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Washington, DC: National Geographic Society. Very Good. 1943. Off Print. Softcover. Original wrapper has browning and fading. Internally very good. ; Offprint from The National Geographic Magazine, June 1943. .

Washington D. C.: National Geographic. Very Good. 1943. Softcover. 1701 color reproductions of insignia and medals used by the armed forces in WWII. These articles appeared in individual issues of National Geographic Magazine but were issued in this combined collection to meet public demand during the war. The blue-gray cover paper is lightly sun-faded on the spine but this copy is otherwise fine. ; Small 4to 9" - 11" tall .

Washington, DC: National Geographic Society, 1944. Revised Edition. Wraps. Fair. Wraps, 208, profusely illus. (many in color), Key to Color Pages. Ex-library copy Ink notations on front cover. Front cover has substantial wear, soiling, and tape repairs. Spine has been restrengthened with tape. Rear cover has some tape as well. Tear at the bottom of pages 207/8 where a library pocket has been removed (text complete). Interior condition is between good to very good. Color pages are bright and crisp. Contains 2,476 reproductions in color and 159 illustrations from photographs. Includes information on U.S. Army and State Guard insignia; U.S. Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard insignia; distinctive indications of women in armed forces; heroes of wartime science and mercy (including U.S. Public Health Service, American Red Cross, Civil Air Patrol, U.S.O., etc.); women in uniform; aircraft insignia; and Navy Motor Torpedo Boat insignia, among many others. Among the contributors are Arthur E. Du… Read More