Step back in time with an authentic piece of British Home Front history. This original, pocket-sized wartime information booklet, titled "What to Do in Any War-Time Emergency: Authoritative Advice for the Plain Citizen," offers a fascinating and sobering window into daily life in Great Britain during the Blitz.
Issued in the interest of public safety, this rare piece of ephemera was a crucial survival guide for civilians navigating the hardships and dangers of World War II.
Authentic Wartime Ephemera: A genuine historic artifact printed in the United Kingdom during the early years of WWII.
Fascinating Historical Content: Includes official, practical instructions on "How to Deal with Incendiary Bombs and Household Fires," an overview of the Soldiers’, Sailors’, and Airmen’s Families Association (SSAFA), and updated postal rates from May 1940.
Complete 1941 Calendar: Features a crisp, printed 1941 calendar on the inside back cover, firmly anchoring this piece to one of the most pivotal years of the war.
Intact & Localized: Includes the original stamp/credit to the Leeds Branch of the SSAFA, adding a distinct layer of regional provenance.
Format: Stapled paperback / pocket booklet.
Condition: Good vintage condition. Expect authentic character marks consistent with age, including mild page toning and minor rusting/staining around the original iron staples (as pictured). The text and calendar remain perfectly legible.
Provenance: Ideal for history buffs, WWII collectors, educators, or as a unique addition to a vintage library or display case.
Collector's Note: Original civilian survival leaflets from the Blitz are increasingly difficult to find in complete condition. Because these were heavily handled and often discarded after the war, surviving copies are a rare testament to the resilience of the "plain citizen" during wartime Britain.
Ships securely in a protective, archival sleeve with a rigid board backing to prevent bending.
Tracked shipping available worldwide.
Step back in time with an authentic piece of British Home Front history. This original, pocket-sized wartime information booklet, titled "What to Do in Any War-Time Emergency: Authoritative Advice for the Plain Citizen," offers a fascinating and sobering window into daily life in Great Britain during the Blitz.
Issued in the interest of public safety, this rare piece of ephemera was a crucial survival guide for civilians navigating the hardships and dangers of World War II.
Authentic Wartime Ephemera: A genuine historic artifact printed in the United Kingdom during the early years of WWII.
Fascinating Historical Content: Includes official, practical instructions on "How to Deal with Incendiary Bombs and Household Fires," an overview of the Soldiers’, Sailors’, and Airmen’s Families Association (SSAFA), and updated postal rates from May 1940.
Complete 1941 Calendar: Features a crisp, printed 1941 calendar on the inside back cover, firmly anchoring this piece to one of the most pivotal years of the war.
Intact & Localized: Includes the original stamp/credit to the Leeds Branch of the SSAFA, adding a distinct layer of regional provenance.
Format: Stapled paperback / pocket booklet.
Condition: Good vintage condition. Expect authentic character marks consistent with age, including mild page toning and minor rusting/staining around the original iron staples (as pictured). The text and calendar remain perfectly legible.
Provenance: Ideal for history buffs, WWII collectors, educators, or as a unique addition to a vintage library or display case.
Collector's Note: Original civilian survival leaflets from the Blitz are increasingly difficult to find in complete condition. Because these were heavily handled and often discarded after the war, surviving copies are a rare testament to the resilience of the "plain citizen" during wartime Britain.
Ships securely in a protective, archival sleeve with a rigid board backing to prevent bending.
Tracked shipping available worldwide.
