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Early 1929 printing of Compton Mackenzie’s classic Gallipoli campaign memoir, bound in red cloth with leather spine. Ex-Bloemfontein Public Library copy.
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Gallipoli Memories by Compton Mackenzie is a compelling literary reflection on the Gallipoli campaign of the First World War, blending memoir and historical insight from a writer who served in British intelligence in the eastern Mediterranean during the conflict.
First published in November 1929 by Cassell and Company Ltd, this early printing captures Mackenzie’s thoughtful and personal perspective on one of the most significant campaigns of the First World War. His account provides readers with reflections on the personalities, atmosphere, and broader historical context of the Gallipoli campaign.
This copy is bound in a library binding with a leather spine extending approximately 1.5 cm onto the boards, with red cloth covering the remaining boards. The book originates from the Bloemfontein Public Library, retaining library stamps and circulation markings that reflect its institutional history.
Despite signs of handling and library use, the book remains firmly bound and complete, making it an appealing copy for collectors of First World War history, Gallipoli studies, and early twentieth-century military memoirs.
Condition – Good
Ex-library copy from Bloemfontein Public Library. Bound in red cloth boards with a leather spine extending approximately 1.5 cm onto the boards, with gilt spine lettering. The leather spine shows heavy rubbing and wear at the head and tail, and library classification markings are present.
Boards show moderate handling and edge wear. Library stamps appear on the title page and endpapers, with a library issue label on the front pastedown and evidence of a removed pocket to the rear endpaper. Pages show light age toning and occasional marks consistent with library use, but remain generally clean. Binding remains firm.
