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PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. no date, c.1920, Very Good/no dj, thick 12mo., 251pp., professionally rebound in 3/4 red boards hardcover, darker red leather corners and leather backstrip with raised bands & bright gold lettering, red silk bookmark bound in, attractive red-marbled endpapers, binding tight, owner's bookplate & inked name on front endpapers o/w text unmarked, a handsome volume.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book compiles a series of letters written and sent home by the author during the First World War. Having joined the British Womens Army Auxillary Corps, the author unexpectedly finds herself in the unique position of one of the select few who knows and can speak French, landing her a job at a newly created department in France. The author's letters from this time provide a unique glimpse into the life of women on the Western Front, including their hardships and service. The letters also chart the author's evolution from a young actress to a woman of discipline and strength, offering a fascinating insight into the impact of the war on individuals, their character, and their role in society. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. 1918, pencil inscription dated 1920 on ffep; binding splitting inside ffep, fading, wear, light liquid stain on bottom of all pages, toning, no dj.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. Boards show light edge wear, corners lightly bumped, some slight staining to front near top edge, lettering is strong and clear. Internally, end papers lightly toned with neat Christmas 1918 gift inscription on FFEP, otherwise nice and clean throughout. Dust jacket is toned and edge worn, small (<1/2") tears to bottom rear edge and top front hinge, but remains complete. A very good, solid copy in an uncommon dust jacket. All of our books are individually inspected and described. Never ex-library unless explicitly described as such.

Condition: Fine. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original caramel cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. 8vo. 8¾'' x 5½''. Contains (xvi), 218 pp with monochrome archive photographs and illustrations throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. SIGNED by the author opposite the title page 'To David (David Lewis | Lewdon?), With warmest and sincere thanks for your warm understanding of my book. Geoffrey. July, 1981.' Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. BATTLE OF BRITAIN.