Ivor Hele was the first official war artist appointed in the 1939-45 war, serving through to the end of the conflict in such diverse battle theatres as North Africa and New Guinea as well as on the Australian mainland. His success in this appointment lead to a further commission in the Korean war with the rank of major, the equal highest held by any Australian war artist.
This item is in Very Good condition. There is some very minor coloring and marking of the page edges and dust jacket. There is some very minor shelf wear. As usual, photos are of the item that you will receive.