Most Secret War (Signed)

Jones, R. V.

Hamilton Hamish, 1978.

Inscribed by Reginald V. Jones on front end page. Hardcover and dust jacket. Tears to jacket with loss. Dust jacket in protective mylar cover. Good binding and cover. Shelf wear. Blind stamp on front end page. Owner's name written on edge. xx, 556 pages, 16 unnumbered leaves of plates : illustrations ; 24 cm. *Autographed by author.* 

"Reginald V. Jones was a secret hero of British intelligence in World War II, whose genius for scientific tricks baffled German bombers and saved thousands of lives. A master practical joker, puzzle-solver, hoaxer and harmonica player (one retired spymaster fondly remembered him playing Scottish airs at a crowded Chinese restaurant), Reginald Victor Jones turned his whimsy into a devastating weapon in wartime. He was recognized -- at least by the world's intelligence services -- as the father of electronic warfare, a pioneer in technology to mystify, mislead and surprise the enemy.'He did more to save us from disaster than many who are glittering with trinkets.' Winston Churchill said." - New York Times Obit.