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    By Alec John Dawson
    London   Cassell and Company LTD
    7.5" by 5" [2], iii-viii, 189, [1pp]
    The first edition of these uncommon war letters written by Alec John Dawson, recounting experiences in the trenches in France.
    By Alec John Dawson

    1916 A 'Temporary Gentleman' in France

    London   Cassell and Company LTD
    7.5" by 5" [2], iii-viii, 189, [1pp]
    The first edition of these uncommon war letters written by Alec John Dawson, recounting experiences in the trenches in France.
    £125.00
    : 0.5kgs / : 762P57
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    Description

    First Edition, Publishers' Original Binding, Uncommon

    The first edition of this uncommon work, rare to find in as pleasing a condition.

    A selection of fictional letters written from a soldier in France, recounting his experiences in the trenches during the First World War across twenty-six letters in total.

    This was one of the first works published about the war, being produced in the middle of the war.

    Written by Alec John Dawson, a major during the First World War, known for his work as a military propagandist.

    Condition

    In the original publisher's pictorial card covers. Externally, generally, smart, with a fold down the front board. A small amount of loss to the spine. Light marks to the boards. Prior owner's pencil inscription to the recto to the front endpaper. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are age-toned and clean.

    Very Good

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