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1st edition orig. cloth Nice Copy octavo xiv + 259pp., frontis., b/w plates, maps, appends., index, Very detailed account of the Australian Medical Units in Egypt 1914-15. One stamp of the State Library of Victoria o/w a very nice copy.

Cloth. Condition: Very Good. Not Stated (illustrator). First edition. A smart first UK edition of this illustrated account of the Australian Army Medical Corps in Egypt, a review copy. First UK edition. Review copy with a contemporary ink stamp to the half-title. Illustrated with a frontispiece and thirty-six plates. Collated complete. A detailed and comprehensive historical study of the early organisation of the Australian Army Medical Corps in Egypt during the First World War, in the years 1914 and 1915. With chapters on the outbreak of the war, the voyage, settlement in Egypt, the rapid expansion of hospitals, Red Cross work, suggested reforms, and more. Written by Sir James William Barrett, Registrar of No 1 Australian General Hospital, Executive Officer of the British Red Cross Society Australian Branch in Egypt, and Assistant Director Medical Services Australian Forces, and Percival Edgar Deane, an Australian public servant, quartermaster of No 1 Australian General Hospital, and after his discharge from the army, he became private secretary to the prime minister, Billy Hughes. In the original full cloth binding. Externally, smart with light rubbing and bumping to the extremities. Light fading to the spine with the odd small mark to the cloth. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very bright with light scattered spotting. Minor age toning to the endpapers. With the publisher's ink stamp to the half-title. Very Good. book.

1st Edition. Very good brown cloth gilt covers. Small gilt University Library on lower spine. Contents fien. Frontis and numerous black and white ills of the period. Small ink stamp to the title page and to the back of each plate. Very scarce history of the Australian Army Medical Units ib Egypt 1914-1915.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: No DJ. 1st Edition. First Edition. DESCRIPTION: Red cloth with gilt titles to front and spine. Prev owners name to ffep John H Anderson see provenance Language: English. Book Condition: Good: Light wear to corners, edges and spine ends. Clean cloth. Toned intact endpapers with strong hinges. DJ Condition: No DJ. Pages xiv, 259. Size: 8vo 22cm by 14cm. PROVENANCE: John Anderson 3rd Light Horse Field Ambulances (Lieutenant Colonel John Hubback Anderson) Nigel James Moffat Anderson Hamptworth Estate, Salisbury, Wiltshire. Lieutenant Colonel John Hubback Anderson (1883-1950). Doctor, son of Dr J. F. Anderson from Malva Woodend , Victoria Australia. Enlisted on 7th October 1914 (at the age of 31) in the Australian Imperial Force as a Captain in the Australian Army Medical Corp with the 3rd Light Horse Field Ambulance. Embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A51 Chilka on 2 Feb 1915. He returned to Australia, 15 Nov 1919 on conclusion of the war. His honours include, Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE), Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George (CMG), 1914-1915 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal. Married Ruby Clara Moffat on 14th April 1919 and had a son Nigel James Moffat Anderson. 3rd Light Horse Field Ambulances. Originally recruited at Melbourne in October 1914 to form part of the 2nd Light Horse Field Ambulance. Military Order 575 of 1914 created the 3rd Light Horse Brigade, and the unit became the 3rd Light Horse Field Ambulance. During the Middle East Campaign from 1916 to 1918, the unit as part of the Australian Light Horse evolved to meet the challenges. The first division that was formed containing the Australian Light Horse (and field Ambulance) was the Anzac Mounted Division created in April 1916 it was anticipated that the mounted formations would embark for service in France until the General Officer Commanding the Egyptian forces, General Murray interceded to keep them in Egypt. Campaigns: Egypt: Defence of Egypt, Sinai: Romani, Magdhaba, Rafah, Palestine: First Battle of Gaza, Second Battle of Gaza, Third Battle of Gaza, Beersheba, Jerusalem, Jericho, Es Salt, Megiddo, Amman. Ruby Clara Moffatt. Daughter of Harold Charles Moffat and grand daughter of George Moffat and Lucy Morrison of the Moffat and Morrison business dynasties. Nigel James Moffatt Anderson (1920-2008). Born 1920 in Melbourne, educated at Marlborough College and Trinity College, Oxford. In 1939, he joined the 4th (Territorial Army) Battalion of the Royal Welsh Fusiliers. Took part in the Norwegian Campaign of April to June 1940, and won one of the earliest Military Crosses of the war. He was seriously wounded in 1941. After the war became a schoolmaster at Radley College. In 1952 he inherited the Hamptworth estate from a cousin. Elected to Wiltshire County Council in 1953. In 1974 he was Gazetted a Deputy Lieutenant for Wiltshire and in 1991 appointed the 999th High Sheriff of Wiltshire. From 1981 to 1985 he chaired the committee of the Wiltshire Victoria County History, was also chairman of the Wiltshire Scouts Association and president of the Wiltshire Youth Orchestra. Nigel Anderson met his wife Daphne [nee Siggins] while serving with the British Army in Northern Ireland and they had one son, Donald Anderson, who succeeded to the estate. Hamptworth Estate (1579 - 2018). Between 1579 -1869 the estate passed between from Gifford, Stockman, Chaplin, Duncombe, Shafto families. Thereafter, it passed to; 1870 - George Morrison, 1884 - Barbara Morrison (wife of George), 1907 - H.C. Moffatt (nephew of George), 1945 - H.C. Cumberbatch (nephew of H.C. Moffatt), 1957 - N.J.M. Anderson (Grandson of H.C. Moffatt), 2012 - Donald Anderson.

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2025, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1918. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages:- 358, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 358 358.