West Point, NY: Daughters, US Army, 1957. First Edition. Original Wraps. Very Good. 32pp; illus from photographs. Includes a calendar of events along with a history of the US Military Academy and information for visitors. 9" x 6". (more information)

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Maresbras, Tacloban, PI: Air Service Area Command, 1945. First Editions. Self-wraps. Very Good. 44pp in all; cartoons in text. Present are three issues from 1945: 8 September, 22 September, 17 November. (Volume II, Nos. 4, 6, 14.) These stencilled newspapers were written, illustrated and produced by troops stationed in the Philippines during World War II. They have a decided "GI" tone and offer local unit news, sports and events, profiles of GIs in the Philippine Islands, etc. The mastheads list editor, artists, columnists, etc., with the statement: "Bamboo Bulletin receives CNS material." On the outside fold, each issue is addressed to a woman in Pennsylvania. The final issue is stamped "Let's Get the Troops Home" and "Get the Men Home from Leyte." 8" x 6.75". (more information)

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Washington: National Canners, 1944. First Edition. Pictorial wraps. Very Good. 16pp; few illustrations in text. Contains recipes for 12 menus, most serving six to ten people, and a section on "making the most of leftovers." The wartime theme of the booklet is "Waste No Food". 9" x 6". (more information)

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Washington: National Canners, 1945. First Edition. Pictorial wraps. Very Good. 24pp, index. Has 10 menus and 39 recipes for Type A and Type B school lunches, as designated by the War Food Administration. 9" x 6". (more information)

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Miami: Life Publications, 1967. First Edition. Original wraps. Very Good. Small nick in gilt paper covers. 64pp; illus from photographs and drawings. Intended for Vietnam War soldiers, this pocket manual contains stories of fighting men who found strength in "the word of God." 6" x 4.5". (more information)

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NY: NY Herald Tribune, 1943. First Edition. Soft Cover. Very Good. Printed paper covers. 18pp. Laid in is a mimeographed letter from Mayor LaGuardia, lauding NYC as "the headquarters of American industry and business" during World War II. 10" x 7". (more information)

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Washington: OPA, 1943. not bound. Fine. Three items on one sheet: Printed forms for Gasoline Credits, Roasted Coffee Credits, and Meat-Fats-Fish-Cheese Credits. 9.25" x 3.5". (more information)

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NY: 20th Century-Fox, 1970. First Edition. Soft cover. Very Good. Decorative paper covers. 14 leaves, printed on rectos only. The film was released in January, 1970. This guide includes: "Why Patton?" written by George C. Scott; descriptions and brief biographies of the cast; info on locations; etc. 11" x 8.5". (more information)

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NY: 20th Century-Fox, 1970. First Edition. Soft cover. Very Good. Decorative paper covers. 15 leaves, printed on rectos only; 22 portraits. The film was released in January, 1970. This guide includes: "Why Patton?" written by George C. Scott; descriptions and brief biographies of the cast; info on locations; etc. In this illustrated version of the Final Information Guide, the cast members are shown in uniform, and identified by name and by character. 11" x 8.5". (more information)

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NY: 20th Century-Fox, 1970. First Edition. Soft cover. Very Good. Printed paper covers. 18 leaves, printed on rectos only; 30 portraits. This Roadshow Release contains detailed biographies of the actors and production staffs in the US and Japan, a history of the making of this Japanese-American joint film, descriptions of locations, ships used, etc. The 30 portraits show the cast in costume, and identified by name and character. Several of the portraits as well as one location (Iwanai) have been crossed out in ink. 11" x 8.5". (more information)

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Chicago: Libby, McNeill & Libby, 1942. First Edition. Pictorial boards. Very Good. 124pp; illustrations and maps, some color. This patriotic manual is intended to help Americans on the homefront to gain "a clear and deeper understanding of what the defense of America means.vital facts about the modernized defense forces of the US" such as as the duties and equipment of the Army, Navy and Marine Corps, their insignias and uniforms, how citizens should display and salute the flag, etc. 6.75" x 5". (more information)

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Chicago: Poultry & Egg Natl Board, 1944. First Edition. Pictorial Cover. Very Good. Brochure, six panels; vignettes. Contains 12 recipes featuring eggs for "speedy preparation.a crying need of busy wartime schedules today." 8.5" x 3". (more information)

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Princeton, NJ: Princeton University, 1918. First Edition. not bound. Very Good. One page; a partial manuscript by Goodrich is written on verso. The printed text states that the curriculum "will be based on the courses of the Ensign school at Annapolis . to be covered in nine months," &c. 8.5" x 5.5". (more information)

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Washington: Adjutant General of the Army, 1910. First Edition. not bound. Very Good. Broadside, one page; two mug-shot portraits. Sherrill, an unassigned Infantry recruit, is reported to have deserted at Columbus Barracks, Ohio, February 9, 1910. This poster identifies his home residence and gives a detailed description of him (including scars) as well as terms for claiming the reward. He was born at Detroit, Michigan, was 21 years old, and gave his occupation as clerk at the time of his enlistment. 12" x 9.5". (more information)

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Washington: Adjutant General of the Army, 1911. First Edition. not bound. Very Good. Broadside, one page; two mug-shot portraits. Brooks, a private in the Coast Artillery Corps, is reported to have deserted at Fort Totten, New York, August 9, 1911. This poster identifies his home residence and gives a detailed description of him (including scars and moles) as well as terms for claiming the reward. He was born in Claiborne County, Tennessee, was 22 years old, and gave his occupation as laborer at the time of his enlistment. 12" x 9.5". (more information)

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Washington: Adjutant General of the Army, 1909. First Edition. not bound. Very Good. Broadside, one page; two mug-shot portraits. McNalty, a Coast Artillery Corps recruit, is reported to have deserted at Jefferson Barracks, Missouri, December 18, 1909. This poster identifies his home residence and gives a detailed description of him (including scars and tattoos) as well as terms for claiming the reward. He was born in Ireland, was 24 years old, and gave his occupation as blacksmith at the time of his enlistment. 12" x 9.5". (more information)

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NY: Dell, 1942. First Edition. Pictorial wraps. Very Good. 50pp; illus from photographs, maps inside covers. Aimed at civilians and future soldiers. Besides "vital information on America's streamlined fighting forces--the Army, Navy, Marines and Air Corps," the almanac also addresses "your draft status, what equipment you will use in the Army, the ships you will man in the Navy, the planes you will fly, the amazing results of your production efforts on the defense front, and biographies of the men who will lead you in battle." 11.25" x 8.5". (more information)

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Lebanon, PA: Lebanon County Hist Society, 1912. First Edition. Original wraps. Very Good. 22pp; 2 plates from photographs. Richards identifies the Pennsylvania-Germans captured at Long Island and Fort Washington in 1776 and held in New York prisons. 9" x 6.25". (more information)

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London: W.P. Griffith & Sons, 1915. First Edition. not bound. Very Good. Broadside, printed in blue display type; only slight wear to margins. Coat-of-arms of King George at top, flanked by "G.R." Text continues: . NO PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE NECESSARY--BUT MEN WITH PREVIOUS SEA EXPERIENCE WILL BE ACCEPTED UP TO THE AGE OF 38 . HEIGHT - 5FT. 4 INS . CHEST - 35 INS . SEPARATION ALLOWANCE AT NAVAL RATES . MEN WISHING TO JOIN SHOULD APPLY TO THE NEAREST R.N. AND R.M. RECRUITER . APPLY: 7, WHITEHALL PLACE, S.W. This is a large, striking broadside intended to recruit British combat sailors early in World War I. Authenticity guaranteed. 31.5" x 21.5". (more information)

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Keansburg, NJ, 1945. not bound. Very Good. In the original matte with printed cover: "Jerry Sheehan's.Dining and Dancing.Floor Shows Nitely.`Showplace of the Jersey Shore'.Keansburg, NJ." 6.5" x 8.5". (more information)

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Harrisburg, PA: Mollus, 1914. First Edition. Original wraps. Fine. 17pp. Snowden delivered this paper at the February 11, 1914 Memorial Meeting of the Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States, Commandery of the State of Pennsylvania. 9" x 6". (more information)

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Columbus, OH: Not published, 1908. Original. Hardcover. Good. Two volumes, leather spines and corners worn, contents in very good condition. pp: 200 + 295. All of the pages are filled with handwritten entries. The Auxiliary, who met at Memorial Hall in Columbus, had as their main purpose: "Loyalty to their beloved flag and the Spanish War Veterans." These books contain complete, formal minutes, handwritten by several secretaries over the years. Included are: elections of officers; reports of the officers as well as the chaplain, conductor, pianist, etc.; reports on parties, lectures, fundraisers, bazaars, services, card club, and many ritual ceremonies. An extensive record of this women's group. 10.5" x 8". (more information)

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Spool Cotton Co., 1942. Third Edition. Original wraps. Very Good. 50pp; illus from photographs and drawings. Begins with the Consumer's Victory Pledge: "Buy carefully, take good care of the things I have, waste nothing." Offers "ways to teach an old wardrobe new tricks" by mending, patching, altering and restyling, including "how to convert a man's suit into a woman's suit" and "reclaiming" used wool, plus instructions for crocheting hats, etc. 10.5" x 7.5". (more information)

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Spool Cotton Co., 1942. Third Edition. Soft Cover. Very Good. Red-white-blue paper covers. 50pp; illus throughout from photographs. Inside the cover is the "Consumer's Victory Pledge" to buy carefully, take care of things, and waste nothing. Topics include: what you need in your sewing basket; how to mend, patch, alter and restyle clothing; how to convert men's suits to women's suits; making children's clothes; creating hats; using odds and ends; etc. Has many photo-illustrations and patterns. 10.5" x 7.5". (more information)

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Worcester Hamilton Press 1905., 1905. 1st Edition. Soft cover. Printed paper covers and contents in very good condition. 10" x 6.25" 31pp First published in the AAS Proceedings, October 1904. 1st book edn. Binding is original wraps. (more information)

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Washington: U.S. Marine Corps, 1967. Revised Edition. Soft Cover. Very Good. 30pp. History of the Ninth from its activation in 1917 to its work in Vietnam as part of the III Marine Amphibious Force. 10.25" x 7.75". (more information)

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Washington: US House of Representatives, 1838. First Edition. Self-wraps. Very Good. Neatly removed. 3pp. Explains why a national foundry, producing "cannon and other military engines," should be located at Easton, Pennsylvania. 8.75" x 5.5". (more information)

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Washington: Armed Forces Information, 1959. Revised Edition. Pictorial wraps. Very Good. 16pp; color illus in text. An illustrated history of Old Glory. 9.5" x 7.5". (more information)

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Camden, NJ: Alpha Litho Co., 1942. First Edition. Pictorial wraps. Very Good. (28)pp; frequent illus in color. Includes guidelines for displaying the American flag at home, discussion of naval flags, "approved flag customs," etc. 7.5" x 5". (more information)

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West Point, NY: USMA, 1940. not bound. Very Good. On black felt, lettering in gold, "e pluribus unum" emblem with spread eagle in full color, white border at top, gold-cord hanger. 11.25" x 8.25". (more information)

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