H. D. Gallaudet — We Went to War

New York, Coward McCann, 1939. First edition. Cloth. A signed presentation copy of the first edition of H. D. Gallaudet's war poetry compilation, in the original unclipped dust wrapper. In the publisher's original blue cloth with the original orange, unclipped dust wrapper.The first edition. A signed presentation copy, with the following ink inscription by Gallaudet to the front free end paper: 'Dearest Grace: I want you to have a 'first copy' of this book of mine, my first. I very much hope you like it - as much as anybody can like war. With deepest affection, Hubert. September 18th, 1939.'Also signed by Gallaudet to the title page. In the publisher's original cloth with the original orange, unclipped dust wrapper. Externally, excellent with light shelf wear to the extremities. Front and rear hinges cracked but firm. Dust wrapper is very good. Slight wear to edges with chips and creasing. Closed tear to head of panel. Marks to panels. Slight marginal fading. Fading to spine. Internally, firmly bound. Pages clean and bright. Signed by Gallaudet to the front free end paper and title page. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: None. Very Good Indeed/Very Good.