World War I in Post -Cards by Laffin, John - 1988

Alan Sutton, 1988. First Edition. Hardcover. Near fine/Very good. UK: Alan Sutton 1988, first edition. Near fine hardback in a VG+ unclipped dust jacket. 6.25 x 9 in., 201 pp.

(South Melbourne). Sun Books, The Macmillan Company of Australia, 1988.. 8vo; pp. x, 201; profusely illustrated with b/w images throughout; stiff illustrated wrapper, bottom edge of pages has a black line through the pages, front wrapper creased, a good copy.

Sun Macmillan, Melbourne, 1988. 22.0 x 15.0cms, 202pp, c 300 b/w illusts, very good paperback This book shows how World War I soldiers sent postcards to their loved onesand contrasts their nationalism with their understaements, exaggerations ands sentimentality. The sections are: story postcards, military subjects, heroism, agony, religious themes , humour, silk-embroidered cards, animals and field.

(South Melbourne). Sun Books, The Macmillan Company of Australia, 1990.. Demy 8vo; pp. x, 201; profusely illustrated with b/w images throughout; stiff illustrated wrapper, very good copy.

Melbourne: Sun Books, 1990. x, 201pp, num bw & some col ills. Or pictorial card covers. Almost 300 postcards reproduced grouped into sections including story cards, military subjects, heroism, religious, humour, silks, animals and field postcards.. First Paperback. Soft Cover. Very Good. 8vo.

Gloucester: Alan Sutton Publishing. 1988. Octavo Size [approx 15.5 x 22.8cm]. Near Fine copy in Very Good dustjacket. Dustjacket is now protected in our purpose-made plastic sleeve. A nice copy. Illustrated with colour and black & white reproductions. 201 pages. Almost 300 postcards are reproduced, together with some of the poignant messages which their authors wrote from the front. Robust, professional packaging and tracking provided for all parcels. . 1st Edition. Hardback.

Melbourne: Sun. Minimal wear. . Very Good. Soft cover. 1990.