Edward S. Woods; Sir William Robertson — Knights in Armour

London, Robert Scott, 1924 . Leather. A scarce work by Edward Woods, intended to prepare soldiers for battle, signed by Sir William Robertson, an esteemed Field Marshal who wrote the introduction to the work. The fifth impression. First published in 1916. Bound by Riviere in quarter morocco and cloth boards. Signed by Sir William Robertson, to 'My friend', 'with all good wishes, W. R. Robertson' dated 1928. Robertson was a prominent Field Marshal, and Chief of the Imperial General Staff from 1916-18, during the First World War. Loosely inserted in this work are two newspaper articles outlining the prowess of Robertson, in particular relating to his contemporaries. With an image of Robertson tipped-in to the page facing his inscription. Written by Edward S. Woods, with an introduction by Sir William Robertson. This interesting work presents a guide to young soldiers on how to present oneself. Woods highlights the four integral characteristics necessary for soldiers to possess, being Courage, Chivalry, Purity and Loyalty. Illustrated with a frontispiece. Collated, complete. With the bookplate of Robert Washington Oates, a well-known book collector and enthusiast of the natural world. Bound by Riviere in quarter morocco and cloth boards. Externally, very smart, with light rubbing to leather at the joints and spine. The odd mark and a little fading to the spine. Internally, firmly bound. Pages very bright and clean. Image tipped-in to front blank with author's inscription to half title. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: None. Very Good Indeed .