Henry Williamson — The Patriot&Apos;S Progress

London, Geoffrey Bles, 1930. First edition. Cloth. A first edition of Henry Williamson's illustrated account of an ordinary soldier's experiences of the First World War, in the original dust wrapper. The first edition, first impression.In the original unclipped dust wrapper.A novel following, Private John Bullock - whose name alludes to the quintessential rural Englishman, John Bull - who represent all soldiers during World War One, and is depicted as a man patriotically and futilely fighting for a war he does not understand.Illustrated with in-text linocuts by William Kermode.By Henry Williamson. In the original publisher's cloth binding, in the original unclipped dust wrapper. Externally, smart, with light marks to the cloth. Spine is faded, heavier to the head and tail of the spine. Minor bumping to the head and tail of the spine. Dust wrapper is edge worn, resulting in small chips and closed tears, with tape repairs to the reverse. Wraps are rubbed and with some handling marks. Spine is age-toned. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: William Kermode. Very Good Indeed/Good.