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The Great Events of Great War in 7 Volumes Complete, First Edition

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The Great Events of Great War in 7 Volumes Complete. The National Alumni, 1920. 7 vols. First edition hardcovers. This set done for Henry J. McKenney, Lieutenant 46th Infantry, 9th Division U.S. Army. Plate signed by the Commander and Chief Huston and the Adjutant General Elton with the official embossed seal. Illustrated with full-page gravures and protective tissues guards over each. Each volume is a facsimile of a famous binding ("The original art binding of the official French copy of the Versailles Peace Treaty which was signed by President Poncaré and Pichon.") Fine. Contains in Volume 1: How the Great War Arose; Volume 2: A.D. 1914; Vol. 3: A.D. 1915; Vol.4: A.D. 1916; Vol. 5: A.D. 1917; Vol. 6: A.D. 1918; Vol. 7: Reconstruction and the Peace Treaty, 1919. 1920. A fantastic chronicle of the Great War.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 9.5 in (24.13 cm)Width: 6.5 in (16.51 cm)Depth: 1.5 in (3.81 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 7
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  • Date of Manufacture:
    1920
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. covers have different states of wear, age toned inquire with dealer for detailed condition report.
  • Seller Location:
    valatie, NY
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: NP-1227-1st1stDibs: LU2605117771232

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