Longest Summer by Anthony Saunders and Their Finest Hour Book

Description THE 75th ANNIVERSARY OF THE BATTLE OF BRITAIN COMMEMORATIVE BOOK AND PRINT PORTFOLIO Including a truly outstanding limited edition print by one of the world’s most collected aviation artists: THEIR FINEST HOUR There are few visual records of the dramatic encounters that took place during the summer of 1940 as Nazi Germany prepared to invade Britain. Published to commemorate the 75th Anniversary, this 128 page, full colour hard-back book, relives the historic events of the Battle of Britain through the eyes of some of the world’s leading aviation and military artists. This beautifully illustrated collection of paintings and drawings – many of which have been specially commissioned for this book – have been carefully selected from the archives of the Military Gallery to commemorate the Battle of Britain. ROBERT TAYLOR, acknowledged as the world’s premier aviation and maritime artist, leads the way. Also included is the work of ANTHONY SAUNDERS, GERALD COULSON and RICHARD TAYLOR. Their Finest Hour leads us through the major events and other memorable stories that happened in that historic summer of 1940. These exceptional images help knit together this account of the Battle of Britain, creating a visually inspiring masterpiece. 128 page hard back case-bound book. Overall size approx: 9½ x 12 inches LONGEST SUMMER – Anthony Saunders – Overall print size: 30½” wide x 23″ high Harvesting is briefly interrupted as Mk.I Spitfires of 609 Squadron pass low overhead. The young pilots return to 10 Group Sector Station at Middle Wallop after successfully engaging Luftwaffe raiders attacking naval facilities on the south coast, August 1940. This prestigious signed limited edition portfolio, specially issued to commemorate 75th Anniversary of the Battle of Britain, includes an individually numbered limited first edition copy of the book Their Finest Hour, presented in its own luxury embossed slipcase. THE LIMITED EDITION Each book is accompanied by a matching-numbered copy of the limited edition print Longest Summer by Anthony Saunders. Every copy of this stirring and evocative print is signed by the artist along with a highly respected Battle of Britain Hurricane Pilot: Wing Commander JOHN ‘TIM’ ELKINGTON Hurricane Pilot with 1 Sqn / 1 victory THE ARTIST PROOFS – sold out Issued with a signed copy of the print Longest Summer, each book in this FIVE SIGNATURE edition includes a highly collectible library bookplate, personally signed by a further four Battle of Britain veterans: Flt Lt TERRY CLARK DFM AE WOp/AG on Blenheims – 219 Sqn / 6 victories Wg Cdr TERENCE KANE Spitfire Pilot -234 Sqn / 1 victory Chief Tech JOE RODDIS Ground Crew on Spitfires – 234 Sqn Fg Off KEN WILKINSON Spitfire Pilot -616 & 19 Sqns THE 75th ANNIVERSARY EDITION With all the components of the Artist Proofs each print is signed by a further five Aircrew who flew in combat during the Battle of Britain. This very special TEN SIGNATURE edition is a living historical account of one of the most crucial periods of British history and a very exclusive collector’s item: Wg Cdr TOM NEIL DFC* AFC Hurricane Pilot – 249 Sqn / 14 victories Sqn Ldr TONY PICKERING AFC Hurricane Pilot – 32 & 501 Sqns / 1 victory Flt Lt ARCHIBALD McINNES Hurricane Pilot – 601 & 238 Sqns Flt Lt WILLIAM ‘BOB’ HUGHES DFC AFC – WOp/AG on Blenheims with 23 Sqn Wg Cdr RICHARD ‘DICKIE’ SUMMERS OBE AFM Observer on Blenheims – 219 Sqn THE 75th ANNIVERSARY REMARQUES The 75th Anniversary Edition is further enhanced by the inclusion of two remarque editions, each containing an original pencil drawing, beautifully crafted to order by artist Anthony Saunders in the lower margin of the print Longest Summer. Each drawing is unique and will be themed to the Battle of Britain. THE GICLEE STUDIO PROOFS Using the very latest high-definition giclée technology Anthony Saunders’ fabulous painting Longest Summer is faithfully replicated on canvas as part of this exciting Portfolio. Issued pre-stretched (overseas orders are sent rolled and are not pre-stretched), each Giclée Studio Proof is numbered and signed by the artist and issued with an individually numbered limited first edition copy of the book Their Finest Hour, presented in its own luxury embossed slipcase. Each book includes a highly collectible library bookplate, personally signed by FIVE Battle of Britain veterans: Wg Cdr JOHN ‘TIM’ ELKINGTON Flt Lt TERRY CLARK DFM AE Wg Cdr TERENCE KANE Chief Tech JOE RODDIS Fg Off KEN WILKINSON OVERALL CANVAS SIZE: 20″ high x 30″ wide THE LIMITED EDITION Edition Size – 325 The Artist Proof – sold out 75th ANNIVERSARY EDITION Edition Size – 75 75th ANNIVERSARY REMARQUE Edition Size – 25 THE GICLEE STUDIO PROOF Edition Size – 75 75th ANNIVERSARY DOUBLE REMARQUE Edition Size – 10   You May Like