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Title: Arras and the Battles of Artois & the Battle of Verdun
Description: Clermont-Ferrand, Michelin & Cie. 1919. First edition. Cloth. Two first edition volumes from the Michelin Illustrated Guides to the Battlefields (1914-1918), for Arras and Verdun. Two volumes. First editions. Michelin Illustrated Guides to the Battlefields (1914-1918). This series covers in detail many of the major battles of the First World War, providing a commentary on and discussing in detail the progress of these battles, and their origins and conduct. With chapters on the chief military events, general considerations, and further operations in the areas. With reference to the impact on these areas following the outcome of the war, and an index to each volume. This set contains: 'Arras and the Battle of Artois', illustrated with numerous maps, plans, and photographs. Verdun and the Battles for its Possession', illustrated with three double-page maps, one of which is highlighted in colour, and numerous maps, plans, and photographs. Arras is bound in the original paper covered boards with the front panel and fly leaf of the original unclipped dust wrapper only. Verdun is bound in the original full cloth. Externally, smart with light rubbing and minor bumping to the extremities. Light sunning to the spine and extremities of Arras. Original unclipped dust wrapper of Verdun is smart with light wear and chipping to the extremities. Sunning to the spine and the odd small mark to the panels. The odd small closed tear to the creases. Overall very good. The dust wrapper of Arras is worn with chipping and the odd small closed tear to the extremities. Overall poor. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very bright with the odd small spot and minor age toning to the extremities. Very Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good/Good Only.

Keywords: Arras Verdun Battles First World War Verdun Not Stated


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