year of what today would be u20 million. Donald Thomas draws on extensive archives to tell the extraordinary and frequently ludicrous story of these less heroic Britons."
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The activities of the underworld, operating in the armed forces as well as the civilian black market, are one of the great untold stories of World War II. While the war produced many acts of self-sacrifice, it also made people rich. One Liverpool ship repairer, for instance, cheated the government in a single year of what today would be u20 million. Donald Thomas draws on extensive archives to tell the extraordinary and frequently ludicrous story of these less heroic Britons."
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Near fine in Near fine jacket. Near fine condition. John Murray, 2003. First UK edition-first printing(1 3 5 7 9 10 8 6 4 2). Black hardback(silver lettering to the spine, small crease and dent on the edges of the cover and spine) with Dj(a couple of creases and nicks on the edges of the Dj cover), both in near fine condition. Illustrated with b/w photos. Nice and clean pages with two small ink marks on the outer edges, light shelf wear on the Dj cover. Nice and clean book.437pp including List of illustrations, notes, index. Price un-clipped. A collectable first edition. Heavy book.
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Good. All orders are dispatched within 1 working day from our UK warehouse. Established in 2004, we are dedicated to recycling unwanted books on behalf of a number of UK charities who benefit from added revenue through the sale of their books plus huge savings in waste disposal. No quibble refund if not completely satisfied.
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Very good. Simply Brit – welcome to our online used book store, where affordability meets great quality. Dive into a world of captivating reads without breaking the bank. We take pride in offering a wide selection of used books, from classics to hidden gems, ensuring there's something for every literary palate. All orders are shipped within 24 hours and our lightning fast-delivery within 48 hours coupled with our prompt customer service ensures a smooth journey from ordering to delivery. Discover the joy of reading with us, your trusted source for affordable books that do not compromise on quality.
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Very good. **SHIPPED FROM UK** We believe you will be completely satisfied with our quick and reliable service. All orders are dispatched as swiftly as possible! Buy with confidence! Greener Books.
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Very good. **SHIPPED FROM UK** We believe you will be completely satisfied with our quick and reliable service. All orders are dispatched as swiftly as possible! Buy with confidence! Greener Books.
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Dispatched, from the UK, within 48 hours of ordering. Though second-hand, the book is still in very good shape. Minimal signs of usage may include very minor creasing on the cover or on the spine.
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Second printing. 8vo Black boards stamped in silver on spine. xv, 429 pages. 2 sections of B&W photos printed on slick paper. 17 chapters. 23 illustrations. Several small spots on top page edges otherwise like new. Dust jacket. near Fine/ Like new.