My Experiences in the World War

Pershing, General John J. My Experiences In The World War. London: Hodder and Stoughton, 1931. First English Edition, First Issue. The first English edition of My Experiences In The World War by Gen. John J. Pershing, in a custom binding. Octavo, [8], 735pp, [5]. Full red morocco, decorative raised bands, title stamped in gilt on the spine. The first issue, with no subsequent printings noted. All edges dyed red, blue endpapers. Notable foxing to the frontispiece, title page and preface, limited through remainder of the text block. Wear to boards, top corner bumped. Frontispiece portrait and numerous in-text maps and illustrations. A unique custom piece. Very good. Leather bound. This work was preceded by the first American edition, published in 1931 by Frederick A. Stokes Company and a signed limited edition from the same publisher. .