World War One special editions

The following World War One supplements are now available to buy as special replica editions. Printed and stitched on high quality cream paper, these special editions document important events and battles during the first World War.

State of War

Replica of the Supplement to The London Gazette 28861. First published on 5th August 1914. ‘His Majesty's Government have accordingly formally notified the German Government that a state of war exists between the two countries, as from 11 p.m. to-day’

Price: £4.25 including postage

Sir John French’s 4th Despatch – 1st Battle Ypres

Replica of the Second Supplement to The London Gazette 28989. First published 27th November 1914. ‘That this delicate operation was carried out successfully is in great measure due to the excellent feeling which exists between the French and British Armies’

Price: £6.00 including postage

Sir John French’s 7th Despatch – Battle of Neuve Chapelle

Replica of the Supplement to The London Gazette 29128. First published 14th April 1915. ‘The event of chief interest and importance which has taken place is the victory achieved over the enemy at the Battle of Neuve Chapelle, which was fought on the 10th, 11th and 12th of March.’

Price: £6.00 including postage

Sir John French‘s 9th Despatch – Battle of Loos

Replica of the Fourth Supplement to The London Gazette 29347. First Published 1st November 1915. ‘A gallant defence was made by troops of the 3rd Cavalry Division and 1st Indian Cavalry Division, and our position was maintained throughout’

Price: £6.00 including postage

Sir Ian Hamilton’s 1st Gallipoli Despatch

Replica of the Third Supplement to The London Gazette 29217. First published 6th July 1915. ‘Altogether the result of this and subsequent reconnaissances was to convince me that nothing but a thorough and systematic scheme for flinging the whole of the troops under my command very rapidly ashore could be expected to meet with success’

Price: £6.00 including postage