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FOR KING AND COUNTRY: The 1914-1918 War Diaries of J.M. Laidlaw
by Laidlaw, J.M. (Edited By J.G. Rogers)
- Used
- Paperback
- first
- Condition
- Good+
- ISBN 10
- 0959119108
- ISBN 13
- 9780959119107
- Seller
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Korumburra, Victoria, Australia
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About This Item
Victoria, Australia: Janette G. Rogers , 1985. (x), + 222pp., illustrated throughout: b/white halftone plates, facsimiles, and line-drawn maps. Book clean. Spine firm, mildly sunned, title clearly legible. Leaves clean and unmarked, soft corner crease to several. Illustrated card wrapper has corresponding sunned strips adjacent to spine on front and rear panels, corner crease to lower foredge corner of front panel, minimal indentations and marks. Comprising 10 'diaries' written by Private James Maxwell (Max) Laidlaw (born Powlett Plains, Victoria, 26 March, 1887), beginning January 5th, 1916 - the day he embarked on the troopship 'Afric' bound for the Middle East . . . With minor editing (spelling/punctuation) by his granddaughter, J.G. Rogers, contents include: Prelims., Dedication, Acks., Metric Conversions, Foreword, World War One, Introduction, 10 'Diaries'. Code of Names Appearing in Diary. Abbs. Glossary. Appendices. 5th Battalion A.I.F. (Important Battles, Battle Honours, Honours and Awards), Transports, Index. LEST WE FORGET. Book weight approx. 400g. (This book will post as a small parcel within Australia only, and postage charge will be reduced accordingly). First Edition (Paperback). Softcover. Good+. 8vo (approx. 21.5cm x 14cm).
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Details
- Bookseller
- Diversity Books, IOBA
(AU)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 014946
- Title
- FOR KING AND COUNTRY: The 1914-1918 War Diaries of J.M. Laidlaw
- Author
- Laidlaw, J.M. (Edited By J.G. Rogers)
- Format/Binding
- Paperback
- Book Condition
- Used - Good+
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition (Paperback)
- ISBN 10
- 0959119108
- ISBN 13
- 9780959119107
- Publisher
- Janette G. Rogers
- Place of Publication
- Victoria, Australia
- Date Published
- 1985
- Size
- 8vo (approx. 21.5cm x 14cm)
- Keywords
- Military Biography, World War (1914-1918), Australia, 9th Light Horse Regiment, Personal Diaries, Laidlaw, J.M. (James Maxwell), 1887-1968
- Bookseller catalogs
- Military Biography; Australian Military History;
Terms of Sale
Diversity Books, IOBA
Diversity Books - Terms of Sale: All PRICES quoted are in Australian DOLLARS. Books may be returned within seven days of receipt if found to be incorrectly described. Australian buyers: We accept Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and direct deposit to Commonwealth Bank account. International buyers: We accept Visa, Mastercard, American Express. International buyers have the choice of FAST AIRMAIL [approx.3-10 business days, depending on destination]or STANDARD AIRMAIL [approx. 10-25 business days, depending on destination] Please EMAIL regarding ARTICLE FOR SALE, AVAILABILITY, PAYMENT and POSTAGE/HANDLING OPTIONS.
About the Seller
Diversity Books, IOBA
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Korumburra, Victoria
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