Author: CHESTERTON, G.K.; ET AL
Title: The Illustrated London News, Saturday May 18, 1918 - the "Vindictive" at Ostend / First Photos of German Tanks "Panzerkraftwagen"
Description: London: The Illustrated London News and Sketch, Ltd, 1918. First Edition. Stapled. Illustrated by de Haenen, Frederic. Features: Title page illustration of nurses tending to the happy wounded on a British hospital-train; Two-page illustration of "The Glorious End of the 'Vindictive' - Blocking the Fairway at the Entrance to Ostend Harbour; War as The Artist Sees It (article); The "Vindictive's" Gallant End (article); Three sketches of "The Ostend Harbour Exploit - The First Attempt; Article by G.K. Chesterton includes photos of Prince Sixte of Bourbon, Major-General Sir Frederick Maurice, and Commodore Hubert Lynes, C.M.G, who led the blocking operations at Ostend; Two excellent side-view photos of the "Vindictive" on her way to Zeebrugge; Two-pages with eight photos illustrating "Concrete Ship-Building - War-work for which there is a very urgent demand - showing main stages of construction; First six photos of German Tanks "Panzerkraftwagen"; Photo of the swearing in ceremony for Field-Marshal Lord French and Edward Shortt; Article on Stunt Flying; Six fascinating photos explain how flax is harvested and processed for use in Aeroplane wings; Dramatic centrefold illustration of the burning of Pozieres on the Albert-Bapaume Road; Malaria - The Return of an Old Enemy (article); Four photos of U.S. troops arriving in England under Colonel Whitman and Lieut.-Col. Wagner, including the Royal salute they received; Roll of Honour - photos of 18 officers, including Major William A. Craies; One-page Kenilworth Cigarettes ad shows couple chatting in front of fireplace; Illustration of a 'curfew' dinner-dress; Nice two-colour "Greys" cigarette ad on back cover features illustration of a Greys warrior on horseback circa 1678; 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; hospital-train, Ostend Harbour, War as The Artist Sees It, The "Vindictive , Ostend Harbour, G.K. Chesterton, Prince Sixte of Bourbon, Sir Frederick Maurice, Commodore Hubert Lynes, Ostend, Concrete Ship-Building, German Tanks, Panzers, Panzerkraftwagen,. Good .
Keywords: Hospital Train " G.K. History Issues Military
Title: The Illustrated London News, Saturday May 18, 1918 - the "Vindictive" at Ostend / First Photos of German Tanks "Panzerkraftwagen"
Description: London: The Illustrated London News and Sketch, Ltd, 1918. First Edition. Stapled. Illustrated by de Haenen, Frederic. Features: Title page illustration of nurses tending to the happy wounded on a British hospital-train; Two-page illustration of "The Glorious End of the 'Vindictive' - Blocking the Fairway at the Entrance to Ostend Harbour; War as The Artist Sees It (article); The "Vindictive's" Gallant End (article); Three sketches of "The Ostend Harbour Exploit - The First Attempt; Article by G.K. Chesterton includes photos of Prince Sixte of Bourbon, Major-General Sir Frederick Maurice, and Commodore Hubert Lynes, C.M.G, who led the blocking operations at Ostend; Two excellent side-view photos of the "Vindictive" on her way to Zeebrugge; Two-pages with eight photos illustrating "Concrete Ship-Building - War-work for which there is a very urgent demand - showing main stages of construction; First six photos of German Tanks "Panzerkraftwagen"; Photo of the swearing in ceremony for Field-Marshal Lord French and Edward Shortt; Article on Stunt Flying; Six fascinating photos explain how flax is harvested and processed for use in Aeroplane wings; Dramatic centrefold illustration of the burning of Pozieres on the Albert-Bapaume Road; Malaria - The Return of an Old Enemy (article); Four photos of U.S. troops arriving in England under Colonel Whitman and Lieut.-Col. Wagner, including the Royal salute they received; Roll of Honour - photos of 18 officers, including Major William A. Craies; One-page Kenilworth Cigarettes ad shows couple chatting in front of fireplace; Illustration of a 'curfew' dinner-dress; Nice two-colour "Greys" cigarette ad on back cover features illustration of a Greys warrior on horseback circa 1678; 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; hospital-train, Ostend Harbour, War as The Artist Sees It, The "Vindictive , Ostend Harbour, G.K. Chesterton, Prince Sixte of Bourbon, Sir Frederick Maurice, Commodore Hubert Lynes, Ostend, Concrete Ship-Building, German Tanks, Panzers, Panzerkraftwagen,. Good .
Keywords: Hospital Train " G.K. History Issues Military
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- Book number: 143h5682
- Book number: 143h5682