In a previous post I mentioned I have got a book with Donald Featherstones autograph (.: The signature of the great man himself . (tonystoysoldiers.blogspot.com) and Ros Macfarlane ( of Battle Game of the Month (gameofmonth.blogspot.com) fame) mentioned he had a signed copy of Featherstone's 'Wargames' which he was happy to pass on to me . Taking up this kind offer the book has arrived complete with a traveling escort of two Sailors and Officer and no lesser personage than Colonel MacDuff .
The great mans signature - 'To Gordon Saeuson(?) Good Wargaming!'. The famed Colonel MacDuff and his escort having passed their Covid tests are reputed to be seeking employment in the armies of the new Republic of Helenyka and may be appearing on the tabletop soon . Once more many thanks for the kind gift Ross .
I have the same edition, but not signed.
ReplyDeleteComparing the handwriting with "Gordon" I think that inscription is to Gordon Sorenson.
Yes I think your right , I wonder who Gordon was ?
DeleteWhat an excellent gift - I have the unsigned, much thumbed childhood copy sold off by my local branch library. Highly readable, written in an enthusiastic and authoritative style ... but best of all, turn to the appendix of Close Wars rules ...
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Don's book has been the greatest influence on my gaming life I think .
DeleteWhat a lovely gift to get, one to treasure for sure.
ReplyDeleteI was indeed , indebted to him .
DeleteGreat gift !
ReplyDeleteYes it is .
DeleteIt was a pleasure and a relief to find a good home for it.
ReplyDeleteIt was acquired 20 years ago in a rural used book store while on a memorable holiday, read thoroughly and browsed occasionally but the only actial use I made of it was to play the ancient scenario once and the acw one at least thrice. Battles with Model Soldiers was my entry drug and will stay with me to the end!
It will be treasured , many thanks, Tony
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