A Bridge Too Far Cornelius Ryan 1974 1st UK Ed HC DJ Hamish Hamilton WWII

Key Details:
Title: A Bridge Too Far
Author: Cornelius Ryan
Publisher: Hamish Hamilton, London
Year of Publication: 1974
Edition: First UK Edition
Format: Hardcover with Dust Jacket (protected in removable wrap)
Pages: 492
Language: English
Genre: Military History / Non-Fiction / WWII
ISBN: SBN 241 89073 X

Mini Story:
From the acclaimed author of The Longest Day and The Last Battle comes this definitive account of Operation Market Garden—the ill-fated Allied campaign to seize bridges in the Netherlands in 1944. Drawing from interviews with Allied and German commanders, soldiers, and civilians, Ryan crafts a vivid and humanised chronicle of one of WWII’s most dramatic and tragic operations. A Bridge Too Far is as compelling as it is haunting—a story of bold vision, flawed execution, and remarkable heroism.

Condition:
Condition: Very Good – see detailed notes below.

This is a collectible vintage copy in well-preserved condition:

• Dust jacket remains bright and unclipped at £3.95 net, with light shelf wear at edges, now housed in a clear removable sleeve.

• Burgundy boards are clean and sharp with bright silver lettering to spine.

• Pages are clean and tightly bound with only light age toning.

• Illustrated endpapers with military maps intact.

• Includes photographic sections.

• No inscriptions, tears, or library markings.
  A striking and substantial copy of this WWII classic, ideal for collectors of military history.

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