1956 Glubb's Legion G Lias First Edition First Impression buy Dust Wrapper

A full account of the Arab Legion, known as Glubb's Legion, from its earliest beginnings until the mid-twentieth century. Recounting of the truth behind the world-famous fighting force, as well as of war, places, and events in Jordan from first-hand material gathered by the author up until the dismissal of Sir John Glubb and his return to England in 1956. The first edition, first impression of this work. Written by Godfrey Lias, British author and journalist, mainly known for his historical works. With buy a foreword by Sir John Bagot Glubb. Complete with its price-clipped dust wrapper. Illustrated with photographic plates in black and white. Condition Report: In the original publisher's full cloth binding. Externally very smart with only minor shelf wear and a minor bumping to the head and tail of the spine and extremities. The dust wrapper is price-clipped and sound with some shelf wear and sunning to the spine, minor chipping to the head and tail of the spine and light soiling to the wraps. Internally, firmly bound. The pages are bright and clean. Illustrated with photographic plates in black and white throughout. Overall: Very Good Indeed