Jacques Loar; Pierre Muller [trans.] — Ersatz War Jokes

Ghent , Snoeck-Ducaju & Son , 1944. Paperback. An interesting collection of jokes from occupied Belgian during the Second World War that details how important humour is in dark times. This is a volume of jokes from that were secretly told during the German occupation of Belgian during the Second World War. Within the preface the author states the riskiness in publishing this volume of joke during the occupation. He also states that 'during the dark years we have gone through, a good joke has always done more to keep our spirits up, than good news.' illustrated throughout the text with humourous drawings by Marcel Antoine. Previous owner inscription to the front free endpaper. In the publisher's original paper wraps. Externally, smart. Some fading to the spine and marks to the wraps. Previous owner inscription to the front free endpaper. Internally, firmly bound with generally bright, clean pages. Very Good . Ill.: Marcel Antoine. Very Good .