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Overview
Up for sale is a highly collectible and rare \"President’s Edition\" copy of \"Defenders of Democracy,\" published in 1918 by the Militia of Mercy. This book was produced as a tribute to the \"Defenders of Democracy\" during the Great War, with proceeds originally intended to aid the families of volunteer sailors.
Unique Features of This Copy
Rare Ephemera Included: Contains the original, rare Militia of Mercy \"Fund Appeal\" and Order Form. This document lists the Executive Council and explains the book\'s mission to reach every military hospital and YMCA hut.
Artistic Value: Features stunning color plates, including the iconic \"Flags\" series by American Impressionist Childe Hassam.
Literary Content: Includes facsimile contributions and poems from representative men and women of letters, such as Hermann Hagedorn’s \"How Can I Serve?\" dated August 15, 1917.
Historical Panoramas: Includes copyright-protected illustrations from the Panama-Pacific International Exposition (1915).
Exterior: The olive-drab cloth cover shows some age-related wear, scuffing to the central illustration, and bumping to the corners, typical for a century-old volume.
Interior: The internal pages and color plates are in very good condition. There is minor foxing/spotting on some page margins, but the artwork remains bright and clean.
Year: 1918 (MCMXVIII).
Publisher: John Lane Company / The Bodley Head.
Organization: The Militia of Mercy.
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