Author: CHESTERTON, G.K.; ET AL
Title: The Illustrated London News, Saturday April 6, 1918 - Massive Wwi Coverage
Description: London: The Illustrated London News and Sketch, Ltd, 1918. First Edition. Stapled. Illustrated by Forestier, A.. Features: Title page photos of the King visiting soldiers on the Western Front during the German offensive; Two-page illustration of advancing German hordes being mown down by British artillery; Battle Numbers, Ancient and Modern (article); The Picture of a Democratic Army (article); The Tame Rabbit for Food (article); Photo of General Foch; G.K. Chesterton discusses the state of the war; Photos of British troops; Six photos of captured German soldiers; Five photos of wounded British and German soldiers; Seven photos of heavy British guns and their big shells; The Aerial Circus - Its Origin, Organisation, and Operation (article); Centrefold illustration of steep hill tank testing at Birmingham; Nice one-page ad for Kenilworth Cigarettes features couple with dog on rainy beach; Nice back cover ad for Edwards' hair products; 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; German offensive, Democratic Army, Rabbit as Food, General Foch, G.K. Chesterton, German POWs, heavy guns, The Aerial Circus, tank testing - Birmingham, Kenilworth Cigarettes, Edwards', harlene hair drill. Good .

Keywords: G.K. History Issues Military