Wendy G. Powell — Yanks and Yellow-Bellies

Ilfracombe, Devon , Arthur H. Stockwell Limited , 1968 . First edition. Cloth. A very scarce novel surrounding the amusing antics in a Lincolnshire village when an American air base moves in during the Second World War, signed by the author. The first edition. Signed by the author 'To J. Dobson Glossop from Wendy Powell&apos. Bound in the publisher's original cloth, with the original, unclipped dust wrapper.Written by Wendy G. Powell and published in Ilfracombe, this humorous novel surrounds the drama which ensues in a small Lincolnshire village when an American base takes up residence. Set during the Second World War, this novel is filled with misunderstanding and heightened emotion, as the local residents adjust to their new surroundings. With notes from a previous owner giving their thoughts on the novel: 'Either written by an illiterate, or never submitted for proof-reading- or possibly both', with a review adhered to the rear paste down and additional notes underneath.Very scarce work. Bound in the publisher's original cloth, with the original, unclipped dust wrapper. Externally, excellent, with light shelf wear and one or two spots to the fore edge. Ink inscription to paste downs and front endpaper, with review adhered to the rear paste down. Dust wrapper is very good, with edge wear and marking to wrap. Internally, firmly bound. Pages bright and clean. Near Fine . Ill.: None. Near Fine/Very Good.