Tommy's Tunes, F. T. Nettleingham — 1st Edition

£84.50

Tommy's Tunes, F. T. Nettleingham — 1st Edition

Name: Tommy's Tunes, F. T. Nettleingham — 1st Edition
Brand: Broadhursts Books
SKU: 4235
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Publication: London, Erskine MacDonald, Ltd., 1917

Formatting: 8vo, pp. 96.

Condition Report: Good. The book presents as a genuine, historically used copy, bearing evident signs of wear commensurate with its age and wartime context. The pictorial paper-covered boards display moderate rubbing, edge-wear, and light surface marking across the panels. The most significant condition point is the spine, which is heavily chipped and frayed; the original paper covering has largely perished, exposing the underlying binding structure and text block edge. Despite this external wear, the binding remains secure and holds the signatures together without major separation. Internally, the pages are generally clean with typical age-toning, remaining highly legible and robust for continued study.

Catalogue Note: First edition. This compilation captures the raw, authentic musical culture of the British Expeditionary Force (B.E.F.) during the First World War. Bound in the publisher's printed paper-covered boards, the front cover features a striking, satirical trench illustration bearing a printed apology to Capt. Bruce Bairnsfather, the famed creator of the 'Old Bill' cartoons.

Copies in their original bindings are increasingly scarce on the open market. As these early "trench books" were heavily circulated and inherently fragile, they were poorly preserved and highly susceptible to damage, making surviving field-used examples desirable to military historians and musicologists alike.

Compiled directly from the trenches of the Great War, Tommy's Tunes is a poignant and humorous time capsule of the British Expeditionary Force. Meticulously gathered by 2nd Lieutenant F. T. Nettleingham, this collection preserves the authentic marching melodies, rude rhymes, and popular parodies that kept morale alive amidst the mud and artillery fire.From gallows humor to wistful anthems of home, it offers an unfiltered glimpse into the spirit, camaraderie, and indomitable wit of the British 'Tommy' on active service.

Book Condition: Good

Book Authors: F. T. Nettleingham

Book Publisher: Erskine MacDonald, Ltd

Book Language: English

Narrative Type: Non-Fiction

Genre: History

Book edition: First Edition

Signed: No

Book Pages: 96

Book Publication Year: 1917

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Book Binding: Paper-Covered Boards

Illustrator: N/A

Book Series: N/A

Country/region of manufacture: London, United Kingdom

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