Michelin Guide to the Battlefields of the World War; The First Battle of the Marne

Michelin

Published by Michelin et Cie., 1918

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Michelin Guide to the Battlefields of the World War: The First Battle of the Marne (1914) VG+ with Foldout Maps Scarce 1918 edition of Michelin Guide to the Battlefields of the World War: The First Battle of the Marne (Vol. I), published by Michelin & Cie, Milltown, New Jersey. This WWI battlefield guide was designed for English-speaking tourists visiting France and includes both a historical narrative and a detailed travel itinerary through key battle sites from the pivotal First Battle of the Marne in 1914. Publisher: Michelin & Cie, 1918 Language: English Binding: Blue leatherette boards with gilt title Pages: Over 300 Maps: Loaded with plans and gatefold maps in black and two or four colors (Meaux, Provins, Senlis, Ourcq, St. Gond, Revigny, and more) Special Attributes: From the library of poet-anthropologist Nathaniel Tarn (no ex-libris), complete and in VG+ condition with minor shelf wear. This volume is particularly desirable not only for its historical and cartographic value, but also as part of the collectible Michelin Battlefields series issued post-WWI. It was dedicated to the memory of our employees who died gloriously for their country, and includes a photo of General Joffre, Commander in Chief of the French Army.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Michelin Guide to the Battlefields of the World War; The First Battle of the Marne
• Publisher: Michelin et Cie.
• Publication Date: 1918
• Language: English
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Very Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket
• Weight: 2 pounds
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