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Owen (Harold) Loyalty:
£75
a play in four acts
London, Hodder & Stoughton, [1918].
First edition, first impression. With note inscribed ‘with the author’s compliments’. 8vo. Original blue cloth with printed title label to spine and upper cover.
A pro-war dramatic work aimed at countering pacifism during World War I. The play debuted in November 1917 and was notably revived in July 1918 by royal request, with C. Aubrey Smith in the cast.
In stock
Spine very slightly sunned, otherwise a very good copy.
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