Behind the Smoke Screen.

London: Faber and Faber Limited, (1934),

First Edition. octavo, black cloth. (xvi), 352pp. Faber and Faber Limited, Item #16654

Preface by Maj.-Gen. Sir Ernest Swinton. The author's views on air defense, the reorientation of a defense system, and re-allocation of the defense budget of Great Britain after World War I. Includes "Bloody April" losses of the RFC and RNAS. Inscribed by the author on the front endpaper: "To - Lilian and (?), With membrance and kindest regards from - P.R.C. January 17th 1934." In another hand on the following page: "Please return to: - Colonel G. M. Griffith 'Merok' Dyke Road Avenue Brighton." Endpapers foxed, light wear to extremities and scuffing to cloth. A little bit of foxing.

Price: $45.00