This 1936 first edition anthology from Odhams Press provides a comprehensive collection of first-hand accounts and narratives from the First World War. Across 767 pages, it features contributions from renowned figures such as Sir Philip Gibbs and Marthe McKenna, covering everything from trench life and naval battles to espionage and the nursing profession. The volume is illustrated throughout with dramatic line drawings and features distinctive military-themed illustrated endpapers showing soldiers in gas masks and biplanes.
​Condition Report
​The book is in good vintage condition. The dark brown cloth boards show some light rubbing to the edges and corners, with a slight "lean" to the spine typical of a heavy 767-page volume. The spine has some minor creasing and fading, but the embossed lettering remains legible. Internally, the pages are remarkably clean with minimal foxing, though there is some expected age-toning to the paper edges. The illustrated endpapers are intact and vibrant. The binding remains secure throughout.
​This piece would suit military historians, collectors of WWI memorabilia, or those interested in 1930s book design and typography.