You are bidding on a rare antique hardcover book with original dustjacket titled With The Allies by Richard Harding Davis. Book has full-page illustrations. Published by Charles Scribner's Sons, 1914. Book was published in December 1914 and reprinted twice in December, 1914. This is from the December, 1914 reprinting.
The book is boldly hand-signed in black ink by Richard Harding Davis on the front flyleaf.
Book feature red cloth binding with tricolor cover with black lettering. All covers are firmly attached with no cracking or splitting of hinges. The bindings show very gentle wear and remains in very good condition. Pages are clean and tightly bound. The original dustjacket is quite tattered with some clear tape repairs.
This is a terrific signed book and is sure to please the fan of Richard Harding Davis!
Richard Harding Davis (April 18, 1864 – April 11, 1916) was a journalist and writer of fiction and drama, known foremost as the first American war correspondent to cover the Spanish-American War, the Second Boer War, and the First World War. His writing greatly assisted the political career of Theodore Roosevelt and he also played a major role in the evolution of the American magazine. His influence extended to the world of fashion and he is credited with making the clean-shaven look popular among men at the turn of the 20th century.
Quite a rare and desirable book!
Would make a super addition to a collection.
Great gift idea!
(Inventory: S-1)