Fraser Mitchell — Off Parade and Other Verses

Dundee, A. B. Duncan & Co. 1919 . First edition. Paperback. A very scarce first edition of William Fraser Mitchell"s post-WWI poetry, inscribed by the author and reflecting his experiences with the 4th Battalion, Seaforth Highlanders. In the publisher's original paper wraps.First edition. Inscribed by the author to the title page: "To A. Macdonald, along with the dedication on page 3, from his friend, the Author." A very scarce First World War poetry collection by William Fraser Mitchell (1900-1988), later Professor of Education at Selly Oak Colleges, Birmingham, and a noted benefactor of Edinburgh University Library. Written shortly after his wartime service with the 4th Battalion, Seaforth Highlanders, Mitchell"s verse recollects his time in the army, with titles such as "To the Donor of a Wristlet-Watch," "Christmas in Camp," "From the Ranks," "The Spirit of the Bayonet," and "The Men that Count," among many others. In the publisher's original paper wraps. Externally, generally smart. Spotting with the odd spot of damp staining to front wrap. Slight rubbing and bumping to extremities resulting in the odd minor crease. The odd handling mark and slight soiling, more so to rear wrap. Wraps typically age toned. Front hinge cracked but holding. Internally, firmly bound. Pages bright and clean if slightly age toned. The odd spot to gutters of first few leaves. One or two minor handling marks. Very Good . Ill.: None. Very Good .