Published by Historical Branck Headquarters U. S. Marine Corps., 1952
Seller: Vashon Island Books, Vashon, WA, U.S.A.
First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: USED_GOOD. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket. b/w Illustration (illustrator). First Thus. In pictorial boards, 4to, 220pp. Illustrated profusely. (shelfwear, and toning to extremitiesl chipping and nicking at spine tips, cover laminate peeling). Size: 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Book.
Published by Washington: Historical Division, 1952
Seller: Books From California, Simi Valley, CA, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Good.
Published by U. S. Government Printing Office, Washington, 1952
Seller: Antiquarian Bookshop, Washington, DC, U.S.A.
First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. U.S. Marine WWII Monograph Series ; 220 pages; Clean and secure in original binding with pictorial glossy boards; some wear at base of spine. Chronology, Index. Profusely illustrated with photographs and 20 maps and charts, including 16 large fold-out maps, many in color. First edition of the official Marine Corps monograph detailing the battle for New Britain and the Bismarck Sea. A detailed account of the WWII campaign by Allied forces to contain Japanese forces concentrated in New Britain, a crescent-shaped island north east of the mainland of New Guinea, and the major Japanese base for New Guinea and Solomons campaigns.
Published by Historical Branch, Headquarters, U.S. Marine Corps, 1952
Seller: W. Lamm, Los Angeles, CA, U.S.A.
First Edition
Hard Cover. Condition: USED_GOOD. First Edition; First Printing. Pictorial boards. Issued without dutjacket. Illustrated with numerous photographs and maps, including fold-outs. ; Tight and clean. Solid binding. A touch of light shelf/edge wear with slight lifting of laminate to spine area, and a trace from a removed book plate to rear endpaper, otherwise in Very Good condition. No inscriptions. No remainder mark. Not ex-library. ; Marine Corps Monographs series. ; tall 8vo 9" - 10" tall; 220 pages.
Published by Historical Branch Headquarters U.S. Marine Corps, 1952
Seller: Fred M. Wacholz, Elkhart, IN, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. 2nd Edition. Book good. Ex library no dust jacket. Cellophane library cover missing at lower portion of spine, intact on rest of cover. Otherwise spine is good inside hinges strong. Actual photos on front and rear covers. 220 PP. Many B+W photos throughout. Excellent hard hitting combat operations on New Britain against the Japanese army.
Published by U.S. Marine Corps, Washington, 1952
Seller: Kisselburg Military Books, Potomac, MD, U.S.A.
First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: USED_GOOD. First. Marine Corps Monograph; slight chipping to top of spine.
Published by Battery Press, 1992
ISBN 10: 0898391725 ISBN 13: 9780898391725
Seller: GoldenDragon, Houston, TX, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: new. Buy for Great customer experience.
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Published by G.P.O., Washington, 1952
Seller: Old Army Books, Lexington, KY, U.S.A.
First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Good. First Edition. A little chipped at top of spine. ; Illus. , maps, fold-out maps; 220 pages.
Published by G.P.O., Washington DC, 1952
Seller: Old Army Books, Lexington, KY, U.S.A.
First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Good. First Edition. 220 pp., illus., maps, fold-out maps, missing one inch piece of cover at top of spine, there is a tear to cover material from the back cover gutter to the front two and a half inches down from head of spine but still present, could be re-glued. Bottom corner of back cover bumped, contents vg cond. One of the Marine Corps Monographs series.
Publication Date: 2023
Seller: True World of Books, Delhi, India
LeatherBound. Condition: New. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1952 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. 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: 247 United States. Marine Corps,Hough, Frank O. (Frank Olney), 1899-1958,Crown, John A.
Published by U.S. Marine Corps, Washington, 1952
Seller: Kisselburg Military Books, Potomac, MD, U.S.A.
First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: USED_VERYGOOD. First. Marine Corps Monograph.
Published by Historical Branch Headquarters U.S. Marine Corps, Wash. D.C., 1952
Seller: Jeff Stark, Barstow, CA, U.S.A.
First Edition
Glossy Hardback. Condition: UNSPECIFIED. Original 1st Printing. 220 pages. Many fold-out colorful maps of variety. This copy has rubber stamps of great interest: "For Official Use Only" and "Marine Barracks Navy no. 214 FPO New York, NY" and "Revieved 13 May 1953 Marine Barracks Navy #214 FPO, N.Y., N.Y." This copy was therefore distributed by the Marine Headquarters to Marine outposts rather than purchase from the GPO. This copy also contains a xeroxed typed letter laid-in - "Memorandum" on the distribution of this book procedures reminding that "This headquarters undertakes to provide gratuitous copy . to each Purple Heart Veterans . etc. amongst other criteria. It also lists other monographs in the series available. Size: 4to - over 9¾" - 12" Tall.
Published by Historical Branch, U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Government Printing Office, 1952
Seller: Wm Burgett Bks and Collectibles, San diego, CA, U.S.A.
First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: USED_FINE. First Edition. CLEAN Fine 1952 First Edition hardcover.
Published by The Battery Press, Nashville, Tennesee, 1992
Seller: Copper Dragon Books, Cambria, CA, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: USED_ASNEW. Dust Jacket Condition: As New. A perfect and unread copy shrinkwrapped for protection. T.
Published by G.P.O., Washington, 1952
Seller: Old Army Books, Lexington, KY, U.S.A.
First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: USED_VERYGOOD. First Edition. 220 pp., illus., maps, fold-out maps, some very minor wear at head and tail of spine, much less than normally seen on these hardcover monographs, some soiling and foxing to top page-edges.
Published by Historical Branch Headquarters, U.S. Marine Corps, Washington, 1952
Seller: Hackenberg Booksellers ABAA, El Cerrito, CA, U.S.A.
viii, 220p., b/w illus., folded maps, original stiff boards.
Published by G. P. O., 1952 Edition, 1952
Seller: KULTURAs books, Los Angeles, CA, U.S.A.
First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Pictorial glossy hardcover. First edition. Book is in very good condition, generally crisp and clean, with tight binding and sharp corners. Historic photos and technical data and diagrams as well as many three color fold-out maps throughout. 4to. 220 pp.
Published by US Marine Corp, 1952
Seller: Black Butte Books, Sisters, OR, U.S.A.
First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. Very good, spine wear, with folding maps and may photos. Presentation card from Headquarters tipped-in. Official WW II battle history.
Publication Date: 2024
Seller: Gyan Books Pvt. Ltd., Delhi, India
Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. This book is available in 5 different Leather color without any extra cost. Explore More Options by Clicking on 'More Images' and Notify Us of Your Choice via Email within 24 hours of placing the order. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted by the prestigious organization "Rare Biblio" 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 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1952. 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: - 247, Print on Demand. 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. 247.
Published by U.S. Government Printing, Washington, D.C., 1952
Seller: Between the Covers-Rare Books, Inc. ABAA, Gloucester City, NJ, U.S.A.
First Edition
Condition: Very Good. First edition. Very good. Previous owner's name on front inside panel, board corners rubbed lightly, back cover soiled, plastic coating chipped on; spine edge. Please Note: This book has been transferred to Between the Covers from another database and might not be described to our usual standards. Please inquire for more detailed condition information.
Published by U.S. Marine Corps, Washington DC, 1952
Seller: Lorne Bair Rare Books, ABAA, Winchester, VA, U.S.A.
First Edition
Condition: UNSPECIFIED. First Edition. Octavo (27cm). Green glazed pictorial paper-covered boards; viii,220pp; folding frontispiece and maps, black and white illustrations. Rubbing and mild wear to corner, short split to upper front joint, else Very Good. [63398].
Published by Historical Branch, G-3 Division Headquarters, U. S. Marine Corps, Quantico, VA, 1952
Seller: Shoemaker Booksellers, Gettysburg, PA, U.S.A.
First Edition
Paper Boards. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket. First American Edition. 220pp incl index. Pictorial boards; slightly edge worn, else very good. Pages and maps lightly age-toned (endpapers more so), on p220 of index some surface lift-off, else contents very good. Half-tone illus in text and folding b/w maps throughout. Marine Corps monograph about the containment of the major Japanese military base, at Rabaul, on New Britain Island during WWII. An example of MacArthur's island-hopping campaign.
Published by GPO, Washington, DC, 1952
Seller: Ground Zero Books, Ltd., Silver Spring, MD, U.S.A.
Condition: UNSPECIFIED. 220, illus., fold-out maps, biblio, apps, index, bds sl scuffed & edges of sp worn, ink name ins fr bd, discolor ins bds, lib # sp.
First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Good. First Edition. A GOOD FIRST IN HARDCOVER.
Published by GPO, Washington, DC, 1952
Seller: Ground Zero Books, Ltd., Silver Spring, MD, U.S.A.
Condition: good. 220, illus., fold-out maps, biblio, apps, index, top and bottom edges of spine & corners of bds worn, inscribed by both authors.