A rare multi-signed first edition 1986 hardback edition of '...

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A rare multi-signed first edition 1986 hardback edition of 'Tunnelling into Colditz: A mining engineer in captivity', a memoir written by Jim Rogers. This book provides a unique account of his experiences as a POW during World War II. The book comes with its original protective sleeve, further preserving its excellent condition and historical value.

What truly sets this copy apart is the remarkable collection of signatures from nineteen distinguished former Colditz POWs, including Jack Best, Gris Davies-Scourfield, Mike Moran, Peter Allan, Pat Reid, Peter Storie-Pugh, Dick Lorraine, Kenneth Lockwood, Dusty Miller, Archie Noul, Hugh Bruce, Jimmy Yule, Dain Worall, and more. Additionally, the author Jim Rogers has personally inscribed the book with the message: "To Michael Booker, from Jim Rogers."

Accompanying this extraordinary lot are two photographs of the book being signed by Jim Rogers, Mike Moran, and Dain Worall. ISBN-10: 0709028040

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Auction Date:
30th Oct 24 at 10am GMT

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