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CALLWELL, MAJOR-GENERAL SIR C. E. - Stray Recollections Volumes 1 & 2
London: Edward Arnold & Co, 1923. First Edition. Hardcover. Bright red cloth with gilt titles. Volume 1 top front corner bumped. Tissue guarded portrait frontispiece of the author. Pencilled ownership signature dated November 1923 to front end paper. Page edges untrimmed. The Author's military autobiography from 1876 when he entered the Royal Military Academy, Woolwich, to his work with the War Office in World War 1 when he was recalled to active service. The book recalls the scenes among which the best and happiest days of his days were passed, the realities of service in India and South Africa. The highly important work in the Intelligence Department and the War Office are also entertaining and he makes the best use use of his observant mentality and sense of humour with frequent opportunities for describing a dramatic incident or telling a good story. ; Black & White frontis; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 358 + 310 pages. Near Fine .
GBP 75.00 [Appr.: EURO 87.75 US$ 94.12 | JP¥ 14398] Booknumber: 17803
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GBP 75.00 [Appr.: EURO 87.75 US$ 94.12 | JP¥ 14398] Booknumber: 17803
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