Letters from a French Soldier to His Mother (1914-1915) - First Edition?

Lot Number: 55

Time Remaining: Closed!

Current Bid: $2.00

Start Time: 07/30/2025 07:00 AM Mountain

End Time: 08/12/2025 06:21 PM Mountain

Bid Count: 1

Location: 1700 Rainbow Drive, Canon City, CO 81212

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Book titled "Letters from a French Soldier to His Mother (1914-1915)". Published in 1919 by Alexander Moring LTD., THE DE LA MORE PRESS, London. Translated from the French of "Lettres d'un Soldat" by H.R.P.

Description:
This auction presents an impressive collection of historical military memorabilia and literature from multiple eras, including the Civil War, WWI, and WWII. Whether you’re a historian, collector, or reseller, this is a rare opportunity to acquire museum-quality pieces.

Auction Highlights:

Civil War Era Medical Kit with Contents – Rare and highly collectible
WWII U.S. Military Uniform Set with hat – Authentic wartime attire
WWI & WWII Military Canteens – Canvas covers and original straps
Rare Military Buttons & Insignia Collections – American Legion, eagle crests, and more
Original Soldier Letters from WWI – Personal wartime correspondence
Vintage Red Cross Manuals & War-Era Training Books
C.S.S. Virginia 1862 Civil War Ironclad Ship Model – Detailed collectible
Extensive Military History Book Collection – Includes “War Nurses,” “Uniforms of the Civil War,” and more

All items are selling to the highest bidder, no reserves. Don’t miss your chance to own these incredible artifacts.

📅 Auction Ends: August 12th, 2025

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