H.M.A.S. Yarra 1936-1942 The Story of a Gallant Sloop No. 854 of 1000 copies by Parry, A.F - 1980
by Parry, A.F
H.M.A.S. Yarra 1936-1942 The Story of a Gallant Sloop No. 854 of 1000 copies
by Parry, A.F
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- Paperback
Sydney: The Naval Historical Society of Australia, 1980. numbered limited edition. paperback. Very Good in rubbed wraps. 8vo. b&w illustrations Tells the story of the Grimsby-Class Sloop HMAS Yarra, which saw service in the Anglo-Iraq war, the Anglo-Soviet invasion of Iran, and which was sunk by Japanese forces in 1942 whilst attempting to protect ships withdrawing to Australia; being No.854 of 1000 copies; the author served on the Yarra from 1940, leaving only a fortnight before her final battle; b&w photo illustrations, and diagrams to reverse sides of covers front and rear; one or two stains in text, o.w. Very Good throughout; wraps rubbed and with minor creases
- Bookseller Gotcha By The Books (AU)
- Format/Binding Paperback
- Book Condition Used - Very Good in rubbed wraps
- Quantity Available 1
- Edition numbered limited edition
- Binding Paperback
- Publisher The Naval Historical Society of Australia
- Place of Publication Sydney
- Date Published 1980
- Size 8vo