Canada, CEF. A Signed Souvenir Article & Photograph of Lieutenant-Colonel William A. Bishop, V.C.

Illustrating a large photo of Lieutenant-Colonel William A. Bishop above the text, inscribed "LT.-COLONEL W.A. BISHOP, V.C., D.S.O., M.C., D.F.C. / NECESSITY is the Mother of Invention, and at the beginning of this war the necessity for better aeroplanes was strongly felt, with the result that in four years of war they progressed to a higher degree of development then they would otherwise have done in ten years. They were undoubtedly a tremendous factor in the winning of the war, but I am certain that their real triumph lies in commercial aviation. I trust that every reader of "The People's War Book" may be inspired to nobler deeds in the interest of Humanity and Civilization. Sincerely," followed by the original signature of Bishop in black ink, with the following inscription below "Publisher's Note: -- Colonel Bishop is known as the World's Ace of Aces. He is officially credited with bringing down 72 enemy planes, which is the highest official record. Unofficially his record is over 100 planes. The above genuine Autograph by Colonel Bishop is indeed a Souvenir of the Great World War to be treasured for years to come. The hand that signed the above name is the Hand that Downed a Hundred Huns.", the text and photo printed in black ink on a light yellow paper stock, 171 mm (w) x 250 mm (h), extremely fine.