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WETHERELL, J[ames] E[lgin] (Editor). The Great War in verse and prose.

Toronto. Printed and Published by A. T. Wilgress, 1919. First edition.
8vo. xiv, 160pp. Original publisher's limp red morocco with gilt title, A.E.G., marbled endpapers. A near fine copy. A trifle rubbed to spine and edges. Internally clean and crisp. Presentation copy, inked inscription to recto of FFEP: 'To Viscount-Jellicoe with profound respect J.E. Wetherell, Toronto Dec. 8, 1919'.
Admiral of the Fleet John Jellicoe (1859-1935) served with great distinction within the Royal Navy, being primarily remembered for his victory at the Battle of Jutland during the First World War - having been promoted to command of the Grand Fleet by Winston Churchill.
£ 175.00 Antiquates Ref: 12833