[WW I] The Gold Stripe No.1, 2 & 3 : A Tribute to the British Columbia Men Who Have Been Killed, Crippled and Wounded in the Great War
Vancouver, BC: Amputation Club of B.C., 1918 & 1919. Paperback. A complete run of this three volume publication with vol. 3 having "Second Edition" printed at top edge of front cover. Staple-bound printed wraps, paste-down halftone photo reproductions at center of upper covers, 4to, (varies from 11-1/8 to 11-3/4 inches tall), pp. various, illustrated throughout with plates, line drawings and photo reproductions, index. Volumes with wear and creases to covers, text with toning and some soil, short splits to covers at spine ends, vol. 1 with first page [ad] having p.o. name and 1918 date at top edge and a toonie-size chip from inside upper corner ; vol. 3 with two closed tears to p. 1 and terminal leaf from binder's glue excess on cover. Mostly Very Good. Item #3789
Uncommon titles in the trade - especially as a complete run - filled with stories, works of art, wartime recollections, town and city rolls of honor, Victoria Cross Heroes and short regimental histories. Vol. 2, p. 154 has "Japan's Share in the War" and features Private T. Sato who "... was credited as having been recommended for the Victoria Cross." along with a photo of The Japanese Contingent Roll of Honor on p. 155. A very nice, and complete set.
Price: $425.00 CAD other currencies