CONNELL John — Wavell. [Complete set. Comprising 'Wavell. Soldier and Scholar' and 'Wavell. Supreme Commander']. COMPLETE SET IN DUSTWRAPPERS

Collins, [1964-69]. 2 vols., 8vo., First Edition, with numerous plates, maps in the text, and front and rear endpaper maps; grey cloth, gilt backs, blue tops (faded), a very good, bright, clean set in dustwrapper, the latter chafed at extremities. The acclaimed and definitive life of the great commander-in-chief in the Middle East and India ('the only British general who showed a touch of genius' said Rommel). The first volume covers his career to June 1941; the second (completed and edited by Brigadier Michael Roberts following Connell's untimely death) deals with 1941-1943. Enser, p.471.