The British Legion Album

Published in aid of Field-Marshal Earl Haig's appeal for ex-service men of all ranks. Compiled by E. Lonsdale Deighton. This book brings together poems, musical scores and illustrations by notable members of the entertainment world and society, reproduced in their handwriting. The book contains several colour plates. Includes colour & black & white illustrations from John Hassall, W Heath Robinson, Augustus John, Tom Webster etc. Colourful advertisement for the Wills Gold Flake on the inside of the front cover. Dedicated to the Imperial War Museum. Published by Cassell, London, 1924. First Edition. Poor condition. The spine is missing. Rubbings, creases and soiling of the front cover. Frayed margins. Rubbings and staining on pages throughout the book. Pencil handwriting on the front page. Pen markings and a library stamp on the last page.