Published by Cairo - Government Printing Press, 1918
Seller: De Bry Rare Books, Oxford, United Kingdom
Magazine / Periodical First Edition
US$ 1,730.33
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Add to basketSoft cover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. "The Kia-ora Coo-ee" -Complete run of 10 issues (Four in 1st series and Six in the 2nd series) -Very good condition but tears and losses and some covers detached -Provenance: With signature of Sydney James Gray to each issue. One issue with a postage stamp to address in Otago, New Zealand with "On Active Service" written in ink and the troop number "50709 ANZAC" and censor stamp. -1918-1919 - printed in Cairo -c22 pages per issue This iconic ANZAC publication was the official soldier's magazine in the Middle East during WW1. Written by soldiers, it has a humorous outlook on war and demonstrated the building camaraderie, and identity formation, of the Australian and New Zealand ANZAC soldiers. The title Kia-ora reflects the Maori greeting, while Coo-ee was an Australian greeting often used in the bush. This iconic publication is one of the most desirable and iconic ANZAC publications.