Document a fascinating moment in linguistic history with this 1918 manual designed for Americans traveling to France during the Great War era. The deep burgundy cloth and crisp academic typography create a visual impact that feels scholarly, purposeful, and authentically aged.
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Measurements: 6.5 inches height, 4.75 inches width
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Decade: 1910s
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Style: Academic Manual
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Material: Hardcover
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Condition: Good condition; address label on inside cover, light cover spotting
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Features: Written by E.E. Pattou, 257 pages, published by D.C. Heath & Co, includes military conversation section
This specific edition includes a preface by a Lieutenant of the French Military Mission, highlighting its practical use for wartime communication and cultural etiquette. Carrying the honest shelf wear of over a century and a previous owner's address label, this copy adds a real sense of history and character to an office display or a specialized language collection.
This item is antique, over 105 years old. All measurements are close but approximate.