Devon Autographs – UACC Registered Dealer #RD336. ” The Dam Busters” rare Barnes Wallis signed book. Comes with Guy Gibson “Enemy Coast Ahead” book. Here we have 2 rare Dam Busters items for you… A lovely rare “Dam Busters” 1952 paperback book signed by Barnes Wallis on inside page…. PLUS a rare Guy Gibson “Enemy Coast Ahead” autobiography (1952)! The signature on the Dam Busters book was obtained on 30/11/71 by the original proud owner, a young boy scout who won a competition and visited Barnes Wallis house as his prize. The date of the visit is lightly written underneath in pencil. (could easily be removed, but kept it exactly as received for provenance). The book itself is published by Pan Books, and dated 1952. There is a Pan book sticker on the front and a collectors note page affixed inside. Pages show usual slight discolouring with age, and signs of wear and tear, otherwise in nice condition. The Barnes Wallis photo in his studio, has been shown from the actual book. (Note: There is a facsimile Guy Gibson signature affixed to the inside front page of the signed book, as affixed by original owner). Condition is not perfect, but this is a mega rare piece of Dam Busters history! Comes with vintage Guy Gibson autobiography “Enemy Coast Ahead”. (unsigned) which is Gibsons own account of the raids in WW2, and was highly praised by many for his exciting, and descriptive writing. This book is also 1952. Condition is very good, with foxing / age showing on the pages. Please see all closeup photos. A lovely collection of 2 rare Dam Busters books. The Barnes Wallis signature is 100% authentic. Please also see our rare signed RAF Dam Busters prints! Sir Barnes Wallis. CBE FRS RDI FRAeS (26 September 1887 30 October 1979). Provenance: Comes with our own Devon Autographs COA, and Lifetime Authenticity Guarantee. Devon Autographs [UACC Registered Dealer #RD336]. Thank you for looking. The item “The Dam Busters Dambusters 617 Sqn (Guy Gibson) RAF Barnes Wallis signed book” is in sale since Wednesday, June 17, 2020. This item is in the category “Collectables\Autographs\Certified Original Autographs\Military”. The seller is “jonflogit” and is located in Exeter, Devon. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Certification: Certified: Private Signings
