1953 First Edition: The Man Who Never Was, by Ewen Montagu

By (author)Ewen Montagu

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First edition of “The Man Who Never Was” by Ewen Montagu. The book delves into the fascinating true story of Operation Mincemeat during World War II. Montagu, a key figure in the scheme, provides a comprehensive account of the plan to deceive the Germans about the Allied invasion of Sicily. The book, which served as the basis for a 1956 film of the same name, offers readers a gripping narrative filled with intrigue and strategic military tactics.

The 144-page hardcover volume, bound in violet cloth with lettering on the spine, is in very good condition with slight rubbing and wear on the cover boards and moderate wear and fading on the spine. The book is tightly bound, clean, and free of any writing or markings, with only slight toning to the pages. A valuable addition to any history enthusiast’s collection.

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The Man Who Never Was, by Ewen Montagu, published by Evans Brothers in London in 1953. First edition. 144 pages.
Hardcover volume bound in violet cloth, with lettering on spine. Slight rubbing and wear on cover boards, and moderate wear and fading on spine. Very tightly bound, clean, no writing or markings. Slight toning to pages. Very good condition.

The Man Who Never Was is a 1953 book by Ewen Montagu about the World War II Operation Mincemeat. Montagu played a leading role in the 1943 scheme to deceive the Germans about the planned Allied invasion of Sicily. Montagu’s work formed the basis for a 1956 film by the same title.

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Weight 0.36 kg
Dimensions 21 × 14 × 3 cm
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