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CHESTERTON, G.K.; ET AL - The Illustrated London News, Saturday March 16, 1918 - Special Naval Pictures

Title: The Illustrated London News, Saturday March 16, 1918 - Special Naval Pictures
Description: London: The Illustrated London News and Sketch, Ltd, 1918. First Edition. Stapled. Illustrated by Forestier, A.. Features: Title page illustration of the Prince of Wales at a Clyde shipyard; The Situation in Mesopotamia (article); One of Our Indispensables - The Padre (article); New and Dainty War-Time Luxury Dishes (article); The Funeral of Irish Leader John Redmond - eight photos; Six photos illustrate the Seaplane Pigeon Service; Three photos document the memorial service for General Maude in Baghdad; G.K. Chesterton writes about being a 'Back Number'; Two photos after the Charterhouse School fire; One-page illustration of the Prince of Wales observing Clyde shipbuilders bending hot steel; Two pages of illustrations document the Prince of Wales' tour of the shipbuilders of the Clyde; Article on the Air Force Medical Service; Wonderful centrefold illustration of the Grand Fleet Squadron at anchor; Photo of a British flame-projector operator in protective clothing at a demonstration for Serbian officers; Photos of War Donkeys and Dogs in the Alps - Italy's four-footed allies; Roll of Honour - photos of 21 officers, including Major Victor Rogers D.S.O.; Photo of King Alexander of Greece on the British front in Macedonia; Charming one-page Tootal ad; Very artistic two-colour back cover ad for Erasmic "The Dainty" Soap, features young lady in tub reaching for her robe; and more. 36 pages including several pages of marvelous vintage ads, most of which are illustrated. Unmarked with average wear. Binding intact. A sound copy of this excellent WWI-era issue.; Magazine; Elephant Folio - over 15 - 23" tall; Prince of Wales, Clyde shipbuilding, Mesopotamia, The Padre, WarTime Luxury Dishes, John Redmond - funeral, Seaplane Pigeon Service, General Maude - funeral, Baghdad, G.K. Chesterton, Back Number, Charterhouse School, Air Force Medical Service, Grand Fl. Good .

Keywords: History Issues Military

Price: US$ 395.00 Seller: RareNonFiction.com - Rare Books and Vintage Magazines
- Book number: 143h5674