1916 LORD KITCHENER Death Illustrated London News SPECIAL MEMORIAL NUMBER

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June 13, 1916

LORD KITCHENER

SPECIAL MEMORIAL NUMBER

Illustrated London News

This special memorial issue of the Illustrated London News features many photos and stories about Lord Kitchener to celebrate his life after his death on died June 5, 1916.

Measures 16” x 11 1/2”.

30 pages.

Also includes a bonus page inserted inside, from The Christian Herald from June 12, 1916 with a tribute to Lord Kitchener.

A little about Lord Kitchener:

“1st Earl Kitchener, in full Horatio Herbert Kitchener, 1st Earl Kitchener of Khartoum and of Broome, also called Viscount Broome of Broome, Baron Denton of Denton, Baron Kitchener of Khartoum and of Aspall (from 1898), and Viscount Kitchener of Khartoum, of the Vaal, and of Aspall (from 1902), (born June 24, 1850, near Listowel, County Kerry, Ireland—died June 5, 1916, at sea off Orkney Islands), British field marshal, imperial administrator, conqueror of the Sudan, commander in chief during the South African War, and (perhaps his most important role) secretary of state for war at the beginning of World War I (1914–18). At that time he organized armies on a scale unprecedented in British history and became a symbol of the national will to victory.”

CONDITION:

Good condition for it’s age. Cover is taped on, with wear to edges and creasing as well as some staining and discoloration throughout . See photos for details.

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