1916 - the year of the battle of the Somme - first edition of this extraordinary children\'s book in which Josephine recreates the War with the dolls in her nursery. \"Little Teddy was the first wounded man to be brought in. His leg was off. But he was very brave and never cried once....\" However it ends with peace.Twelve charming colour plates and many pleasing line drawings by Honor C. Appleton.Condition good. One plate partially torn. Cover rather grubby. Binding still intact but becoming loose. Gift inscription on front end paper.