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"Manual of Military Aviation":  by Major Hollis Leroy Muller, United States Army.  Published by The Collegiate Press, and Printed by George Banta Publishing Company, Menasha, Wisconsin, Copyright 1918.  This book was prepared by Major Muller with the Coast Artillery Corps, a Junior Military Aviator, U.S. Army Chief Instructor for the Field Officer's Course in Aeronautics, Signal Corps School, 1916.  He was the holder of Certificates as Expert Aviator, Airplane Pilot, and Free Balloon Pilot, International Aeronautic Federation. (Also the Author of "Elements of Training in Aviation".)  Prepared for the use of Personnel of Aircraft Troops of the Army, National Guard and Reserve Corps; Officers of the Armies of the United States; Members of Military Training Camps; and Airmen in General.  Used by the American Expeditionary Forces 1917-1919. 

First Edition, with original gilt-decorated cloth cover with wing design, 308 pages, illustrated with photos and drawings.  Overall Very Solid Book, but does have some inside separation from the spine (that is easily repairable), and typical bumps and signs of age, the condition is very good.  This is an Excellent reference for World War One Aviation collectors and researchers. (SOLD)

Attributed USMC "Commendations of Second Division":  American Expeditionary Forces 1917-1919.  Excellent Unit Citation compilation, in 61 pages, printed in Germany in 1919 by the newly founded Second Division Association.  Comes in the Original Mailing Envelope as sent from France, to what appears to be a girlfriend in June of 1919 by Pvt. William G. Baber, 20th Co., 3rd Bn., 5th Marines.  Postmark shows 3rd Army of Occupation stamps.  Baber enlisted in May of 1918, and saw service in France with the AEF, and into the Occupation of Germany.  Aside from the typical bumps and slight signs of age, overall condition is Excellent.  This is a nice solid copy of an important reference for World War One collectors and researchers. (SOLD)

American Armies and Battlefields in Europe:  American Battle Monuments Commission 1938 . Excellent photos, charts, and maps throughout, in 547 pages with three (3) large format pull out battle maps in end cover pocket.  Aside from the typical corner bumps and slight end of spine wear, this is a nice solid copy of this critical reference for World War One collectors and researchers. ($45)

79th Division Summary of Operations in the World War:  American Battle Monuments Commission 1944 . Excellent text, charts, and maps throughout, in 46 pages with two (2) large format pull out battle maps in front cover pocket.  Ex-Library Copy with only typical corner bumps and slight end of spine wear, this is a nice solid copy of this critical reference for World War One collectors and researchers. ($45)

The Price of Our Heritage:  Compiled and published in 1919 by Winfred E. Robb, DSC (Regimental Chaplain 168th Infantry). This is an outstanding photo record of all the KIA, DOW, and DOD members of the 168th Infantry, 42nd (Rainbow) Division, AEF.  415+ pages, in good condition with typical wear, but solid binding. This is a must have unit reference for the most active U.S. Infantry Combat Regiment in World War I. Photos and brief biographies on each of the dead from this regiment, including details of death. (SOLD)

Soldiers All:  A Very Hard to find and Outstanding WWI period reference on a number of noted United States players from Key Decorated Enlisted Men, to the highest ranking Officers.  Great prints with biographies on each man listed.  Overall condition is very good and sound.  Some corner bumps, and light edge chipping, but binding is Original and solid, with all text clean and legible with typical signs of age and use. Illustrated by Joseph Cummings Chase Soldiers All: Portraits and Sketches of the Men of the A.E.F.  New York: George H. Doran, 1920 475pp.large 8vo.  Contains over 130 portraits painted by Cummings of First World War 'Black-Jack' Pershing to Sgt. Alvin York, winner of the Congressional Medal of Honor.  Carr (Mantle Fielding's Dictionary Of American Painters, Sculptors And Engravers, 1965:63) writes that Chase New York; Penna. Academy Fine Arts; Academie Julien, Paris, under Jean Paul Laurens. As war artist, painted at the front 142 portraits of officers of A.E.F., including General Pershing and staff; also many Doughboys' who had been cited for extraordinary heroism in action, and several officers of the Allies, including Marshal Foch. This title reproduces that body of work by Chase.  ($125) View1 , View2

Third Division Unit History for WWI:  "History of the Third Division United States Army in the World War for the period December 1, 1917 to January 1, 1919".  Printed in Germany in Feb. 1919.  Excellent text, charts, and officer rosters, in 397 pages.  Binding is intact, but a touch brittle.  Covers have some water staining, but all text is clear and intact, making this a perfect research copy for this active division.  (Does Not include the small folding maps originally inside the back cover.)  Another critical reference for World War One 3rd Division AEF collectors and researchers. ($30)

RARE POW/Aviation Art Publication "Not As Briefed" by C. Ross Greening:  An outstanding compilation of Second World War wartime illustrations done by Col. C. Ross Greening, and published shortly afterwards by Brown & Bigelow.  Colonel Charles R. Greening was an accomplished U.S. Army Air Forces combat pilot that flew on the Doolittle Raid, with a significant participation, flew AAF B-25's & B-26's over Africa and Italy, getting shot down over Italy, evading capture over a cold winter, and eventually being interred for nearly 18 months in a German prison camp.  He became a group C.O. in Officer's Camp Stalag Luft One until the liberation at war's end.  This high quality spiral bound album contains over 50 full color paintings (all of which were done during the war...)  of fighting scenes showing the intensity and realities of aerial combat and life under Prisoner of War conditions.  Each Plate has a detailed text description of the illustration, and the art is truly magnificent.  This is a Limited Edition Publication, and appears to be individually signed by the artist.  (13-1/2" by 10-1/2" Format)  Excellent Original condition, with only minor signs of age.  All images are crisp and clear. (SOLD)

Five Years, Five Countries, Five Campaigns with the 141st Infantry Regiment:  A great unit history for a very active combat unit of the 36th Infantry Division.  Printed in Germany in 1945, with nice pull out map of battle progress, major actions, and citations.  Has slight binding issues, but overall solid condition with dust jacket. ($45)

History of  the 363rd Infantry:  One Regiment of the 91st Division in World War II.  A great unit history for an active combat unit in Italy and the ETO.  Complied by Capt. Ralph E. Strootman, and Printed in 1947, by Infantry Journal, Inc.   Excellent reference with extensive rosters, decoration lists, unit citations, Honor Roll, photos and maps.  354 pages, with solid binding, clean clear text, with some typical cover wear. ($45)

Regiment of the Century:  "The Story of the 397th Infantry Regiment" in World War II.  A great unit history for an active combat unit in the ETO.  Complied and Printed in Germany 1945.   Excellent reference with extensive and beautifully illustrated decoration lists, unit citations, photos and maps.  314 pages, with solid clean binding, clean clear text, and very minor corner bumps. ($75)

Combat Squadrons of the United States Air Force, World War II:  The Official Military Record of Every Active Squadron. Edited by Maurer Maurer. USAF Historical Division, Air University, Department of the Air Force. This unique reference work contains the histories and emblems of the 1,226 USAF Combat Squadrons that saw action in WW II -- specifically, between December 7, 1941 and September 2, 1945.  It was prepared by the Air Force Historical Division in 1969.  All text clean and clear with 841 pages, and binding loose but solid.  A must have reference for the WWII US Aviation collector.  Original Printing. ($25)

Vietnam Order of Battle:  A highly sought after, Out of Print, Book on the Vietnam War.  This text lists and pictures the active units, commands, weapons, vehicles, statistics, insignia, maps, etc. relating to this conflict.  GREAT Color photos of Patches, Wings, Badges, Insignia, etc.  This is a MUST HAVE reference for the Vietnam War Historian and Collector.  This book was published in 1986 by Exeter Books, and compiled by Shelby L. Stanton. (Who also did the Outstanding WWII Order of Battle)  This is considered Vol. I, but they never published a second volume.  There are 396 pages in this large format (12x9) Hardcover.  It is in excellent condition, with solid binding, clean text, clean DJ, and only minor signs of use.  This material relates to all the following areas of military collecting:  Army  Vietnam Era  Jungle  USAR  MACV  Aircraft  U.S. Army Aviation  USMC U.S.M.C. U.S. Marine Corps in Vietnam  International Forces in Vietnam  American Allies in Vietnam  Wing  Patch  DI  Distinctive Insignia  Unit Crest  Metal Insignia  Uniform Photos  Badge  Armor  Armour  Helicopter Branch Insignia  Special Forces  Asia  Far East Command  Westmoreland  Tank  Artillery  Pocket Patches  “Beercan DI’s”  Guns Rockets Infantry Cavalry. ($85) View1 , View2, View3

United States Military Medals & Ribbons:  By Philip K. Robles, 187 pages, published in 1971 by Tuttle.  Well indexed book with Color Photos, and solid text throughout.  Book is clean with dust cover, and only typical edge bumps and minor chips to dust cover. Out of Print. (SOLD)

Original 1st Edition of "The Call of Duty":  Long Out-of-Print, but filled the spot as the top book on U.S. Military Medals and Decorations for many years, and considered by many to be the "Bible" for collectors on the subject.  Authored by John E. Strandberg and Roger James Bender, and published in San Jose, CA, U.S.A., by R. James Bender Publishing, 1994, 6" x 9", Hardbound, 1^st Edition, 384 pgs.  Subtitle: Military Awards and Decorations of the United States of America.  ISBN No. 0-912138-54-8.  Near-New as issued without dust jacket. Outstanding condition, very clean, with tight binding, and only the slightest signs of use.  (SOLD)

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Medal of Honor 1861-1949 The Navy:  Invaluable resource for USN/USMC authorized Medals of Honor from Civil War through WWII.  327 pages, published in 1949 by the Navy Department.  Well indexed book with Citations, Photos, and Personal Information on recipients to date.  Book is ex-library, but in good solid condition with only typical edge bumps and clean clear text. Out of Print. ($55)

Orders and Decorations of All Nations:  A must have text for the World Decoration and Order collector.  Ancient and Modern, Civil and Military by Robert Werlich (c) 1965 . Published by the Quaker Press wash. DC. Hard Cover. 8.5" x11" size 328 pages, photographic illustrations.  Primary Reference on Orders , quoted by many dealers and a must have for the collector.  Good Photos and text describing the major medals of the world and their history.  Book is in excellent condition with only minor corner bumps and clean clear text.  Out of Print. (SOLD)

Infantry Regiments of the United States Army - A complete guide to the history, decorations, honors and colors of each infantry regiment in the regular army: edited by Gallagher, Kenneth S. & Pigeon, Robert L., Military Press distributed by Crown 1986, 351 p. ill. Approx. 11x9 Format Hardback. Minor chips in dust jacket. Color and B&W illustrations. Excellent condition. ISBN: 0517614944.  ($25)

Infantry Regiments of the U.S. Army:  By James A. Sawicki, 1981. With 682 pages covering all Infantry Regiments.  This is one of the best single sources for unit research.  A must have for DI:Unit Crest collectors, and a valuable aid for U.S. Medals and other ID'd material research.  Excellent used condition with dust jacket.  Out of Print. (SOLD)

Field Artillery Battalions of the U.S. Army, Vol. 1 & Vol. 2:  By James A. Sawicki, 1977. Over 600 pages each covering all FA Battalions.  This is one of the best single sources for unit research.  A must have for DI:Unit Crest collectors, and a valuable aid for U.S. Medals and other ID'd material research.  Excellent used condition with dust jackets.  Out of Print. (SOLD)

The Springfield 1903 Rifles: by Brophy, William S. , 1st Edition Stackpole 1985, 616 pages.  The lifetime work of the rifle's premier authority. Exhaustive research has taken Brophy into some of the rarest collections in existence.  Incredible photos of guns and accessories, clearly the best book on the subject.  11x9 format. Near-Mint Copy. ($85)

The Government Models- The Development of the Colt Model of 1911: by William H.D. Goddard, Mowbray Inc. Lincoln, RI.  1988 Hard Cover.  First Edition, Second Printing.  293 pp.  The story of the development of the greatest pistol design of the 20th century. Adopted into the US Army March 28 1911, and in service for 75 years. This book is packed with accurate detail for the history buff, enthusiast, and serious collector alike. This is one of the best books on the subject, with great quick reference tables in the back linking known number ranges to original buyers/shipment locations. ISBN: 0917218248 Near Mint w/DJ 11x9 format. ($65)

German Machine Guns: by Musgrave & Oliver, MOR Associates Wash. DC, 1971 1st Edition HC, Near Mint.  A nice, Tight Copy w/DJ, B&W Photos, Drawings, 457 pgs.  Approx. 11x9 format.  One of the best sources of information on subject primarily WWI & WWII, but covers some Post-War variations. ($35)