1st Edition 1959. Flat signed to title page by author. A series of papers produced for the Joint Planning Staff of the War Cabinet in 1940-41 on subjects ranging from Resistance to Invasion, submitted by the author, the only civilian ever to be commissioned directly into the Joint Planning Staff, each introduced by giving the background to its writing as well as some contemporary personal anecdotes, Book is very good++ and bright. The wrapper is near very good with rubbing, nicks and creasing to edges. Spine age toned. Small loss to spine top and corners. A few small closed tears to edges. Uncommon signed.