The Dagger or London in the line ( The Magazine of the 56th (London) Division) No. 1, November 1918

Anon, stories & poems by various inc. one by "Sapper"

Published by Printed by Spottiswoode Ballantyne, London, 1918

About this Item

32 pages + viii ( pages of adverts). Paperback binding, Fair, edge nicks, tear, dirt etc. Contents Fair, minor water staining & some edge nick/dirt etc. This is the 1st one, published quarterly, with price of 1 Fr, as one Franc, for sale to troops of the 56th Reg in France. From the net found out is was The Magazine of the 56th (London) Division. Cover designed by E.L. Wratten. No publisher or editor given, Articles include Forward by G.O.C., editorial mentions the 56th Division on 28th March assisted to reulse the German attack north of Sarpe, various others last 29th Aug. by a daring operation the 56th & 57th divisions captured Bullecourt and Hendecourt- Lez- Cagnicourt. Etc., poetry, details/history of Arras, article titled The Artillery, Richochets, Ginger, Imperial Britain, Army Cooking, The Charm of London, Sport, The Gunners' Salute, The port of Zillebeke, The spirit of a Division, songs, Various illustrations/ cartoons throughout, Last text page is titled Why I am a Pelmanist by "Sapper. Including why he took up Pelmanism. From the net, found out they were alsol for sale in the London, but not sure if that was for later editions, or if London editions were priced in UK currency. Very Rare. At time of listing could not find another for sale. 19 x 25cm Approx.

Seller Inventory # 001719

Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Dagger or London in the line ( The Magazine of the 56th (London) Division) No. 1, November 1918
• Publisher: Printed by Spottiswoode Ballantyne, London
• Publication Date: 1918
• Binding: Original Paperback
• Edition: First Edition
• Condition: Fair
• Seller catalogs:
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