With a Highland Regiment in Mesopotamia 1916-1917 | By One of its Officers
One of Its Officers (Captain H. John Blampied)
(Book #ID 113796)
Published by The Times Press, Bombay First Edition 2nd May 1918. 1918.
First edition hard back binding in publisher's original navy cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt to the front board. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. A First World War memoir of a member of the 2nd Battalion Black Watch, a constituent battalion of the 21st Brigade, Tigris Force which fought at the siege of Kut-al-amara. Includes a brief service record of each officer and a Roll of Honour for the Battalion. Contains (x), 165 pp with 3 maps and monochrome photographs on coated paper throughout. Ink message to the front paste down 'To Mrs Twine, 22 Norfolk Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, England - From Sapper Al Twine 502214, 63rd H.A.L. Section, Royal Engineers, Mesopotamia, September 8th, 1918.' Light spotting to the end papers, spine sun faded and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.
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