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single issue magazine. Condizione: Good. First Edition. Chicago / New York: Popular Publications Inc. 1938. First edition. Pulp magazine. Pictorial wrappers [about 6.75" x 10"], 144 pages, illustrated. Good copy with tearing and minor chipping to the spine ends, clear tape across the top portion of the rear spine edge, usual creasing and edge wear/light chipping to the cover, an "X" and a "p" marked to the front cover, text paper tanned as usual. mag 27 / E. Cover artwork by William E Luberoff (illustratore).…

Condizione: New.

Condizione: New.

Condizione: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Condizione: New.

Condizione: New.

Condizione: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Condizione: New.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book plunges readers into the heart of a bygone era, capturing the raw experiences of a young Marine officer during the turbulent early 20th century. From the stifling heat of the Philippines to the chaotic streets of China during the Boxer Rebellion, the author recounts his adventures, hardships, and encounters with fellow Marines and Navy personnel. The book delves into the culture and challenges of the U.S. Marine Corps during this period, offering a candid and sometimes humorous look at the lives of those who served their country amidst global conflict and expansion. Through vivid descriptions and anecdotes, the author captures the essence of the "Old Marine Corps," its traditions, and its indomitable spirit, providing a unique glimpse into the making of a formidable fighting force. Ultimately, this book provides a valuable historical record of a pivotal era in the Corps's development and a compelling personal account of one man's journey through war and peace. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…

Hardcover. Condizione: Good-. No Dj. 366 pp. Orange boards with a pictorial emblem along the spine. Significant wear to the boards, including a roughly 3 in. long stain along the front left side adjacent to the spine as well as moderate soiling to the back boards. Inscription on front endpaper from previous owner. Rubbing to the extremities of the spine. Deckled edges with some soiling. Slight darkening to edges of pages and mild soiling to several pages. A suitable reading copy. Colonel Frederic May Wise dictates his experiences as a United States Marine during the years 1899 to 1926 to Meigs O. Frost. Size: 8vo. Book.…

Hardcover. Condizione: Good. J.H. Sears and Company; New York, 1929. Hardcover. Second Printing. Signed by Frederic May Wise directly on half title page. A Good, orange cloth binding with black lettering on front board and spine, some handling/rub marks to boards, sunned spine, small tear top spine edge buckram, spine edge buckram a bit frayed, top text block edge stained black, deckle fore-edge, text block edges a bit pulpy, few uncut pages, age toning to pages, some rubbing to board and spine edges, discoloration to pastedowns and endpapers, previous owner embossed stamp bottom half title page, pencil word on front free endpaper, publisher info on title page crossed out and ink stamp from The Wise Sales Company added to bottom title page, without Dust wrapper. A good and overall clean copy. 8vo[octavo or approx. 6 x 9 inches], 366pp., indexed. We pack securely and ship daily with delivery confirmation on every book. The picture on the listing page is of the actual book for sale. Additional Scan(s) are available for any item, please inquire.Please note: Oversized books/sets MAY require additional postage then what is quoted for 2.2lb book. Signed by Author.…

Hardcover/Hardback. Condizione: Good. Author inscribed to Admiral Harris for their involvement and success with the capture of Monte Crisiti, Dominican Republic 1916. Note transcribed in with photos. The presence of a handwritten inscription dated May 1930 significantly enhances its collectible interest as it is a presentation copy. Works of this type were often produced for morale, recruitment, or personal reflection, blending humor, advice, and experience from enlisted or officer viewpoints. Though modest in production, such volumes are valued for their personal and cultural insight into Marine Corps life between the World Wars. Further bibliographic confirmation may refine attribution. This is the story of 27 years in war and peace around the world, out of the life of Frederic May Wise, who entered the U.S. Marine Corps a 2dLt in 1899 and retired a Colonel in 1926 with the Distinguished Service Medal, USN, won in the Bois de Belleau; the Distinguished Service Medal, USA, won in the Argonne; Chevalier of the Legion of Honor of France, won in the Bois de Belleau; the Croix de Guerre of France, with Palm, won in the Bois de Belleau; and the Medaille Militaire of the Republic of Haiti; also with the campaign badges for active service in the Philippines, in China, in Cuba, in Mexico, in Haiti, in San Domingo, and in France. Inscribed by Author.…

Hardcover. Condizione: Good. Second printing. Orange cloth lettered in black. Evidence of old repair at the edges of the spine, modest rubbing and nicking at the extremities, a good only copy without dustwrapper. Inscribed by the author using much of the half-title to a doctor, praising him for his care, and dated in 1930. Signed.…