first edition
1972 · New York
by Brophy, John, & Eric Partridge
New York: Books for Libraries Press, 1972. First printing of the "revised and rewritten" edition, 8vo, pp. 189, [1]; blue cloth gilt; fine; inscribed by Partridge to Laurie Atkinson, contributor of a number of terms and phrases, on upper endpaper. A couple of minor corrections in Partridge's hand to the text. Laid in is a 1-page A.L.S. from Partridge to Atkinson, indicating that this book was given as a gift in thanks for above contributions. Originally published as The Songs and Slang of the British Soldier 1914-18 in 1930.
(Inventory #: 52409)