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            Kitchener's Army

Westlake, Ray

(Book #ID 39514)

Published by The Nutshell Publishing Co. Ltd., Tunbridge Wells, Kent First Edition 1989. Tunbridge Wells 1989.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original scarlet paper covers, gilt lettering to the spine. Folio 11'' x 8¼'' 176 pages ISBN 1871876052. Archive monochrome illustrations throughout. Fine condition book, in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this protects and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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            The World War One Source Book

Haythornthwaite, Philip J.

(Book #ID 31188)

Published by Arms and Armour Press, London, 1994. 1994.

Hard back binding in publisher's original colour illustrated glazed boards. Quarto 10'' x 8'' 412 pages ISBN 186019852X. Monochrome illustrations throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition price clipped dust wrapper, unused new book. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper and can easily be removed should you so wish. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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            The Road to Verdun; France, Nationalism and the First World War

Ousby, Ian

(Book #ID 57680)

Published by Jonathan Cape 30 Bedford Square, London First Edition 2002. London 2002.

Brand new first edition hard back binding in publisher's original camel brown cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains [xx] 304 printed pages of text with monochrome maps and photographs throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped, unused new book. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0224059904

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            The Pictorial History of World War I (One | 1)

Sheffield, G. D. [Gary D. Sheffield]

(Book #ID 112305)

Published by Bison Books Ltd., 176 Old Brompton Road, London 1988. 1988.

Hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. Folio. 14½'' x 10½''. Contains double-page colour title, 240 pp with monochrome and colour illustrations, maps and archive photographs throughout. Fine condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with insignificant rubbing to the spine ends, not price clipped being £19.95 in 1988. Heavy volume weighing 2.1 kg, extra postage will be requested over and above our default setting for destinations outside of the United Kingdom. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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            Extracts from the Letters of George Clark Moseley: During the Period of the Great War

Moseley, George Clark [During World War I, Moseley served with the Lafayette Flying Corps, a group of American volunteer pilots who flew for the French]

(Book #ID 87002)

Published by Chicago: Privately Printed First Edition 1923. 1923.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original quarter backed black cloth boards, front board has emblem of the Lafayette Flying Corps blind stamped, gilt title and author lettering to the spine, blue paper covered boards, fore and lower page edges untrimmed. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains [vi] 239 printed pages of text printed on India Old Stratford water marked paper with pictorial frontispiece, illustrated with monochrome illustrations and photographs, letter and document facsimile throughout. Fine condition book in Fine glassine dust wrapper, in original plain-cardboard slipcase, unused and unopened new book. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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            Aces Falling | War Above the Trenches, 1918

Hart, Peter

(Book #ID 111606)

Published by George Weidenfeld and Nicolson Ltd., 91 Clapham High Street, London First Edition 2007. 2007.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original dark grey cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered silver back, biscuit end papers. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Full printer's code 1 3 5 7 9 10 8 6 4 2. Contains [x], 386 pp with 3 maps monochrome archive photographs on loaded art paper throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped, £22.50. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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            Gallipoli; VC's of the First World War

Snelling, Stephen

(Book #ID 36123)

Published by Alan Sutton Publishing Limited., Phoenix Mill, Thrupp, Stroud, Gloucestershire First Edition 1995. Stroud 1995.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covers, gilt lettering to the spine, illustrated end papers. 8vo 10'' x 7'' 264 pages ISBN 0750905662. Archive monochrome illustrations throughout. Fine condition book, in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped, unused new book. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this protects and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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            The Tenedos Times; A Monthly Journal of the Mediterranean Destroyer Flotilla During the Early Part of the War [ Originally Printed in Board H. M. S. ''Blenheim'']



(Book #ID 36733)

Published by George Allen & Unwin Ltd., Ruskin House, 40 Museum Street, London First Edition 1917. London 1917.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original navy cloth covers, gilt lettering to the spine and the upper panel. Quarto 10'' x 8'' 144 pp. 25 mounted and tipped-in colour and monochrome plates, navy illustrations throughout. Bookplate to the front paste down and in Very Good clean and bright condition, spine not faded, without any rubs to the cloth, super copy. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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            No. 1 S. S. Detachment Tank Corps, Redford, Edinburgh Original Photograph Dated July 1919



(Book #ID 69759)

July 1919. 1919.

Original monochrome photograph Post Card measuring 3½'' x 5¼'' with details of the Regiment to the reverse in ink with the comment 'My little lot'. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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            Under Haig and Foch

Hayens, Herbert

(Book #ID 42813)

Published by Collins' Clear-Type Press London circa 1925 edition not stated. London circa 1925.

Hard back binding in publisher's original strawberry cloth covers, gilt and black lettering to the spine and the upper panel, colour onlay to the front cover. Quarto 10'' x 8''. Contains 244 printed pages of text with mounted colour plates monochrome photographic illustrations throughout. The top of the front free end paper has a small piece of paper neatly cut-out to reveal name to the half-title page, spine ends turned-in, without any foxing and in Very Good clean condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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            The Last Fighting Tommy; The Life of Harry Patch, the Only Surviving Veteran of the Trenches

Patch, Harry and Richard Van Emden

(Book #ID 72358)

Published by Bloomsbury Publishing Plc, 36 Soho Square, London First Edition 2007. London 2007.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original maroon paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 238 printed pages of text with monochrome and colour photographs to the centre. Very light marking to the fore edge. Very Near Fine condition book in near Fine condition dust wrapper with creasing to the top edge, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this preserves and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 9780747591153

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            With a Highland Regiment in Mesopotamia 1916-1917 | By One of its Officers

One of Its Officers (Captain H. John Blampied)

(Book #ID 113796)

Published by The Times Press, Bombay First Edition 2nd May 1918. 1918.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original navy cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt to the front board. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. A First World War memoir of a member of the 2nd Battalion Black Watch, a constituent battalion of the 21st Brigade, Tigris Force which fought at the siege of Kut-al-amara. Includes a brief service record of each officer and a Roll of Honour for the Battalion. Contains (x), 165 pp with 3 maps and monochrome photographs on coated paper throughout. Ink message to the front paste down 'To Mrs Twine, 22 Norfolk Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, England - From Sapper Al Twine 502214, 63rd H.A.L. Section, Royal Engineers, Mesopotamia, September 8th, 1918.' Light spotting to the end papers, spine sun faded and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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            The Somme Then and Now

Giles, John

(Book #ID 38828)

Published by After the Battle of Britain Ltd., 3 New Plaistow Road London Revised Edition 1986. London 1986.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covers, gilt lettering to the spine, photographic end papers. Oblong 8½'' x 11'' 154 pages ISBN 090091341X. Monochrome illustrations throughout. Fine condition book, in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped, unused new book. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this protects and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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            Flanders Then and Now; The Ypres Salient and Passchendaele

Giles, John

(Book #ID 38829)

Published by After the Battle of Britain Ltd., 3 New Plaistow Road London Revised Edition 1987. London 1987.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covers, gilt lettering to the spine, photographic end papers. Oblong 8½'' x 11'' 208 pages ISBN 0900913487. Monochrome illustrations throughout. Fine condition book, in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped, unused new book. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this protects and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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            Earl Kitchener Personality Monochrome Post Card Photograph

Kitchener, Field-Marshal Earl [Secretary of State for War]

(Book #ID 40597)

circa 1910. 1910.

5½'' x 3½'' unused monochrome post card. In Very Good condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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            The Great War 1914-18 | The Standard History of the All Europe Conflict, Including Eye-Witnesses' Stories of Striking Incidents Throughout the Field of Operations | Profusely Illustrated | Volumes I and II

Hammerton, J. A. and H. W. Wilson [Edited by]

(Book #ID 102986)

Published by The Amalgamated Press Ltd., The Fleetway House, London 1914. 1914.

Uniform matching hard back binding in publisher's original British racing green cloth covers, gilt title lettering to the front covers and embossing to the front and rear covers, bevelled edges, peach and cream marble end papers. 4to. 13'' x 10''. Contains 448; 396 pp with monochrome illustrations, maps and archive photographs throughout. Just a little rubbing to the corners and spine ends and in Very Good clean and sound condition. Heavy volume pair weighing 6 kg, extra postage and insurance will be requested over and above our default setting for destinations outside of the UK. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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            Dear Raymond; The Story of Spirituality and The First World War

Jackson, Sophie

(Book #ID 89387)

Published by Fonthill Media Limited First Edition 2014. 2014.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 174 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs to the centre. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, it does not adhere to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 9781781552193

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            Anzacs Over England; The Australian Flying Corps in Gloucestershire 1918-1919

Goodland, David and Alan Vaughan

(Book #ID 111732)

Published by Alan Sutton Publishing Ltd., Stroud, Gloucestershire First Edition 1992. 1992.

First edition in publisher's original flat backed spine illustrated card wrap covers (soft back). 8vo. 7¼'' x 5½''. Contains 141 pp with monochrome illustrations and archive photographs throughout. Some blotches to closed fore edge and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0750902779

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            From Emmanuel to The Somme; The War Writings of A. E. Tomlinson 1892-1968

Copp, Michael [Edited and Introduced by] A. E. Tomlinson

(Book #ID 97638)

Published by The Lutterworth Press, PO Box 60, Cambridge First Edition 1997. 1997.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 190 printed pages of text. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0718829638

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            Walking the Salient | A Walker's Guide to the Ypres Salient (Battleground Europe)

Reed, Paul

(Book #ID 98063)

Published by Leo Cooper an Imprint of Pen & Sword Ltd., Barnsley 2001. 2001.

Publisher's original illustrated stiff card wrap covers [soft back]. 8vo. 8½'' x 6''. Contains 208 printed pages of text with monochrome archive photographs and maps throughout. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0850526175

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            Wonder Aces of the Air; The Flying Heroes of the Great War, The Trail Blazers of the Skies

Smithers, A. J.

(Book #ID 44308)

Published by Gordon & Cremonsei 34 Seymour Road, London First Edition 1980. London 1980.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original navy paper covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. ISBN 086033077X. Contains 212 printed pages of text with archive monochrome illustrations throughout. Without any ownership markings. Very Good condition book, in Very Good condition dust wrapper with very tiny rubs to the top corners, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this protects and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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            Walking the Somme | A Walker's Guide to the 1916 Somme Battlefields (Battleground Europe) Signed

Reed, Paul

(Book #ID 98064)

Published by Leo Cooper an Imprint of Pen & Sword Ltd., Barnsley 2003. 2003.

Publisher's original illustrated stiff card wrap covers [soft back]. 8vo. 8½'' x 6''. Contains 220 printed pages of text with monochrome archive photographs and maps throughout. In Very Good condition, no dust wrapper as issued. SIGNED by the author to the title page 'Best wishes Paul Reed'. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0850525675

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            All Quiet on the Home Front; An Oral History of Life in Britain during the First World War

van Emden, Richard and Steve Humphries

(Book #ID 93595)

Published by Headline Book Publishing, 338 Euston Road, London First Edition 2003. 2003.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black paper covered boards, silver title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 334 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, it does not adhere to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0755311884

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            The Somme. Volume I. The First Battle of The Somme 1916-1917 (Albert, Bapaume, Peronne)

[Michelin Guides]

(Book #ID 75252)

Published by Michelin Tyre Co. Ltd., 81, Fulham Road, London Facsimile Reprint, date not given.

Publisher's original camel card wrap covers [softback]. 8vo. 8½'' x 6''. Contains 136 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout and in Fine condition. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0904775143

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            Shot at Dawn | Executions in World War One by Authority of the British Army Act (New and Revised Edition)

Putkowski, Julian and Julian Sykes

(Book #ID 111600)

Published by Leo Cooper an imprint of Pen and Sword Books Ltd., 47 Church Street, Barnsley, South Yorkshire New and Revised Edition 2003. 2003.

New and revised edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered silver back. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 301 pp with horrifying monochrome archive photographs of British Army firing squads, monochrome insignias throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped, £19.95. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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            The Airman's War 1914-1918

Liddle, Peter H.

(Book #ID 44354)

Published by Blandford Press, West Street, Poole, Dorset First Edition 1987. Poole 1987.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original brick red paper covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 4to. 10½'' x 8''. ISBN 0713715928. Contains 226 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs throughout. Without any ownership markings. Fine condition book, in Very Good condition dust wrapper with shallow rubs to the tips and corners. Dust wrapper without any tears or chips and supplied in archive acetate film protection, this protects and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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            The British Army Book

Danby, Paul and Field, Lieut.-Col. and Brevet Col. Cyril, R.M.L.I.

(Book #ID 90283)

Published by Blackie & Son Ltd., 50 Old Bailey, London circa 1916 edition not stated. 1916.

Hard back publisher's original olive brown cloth covers, gilt title lettering to spine, over printed illustrations to the spine and the upper panel, all page edges olivine. Thick 8vo 8'' x 5¾''. Contains 284 printed pages of text with two double page colour plates and 32 photo and other plates including Reproductions of Actual Photographs from the Seat of War. A revision and extension by Colonel Field of the long established 'Red Army Book' including new chapters dealing with The Foundation of the British Army; Colours of the Regiments; Prisoners of War; Royal Soldiers; as well as featuring particular campaigns and regiments. It even covers the work of Battlefield Messengers, the Royal Marines and the introduction of Aircraft into war including the Zeppelin Boat. Attractive plates and an informative text. Prize plate inside dated 1916. In very near Fine condition with just a little foxing to the early end papers, super copy. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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            Wings Over France

Hartney, Harold E.

(Book #ID 45154)

Published by Bailey Brothers & Swinfen Ltd., Folkestone 1974. Folkestone 1974.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original blue cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. ISBN 56100207X. Contains [xx] 360 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations throughout. Without any ownership markings. Fine condition book, in Fine condition panoramic art work dust wrapper by Gordon C. Davies, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this protects and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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            David Jones | A Fusilier at the Front | His Record of the Great War in Word and Image (Signed)

Selected by Anthony (Tony) Hyne [Walter David Jones (1 November 1895 - 28 October 1974) Welsh painter and modernist poet]

(Book #ID 109148)

Published by Seren Books, Bridgend, Mid Glamorgan, Wales First Edition 1995. 1995.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original burgundy cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. 8vo. 10'' x 7¼''. Contains extracts from Jones's writings with 81 of his surviving sketch book drawings, each one printed full-page with commentary on the facing page (ix), 183 pp. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. SIGNED by the author to the front free end paper 'For Philip and Vivien (Judd) with best wishes - Tony Hyne.' Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 1854111353

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            Keeping the Seas.

Evans, Captain E. R. G. R. [Admiral Edward Ratcliffe Garth Russell Evans, 1st Baron Mountevans, KCB, DSO, SGM (28 October 1880 - 20 August 1957) was a Royal Navy officer and Antarctic explorer].

(Book #ID 104418)

Published by Frederick Warne & Co. Ltd., Chandos House, Bedford Street, London First Warne Edition 1920. 1920.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original navy cloth covers, gilt stamped title and author lettering to the spine (dulled) and to the front cover. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains portrait frontispiece, 327 pp with 15 full-page monochrome archive photographs throughout. Rubbing to the boards, contents in Very Good clean condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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            Shell Shock; The Psychological Impact of War

Holden, Wendy

(Book #ID 50009)

Published by Channel 4 Books London First Edition 1998. London 1998.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black paper covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. ISBN 075222199X. Contains 192 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs to the centre. Without any ownership markings. Fine condition book, in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped, unused brand new book. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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            Tumult in the Clouds | The British Experience of War in the Air, 1914-18

Hart, Peter and Nigel Steel

(Book #ID 111510)

Published by Hodder and Stoughton Ltd., London First Edition 1997. 1997.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original burgundy cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Full printer's code 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1. Contains (xiv)-1, map, 382 pp with monochrome archive photographs throughout. Donation copy directly from the publisher to Kent Arts Archive Library, Canterbury, Kent. This has been stored in the trust's archive and has not been circulated as a lending book with front free end paper missing and stamp to the copy right page. Good condition book in Good condition dust wrapper with small label removed fro the foot of the spine, not price clipped, £20.00. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0340638451

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            The Mons Star; The British Expeditionary Force 5th Aug. 22nd Nov. 1914

Ascoli, David [Jacket design by Michael R. Carter]

(Book #ID 54936)

Published by The Book Club Associates 1982. London 1982.

Hard back binding in publisher's original navy cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains [xxii] 250 printed pages of text with monochrome maps and photographs throughout, red end papers. Spine ends and corners very slightly turned in, without any ownership markings. Very Good condition book, in Very Good condition colour illustrated dust wrapper with creasing to the foot of the spine. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this protects and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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            Kitchener's Last Volunteer; The Life of Henry Allingham, the Oldest Surviving Veteran of the Great War

Allingham, Henry with Dennis Goodwin [Introduced by Prince Charles]

(Book #ID 111448)

Published by Mainstream Publishing Company Ltd., 7 Albany Street, Edinburgh First Edition 2008. 2008.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original light brown paper covered boards, black title and author lettering to the spine, blue end papers. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 240 pp with monochrome and colour photographs throughout. Donation copy directly from the publisher to Kent Arts Archive Library, Canterbury, Kent. This has been stored in the trust's archive and has not been circulated as a lending book with issue plate neatly removed from the front free end paper. Very Good condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped, £17.99. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 9781845964160

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