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An American newspaper in France...
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An American newspaper in France...

Item # 712339 ·
THE WEEKLY WASH--EXTRA Published & Edited by Headquarters Detachment, 152d F. A. Brigade, Parce, France, March 15, 1919 

* Post World War I France 

A military camp newspaper from shortly after the end of World War I, this issue focused on an athletic meet with much related content.
Complete as a single sheet issue, folio size, an older tape mend on the front page, some foxing, good condition.

Background: Published on March 15, 1919, by the Headquarters Detachment of the 152d Field Artillery Brigade in Parcé, France, this rare single-sheet extra of The Weekly Wash captures the vibrant camp culture of American Expeditionary Forces (AEF) troops during the post-Armistice demobilization period. Serving the New York-based 77th Division as they awaited shipping orders home.

Item from last month's catalog - #368 - released for July, 2026

Category: The 20th Century
Price
$32
100% Authentic: Original printing, never a reproduction.