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A collection of hardcover and paperback books and a quantity of DVDs in standard plastic cases. The literary collection focuses on 20th-century military history, including titles by Antony Beevor such as Berlin and Stalingrad, and Max Hastings including Catastrophe and Armageddon. The group also features biographies and historical accounts including Nelson: A Dream of Glory by John Sugden and Defeat into Victory by Field Marshal Viscount Slim, published by Cassell. Several volumes carry publisher imprints including Viking, Penguin, and Constable. The DVDs comprise a large assortment of feature films and documentaries, including several titles from the James Bond franchise such as No Time To Die and Spectre, alongside historical dramas and war films including Saving Private Ryan and Master and Commander. The collection is housed on two open-fronted wooden shelves. The lot comprises the books and media items only; the shelving unit shown in the images is not included.
Condition report:
The collection shows signs of light shelf wear and handling. The books generally display minor bumping to the extremities and light wear to the spine ends, most notably visible on the top edge of Catastrophe (photo 1). Some dust jackets show light surface marking and edge wear. The DVD cases appear in good used condition with typical light storage scuffs to the plastic sleeves. No significant losses, heavy staining, or major structural damage are visible in the provided photographs.
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