Scarlet and Khaki, T. B. Marson — 1st Edition

£51.70

Scarlet and Khaki, T. B. Marson — 1st Edition

Name: Scarlet and Khaki, T. B. Marson — 1st Edition
Brand: Broadhursts Books
SKU: 7019
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Publication: London, Jonathan Cape, 1930.

Formatting: 8vo, pp. 226.

Condition Report: Very Good. The original red cloth binding remains structurally tight, though it exhibits moderate shelf-wear, slightly bumped corners, and noticeable sunning to the spine which has faded the cloth and dulled the gilt lettering. Internally, the text block displays significant foxing and age-related browning, particularly prominent along the page edges and preliminary leaves, though the main body of text remains clean and fully legible. The front endpaper bears a neat previous owner's inscription outlining provenance, while the volume is otherwise free of further internal markings.

Catalogue Note: A true first edition of this engaging sporting and military memoir, featuring a blind-stamped publisher's device to the rear board. The volume is notably illustrated with a frontispiece and internal drawings by the renowned sporting artist G. D. Armour, accompanied by an introduction from Boyd Cable.

The provenance is of particular interest: the front endpaper indicates the book once belonged to the library of Chaz Bowyer, the noted RAF aviation writer, and references the inclusion of a Typed Letter Signed (T.L.S.).

Though lacking the scarce original dust jacket, this remains a presentable, firm copy of a title that is increasingly uncommon on the open market.

Scarlet and Khaki offers a compelling dual narrative that bridges the vibrant, thundering world of British foxhunting with the grim realities of military service. Drawing upon his own life experiences, T. B. Marson vividly captures the rich traditions of the sporting field alongside the camaraderie and trials of the armed forces. Illustrated with evocative sketches by G. D. Armour, the work stands as a poignant reflection on a transitional era in British history, appealing equally to enthusiasts of equestrian pursuits and early twentieth-century military memoirs.

Book Condition: Good

Book Authors: T. B. Marson

Book Publisher: Jonathan Cape

Book Language: English

Narrative Type: Non-Fiction

Genre: Autobiography, Biography & Memoirs

Book edition: First Edition

Signed: No

Book Pages: 226

Book Publication Year: 1930

Book Publication Date:

Book Binding: Hardcover

Illustrator: G. D. Armour

Book Series: N/A

Country/region of manufacture: Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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