{"product_id":"bob-hope-boek-this-is-on-me-1954-raf-library-eindhoven-naafi-provenance","title":"Bob Hope Book ‘This Is On Me’ (1954) – RAF Library Eindhoven \/ NAAFI Provenance","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"2456\" data-end=\"2528\"\u003eA special copy with a tangible piece of post-war history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2530\" data-end=\"2800\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"2530\" data-end=\"2545\"\u003eThis Is On Me\u003c\/em\u003e by Bob Hope from 1954 is an autobiographical work full of anecdotes and stories from the life of one of the 20th century's most famous entertainers. Richly illustrated with black and white photos from his career in film, theater, and during performances for troops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2802\" data-end=\"3175\"\u003eWhat makes this copy truly special is its provenance. Inside, there are stamps and notes from a \u003cstrong data-start=\"2916\" data-end=\"2960\"\u003eRoyal Air Force library in Eindhoven\u003c\/strong\u003e, as well as references to a \u003cstrong data-start=\"2992\" data-end=\"3033\"\u003eNAAFI transit camp in Hoek van Holland\u003c\/strong\u003e. This book was not only read but also actively used in a military context in the years after World War II.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3177\" data-end=\"3385\"\u003eThe original red linen binding with gold print has a beautiful, lived-in appearance. The spine is slightly skewed and the cover shows signs of wear, fitting for a book that has genuinely been in circulation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3387\" data-end=\"3553\"\u003eA characterful object that fits both in an interior and in a collection with an interest in military history, the post-war period, or classic entertainment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3555\" data-end=\"3573\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3555\" data-end=\"3573\"\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3574\" data-end=\"3761\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"y91sv7\" data-start=\"3574\" data-end=\"3588\"\u003eYear: 1954\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"12mz30j\" data-start=\"3589\" data-end=\"3632\"\u003ePublisher: Frederick Muller Ltd., London\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1tms0rr\" data-start=\"3633\" data-end=\"3659\"\u003eBinding: Linen hardcover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1pzcu06\" data-start=\"3660\" data-end=\"3681\"\u003eHeight: approx. 19 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1xeihis\" data-start=\"3682\" data-end=\"3701\"\u003eThickness: approx. 3 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ixxg2i\" data-start=\"3702\" data-end=\"3761\"\u003eCondition: good, with signs of wear and historical stamps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Ziggy's Warehouse","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53359010447699,"sku":"AA0407007","price":32.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0986\/0412\/2451\/files\/IMG_6409.jpg?v=1774689052","url":"https:\/\/ziggyswarehouse.com\/en\/products\/bob-hope-boek-this-is-on-me-1954-raf-library-eindhoven-naafi-provenance","provider":"Ziggy's Warehouse","version":"1.0","type":"link"}