1953 VTG Book The Battle of the Floods Holland in February with MAP INSERT RARE

Description: The Battle of the Floods; Holland in February 1953 WITH MAP INSERT Hard Cover1953 Hardcover Book The spine on top is coming loose, shows wear, but the books bindings remain tight and in good order. The book itself appears to be in an unread condition. The map insert is in very good condition. Please refer to photos for detailed conditions.This book is described as more than a record of disaster which struck both Holland and Britain. It is an inspired proof of friendship and common purpose by a courageous nation which met its trail with huge courage. PLEASE NOTE: The spine on top is coming loose, shows wear, but the books bindings remain tight and in good order. Published by Netherlands Booksellers and Publishers Association, Amsterdam, Netherlands. Undated, but most likely from the same year as the floods. Enclosed a map of The Storm-Tide Disaster of February 1, 1953. The text of the English edition was written by a British journalist living in Holland. Unpaginated, c120pp. Well illustrated throughout. Hardcover in photo illustrated boards, toned, worn to the corners and edges, old tape residue to the board edges, spine strip appears to have been glued back in place. Fair to Good, no jacket. English language edition of this publication in commemoration of the national catastrophe which struck the Netherlands in February 1953, commonly called "De Ramp" (The Disaster), striking Zeeland, South-Holland and North-Brabant delta provinces, fetching some 1800 casualties and enormous devastations. Published for the Benefit of the Netherlands Flood Relief Fund Thank you! Please visit Keepklassy for more options, reach out with questions.

Price: 54.87 USD

Location: Waterville Valley, New Hampshire

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