Vintage 1945 History of World War II Armed Services Memorial Edition
$45 · Offered by eBay
First edition
Up for sale is an exceptionally well-preserved copy of the 1945 Armed Services Memorial Edition of the History of World War II. Written and compiled immediately following the end of the war by Francis Trevelyan Miller and a board of international military authorities, this massive 966-page volume offers an incredible, unfiltered look at the conflict from a contemporary 1945 perspective. Finding this specific edition in Very Good condition is increasingly rare, making it a premier choice for collectors and historians alike. Condition Details: Exterior: The original cloth cover is structurally sound with vibrant gold lettering. Minimal shelf wear or rubbing. Binding: Excellent, tight, and square binding. The spine is firm, and no pages are loose or detached. Interior: The pages are remarkably clean, crisp, and intact. Free of highlighting, underlining, or marginalia. Natural, uniform age-toning appropriate for 80+ year-old paper. Illustrations: All black-and-white battle photographs, color plates, and maps remain vivid and securely bound. Key Features: Comprehensive Text: 102 chapters spanning the global theater of war, complete with official war records and chronologies. Historical Replicas: Includes replicas of the historic surrender documents. Memorial Service Record: Features the unique preliminary "Service Record" pages at the front of the book, which were designed for veterans or their families to log personal military service data. The unique veteran "Service Record" pag
- Publisher: Universal Book and Bible House
- Year: 1945
- Binding: Hardcover
- Condition: Very Good
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