The Silent Cities: An Illustrated Guide to the War Cemeteries and Memorials to...

£55.00

The Silent Cities: An Illustrated Guide to the War Cemeteries and Memorials to...

Name: The Silent Cities: An Illustrated Guide to the War Cemeteries and Memorials to...
Brand: Broadhursts Books
SKU: 5474
Price: 55.00 GBP
Availability: InStock

Write Review

In stock

£55.00

Shipping is calculated at checkout.

The Silent Cities: An Illustrated Guide to the War Cemeteries and Memorials to the 'Missing' in France and Flanders: 1914-1918, Sidney C. Hurst — Facsimile Edition

Publication: London, The Naval & Military Press, 1993

Formatting: 8vo, pp. xv, 407.

Condition Report: Near Fine. The book presents exceptionally well, housed in a crisp, bright dust jacket that remains free from any notable creasing, chipping, or shelf-wear. The underlying maroon cloth boards are equally sharp, boasting un-bumped corners, a tight spine, and remarkably bright gilt lettering and tooling that shows no signs of oxidation. Internally, the binding remains perfectly firm and square, with hinges fully intact. The text block is immaculate, with bright, white pages that are entirely free from foxing, blemishes, or any off-setting, preserving the crispness of the numerous illustrations and maps throughout. An exceptionally clean and well-preserved copy.

Catalogue Note: This 1993 facsimile edition by The Naval & Military Press is a highly regarded and complete reproduction of the original 1929 volume published by Methuen & Co. Serving as a crucial reference work for battlefield historians and genealogists, it reproduces the original volume unabridged.

The work features a frontispiece illustrating the memorial tablet in Westminster Abbey, alongside a prefatory poem by Rudyard Kipling. Profusely illustrated with 959 black-and-white photographs and 31 maps, this hardback reprint remains scarce in such pristine condition, offering a durable and accessible alternative to the increasingly delicate true first editions.

The Silent Cities stands as a monumental and moving tribute to the fallen of the First World War. Originally compiled with the assistance of the Imperial War Graves Commission, Sidney C. Hurst’s exhaustive guide meticulously documents the war cemeteries and memorials dedicated to the British and Empire 'Missing' across France and Flanders. Featuring an astonishing 959 illustrations and 31 detailed maps, the work provides a geographical and visual index to thousands of resting places, from massive memorials to isolated graves. Preceded by a poignant poem by Rudyard Kipling, who inspired the book's title, it remains an essential, deeply respectful companion for battlefield tourists, military historians, and those seeking to trace the footsteps of the fallen.

Book Condition: Near Fine

Book Authors: Sidney C. Hurst

Book Publisher: The Naval & Military Press

Book Language: English

Narrative Type: Non-Fiction

Genre: History

Book edition:

Signed: No

Book Pages: 422

Book Publication Year: 1993

Book Publication Date:

Book Binding: Hardcover

Illustrator: N/A

Book Series: N/A

Country/region of manufacture: Bournemouth, United Kingdom

Book Dimensions:

Book Condition Guide

We stock thousands of books in a wide range of conditions. To make things clear and to help you know exactly what to expect, Please refer to these condition categories to understand the condition of the book you will receive.

Condition	Description
New	A brand-new, unread and professionally handled book. Carefully preserved from publication to purchase, these books are offered in the best attainable condition. This grade applies to recently published titles that have not entered long-term storage.
As New	The book is in pristine, original condition as if just published. No signs of use or handling. The dust jacket (if present) is equally flawless. This grade applies to any book that has remained untouched in storage for years.
Fine	The book is close to As New. It remains bright and attractive, but could show minor imperfections to the boards and/or dust jacket (if present). Its pages are typically clean and unmarked.
Near Fine	The book has a number of small flaws, i.e. slight rubbing to the edges, or tiny chips or creases to the dust jacket (if present). Its pages may have faint marks, or creases that are barely perceptible — nothing that detracts from their overall condition.
Very Good	The book maintains its structural integrity, and has no major flaws such as tears to its binding or pages. It may, however, show signs of careful use, handling, or storage — small marks and creases, light foxing. Its dust jacket (if present) remains fully intact, but small tears may be present.
Good	A book that remains intact and readable with complete text pages, but shows moderate signs of wear and use to both the book and dust jacket (if present). It may have noticeable creases, nicks, or stains, and the spine likely shows fading, bumping, and rubbing. There could be writing, underlining, and other marks on some pages, though the majority will be clean and tidy.
Fair	A book with significant wear or damage. The text pages will be complete, but there may be heavy underlining, highlighting and staining throughout, and the book’s endpapers, half-title, and copyright pages could be damaged or missing. The binding could be loose, and the dust jacket (if present) may have notable scuffs or tears. These copies are usually of interest for content, signature(s) or scarcity.
Poor	A heavily worn book whose value lies in its complete and legible text. A poor book will have substantial defects — loose joints or hinges, detached covers, loose and/or missing pages, and could be heavily soiled. A poor book is also known as a reading copy, and although compromised, can hold historical or bibliographic significance.

Get in touch

We'd love to hear from you. Fill out the form below and we'll get back to you as soon as possible.

Your cart is empty