Army Educational Corps (5 results)

8vo. 210pp. B/w maps. Original wrappers, a very good copy. . Intriguing snapshot of the Army's take on a post-Korea world.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. Three very rare closely related items issued to 8th Army personnel on their way home after victory in WW2. All very good, printed on economy war time paper, lightly tanned with some spotting. (ITEM 1) "Venice", Prepared under the Auspices of Education, Eighth Army: Green illustrated tan wraps 12x17cm. (3)pp Introduction, 24pp with b/w illustrations, complete with colour folding map bound in. Undated but 1945. This offers "a quick survey of the city" noting that "Unfortunately, owing to war conditions, almost all the big works in sculpture and painting have been removed for safekeeping" (p1). It details 5 itineraries including the Piazza San Marco, Grand Canal, NW Venice, St John and St Paul parishes, and the district centred on the Chiesa dei Frari. Illustrations focus on architecture and monuments, with a final section giving clues to the different styles. The map, 45x33cm, labelled in Italian, was prepared locally by the Officine Grafiche Carlo Ferrari and shows the whole of Venice with an inset for the Lido. This is not recorded on Worldcat or Library Hub. // (ITEM 2) "A Souvenir of your Visit to Venice", Prepared by Education, Eighth Army, May 1945: b/w printed title panel 12x25 opening out to reveal a b/w map 35x25cm, with key sites numbered in red including the British Army Information Centre in the Piazza San Marco. The verso includes a history of Venice. Worldcat records 1 copy only (OCLC 953793271: Rovereto Biblioteca Maria Dolens). // (ITEM 3) "Tours of Venice with Expert Guides Under the Auspices of the Army Educational Corps": (1)pp black printed promotional flyer 12x16cm. This would have been distributed to 8th Army and other personnel. It advertises 2.5 hour tours on foot or by gondola from the Information Centre in Piazza San Marco daily at 1000 and 1400 Hrs (Sundays at 1400 Hrs only), charged at 75 Lire. The itinerary takes in the Church of St Mark, Doges Palace, Prison, Bridge of Sighs, Rialto Bridge "and many other interesting places". No other records found.

No place or printer. [July 1944]. 8vo. Illustrated stiff card wrappers, map and plan inside wrappers, wire-stitched, pp. 24, [2], illustrations after photographs in the text; staples a bit oxidized, marginal traces of humidity towards the end.A guide book produced for Allied troops in the Levant. - The only other copy we were able to locate is in the Imperial War Museum.

LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1942 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Pages: 95 NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 95 Air Training Corps of America, Inc,United States. Army Air Forces. Flying Training Command,Columbia University. Teachers College. Institute of Educational Research. Division of Structure and Organization.

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2025, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1942. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages:- 95, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 95 95.