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Von Ryans Express by David Westheimer
"Von Ryans Express" written by David Westheimer - paperback book published by Signet Books in 1964 - 255 pages - original price $0.75
This front cover shows Frank Sinatra, and the back cover shows Trevor Howard, stars of the 20th Century-Fox 1960's motion picture "Von Ryan's Express"
"A thousand British and American POWs learn to hate the American colonel who singlehandedly shapes them up. His strict discipline brings order to the camp; it also earns him a derisive "von." When Italy surrenders, German guards herd the men into boxcars for shipment to the Reich. Ryan has other ideas. He reckons to take the train to Switzerland...and freedom.
"A taut, exciting and well-keyed war novel...Ryan is a difficult hero to like, but he is a hero nonetheless. An exciting, authentic book." (Book Week)
Condition: Fair/good - covers have nicks/creases - binding solid - light page discoloration from age, otherwise pages look clean - no torn or missing pages.
Shipping weight: 8 ounces - book will be sent Media Mail
Combine purchases and save on shipping (shipping cost is based on total package weight)
Insurance is NOT included in the shipping cost.
International shipping rates upon request.
(I've been doing book searches/mail order for over 40 years and have a very strict grading system. All items are sold AS IS - Every effort has been made to describe the item and its condition accurately. If you are in doubt about condition or need additional info PLEASE contact me BEFORE purchasing. Items are not returnable unless a shipping error has been made.)
This front cover shows Frank Sinatra, and the back cover shows Trevor Howard, stars of the 20th Century-Fox 1960's motion picture "Von Ryan's Express"
"A thousand British and American POWs learn to hate the American colonel who singlehandedly shapes them up. His strict discipline brings order to the camp; it also earns him a derisive "von." When Italy surrenders, German guards herd the men into boxcars for shipment to the Reich. Ryan has other ideas. He reckons to take the train to Switzerland...and freedom.
"A taut, exciting and well-keyed war novel...Ryan is a difficult hero to like, but he is a hero nonetheless. An exciting, authentic book." (Book Week)
Condition: Fair/good - covers have nicks/creases - binding solid - light page discoloration from age, otherwise pages look clean - no torn or missing pages.
Shipping weight: 8 ounces - book will be sent Media Mail
Combine purchases and save on shipping (shipping cost is based on total package weight)
Insurance is NOT included in the shipping cost.
International shipping rates upon request.
(I've been doing book searches/mail order for over 40 years and have a very strict grading system. All items are sold AS IS - Every effort has been made to describe the item and its condition accurately. If you are in doubt about condition or need additional info PLEASE contact me BEFORE purchasing. Items are not returnable unless a shipping error has been made.)
