Forward with the fifth by A.W Keown. First Ed published 1921.
Not necessarily a first edition. But original. In good or better condition. There are plenty of recent reprints but I'm after an early print of the original say 1930s
Possum3 said
10:04 AM Apr 1, 2021
I doubt that any member of the 5th Battalion Regimental Association that would have a copy would be willing to part with it, even if they happened to read this Forum - www.goodreads.com/book/show/9493420-forward-with-the-fifth may help.
Craig1 said
12:02 PM Apr 1, 2021
Books on Dean. dean St albury , 02 60213230, says temporarily closed, probably covid related, but a back up chance
oldbloke said
08:25 PM Apr 1, 2021
Hi Possum,
Did only members of the 5th Battalion Regimental Association get a copy originally?
oldbloke said
08:26 PM Apr 1, 2021
Thanks Craig, I'll give them a call next week.
Possum3 said
09:06 AM Apr 6, 2021
oldbloke wrote:
Hi Possum,
Did only members of the 5th Battalion Regimental Association get a copy originally?
I am unaware - As they served in almost every theatre in WW1 there would be numerous cherished original copies donated to "Charity Shops" by families of members on their passing. Some Libraries are parting with the old "paper books" when they digitise their stocks - as the old books take too much effort to maintain, you may get lucky in a regional/rural library.
oldbloke said
11:20 AM Apr 6, 2021
Th x possum.
Yeh, currently checking out op shops. Will add country libraries.
Craig1 said
05:38 PM Apr 19, 2021
Dont know how you went O B, but went past the shop this arvo," booksondean@bigpond.com " is their email.
oldbloke said
10:58 PM Apr 21, 2021
Thx just sent an email. I did find a couple of copies on the net. But very pricey
Craig1 said
05:25 PM Jun 16, 2021
Did you ever get your book?
oldbloke said
10:19 PM Jun 16, 2021
No not yet, I decided to just look around casually in book and OP shops. My daughter is also looking. The few I've seen on line haven't exactly been cheap.
Craig1 said
10:01 AM Jun 17, 2021
I just went past " Buy the Book " , Griffith Rd, Lavington.
I'm looking for an old original copy of:
Forward with the fifth by A.W Keown.
First Ed published 1921.
Not necessarily a first edition. But original. In good or better condition.
There are plenty of recent reprints but I'm after an early print of the original say 1930s
Hi Possum,
Did only members of the 5th Battalion Regimental Association get a copy originally?
Thanks Craig, I'll give them a call next week.
I am unaware - As they served in almost every theatre in WW1 there would be numerous cherished original copies donated to "Charity Shops" by families of members on their passing. Some Libraries are parting with the old "paper books" when they digitise their stocks - as the old books take too much effort to maintain, you may get lucky in a regional/rural library.
Yeh, currently checking out op shops. Will add country libraries.
3/326 Griffith Rd, Lavington NSW 2641
(02) 6025 3132
bythbook@bigpond.net.au