pepys samuel jun (2 Ergebnisse)

Hardback. Zustand: Fair. Effigies by John Kettelwell. This diary provides an engaging glimpse into life in wartime Britain from January 1916 to June 1917 experienced by the author. Pepys himself joins the war effort as part of a carpentry collective to support the war's injured. His entries explore the challenges and small victories of life during this turbulent period, including the impact of German Zeppelin attacks and food shortages. Beyond personal anecdotes, The book also delves into significant historical events. No DJ. Foxing to page edges.

Cloth Spine with Paper Boards. Zustand: Very Good. No Jacket. The 3 volumes of entertaining war diaries by Samuel Pepys Junior. All in brown boards with cloth spines. Diary of a Great Warr is fifth edition from 1917. A Second Diary of the Great Warr is first edition from 1917. A Last Diary of the Great Warr is first edition from 1919. All volumes have bumped corners and spine ends, some foxing and previous owner's name and inscription on front e/p. Binding is tight although volume 2 has cracked hinges. Last volume is tatty at top of spine. A nice set.