An Onlooker in France 1917-1919 by William Orpen

Hardback.  First Edition. Sage green cloth.  Orpen’s harrowing account of his experiences during the First World War and a passionate indictment of the generals and politicians whose epic mismanagement of the conflict sent millions of young men to their deaths.  Condition: No dust-jacket.  Boards sunned and toned with some scuff marks.  Spine toned. Previous owner’s inscription neatly written in pen to top of front end-paper.  End-papers toned.  Prelims slightly foxed.  Some slight foxing to top edge, otherwise very good.