Pigeons in Two World Wars

Author(s): Osman, A H; Osman, W H (editor); Osman, Colin

Binding:	Hardcover
Volume Condition:	Very Good
Dust Jacket:	No
Dust Jacket Condition:	Good
Edition:	1st Edition
Language:	English
Publisher Name:	The Racing Pigeon
Publication Year:	1976
Publication Place:	London (19, Doughty Street)
Book ID:	007535
Catalogue(s):	Animals and Birds ◇ War, Military History and Weapons

Two titles bound in one volume. Volume incorporates 'Pigeons in the Great War' and 'Pigeons in World War II'. There is also an appendix on Dicken Medal winners. 196pp, illustrated with 23 pages of black and white plates. In grey cloth-covered boards with gilt titles on spine (boards are strong and square, just a little faded and rubbed at extreme edges). Previous owner's gift inscription on front paste down endpaper, mild crease over corner of front free endpaper, else internally neat, clean, bright and tight. Text block edges flecked. In its original worn dust jacket, bruised with minor loss at head of spine, a little offset, some spotting on inner flaps. A detailed, sympathetic account of the use and role of pigeons in the two world wars. Chapter headings include Pigeon War Committee, The Naval Pigeon Service, The Intelligence Service, etc. Slim 8vo. Very hard to find title. WorldCat identifies only three copies.

Keywords:

Dicken Medal Pigeons War Military history Great War Second World War First World War Pigeon War Committee Naval Pigeon Service Birds