This is a rare 1951 hardback edition of
Eastern Approaches
by Fitzroy Maclean, published by The Reprint Society (London) in arrangement with Jonathan Cape Ltd. Originally published in 1949, this compelling memoir chronicles Maclean's extraordinary wartime adventures across Central Asia, North Africa, and Yugoslavia.
Item Features:
Title:
Eastern Approaches
Author:
Fitzroy Maclean
Publisher:
The Reprint Society Ltd.
Date of This Edition:
1951
Original Publication:
1949
Binding:
Hardback with original dust jacket
Pages:
382pp approx.
Maps Included:
Front endpaper: Central Asia
Pages 146–147: Western Desert
Rear endpaper: Yugoslavia
Illustrations:
13 listed, including photos of Tito, the S.A.S. desert group, and other wartime figures and locations
Chapters:
Divided into three parts – Golden Road, Orient Sand, and Balkan War
Notable Content:
Personal account of diplomacy, WWII espionage, special operations, and Maclean’s role as Churchill’s envoy to Tito
Condition:
Dust Jacket:
Worn and frayed at edges with visible creases and minor tears (see photos).
Binding:
Secure but with visible external wear and some fraying at edges.
Pages:
Clean and legible, some age-related browning present.
Maps and Plates:
Intact and in good vintage condition.
Cover Design:
Decorated with zodiac-style illustrations on the dust jacket.
Summary:
This gripping memoir combines political intrigue, military adventure, and Cold War insight from a key British figure of the era. A fantastic collectible for WWII history enthusiasts, vintage book lovers, or those interested in espionage, diplomacy, and Eastern Europe.
Postage & Packaging:
Securely packaged and dispatched via tracked service.
Shipping discounts offered for multiple items.