Scapel,Sword and Stretcher (Signed By Author to Colonel E Brooke Purdon)

Language: English

Published by Sampson Low ,Marston & Co, London, 1936

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Seller: Richard Thornton Books PBFA, Clitheroe, Lancashire, United KingdomRichard Thornton Books PBFA

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This is a Good Copy of this Hardcover book in red cloth boards with black title lettering to spine.No Dust-Jacket.The binding is firm with no hinge weakness.There is some slight wrinkling to the front and rear board and slight mottled stain to the top section of the front board.Illustrated with 16 black and white plates.The book was acquired from an impressive private collection on Military History collected over 60 years.This copy has been Signed and Inscribed by the Author to Colonel Brooke Purdon who was an Irish soldier, physician and medical administrator. Towards the end of his life he was a representative of the Northern Ireland Government in London and for four years was an Honorary Surgeon to the King. In his youth Purdon was a rugby footballer of some note, representing several Irish clubs and was selected to play international rugby for Ireland on three occasions in 1906.8vo 340pp First Edition [1936].

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Title
Scapel,Sword and Stretcher (Signed By Author to Colonel E Brooke Purdon)
Author
Colonel Robert J. Blackham
Publisher
Sampson Low ,Marston & Co, London
Publication year
1936
Condition
Good
Dust jacket
No Jacket
Signed
Signed by Author(s)
Binding
Hardcover
Language
English
Edition
First Edition
Printing
1st Printing
Dimensions
8vo
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