{"product_id":"cinquante-quatre-flying-corps-songs-anonymous-54-squadron-rfc","title":"Cinquante Quatre: Flying Corps Songs, Anonymous (54 Squadron RFC)","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eCinquante Quatre: Flying Corps Songs, Anonymous (54 Squadron RFC) — Second Impression\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePublication:\u003c\/b\u003e Cambridge, Bowes and Bowes, 1918\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFormatting:\u003c\/b\u003e 8vo, unpaginated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCondition Report:\u003c\/b\u003e Very Good. The cloth binding remains remarkably tight and structurally sound. While the light blue cloth over boards displays some minor edge wear and a gentle darkening to the spine, the gilt titling to the upper cover remains notably bright and unoxidised. Internally, the pages are crisp, bright, and free from any significant foxing, stains, or handling marks, suggesting the volume has been carefully stored. The presence of a clear protective sleeve has evidently aided in the preservation of this delicate wartime publication.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCatalogue Note:\u003c\/b\u003e This is the second impression, published in April 1918, following the privately printed first impression of July 1917. As stated on the title page, the volume is complete with its seven original collotype illustrations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eOriginally compiled for the men of No. 54 Squadron of the Royal Flying Corps, this book is genuinely scarce on the open market. These ephemeral, privately printed military songbooks were often read to pieces in the mess halls or discarded after the war, making surviving original copies in such respectable condition quite uncommon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003eCompiled during the height of the First World War, \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"58\"\u003eCinquante Quatre\u003c\/i\u003e is a rare and evocative collection of songs sung by the pilots and mechanics of No. 54 Squadron of the Royal Flying Corps. Filled with dark humour, technical jargon, and a poignant spirit of endurance, these verses offer a visceral glimpse into the daily lives, fears, and bravado of early military aviators. An essential piece of aviation history, this volume preserves the authentic voice of the men who took to the skies in Sopwith Pups.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Broadhursts Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54385743626579,"sku":"4740","price":72.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/1469\/6787\/files\/20260717_194151.jpg?v=1784812708","url":"https:\/\/broadhurstsbooks.com\/products\/cinquante-quatre-flying-corps-songs-anonymous-54-squadron-rfc","provider":"Broadhursts Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}