One Lucky Bastard: Surviving Two Combat Tours As a World War II Bombardier

Mount Vernon, Virginia: Mount Vernon Publishing. Near Fine. 2002. Hardcover. 0971913501 . Hardcover, was issued without a dustjacket, inscribed, dated and signed by the author on the title page: "To Hope - with a special remembrance of Mayor Anthony "Tony" Colorio - 2002 Fond Memories - Stub" The book is in excellent condition with two inconsequential flaws: a tiny edge-crease to the top corners and a tiny and mild edge-dent to the top edge of the front cover, "The selected title 'One Lucky Bastard,' Is not intended to be derogatory or offensive in any way. It is, in fact, the name of an exclusive club, an honorary society made up of former members of the Eighth Air Force who were fortunate enough to survive a combat tour, or more, over Fortress Europe during World War II," includes many photos, also included with this copy is a 1-page typed and partly handwritten letter from the author and his wife to the "Hope" mentioned in the author's inscription, the original mailing envelope is also included ; 365 pages; Signed by Author .