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1934WRCLIT84785Np: Reprinted from The Journal of American Folk- lore XLVII:186 1934. 369-376pp. Large octavo. Printed self-wrappers. Very good or better. An author's offprint of this article supplementing Carey's substantial two volume study of the roots and variations of the song. Reprinted from The Journal of American Folk- lore XLVII:186 unknown books
1942WRCLIT70812Washington DC: US Government Printing Office / Office of War Information Poster No. 13 1942. Folio photolithographed broadside 40 x 28"; 102 x 72 cm. Folded as issued. Very slight tanning at the folds on the blank verso but a very near fine bright unused example. A powerful WWII homefront poster promoting the achievement of war production. The poster incorporates a photograph of President Franklin D. Roosevelt in an automobile at an inspection site looking at a performance report with military officers. The text below the image states in part: "Having seen the quality of the work and of the workers . and coupling these first-hand observations with the reports of actual performance of our weapons on the fighting fronts -- I can say. that we are getting ahead of our enemies in the battle of production. Franklin D Roosevelt " printed signature in script. US Government Printing Office / Office of War Information Poster No. 13 unknown books
191843834New York: American Lithographic Co 1918. 1st Printing Borkan p. 181; Rawls p. 159. Only minor wear. Colors vibrant. Nr Fine. Single sheet broadside printed in orange brown & black on white paper. Image shows a doughboy with books in hand standing over a seated sailor who is reading a book. 30" x 20" <br/><br/> American Lithographic Co unknown books
194575299Germany: Second Armored Division. Very Good. 1945. Original Vintage Map. 29 x 42 inch original vintage map produced by the U.S. Military titled "Hell on Wheels War Against the Axis 1942-1943-1944-1945" detailing the route and battles of the 2nd Armored Division as they worked their way from France through Belgium and into Germany in World War II. This is the larger version of a map which was issued the previous year. The map shows general handling wear and some edge chipping. There is a small mostly closed tear in the lower left quadrant. Included with the map is the original heavy mailing tube which shows it was sent by a Private Anderson APO New York to his family in Quinnimont Fayette County West Virginia. The map appears to be scarce in the trade with only 1 original currently listed for sale online vialibri. An example is listed and shown at David Rumsey's map website. We are offering this vintage World War II map with its original mailing tube. OCLC offers this note: "Shows route of 2nd Armored Division from Littry France to Gutergluck Germany with historical notes for selected locations. Includes brief history of the 2nd Armored Division. Marginal information includes place names military insignia and names of military divisions. Passed for press duplication by A.E.F. Field Press Censor." . Second Armored Division unknown books
191846479n. p.: Newark Photo Co 1918. Photograph housed in an early varnished brown wood frame. Rear exterior paper backing absent. Varnish being to chip off from frame. Oblong photo: 7-5/8" x 43-1/8" <br/><br/>Camp Hancock active 1917 - 1919 was a U.S. Army World War I National Guard Mobilization and Training Camp established near Augusta Richmond County Georgia. The facility was named Camp Hancock in G.O. 95 18 Jul 1917 after Major General Winfield Scott Hancock U.S. Civil War and Mexican War General. The first commander of the camp was Major General Charles M. Clement who formed the 28th U.S. Infantry Division from Pennsylvania National Guard units. The 28th entered Federal service 5 Aug 1917 and began departing for France on 21 Apr 1918. The 28th distinguished itself in combat fighting sometimes hand to hand. The 28th suffered heavy casualties including 2531 killed 13746 wounded and 726 captured. The 28th returned to the U.S. and was demobilized on 17 May 1919 at Camp Dix New Jersey. At the end of the war the camp became a demobilization center until it was abandoned 27 Mar 1919 and turned over to a caretaker detachment. Nothing remains today. fortwiki A rare visual relic documenting this WWI mobilization effort. Newark Photo Co unknown books