"U.S. IS AT WAR." Bay City Times Tribune.
Bay City, Mich. April 6, 1917. 10pp, folded, a bit ratty, torn at folds, missing some pieces. Front page covering the official start of the US's involvement in WWI. More
WORLD WAR I & II
"U.S. Pacific Fleet" [cover title]
(U.S. Pacific Fleet: San Francisco), (c. 1970). Photos, 10.5 x 8", pict staped wraps with map on rear cover, 20pp + iv, covers very lightly rubbed else a nice, clean, fresh copy. Organization, operations and people of the U.S. Pacific Fleet, including a nice profile on Admiral Bernard A. Clarey..... More
"U.S.S. INDIANAPOLIS, Memorial Dedication, 'Still at Sea', August 2, 1995, Indianapolis, Indiana" [cover title]
np (Indianapolis, IN?), 1995. Paperback. Photos, 11 x 8", glossy pict wraps, 112pp + pp, covers worn, extremities bumped and creased, contents a bit used. SIGNED BY JAMES E. O'DONNELL "Survivor". Bound with facsimiles of Commissioning Day program, and Silver Service Presentation program. SCARCE. More
U.S.S. SANBORN
n.p., n.d. (1946). Hardcover. Numerous photos, 10.5 x 8", spiral stiff wraps, unpaginated, cover stamping dull, covers a little sticky else very good. More
"UNDER THE SHADOW OF THEIR WINGS OUR LANDS SHALL DWELL SECURE"
Anon. 1944. Paperback. 27 x 37". Released by General Cable. From the infamous WWII "Fight Talk Series." Very nice except for wrinkling around the margins, some chipping and horizontal crease over the words "Shall Dwell Secure" with a small tear on the word "Dwell", small piece of clear tape on..... More
"UNDER THE SHADOW OF THEIR WINGS OUR LANDS SHALL DWELL SECURE"
Anon. 1944. Paperback. 27 x 37". Released by General Cable. From the infamous WWII "Fight Talk Series." Very nice except for wrinkling around the margins, some chipping and horizontal crease over the words "Shall Dwell Secure" with a small tear on the word "Dwell", rolled. Colorful, attractive image of two..... More
UNIFORMEN DER MARINE UND SCHUTZTRUPPEN.
Waldorf-Astoria Zigarettenfabrik GMBH Muchen nd. 96 color uniform cards, oblong 11 x 12", wraps, unpaged, cover rubbed, plus 2 check off cards. Missing #31 with #52 detached. More
THE UNITED STATES ARMY GUIDE FOR LEAVE TROOPS.
U.S. Army: np (Paris?), nd (1945). Color illustr and map, 8.5 x 5.5, folds out to 22 x 17, folds worn, discoloration and wear else a fascinating piece, referring troops to churches, swimming pools and entertainment facilities. Also included: "THIS IS PARIS, The Amusements of Paris, Guide with Plans, Offered..... More
UNITED STATES ARMY IN THE WORLD WAR 1917-1919.
Historical Division: Dept of the Army: Washington 1948. 10.5 x 8", cloth, 743 pp, covers rubbed & soiled. Vol "3" on spine. More
UNSERE JU 52 AUF DEM FLIEGERHORST WUNSTORF
(Luftfahrt Museum: Laatzen/Hannover), nd. Photos, 12.25 x 9.5", die-cut pict stapled wraps, (20)pp, covers a little edge-worn else a nice, fairly recent publication showing the salvaging of WWII-era Junkers 52. More
"USS HORNET CV8, Warship Battle Damage" [cover title, The Floating Drydock's...]
Pictorial Histories Publ.: Missoula, MT, 1985. Paperback. Photos, oblong 8.25 x 10.5", color pict stapled wraps, 32pp, a bit worn but still good. SCARCE. More
USS KITTY HAWK (CVA-63) 1966-67
np, nd (c. 1967). Hardcover. Photos including color; illus., 11.25 x 8.5", gilt-lettered and gilt-dec embossed brown leatherette, unpaginated, covers a bit rubbed, extremities showing a little wear, ink scribble on ffep else a nice copy in a rubbed, worn, soiled and tearing slipcase. Includes page listing of "Those We..... More
Valcartier Camp 1914 mobilization medal with pinback hanger
Valcartier, Quebec, 1914. Medal 1.5 x 1.5", silvered bronze with bronze gilt inserted centerpiece, pinback 1.5 x 5", silvered bronze. Both pieces have some wear and rubbing else very good condition. Pinback lacks one connecting ring, pin maybe a replacement. The medal's obverse has a center section showing a soldier..... More
VICTORY MAP.
The Western and Southern Life Insurance Co. Cincinnati n.d. (1945?). 20x27.5", tears at folds. Rand McNally map. More
Vintage 1918 World War I real photo postcard of 20-ton German tank "Elfriede," captured by the Allies in October, 1918, published by Max, of Paris.
No. 5 of a series, unused, moderate wear to corners, no creasing. More
Vintage Real Photo Postcard of the World War I era United States Navy submarine K-6, published by E. Muller, Jr., NYC.
Sub was laid down 12 June 1912, launched 26 March 1914, decommissioned 21 May, 1923, and scrapped 3 June 1931. Card is unused and in very good condition, minimal wear, no creasing. More
VUES DU PAS-DE-CALAIS. LA GUERRE 1914-1918. 20 CARTES DETACHABLES.
Phototypie Alary-Ruelle: Paris, 1918. Book of printed postcards, oblong 3.5 x 5.5, pict stapled wraps, 20 postcards. Front cover detached, covers creased, soiled, spotted, light soiling to contents. Shows various scenes of the aftermath of war in France. Comes with: Four real photo postcards, written from a soldier in France..... More
W & A.K. Johnston's WAR MAP OF EUROPE...
A.F. Nystrom: Chicago, nd (1914?). Paperback. 19 x 23.5", color map folded to 7 x 4.5", printed wraps, covers stained with ink stain, some tears else good. "Shows Area, Population, names of Rulers and strength of Armies and Navies of all European Countries". Rulers include Czar Nicholas II, Kaser William..... More
WAR DEPARTMENT ANNUAL REPORTS 1915 (in three volumes) Volume I: Reports of the Secretary of War, The Chief of Staff. . . Volume one (only).
Government Printing Office: Washington. 1916. Folding charts, 9 x 6, red cloth, 928 w/index, covers worn and rubbed contents very good. On the eve of World War I. More
"THE WAR IS OVER."
Battle Creek Moon-Journal Extra. Battle Creek, Mich Nov. 10, 1918. Four page headline newpaper, numerous folds, hole on pp 1/2, lower right quadrand, mostly good. Full front page coverage. More
WAR TUGS TELL THEIR TALES OF THE SEA. A Folio of Astounding Exploits Performed by War Tugs of the United Nations, that Comprise a Brilliant Chapter in Marine History.
Cleveland Diesel Engine Division, GM Corp: Cleveland. nd. B&W illustr, 12 x 9, pict stapled wraps, 24 pp, covers creased, soiled spine tips worn, staples rusty, contents creased with some soiling else good. Tugs mentioned are the Intent, the Cree, the Edmond J. Moran, the Choctaw, the Confident, the Busy..... More
WE RIPENED FAST, The Unofficial History Of The Seventy-Sixth Infantry Division
Printed by Otto Lembeck, Frankfurt, (1946). Hardcover. Photos, 12.5 x 9", pict boards, pict (black/white photo) dustjacket, 248pp. Corners bumped, rear inner hinge cracked, abrasion on ffep, dustjacket is worn, creased, torn, missing small pieces and is price clipped. Comes with: two copies of the company newspaper "Onaway 76th Division"..... More
WEATHER FOR THE AIRCREW TRAINEE, Air Forces Manual No. 6
Training Aids Div.: HQ Army Air Forces: NY, 1944. Paperback. Illus., 10.5 x 8", pict stapled wraps, 154pp, covers worn and darkened, spine torn at staples, textblock detached, pp toned and used. "Restricted"; "14 February 1944". World War II. More
"WHO'S TOO OLD!" [cover title]
np (US Navy), (1951). Cartoon illus. by Tom Powers, 7.5 x 5.5", pict stapled self wraps, 21pp, covers a little rubbed and toned, spine worn, contents with minor finger soling and wear. Recruitment booklet showing the number of jobs for skilled workers in the post-war Seabees. SCARCE. "Can do!" More
WHO'S WHO IN UNIFORM A Simplifed Method Of Knowing The Rank And Branch Of Service Of The Army, Navy, Marines, Coast Guard, Red Cross, Civilian Defence And Affiliated Services
Street & Smith, nd (1941?). Paperback. Illus., 11 x 8.5", colorful pict wraps, 56pp. Covers worn, creased, soiled, torn, missing parts of spine, contents have edge tears and light toning else good to very good condition. Also identified is the Canadian Army, Navy & Air Force, "our allies" and "our..... More