The Third World War: The Untold Story by General Sir John Hackett (1983 1^st North American Mass Market Paperback) 

•           Author:                           General John Winthrop Hackett, Jr. (1910-1997)

•           Regional Maps:              John Flower

•           Global consolidated Map:          Jane Birdsell

•           Publisher:            Bantam Books    New York, NY      U.S.A.       1983 

This is the second novel analyzing a hypothetical World War III commencing in July 1985.  The war is presented with differing points of view and shows a good understanding of media reporting techniques and virtual reporting forcing “the cat out of the bag.”  Fortunately, the reunification of Germany and fall of the Soviet empire in the 1980s made this analysis just a novel. 

Still, it provides an accurate, detailed battle plan on how our next world war could be fought—and won.  xv + 480pp. 

General John Winthrop Hackett, Jr. (1910-1997) was an Australian-born British soldier, painter, university administrator, author and in later life, a news commentator. 

Mass market paperback has complete cover with 2 reading creases in spine, sticker scar, plus crease in front cover.  Interior is tight, well-handled, and unmarked. 

• Size:  12mo – over 6¾ - 7¾” tall,       495pp. 
• Condition:  Good Mass Market Paperback  –  Always privately owned.  No ownership markings.  1^st printing of 1^st paperback released in North America. 

Copyright 1982.  Bantam edition published November, 1983.  Full printline indicates this copy from the 1^st printing.   Manufactured in the U.S.A.  ISBN: 0-533-23637-7.  No  LCCN.  MSR = US $3.95. 

Notes on Condition/Edition ratings:

Fine – means like new, but any book produced over 10 years ago isn't “brand new” or even “new.”  Using the same term as coin collectors, “can’t guarantee it is uncirculated, but it looks very much like it could be.”  Booksellers need similar grading to describe this...

Like New – A new book, no marks no damage (except maybe remainder marks or shelf-wear) except not obtained directly from the publisher or in packaging from the publisher.  Same sort of thing about grading as Fine above except generally used for newer publication dates for titles still in print. 

Good – How someone else might take care of a book. Also referred to as “standard.” This is the most likely condition for books of this age & title, shows the book has been read or previously owned.  

 Acceptable – How a young child, student or a librarian might take care of a book. (Either trying to make sure someone doesn't steal it by plastering ownership everywhere, filled it with copious notes or a book that has been damaged.)

Poor – Combination of “acceptable” factors above. Most likely with water damage as well. Might have missing pages (you should ask).  Usually requires repair to be usable. 

Near – Means “almost” in an optimistic sense. e.g., “Near Fine” means very good, but on the high end.

1st Thus – Unique somehow, maybe 1st paperback, new illustrator, misprint or even the 1st edition. A collector might desire this copy for their collection.

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