Language: English
Published by McClelland, Goodchild & Stewart, Toronto, 1917
Seller: Irolita Books, Aurora, ON, Canada
First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: GOOD. First edition. Old gift inscription dated 1917 on front free endpaper. Previous owner's name on front pastedown. Spot of something on spine (maybe clear nail polish?). Small dampstain to top edge of last few pages. Foxing to endpapers. No dust jacket. 22 cm. (8vo) 263 pages. WWI memoir of a Canadian medical officer who served in France, treating gas casualties and recording life behind the lines. Additional info or photos on request. Ships in sturdy cardboard packaging, with tracking and insurance.
Language: English
Published by The John Winston Co., Toronto, 1919
Seller: Irolita Books, Aurora, ON, Canada
Hardcover. Condition: VERY GOOD. Red cloth with gilt titles and black & gilt decorations. Previous owner's name on front free endpaper. Shelfwear. Foxing to edges of text block. 24 cm. 800 pages. Contemporary comprehensive history of the First World War published in 1919, with particular attention to Canada's military contribution to the Allied cause. Additional info or photos on request. Ships in sturdy cardboard packaging, with tracking and insurance.
Published by Toronto: John C. Winston Co., Limited, 1919
Seller: Abbey Books, Toronto, ON, Canada
First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. The two-volume issue of this retrospective account in original blue cloth hard covers with gilt titles to spines and floral arms design to fronts. Nice copies.
Published by McClelland & Stewart Ltd, Toronto, 1917
Seller: Karol Krysik Books ABAC/ILAB, IOBA, PBFA, Toronto, ON, Canada
First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. 8vo, [xv], 263 pp. Green cloth with gilt titles to front cover and spine. Light wear to spine ends; a clean, bright copy with a tight, square binding. No dust jacket. Inscribed by the author on the front endpaper (recipient unclear, possibly gifted to Elana Mayers). A World War I memoir by Colonel George G. Nasmith, a Canadian scientist and sanitary officer with the First Canadian Division. Offering a rare behind-the-lines perspective, the book focuses on the medical, sanitary, and logistical challenges of war. Nasmith records key events such as the first poison gas attacks and provides insight into Canada's role and the essential work of non-combatant personnel during the conflict. Inscribed by Author(s).