Manual of Gas in Attack and Defense (WWI Poison Gas) Weapons of Mass Destruction

Major William Kirby, Inf., R. C.

Published by Edwin N. Appleton, 1917

About this Item

Collectible first edition of Major William Kirby's exceptionally detailed WWI-era technical manual on poison gas, attack and defense. Includes numerous photos and drawings, also four fold-out maps and charts. See attached images for table of contents. Signed on front free endpaper by Roscoe L. Elstrot (1895-1987), who enlisted in the Army on June 28, 1918 and served as a private until his release on December 12, 1918. His copy. Includes full index. Bound in black cloth with gilt lettering to front panel. Scarce. 183 pp. 6 1/4" 4 7/8". Tight, unmarked copy with minimal shelf wear and very slight corner bumping. A presentable copy of an important WWI manual. Photographs of or additional information about this item are available on request. All inquiries answered promptly. Seller Inventory # 376978

Bibliographic Details

Title: Manual of Gas in Attack and Defense (WWI ...

Publisher: Edwin N. Appleton

Publication Date: 1917

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Very Good

Signed: Signed by Author(s)

Edition: 1st Edition