Ballantine WWII Aviation Paperbacks (Set of 4): Spitfire, Me 109, DC-3 & Bomber Offensive
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A compact little time capsule of WWII aviation history: four Ballantine Illustrated paperbacks with bold mid-century cover design and photo-heavy interiors.
Perfect if you love books that look good stacked and reward a quick flip-through.
What’s included (4 vintage paperbacks):
1∙ Spitfire (John Vader), Ballantine Weapons series (copyright page shown)
2∙ Me 109: Willy Messerschmitt’s Peerless Fighter (Martin Caidin), Ballantine Weapons series
3∙ Bomber Offensive: The Devastation of Europe (Noble Frankland), Ballantine Campaign series
4∙ DC-3 (Arthur Pearcy), Ballantine Violent Century / Weapons series (ISBN shown)
Specs
∙ Approx size (each): 8" x 5" x 0.25"
∙ Photo/illustration driven interiors with contents + bibliography sections
∙ Color vibe: teal/sky blues + black type + orange series bands; black-and-white photo spreads inside
∙ Great for: aviation collectors, WWII readers, pilot gifts, office/library display, nostalgia stacks
Condition
∙ Good condition overall with typical paperback shelf wear (rubbing, edge/corner wear, spine creases)
∙ Pages show age toning
∙ Notes/writing present in this set: one book has a handwritten name on the contents page; one book shows pen markings on an interior page (see photos)
∙ One cover shows heavier wear/scuffing at a corner (close-up provided)
∙ Odor not noted
This set of four Ballantine Illustrated paperbacks brings together Spitfire, Me 109, DC-3, and Bomber Offensive, and it suits a WWII aviation shelf. If it's the right copy for you, it's ready to come home.
- Near Fine: Close to new. Any flaw is small and named above.
- Very Good: Light use. Every flaw is named above, and none of them get in the way of reading or display.
- Good: Complete and usable, with clear signs of use. Every flaw is named above.
- Fair: Heavy wear or damage, named above. A reading or working copy, not a display piece.
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Questions buyers ask
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