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World War I Poetry: Trotter Jacqueline T. edABAA

VALOUR AND VISION. POEMS OF THE WAR 1914-1918

World War I PhotographicaABAA

13th PROVISIONAL COMPANY U.S. ARMY AIR SERVICE

1918WRCAM55300Long Island N.Y.: Pictorial News Co. 1918. Panoramic photograph 11 x 39 3/4 inches with title caption publisher and "No. 233" written in negative in lower part of the image. With two-page "Duty Roster" in envelope on verso. Framed. Wear to frame minor water damage to left margin of photo slight creases along upper margin small scrape to center-right of photo. "Duty Roster" worn and chipped along several edges and with a few small holes from previous hanging. Overall very good. A panoramic photo of the 13th Provisional Company U.S. Army Air Service a specialized training unit for aircraft mechanics. The photo features 112 soldiers in three rows note the propeller insignia visible on several of the soldiers' sleeves designating them as aviation mechanics. Four officers in campaign hats sit in the middle of the front row. The accompanying typed "Duty Roster" divides soldiers by "Sergeants" "Cooks" and "Privates" with tent and cot numbers added in manuscript. The officers are not included on the roster. The Air Service started as the Air Service of the American Expeditionary Force in 1917 and then on May 24 1918 merged with the Aviation Section Signal Corps of the U.S. Army to become the U.S. Army Air Service. The Air Service's early organization fluctuated substantially during World War I with numerous units like this one formed temporarily and then disbanded renamed or merged with other units. There is no record of this unit in the ORDER OF BATTLE OF THE UNITED STATES LAND FORCES IN THE WORLD WAR. although extrapolating from personnel records and oral histories this unit was likely stationed at Hazelhurst Field or Mitchel Field both located on the Hempstead Plains of Long Island two of the largest air bases in the country at the time. This unit was likely formed toward the end of the war and while they could not have known it at the time most of these soldiers were never deployed overseas or even served active duty stateside. In an oral history conducted by the Chesaning Michigan Public Library in 1976 former Sgt. Arthur Walser 1898-1980 relates how he was working at Curtiss Aircraft and had hoped to join the Army but had trouble obtaining a release from his employer and for good reason: aircraft manufacturing had exploded with America's entry into World War I and Curtiss was a major military contractor. Walser was finally released but enlistments had closed although "they opened enlistments if you could pass a certain exam in Detroit motor mechanics and there was four of us went down and we passed then we came home and sat here and waited until they called us and we were supposed to be trained in what we went in. We were sent directly to Long Island." Art and Ferne Walser Oral History Interview. This was October 30 1918. Walser was transferred to the 107th Aero Squadron which was in France at the time but he never departed; the Armistice was signed on November 11. He was discharged on December 10. Walser notes that his fellow sergeant and hometown friend Wayne Perrott 1899- 1939 had been transferred to the 45th in England but he never departed either. An uncommon photo at the dawn of American air power. Transcript Art and Ferne Walser Oral History Interview. River Rapids District Library Chesaning Mi. 1976 accessed online. ORDER OF BATTLE OF THE UNITED STATES LAND FORCES IN THE WORLD WAR Washington D.C.: Center of Military History United States Army 1949. Pictorial News Co. unknown books

William Reese Company · États-Unis650,00 $US≈ 549,97 €

World War I PhotographicaABAA

INTERESTING GROUP OF FORTY PHOTOGRAPHS RELATING TO WORLD WAR I ALONG WITH A SOLDIER'S BILLET FOR PASSAGE ON THE U.S.S. PEERLESS

1915WRCAM50708Mostly Germany and France 1915. Forty photographs and one printed Troop Billet. Various sizes. Minor wear to a few photographs. Overall very good. An interesting grouping of photographs relating to World War I. The preponderance of the photographs feature French locations with scenes of battle-scarred buildings officers and servicemen posed at various locations soldiers in camp or in the field one photo showing casualties in the field and more. A handful of the images are captioned on the verso in French. Fifteen portrait cartes de visite of soldiers are included likely German soldiers based on the studios at which they were produced and the few notations in German on the verso. These soldiers and officers perhaps served in France during the hostilities. Along with these photographs are six silver gelatin photographs of American artillery equipment used in the First World War. Two of the photographs are captioned in print identifying the machines as a "75mm Gun Carriage Model of 1916" and "Artillery Tractor 45 H.P. Holt Armored. Right Front View. Armor doors closed." Also included in this group is a small printed card a Troop Billet for a U.S. Navy soldier aboard the U.S.S. Peerless. The card is stamped with the soldier's location on- board with him assigned to "Compartment B3 Hatch B Deck 3 Bunk Number 420 Parade Station near Hatch A Weather Deck PORT Side." The card is printed with general orders and instructions to follow in case of an emergency at sea. The U.S.S. Peerless was chartered by the U.S. Navy in 1917 for service in World War I and made one trip to France as part of the Naval Overseas Transport Service. A nice collection of World War I photographica with a rare printed artifact from an American midshipman. unknown books

William Reese Company · États-Unis250,00 $US≈ 211,52 €

World War I Narrative: Munthe AxelABAA

RED CROSS & IRON CROSS. "By a Doctor in France."

1917WRCLIT75947London: John Murray 1917. Small octavo. Boards printed labels. Benefit slip tipped in facing title. Very good without the printed dust jacket. Sixth impression July 1917 - first printed in June 1916. Tipped in after the title is the publisher's 'With the Author's Compliments' leaf. With the ownership inscription. dated 8 Feb. 1919 of Sir Lees Knowles 1st Baronet noting that the book was sent to him by the author Axel Munthe from Capri. Tipped in back are two typed letters signed from Munthe as well as signed carbons of Knowles's letters to Munthe regarding receipt and appreciation of each other's books Knowles having sent Munthe a copy of his book THE BRITISH IN CAPRI. The most substantial of the two letters from Munthe Capri Jan 20th 1919 slightly more than one page closely typed quarto with manuscript postscript and corrections evidences Munthe's difficulties with his vision and reads in part: "I suppose you know that the last fight was in my garden in Sanmichele sic. I used to pick up english soldiers buttons in the garden together with coins of Nero and Tiberius. In return for your sending me your book I have asked my publisher John Murray to send you a copy of 'Red Cross and Iron Cross.' The italian translation of the little book was bought up by the British govvsic for anti german propaganda and they were just issuing another large popular edition in Italy at the expense of the British mission when the armistice came. I am just reading the MS of the french translation. I had to return here on account of the wretched condition of my eyes and was not able to assist to the finale of the world drama. But I had a good go of it during the early stages of the war and was even in the hands of the germans for twenty four hours. The book is signed by 'A Doctor in France' instead of my name. Notwithstanding my efforts to hide myself - I went so far as to commit suicide in the preface - the narrative is much too personal to be signed by its author. I hope it gives you the sensation of life and of truth I ask for nothing more ." He continues with news of his situation and the state of things in Capri. Signed in ink "Sincerely yours Axel Munthe." Two envelopes addressed to Knowles by Munthe from Capri are also tipped in. An interesting copy of this significant WWI narrative -- all proceeds of the sales went to benefit the Red Cross. It was not until 1930 that the book was republished under Munthe's name. John Murray hardcover books

William Reese Company - Literature ABAA-ILAB · États-Unis475,00 $US≈ 401,90 €

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