History's Greatest War: A Pictorial Narrative — S.J. Duncan-Clark, WWI Illustrated History, Chromolithograph Cover

A remarkable piece of WWI Americana — History's Greatest War: A Pictorial Narrative by S.J. Duncan-Clark, with special contributions from Gen. John J. Pershing on the American Expeditionary Forces, Admiral William S. Sims on the Navies of the World, and Secretary of the Navy Josephus Daniels on the Marines. Packed with original wartime photographs, de luxe colorgravures of war leaders, maps of continents and newly formed nations, and firsthand accounts from the front.

The cover is a stunning chromolithograph depicting an American and French officer shaking hands in front of the Arc de Triomphe — a powerful image of Allied unity. Inside, a decorative "Roll of Honor" page with a soldier's photograph placeholder adds a deeply personal touch.

• Author: S.J. Duncan-Clark — World War Analyst, Correspondent and Editor
• Contributors: Gen. John J. Pershing, Admiral William S. Sims, Secretary Josephus Daniels
• Contents: Original WWI photographs, colorgravures, maps, firsthand accounts
• Roll of Honor page with soldier's photo placeholder
• Size: 10.5" x 8" x 1.25"
• Era: WWI / early 1920s

Condition — Display Copy

• Spine heavily deteriorated — cloth completely separating
• Cover worn and soiled consistent with age
• Interior pages intact and readable throughout
• A display copy — the chromolithograph cover is the star

A significant piece of WWI history and Americana. The cover alone makes it a striking display piece for a study, library, or military history collection.

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