Lauder (Harry) A Minstrel in France
£275
London, Andrew Melrose, 1918.
Second edition. Signed presentation copy from the author with original doodle portrait. 8vo. Original brown cloth. Dust-jacket, priced 7/6.
This memoir recounts singer & comedian Lauder’s experiences entertaining troops during World War I. It provides a personal perspective on the war, highlighting the role of entertainment in boosting morale among soldiers.
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Jacket with some tape repairs and soiling.
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