Frenssen (Gustav) The Anvil
£135
Boston, Houghton Mifflin, 1930.
First US edition, first printing. 8vo. Original black cloth. Dust-jacket, priced $2.50.
An epic depiction of a generation’s experiences in Germany over four decades, showcasing the harsh realities and sacrifices of soldiers during their nation’s most challenging times. It portrays vivid and moving scenes of men facing certain death and the German army’s retreat from France, highlighting the resilience and nobility of the common man.
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A very good copy, in very good jacket with a little chipping to top edge.
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