Memorial Hospital Mission des Amis French Maternity Hospital 1920 WWI booklet

(Old Books, Early 20th Century Books, Souvenir Books, Local History, Mission des Amis).

Memorial Hospital of the Mission des Amis.(Paris, France
Published 1920, Paris by Herbert Clarke.
39 [40] pages plus wrapper covers, yap edges. Text in English. Illustrated throughout.

Publisher's pictorial paper wrappers, rear cover is a map of the grounds.

Scarce ephemeral post- WW I Reconstruction period medical hospital for women with babies item.

Item is old and shows some signs of handling and time. Item is not new or in "new" condition, old crease down center.

Paper covers rubbed and lightly age worn, closed edge tear, remains overall clean and attractive as a fragile survival.

Text block paper is toned, signs of handling, internally still well preserved, tight, sound.

Still attractive on the shelf. The scarce pamphlet displays a pleasing and unique age patina and is in nice antiquarian condition, any age flaws easy to overlook or forgive. 

Please review photos for more detail and our best attempt to convey how this vintage early 20th century item survives.

Covers measures c. 4 1/2" H x 6 1/2" W.

[B4690].