Manual of Gas in Attack and Defense (WWI Poison Gas) Weapons of Mass Destruction

Extended Description and Notes

Edwin N. Appleton, 1917. Hardcover. Very Good. 0x0x0. Collectible first edition of Major William Kirby's exceptionally detailed WWI-era technical manual on poison gas, attack and defense. Includes numerous photos and drawings, also four fold-out maps and charts. See attached images for table of contents. Signed on front free endpaper by Roscoe L. Elstrot (1895-1987), who enlisted in the Army on June 28, 1918 and served as a private until his release on December 12, 1918. His copy. Includes full index. Bound in black cloth with gilt lettering to front panel. Scarce. 183 pp. 6 1/4" 4 7/8". Tight, unmarked copy with minimal shelf wear and very slight corner bumping. A presentable copy of an important WWI manual. Photographs of or additional information about this item are available on request. All inquiries answered promptly.

Bookseller

Midnight Books (US)

Bookseller's Inventory #

376978

Title

Manual of Gas in Attack and Defense (WWI Poison Gas) Weapons of Mass Destruction

Author

Major William Kirby, Inf., R. C

Format/Binding

Hardcover

Book Condition

Used - Very Good

Quantity Available

1

Publisher

Edwin N. Appleton

Date Published

1917

Size

0x0x0

Weight

0.00 lbs

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