1941-45 21vol Tee Emm Air Ministry Magazine Scarce Illustrated First Edition

  

A scarce collection of twenty one volumes of these important Training Memoranda known as Tee Emm. First Edition, Illustrated, Publishers' Original Binding, Scarce. This book weighs 2 KG when packed. An important Training Memoranda published during the Second World War, from 1941 to 1946. Issued by the Department of the Air Member for training.

This monthly periodical contained many hints and tips to improve efficiency in training and in operations against the enemy. A rarely obtainable original record of the spirit of the Air Force in the Second World War. The first editions in the original bindings, embellished with many sketches throughout by Raff, known for creating the wartime comic character of Percy Prune. This collection is comprised of: Vol 1: Number 7, October 1941; the complete volume from April 1941 to March 1942; with the Christmas and New Year's issue covering from December 1941 to January 1942. Vol 2: The complete volume from April 1942 to March 1943. 3: The complete run from April 1943 to March 1944. 10 covered both December 1942 and January 1943, it is unclear whether No. 1 April 1944; No 8. Each volume is bound in the original publisher's binding.

Complete volumes in a quarter cloth binding over paper covered boards, while individual issues come in their original paper wraps. In the original publisher's quarter cloth binding and paper wraps.

1 is inscribed to the front wrap in blue crayon, undated. 1 is disbound but complete and present; Otherwise, the binding is firm throughout. The pages are bright and clean throughout. Illustrated with various cartoons by Raff. Fine - Very well preserved copy showing very little wear.

Only one or two minor faults, really a very attractive copy. Quite a wide term meaning no major faults but probably several smaller ones.

Often expected given the age of the book, but still a respectable copy. Some more serious faults as will. Be described in the condition report under'condition. Good Only - Meaning one or more faults that could really do with repair. As with good only above but with other faults.

Leaving a compromised copy even after repair. Really bad and possibly seriously incomplete. We only sell books in this condition where their rarity or value makes them. Major defects will be described. Please ask for details and conditions.

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