THE TOY SOLDIERS

Published by The Platt & Peck Co, New York, 1915

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First US edition of this WWI-era adventure story of little Wally, who dreams his toy soldiers come to life to defeat the Germans. Wally had quite the collection of toy soldiers - lancers, dragoon guards, Ghurkas, grenadiers, and more make appearances in his dream. Published as WWI tore through Europe, THE TOY SOLDIERS foregoes confronting the horrors of trench warfare in favor of biplane adventures and shooting Germans out of their zeppelins. 5.5'' x 4''. Original grey boards with color pictorial paste-on. Color pictorial endpapers of soldiers of the British Commonwealth marching. Illustrated in color. 86 pages. Early pencil owner name to verso of front flyleaf. Binding with mild edgewear, small careful repair to top of spine. Textblock with a touch of foxing. Interior clean and bright.

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Bibliographic details

Title
THE TOY SOLDIERS
Author
Golding, Harry; Rudge, M. M.; Braham, D. E.
Publisher
The Platt & Peck Co, New York
Publication year
1915
Condition
Very good plus.
Binding
Hardcover
Edition
First Edition.
Dimensions
5.5'' x 4''.
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Type Punch Matrix is a rare book firm founded by Rebecca Romney and Brian Cassidy. Between them, they bring over 30 years of experience in the antiquarian book trade. TPM sells a mixture of beloved classics and innovative texts from throughout print history, for collectors and institutions alike. Handpress and modern books, archives and manuscripts, letterpress and ephemera: TPM aims to make collecting both more accessible and more diverse, and believes in the mindful acquisition, preservation, and celebration of the materials of our literary cultures. …

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