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Original 1918 WWI-era "The Soldiers' French Phrase Book," published by Felt & Tarrant Mfg. Co. of Chicago.
This small pocket-size phrase book was produced for American soldiers during World War I to help them communicate common military and everyday needs while in France.
This is the 1918 Second Edition — an authentic period piece, not a modern reproduction.
Details:
• Title: The Soldiers' French Phrase Book
• Publisher: Felt & Tarrant Mfg. Co., Chicago
• Year: 1918
• Second Edition
• Original WWI-era publication
• English/French military and everyday phrases
• Pocket-size format
This copy contains handwritten ownership markings, including a name that appears to read "Hubert Jackson." No research or provenance connecting the written name to a specific soldier has been established.
Condition is consistent with a book more than 100 years old. The brown cover shows wear, staining, creasing and remnants of old tape/paper. There is handwriting inside the front cover and title page, along with age-related wear and discoloration throughout.
Please review all photos carefully for exact condition and markings.
A great piece of original World War I militaria, military ephemera, language history or American wartime history.
Item shown in the photos is the exact item you will receive.
1918 WWI Soldiers' French Phrase Book Felt & Tarrant Original Military Book
$29.99
This small pocket-size phrase book was produced for American soldiers during World War I to help them communicate common military and everyday needs while in France.
This is the 1918 Second Edition — an authentic period piece, not a modern reproduction.
Details:
• Title: The Soldiers' French Phrase Book
• Publisher: Felt & Tarrant Mfg. Co., Chicago
• Year: 1918
• Second Edition
• Original WWI-era publication
• English/French military and everyday phrases
• Pocket-size format
This copy contains handwritten ownership markings, including a name that appears to read "Hubert Jackson." No research or provenance connecting the written name to a specific soldier has been established.
Condition is consistent with a book more than 100 years old. The brown cover shows wear, staining, creasing and remnants of old tape/paper. There is handwriting inside the front cover and title page, along with age-related wear and discoloration throughout.
Please review all photos carefully for exact condition and markings.
A great piece of original World War I militaria, military ephemera, language history or American wartime history.
Item shown in the photos is the exact item you will receive.
Language: English
Binding: Brochure/Pamphlet
Original/Facsimile: Original
Publisher: Felt & Tarrant Mfg. Co.
Personalized: Yes
Special Attributes: Personalized
Subject: Military & War
Place of Publication: Chicago
Region: United States
Topic: French