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Butler, Joseph G.
A Journey Through France in War Time. [Inscribed limited edition].
Publisher: The Penton Press, Cleveland;
Date of Publication: 1917
Stock Code: 14511
Limited edition of 100 copies only, of which this is number 30. Octavo, pp., [10] prelims, 278, plus tissue-guarded colour photographic frontispiece. Full morocco presentation binding by the Riverside Press of Cambridge, MA. Top edge gilt, other edges untrimmed. Marbled end-papers. Boldly inscribed on the limitation page in the author’s hand to one Arthur Hoosier, dated July 10 1917. Spine sunned, the slightest of shelf-wear to extremities. Foxing to fore-edge but contents clean and rather bright. A near fine copy. A detailed account of the author’s experiences as part of the American Industrial Commission to France in the First World War. As part of the humanitarian effort, the author relates the struggles of those attempting to rebuild France amidst continued conflict. A handsome copy. £250.00