Description: Gale & Polden Ltd: Selection of Xmas Cards 1934. This catalogue measures approx 8" x 13". It is published by Gale & Polden, Aldershot Gale & Polden were printers, publishers and stationers to the Army. This catalogue is evidence that they produced Regimental Christmas Cards which were available to order in various styles The catalogue contains 16 sample or "dummy" cards (tipped-in to black card) to give officers an aid to ordering their own cards. The cards enclosed are more than just dummies in that all are regiment specific and appear exactly as the "real" card would. Each card features a Regimental crest to front. There is also a Regimental Ribbon which secures a pair of interior pages. The interior pages may show an old document, barracks scene, famous engagement etc and all bear a Christmas greeting. The 16 regiments (so far as we can tell) are: 5th Northumberland 7th Hussars Kings Kings Own Royal 2nd Bn Norfolk (cannot determine) Essex Rgt 1st Bn 43rd 17th Leicestershire Queens Own Cameron Highlanders Royal Welch Fusiliers Royal Berkshire Prince of Wales Durham Light Infantry Gordon Highlanders York & Lancaster Facing each pair of cards is a sheet explaining the designs available and pricing At the beginning of the book is a perforated order form - now loose Book in generally good condition BUT Front soft cover lightly soiled with some surface damage (where labels removed) and creasing One info sheet torn There is a little damage affecting 6 order sheets which have small pieces missing from the edges. This is possibly insect damage Royal Welch Fusiliers card damaged with small piece missing - see photo York & Lancaster card damaged with small piece missing - see photo The staples are rusty though all is secure Rear hard cover has some wear/creasing A RARE and collectable book - not to be missed! All our books are in stock in the UK & ready for immediate dispatch - if we haven't got it we don't list it! UK - buyers to pay £5.00 SIGNED FOR p&p All books are sent in strong card mailers specifically designed to protect books in transit. Ref 4197
Price: 49.99 GBP
Location: Cheadle
End Time: 2024-11-25T07:16:13.000Z
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Type: Greeting Cards
Era: Vintage (1920-1980)
