first edition of The Queen's Book of the Red Cross (1939)
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first edition of The Queen's Book of the Red Cross (1939)

The Queen's Book of the Red Cross (1939)

$225.00

First Edition of the Queen's Book of the Red Cross (1939)

Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother. The Queen's Book of the Red Cross. London: Hodder and Stoughton, 1939.

Quarto. Hardcover. 1st Edition 1st Printing.

First edition of this compilation book created to benefit the Red Cross during World War II, with stories, poems, and illustrations by some of Britain's finest authors and artists. Created to benefit the Red Cross during World War II, The Queen's Book of the Red Cross is part of a tradition of benefit annuals that were tremendously successful for fundraising in the prior war. With pictures by artists including Edmund Dulac, Frank Brangwyn, Rex Whistler, and Mabel Lucie Attwell, this lovely book stands apart. Additionally, a number of the written pieces touch on contemporary events such as Jan Struther's "Mrs. Miniver makes a List" and A.A. Milne's "The General Takes Off His Helmet." Contemporary owner gift inscription. Book near-fine, with only mild toning to bottom edge. Dust jacket extremely good, with only light wear to extremities. A lovely copy.
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