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Johnson, Ian
Newcastle Battalion of World War One 16th Battalion of the Northumberland Fusiliers
Publisher: Privately printed, Newcastle upon Tyne;
Date of Publication: 2014
Stock Code: 5384
INSCRIBED FIRST EDITION. Large quarto, pp [4], 400. Illustrated throughout. Maroon faux leather with gilt titles to spine in unclipped pictorial dust-jacket. Spine lightly rubbed at tail; inscription to ffep: “To Kevin Kennair Best Wishes Ian Johnson 4th August 2014” (the 100th Anniversary of the outbreak of the Great War). Jacket creased top edge. A Near Fine copy in Very Good jacket. Comprehensive history of the Battalion and its exploits, with many personal first-hand accounts, meticulously researched and well illustrated with archive photographs and maps. Rare. Heavyweight so a contribution towards extra postage costs may be requested for overseas deliveries. £45.00