The Portsmouth Letters by Admiral Sir W. M. James First Edition 1945-1946

This is the very first published edition of the Portsmouth Letters, an important correspondence from the admiral of the Royal Navy during WWII on the happenings at sea. William James served both during WWI and WWII, and was responsible for the evacuation of British troops from Brittany and Normandy. The original book jacket is protected with a clear cover and contains the original pricing information

A gift note is inside the book dated to 1945 as a Christmas gift, demonstrating how the book was likely released in late 1945 despite the copyright being issued for the following year. Printed in London by McMillan & Co. Navy and WWII enthusiasts will appreciate this rare volume.