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THE FALKLANDS. A COLLECTION OF 13 VOLUMES ON THE FALKLANDS WAR, ONE BY MARGARET THATCHER, THE OTHER TWELVE ALL PRESENTATION COPIES TO HER. Comprising:

STRANGE, I.J. The Falkland Islands. Newton Abbot: [1981]. Presentation copy from the author who states: “A new chapter must now be added about the great efforts of the task force and above all your own determination to show the world what we stand for … 24 June 1982” -- The Falklands Campaign: a Digest of Debates in the House of Commons 2 April to June 1982. [London]: HMSO, [1982]. Specially bound in green morocco gilt. With loosely inserted embossed note reading: “Presented to the Prime Minister The Rt. Hon. Margaret Thatcher MP. To mark 70 days. K.S. Morgan Editor Hansard” – Jolly, R. The Red and Green Life Machine: A Diary of the Falklands Field Hospital. London: [1983]. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author “For the ‘Iron Lady’” -- Falconer, N. Falklands Fighter-Pilot. London: [1984]. Presentation copy, inscribed “To Mrs. Margaret Thatcher, MP, PM, in admiration Noel Falconer 31 July 1984” -- Thatcher, Margaret. In Defence of Freedom: Speeches on Britain’s Relations with the World 1976-1986. [London: 1986]. Loosely inserted typed letter from Mr D. Boden to Lady Thatcher, 12 June 2009, asking: “Would it be possible to have a signed photograph of yourself as a memento of how great Politicians used to be?” -- Asprey, A. Unspoilt Beauty of the Falkland Islands. [Oswestry, Shropshire: 1988]. Oblong 4to. Inscribed “The Prime Minister with a humble appreciation from Algernon Asprey” – Hunt, R. My Falkland Days. [Newton Abbot: 1992]. Presentation copy, inscribed on title: “For Margaret Thatcher with undying gratitude for saving the Falkland Islands Rex Hunt 30 March 1992” -- Woodward, S. One Hundred Days: Memoirs of the Falklands Battle Group Commander. [London: 1992]. Presentation copy, inscribed on title “To my Prime Minister who took all the weight in 1982 – for my small part among so many others Sandy Woodward 24/1/92” – Billiere, P. de la. Looking for Trouble: An Autobiography – from the SAS to the Gulf. London: 1994. Presentation copy, title signed and inscribed “Margaret Thatcher To the world’s greatest leader in our time – and thank you for your support of my Regiment” -- Craig, C. Call for Fire: Sea Combat in the Falklands and the Gulf War. London: [1995]. Inscribed by the author: “For Baroness Thatcher whose courage showed the way to us all – twice” --- Schofield, Frank. The Falklands Watcher. [Studley, Warwickshire: 1999]. Signed and inscribed “To Baroness Thatcher, the saviour of the Falkland Islands and its loyal people” -- Arthur, M. Above All Courage: Personal Stories from the Falklands War. [London: 2002]. Paperback. Inscribed “To Margaret Thatcher whose decisiveness and courage carried the day,” some underlining in her hand – [McManners, H. (editor)]. Forgotten Voices of the Falklands. [London: 2007]. Paperback. Presentation copy, title inscribed “For Lady Thatcher, without your utter determination, it would have been a ‘Mission Impossible.’”

With 10 others on warfare: NEAVE, A. They have Their Exits. London: [1953]. Title inscribed “Airey Neave 21 Dec. 1954.” Gift inscription from Margaret Blomfield on loosely inserted note, and loosely inserted copy of a typed letter in reply from Margaret Thatcher to her, 9 April 1990, thanking her for the book and commiserating with her glaucoma – Neave, A. Nuremberg: a Personal Record of the Trial of the Major Nazi War Criminals in 1945-6. London: [1978]. Presentation copy, title inscribed: “For Margaret Remembering that tyranny has many sides and freedom but one. Recalling also your triumphs in this cause, the best of which are yet to come from Airey 6 October 1978” -- Newman, P.C. Company of Adventurers Volume I. [London: 1985]. Number 11 of 1000 copies, limitation leaf inscribed by Newman to “Margaret Thatcher with much admiration, and my warmest good wishes” – Stanistreet, Allan. ‘Gainst All Disaster. Chippenham: 1986. Gift inscription to Margaret Thatcher – Gilbert, M. Second World War. London: [1989]. Presentation copy to Margaret Thatcher -- Baker, K. (editor). The Faber Book of War Poetry. London: 1996. Presentation copy, title inscribed “For Margaret and Dennis[.] This book is not just the horrors of war, it’s also about leadership, gallantry and courage, qualities you both have shown Kenneth Baker Nov 8 1996” – Van der Post, L. The Admiral’s Baby. London: [1996]. Presentation copy, title inscribed “For Margaret and Denis … Sept 3, 1996” -- James, L. Warrior Race. The British Experience of War. [London: 2001]. Gift inscription to Lady Thatcher – Haffner, S. Defying Hitler. A Memoir. London: [2002]. Gift inscription “To Margaret,” underlining by her – Moylon, W. A Chelsea Pensioner Remembers. [London: 2009]. Paperback. Presentation copy to Baroness Thatcher.
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