HYNDSON (Capt. J.G.W., MC)
From Mons to the First Battle of Ypres.
Foreword by Gen. Sir Edward Bulfin. 1st Ed., 128pp., portrait frontis. VG in dw. No imprint or date, printed by Wyman & Sons, probably for the author, c.1932.
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Scarce, detailed & interesting regimental officer's impressions & experiences of the campaign in 1914 based on the diary he kept at the time while serving with 1st Bn. Loyal North Lancashire Regt. in 2nd Bde., 1st Div., inc. mobilisation, Mons, Marne, Aisne, Ypres &c. until invalided in February 1915. Orig. blue cloth, titled in black to front board, near fine in VG dw (dw sl. chipped at head of. sp. but sound & complete) & scarce, especially in dw. This copy inscribed in ink by the author across the frontis., "Enid from the Author J.G.W. Hyndson 24/12/32." Contemp. ownership inscrip. of Enid Packer to ffep. See illustrations on our website.
£225
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