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James M.Dourgarian, Bookman, was established in 1980. We are members of the Antiquarian Booksellers Association of America (ABAA). Like all ABAA members, we answer to a higher authority and follow a higher standard of ethics that guarantees a successful transaction for all our customers.
We buy and sell old books, vintage books, collectible books, rare books, first edition books, and related ephemera. We maintain several specialties. Among them are American fiction first editions from c.1900 to the present. Within that general field, we have heavy emphasis in John Steinbeck and Steinbeckiana. Thus, we buy and sell Steinbeck primary first editions in dust jackets, signed/limited editions, his appearances in anthologies, his periodical appearances, books and periodicals about Steinbeck, film and theatre memorabilia, bibliographies, and miscellaneous items.
We also specialize in these same categories for these authors -- Jack London, Wallace Stegner, and Stephen King. Other specialties include Western Americana, books on California and the West, Photography books, books on Japan, China, and the Orient, and Armed Services Editions. The latter are vintage paperbacks issued to American GIs from 1943 to 1947. They are comprised of mysteries, Westerns, science fiction and fantasy, mainstream fiction, historical novels, science, poetry, adventure stories, and more.
Within our field of modern first editions, we also sell related film memorabilia Thus, we sell film posters, lobby card sets, pressbooks, stills, scripts, etc. for films made from the works of authors we carry such as John Steinbeck, Jack London, Ernest Hemingway, William Faulkner, Raymond Chandler, Zane Grey, Edgar Rice Burroughs, Stephen King, Edward Abbey, Anne Rice, and many others.
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| [Armed Services Editions] Buckley, Christopher. Wry Martinis. Washington, D. C., The Legacy Project, 2003, first edition thus, wrappers. Softcover. This is the fifth book in a new series of Armed Services Editions made possible through the all-volunteer efforts of The Legacy Project headed by Andrew P. Carroll which works to preserve American war correspondence, the original ASEs were issued by the Council in Books in Wartime between 1943 and 1947 for American soldiers here and abroad, condensed from the original edition, this book is done in the same manner as the original ASEs. Fine, unread. JD31711 |  $10.00 |
| [Armed Services Editions] Lane, Rose Wilder. Let the Hurricane Roar. NY, Armed Services Editions, n.d. (1943), first edition thus, wrappers. Softcover. No. B-31, just the 31st book in this important series, a novel, issued by the Council on Books in Wartime, designed to fit the pocket of a World War II American GI. Very good. JD36272 | $45.00 |
| [Armed Services Editions] Frost, Robert. Come In And Other Poems. NY, Armed Services Editions, n.d. (1943), first edition thus, wrappers. Softcover. No. B-33 in this important series, poetry by a master, selected by Louis Untermeyer who also provides a biographical introduction and commentary, issued by the Council on Books in Wartime, designed to fit the pocket of a World War II American GI, this is just the 33rd title issued in this series. San Diego Navy stamp, tear to preliminary page, else very good. JD34002 | $45.00 |
| [Armed Services Editions] Wharton, Edith. Ethan Frome. NY, Armed Services Editions, n.d. (1943), first edition thus, wrappers. Softcover. No. B-34, just the 34th title issued in this important series, lengthy quotes on the rear cover about the book by Bernard De Voto praises the novel and Wharton, issued by the Council on Books in Wartime, designed to fit the pocket of a World War II American GI. Owner's stamp, rear corner chip, else very good. JD36270 | $45.00 |
| [Armed Services Editions] Benchley, Robert. Benchley Beside Himself. NY, Armed Services Editions, n.d. (1943), first edition thus, wrappers. Softcover. No. B-39 in this important series, first issue, later reprinted within the series as ASE No. T-13, humor, illustrated, issued by the Council on Books in Wartime, designed to fit the pocket of a World War II American GI. Soiling, else very good. JD36269 | $45.00 |
| [Armed Services Editions] Taylor, Rosemary. Chicken Every Sunday. NY, Armed Services Editions, n.d. (1944), first edition thus, wrappers. Softcover. No. B-44, just the 44th title in this important series, "my life with Mother's boarders," issued by the Council on Books in Wartime, designed to fit the pocket of a World War II American GI. Very good. JD36845 | $45.00 |
| [Armed Services Editions] Cassidy, Henry C. Moscow Dateline 1941-1943. NY, Armed Services Editions, n.d. (1943), first edition thus, wrappers. Softcover. No. B-50, just the 50th book in this important series, Cassidy was head of the Associated Press bureau in Moscow during World War II, issued by the Council on Books in Wartime, designed to fit the pocket of a World War II American GI. Good. JD36277 | $25.00 |
| [Armed Services Editions] Edmonds, Walter D. Rome Haul. NY, Armed Services Editions, n.d. (1943), first edition thus, wrappers. Softcover. No. B-52 in this important series, a historical novel of the Erie Canal, with a map illustration, note about the author at the end, Author's First Book, basis for the film The Farmer Takes A Wife, issued by the Council on Books in Wartime, designed to fit the pocket of a World War II American GI. Very good. JD33647 | $35.00 |
| [Armed Services Editions] Burt, Struthers. Powder River Let 'er Buck. NY, Armed Srvices Editions, n.d. (1943), first edition thus, wrappers. Softcover. No. B-53 in this important series, a Rivers of America book, with map of northeastern Wyoming showing the Powder River and its tributaries, with a note about the author at the end, issued by the Council on Books in Wartime, designed to fit the pocket of a World War II American GI, scarce. Tape reinforcement to top and bottom of spine, else very good. JD35699 | $40.00 |
| [Armed Services Editions] Adamic, Louis. The Native's Return. NY, Armed Services Editions, n.d. (1943), first edition thus, wrappers. Softcover. No. B-54 in this important series, an autobiography described as "an American immigrant visits Yugoslavia and discovers his old country," with a note about the author at the end, issued by the Council on Books in Wartime, designed to fit the pocket of a World War II American GI. Spine a bit dulled and some soiling, else very good. JD33961 | $35.00 |
| [Armed Services Editions] Herring, Hubert. Good Neighbors. NY, Armed Services Editions, n.d. (1943), first edition thus, wrappers. Softcover. No. B-57, just the 57th title issued in this important series, Herring writes about Argentina, Brazil, Chile, and 17 other countries in South America, issued by the Council on Books in Wartime, designed to fit the pocket of a World War II American GI. Very good plus. JD33964 | $50.00 |
| [Armed Services Editions] Brodrick, Alan H. North Africa. NY, Armed Services Editions, n.d. (1944), first edition thus, wrappers. Softcover. No. C-61 in this important series, background on one of the great theaters of World War II, illustrated with three maps, issued by the Council on Books in Wartime, designed to fit the pocket of a World War II American GI, this is one of the important and scarce D-Day ASE issues. Very good. JD34030 | $45.00 |
| [Armed Services Editions] Richter, Conrad. The Sea of Grass. NY, Armed Services Editions, n.d. (1944), first edition thus, wrappers. Softcover. No. C-62 in this important series, a historical novel, issued by the Council on Books in Wartime, designed to fit the pocket of a World War II American GI, this is a scarce D-Day ASE issue. Very good. JD34031 | $45.00 |
| [Armed Services Editions] Robinson, James Harvey. The Mind in the Making. NY, Armed Services Editions, n.d. (1944), first edition thus, wrappers. Softcover. No. C-63 in this important series, a study of how the mind has evolved, subtitled "The relation of intelligence to social reform," issued by the Council on Books in Wartime, designed to fit the pocket of a World War II American GI, this is one of the scarce and important D-Day Armed Services Editions issues. Top edge nick, else solid very good. JD33471 | $45.00 |
| [Armed Services Editions] Beerbohm, Max. Seven Men. NY, Armed Services Editions, n.d. (1944), first edition thus, wrappers. Softcover. No. C-67 in this important series, short stories, with a note about the author at the end, issued by the Council on Books in Wartime, designed to fit the pocket of a World War II American GI, this is one of the very important and scarce D-Day ASEs. Very good. JD36880 | $45.00 |
| [Armed Services Editions] Bell, Vereen. Swamp Water. NY, Armed Services Editions, n.d. (1944), first edition thus, wrappers. Softcover. No. C-68 in this important series, a novel, issued by the Council on Books in Wartime, designed to fit the pocket of a World War II American GI, this is one of the scarce and important D-Day ASEs, scarce. Very good. JD33940 | $175.00 |
| [Armed Services Editions] Tarkington, Booth. Penrod. NY, Armed Services Editions, n.d. (1944), first edition thus, wrappers. Softcover. No. C-70 in this important series, a novel, with a note about the author at the end, issued by the Council on Books in Wartime, designed to fit the pocket of a World War II American GI, this is one of the very scarce and important D-Day ASEs. Very good. JD35453 | $45.00 |
| [Armed Services Editions] Hudson, W. H. Green Mansions. NY, Armed Services Editions, n.d. (1944), first edition thus, wrappers. Softcover. No. C-71 in this important series, "a romance of the tropical forest," introduction by John Galsworthy, issued by the Council on Books in Wartime, designed to fit the pocket of a World War II American GI, this is one of the important and scarce D-Day ASE issues. Very good. JD34040 | $45.00 |
| [Armed Services Editions] Priestley, J. B. Black-Out in Gretley. NY, Armed Services Editions, n.d. (1944), first edition thus, wrappers. Softcover. No. C-75 in this important series, a wartime spy story, with a note about the author at the end, issued by the Council on Books in Wartime, designed to fit the pocket of a World War II American GI, this is one of the important and scarce D-Day Armed Services Editions issues. Spine a bit dulled, else very good. JD36280 | $50.00 |
| [Armed Services Editions] Twain, Mark. The Adventures of Tom Sawyer. NY, Armed Services Editions, n.d. (1944), first edition thus, wrappers. Softcover. No. C-76 in this important series, a classic American novel, with a note about the author at the end, issued by the Council on Books in Wartime, designed to fit the pocket of a World War II American GI, this is one of the very scarce D-Day ASE books. Very good plus. JD36279 | $150.00 |
| [Armed Services Editions] Benet, Stephen Vincent. The Short Stories of Stephen Vincent Benet. NY, Armed Services Editions, n.d. (1944), first edition, wrappers. Softcover. No. C-77 in this important series, a paperback original, issued by the Council on Books in Wartime, designed to fit the pocket of a World War II American GI, this is one of the important D-Day Armed Services Editions issues . Very good. JD34046 | $45.00 |
| [Armed Services Editions] Wason, Betty. Miracle In Hellas. NY, Armed Services Editions, n.d. (1944), first edition thus, wrappers. Softcover. No. C-78 in this important series, "the Greeks fight on" in World War II, issued by the Council on Books in Wartime, designed to fit the pocket of a World War II American GI, this is one of the very important and scarce D-Day ASEs. Bit of top of spine corruption, stamp of 41st Special Services Unit headquarters, very good. JD33744 | $35.00 |
| [Armed Services Editions] Hill, Ernestine. Australian Frontier. NY, Armed Services Editions, n.d. (1944), first edition thus, wrappers. Softcover. No. C-80 in this important series, "an ideal introduction to the great continent of Australia," illustrated with a map, foreword and an introduction by Ms. Hill, issued by the Council on Books in Wartime, designed to fit the pocket of a World War II American GI, this is one of the scarce D-Day ASE issues. Very good minus. JD33469 | $25.00 |
| [Armed Services Editions] Stewart, George. Storm. NY, Armed Services Editions, n.d. (1944), first edition thus, wrappers. Softcover. No. C-81 in this important series, a novel set in California, with a note about the author at the end, reprinted later in the series as ASE No. 1045 in 1946, issued by the Council on Books in Wartime, designed to fit the pocket of a World War II American GI, this is one of the scarce and important D-Day ASEs. Very good. JD34050 | $45.00 |
| [Armed Services Editions] de Poncins, Gontran. Kabloona. NY, Armed Services Editions, n.d. (1944), first edition thus, wrappers. Softcover. No. C-82 in this important series, these "adventures in the Arctic" were produced in collaboration with Lewis Galantiere, reprinted later in the series as ASE No. 1046, issued by the Council on Books in Wartime, designed to fit the pocket of a World War II American GI, this is one of the scarce and important D-Day ASE issues. Very good plus. JD36292 | $50.00 |
| [Armed Services Editions] Selby, John. Starbuck. NY, Armed Services Editions, n.d. (1944), first edition thus, wrappers. Softcover. No. C-86 in this important series, a novel, later reprinted within this series as ASE No. 732, issued by the Council on Books in Wartime,designed to fit the pocket of a World War II American GI, this is one of the scarce and important D-Day ASEs. Spine dulled and ink inscription, else very good. JD36289 | $40.00 |
| [Armed Services Editions] Forbes, Esther. Paul Revere & the World He Lived In. NY, Armed Services Editions, n.d. (1944), first edition thus, wrappers. Softcover. No. C-88 in this important series, a biography, with a note about the author at the end, issued by the Council on Books in Wartime, designed to fit the pocket of a World War II American GI, this is one of the scarce and important D-Day ASE issues. Solid very good. JD34057 | $45.00 |
| [Armed Services Editions] Komroff, Manuel. Coronet. NY, Armed Services Editions, n.d. (1944), first edition thus, wrappers. Softcover. No. C-89 in this important series, a historical novel, with a note about the author at the end, issued by the Council on Books in Wartime, designed to fit the pocket of a World War II American GI, this is a very important and scarce D-Day ASE. Large spine chip, else very good. JD35507 | $20.00 |
| [Armed Services Editions] Hilton, James. The Story of Dr. Wassell. NY, Armed Services Editions, n.d. (1944), first edition thus, wrappers. Softcover. No. D-91 in this important series, a novel based on the true story of a Navy doctor from Arkansas, with a note about the author at the end, issued by the Council on Books in Wartime, designed to fit the pocket of a World War II American GI, this is one of the scarce and important D-Day ASEs. Very good plus. JD36302 | $45.00 |
| [Armed Services Editions] Spalding, Charles and Carney, Otis. Love at First Flight. NY, Armed Services Editions, n.d. (1944), first edition thus, wrappers. Softcover. No. D-92 in this important series, World War II and aviation, issued by the Council on Books in Wartime, designed to fit the pocket of a World War II American GI, this is a very scarce and important D-Day ASE book. Very good plus. JD36301 | $45.00 |
| [Armed Services Editions] White, Stewart Edward. Blazed Trail Stories. NY, Armed Services Editions, n.d. (1944), first edition thus, wrappers. Softcover. No. D-93 in this important series, short stories of the wild (nature/natural) life, with a note about the author at the end, issued by the Council on Books in Wartime, designed to fit the pocket of a World War II American GI, this is a scarce and important D-Day ASE. Very good plus. JD36300 | $50.00 |
| [Armed Services Editions] Fleming, Berry. Colonel Effingham's Raid. NY, Armed Services Editions, n.d. (1944), first edition thus, wrappers. Softcover. No. D-95 in this important series, a novel and film source, issued by the Council on Books in Wartime, designed to fit the pocket of a World War II American GI, this is one of the very important and scarce D-Day ASEs. Rusted staples, else very good. JD35580 | $45.00 |
| [Armed Services Editions] Albrand, Martha. Without Orders. NY, Armed Services Editions, n.d. (1944), first edition thus, wrappers. Softcover. No. D-96 in this important series, a novel, with note about the author at the end, issued by the Council on Books in Wartime, designed to fit the pocket of a World War II American GI, this is one of the important and scarce D-Day Armed Services Editions. Front cover a bit abraded, else very good. JD35466 | $35.00 |
| [Armed Services Editions] Richter, Conrad. The Trees. NY, Armed Services Editions, n.d. (1944), first edition thus, wrappers. Softcover. No. D-98 in this important series, a historical novel of early American life, issued by the Council on Books in Wartime, designed to fit the pocket of a World War II American GI, a scarce and important D-Day ASE. Very good plus. JD36299 | $45.00 |
| [Armed Services Editions] Van Doren, Mark. The Night of the Summer Solstice and Other Stories of the Russian War. NY, Armed Services Editions, n.d. (1944), first edition thus, wrappers. Softcover. No. D-99 in this important series, selected by Van Doren, who also provides a preface, these are actual reports that the Russian people were reading by Konstantin Simonov and six other well-known Russian writers, issued by the Council on Books in Wartime, designed to fit the pocket of a World War II American GI, this is a very scarce and important D-Day ASE. Very good. JD34068 | $45.00 |
| [Armed Services Editions] Daly, Elizabeth. Evidence of Things Seen. NY, Armed Services Editions, n.d. (1944), first edition thus, wrappers. Softcover. No. D-101 in this important series, a mystery, issued by the Council on Books in Wartime, designed to fit the pocket of a World War II American GI, this is one of the scarce and important D-Day ASEs. Very good. JD36297 | $45.00 |
| [Armed Services Editions] Hergesheimer, Joseph. Java Head. NY, Armed Services Editions, n.d. (1944), first edition thus, wrappers. Softcover. No. D-102 in this important series, a novel of Salem, MA, with a note about the author at the end, issued by the Council on Books in Wartime, designed to fit the pocket of a World War II American GI, this is one of the important and scarce D-Day ASE issues. Very good. JD34071 | $45.00 |
| [Armed Services Editions] Bryan, George S. Mystery Ship. NY, Armed Services Editions, n.d. (1944), first edition thus, wrappers. Softcover. No. D-103 in this important series, the story of the ship, the Mary Celeste, "in fancy and in fact," with a bibliography at the end, issued by the Council on Books in Wartime, designed to fit the pocket of a World War II American GI, this is one of the important and scarce D-Day ASE issues. Very good minus. JD36309 | $45.00 |
| [Armed Services Editions] Seagrave, Gordon. Burma Surgeon. NY, Armed Services Editions, n.d. (1944), first edition thus, wrappers. Softcover. No. D-104 in this important series, the story of an American doctor who fought disease, famine, and the enemy in Burma before and during World War II, issued by the Council on Books in Wartime, designed to fit the pocket of a World War II American GI, this is a very scarce and important D-Day ASE. Very good. JD36308 | $45.00 |
| [Armed Services Editions] Fosdick, Harry Emerson. On Being a Real Person. NY, Armed Services Editions, n.d. (1944), first edition thus, wrappers. Softcover. No. D-105 in this important series, "it shows how best to deal with fear and anxiety, how to master depression and how to handle one's mischievous conscience," issued by the Council on Books in Wartime, designed to fit the pocket of a World War II American GI, this is one of the scarce D-Day ASE issues. Spine chip, else very good. JD34074 | $20.00 |
| [Armed Services Editions] Zinsser, Hans. Rats, Lice and History. NY, Armed Services Editions, n.d. (1944), first edition thus, wrappers. Softcover. No. D-106 in this important series, "being a study in biography, which, after twelve preliminary chapters indispensable for the preparartion of the lay reader, deals with the life history of Typhus Fever," issued by the Council on Books in Wartime, designed to fit the pocket of a World War II American GI, this is one of the very important and scarce D-Day ASE issues. Very good. JD36306 | $45.00 |
| [Armed Services Editions] Smart, Charles Allen. RFD. NY, Armed Services Editions, n.d. (1944), first edition thus, wrappers. Softcover. No. D-107 in this important series, "a story of farm life," issued by the Council on Books in Wartime, designed to fit the pocket of a World War II American GI, this is one of the important and scarce D-Day ASE issues. Very good. JD34076 | $45.00 |
| [Armed Services Editions] Partridge, Bellamy. Country Lawyer. NY, Armed Services Editions, n.d. (1944), first edition thus, wrappers. Softcover. No. D-109 in this important series, a biography of the author's father, with a note about the author at the end, issued by the Council on Books in Wartime, designed to fit the pocket of a World War II American GI, this is one of the very important and scarce D-Day ASE issues. Spine dulled, very good. JD35734 | $45.00 |
| [Armed Services Editions] Shearing, Joseph. Blanche Fury. NY, Armed Services Editions, n.d. (1944), first edition thus, wrappers. Softcover. No. D-111 in this important series, "the true story of a crime," with a note about the author at the end (who is actually Mrs. Gabrielle Margaret Vere Campbell Long), issued by the Council on Books in Wartime, designed to fit the pocket of a World War II American GI, this is one of the very scarce D-Day ASE books, this was a POW camp copy, so stamped, these are difficult to find. Very good. JD36314 | $50.00 |
| [Armed Services Editions] Smith, Betty. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn. NY, Armed Services Editions, n.d. (1944), first edition thus, wrappers. Softcover. No. D-117 in this important series, a novel, reprinted later in the series as ASE K-28, see Molly Manning's When Books Went to War for the importance and significance of this book issued by the Council on Books in Wartime, designed to fit the pocket of a World War II American GI, this is one of the important D-Day ASEs, extremely scarce, extremely desirable, perhaps even the most desirable book in the series. Aged, very good. JD35548 | $750.00 |
| [Armed Services Editions] Mason, F. Van Wyck. Rivers of Glory. NY, Armed Services Editions, n.d. (1944), first edition thus, wrappers. Softcover. No. D-119 in this important series, a historical novel, issued by the Council on Books in Wartime, designed to fit the pocket of a World War II American GI, this is one of the important and scarce D-Day Armed Services Editions issues. Very good plus. JD35521 | $50.00 |
| [Armed Services Editions] Marquand, John P. So Little Time. NY, Armed Services Editions, n.d. (1944), first edition thus, wrappers. Softcover. No. D-120 in this important series, a satirical novel, issued by the Council on Books in Wartime, designed to fit the pocket of a World War II American GI, this is one of the scarce and important D-Day Armed Services Editions issues. Solid very good. JD35522 | $45.00 |
| [Armed Services Editions] de Saint Exupery, Antoine. Wind, Sand And Stars. NY, Armed Services Editions, n.d. (1943), first edition thus, wrappers. Softcover. No. A-16, just the 16th title issued in this important series, translated from the French by Lewis Galantiere, it is a book of both physical and mental adventure, issued by the Council on Books in Wartime, designed to fit the pocket of a World War II American GI. Very good plus. JD32449 | $60.00 |
| [Armed Services Editions] Mencken, H. L. Heathen Days 1890-1936. NY, Armed Services Editions, n.d. (1943), first edition thus, wrappers. Softcover. No. A-13, just the 13th title issued in this important series, the third volume of his memoirs, issued by the Council on Books in Wartime, designed to fit the pocket of a World War II American GI. 41st Special Services Unit headquarters stamp, aged, very good. JD33741 | $45.00 |
| [Armed Services Editions] Steinbeck, John. Tortilla Flat. NY, Armed Services Editions, n.d. (1943), first edition thus, wrappers. Softcover. No. A-9, just the ninth title issued in this important series, issued by the Council on Books in Wartime, designed to fit the pocket of a World War II American GI, this book wasn't in the Adrian Goldstone collection, cited as Goldstone & Payne A4k via the University of Texas copy (and giving a c.1944 date), with a note about the author at the end, not recorded by Morrow, this is one of the more difficult ASE titles. Very good. JD33978 | $150.00 |
| [Armed Services Editions] Saroyan, William. The Human Comedy. NY, Armed Services Editions, n.d. (1943), first edition thus, wrappers. Softcover. No. A-15, just the 15th title issued in this important series, Saroyan's first novel, adapted from his Academy Award-winning screenplay, the film version starred Mickey Rooney, note about the author at the end, issued by the Council on Books in Wartime, designed to fit the pocket of a World War II American GI. Very good. JD33984 | $60.00 |
| [Armed Services Editions] Brebner, J. B. and Nevins, Allan. The Making of Modern Britain. NY, Armed Services Editions, n.d. (1943), first edition thus, wrappers. Softcover. No. A-17, just the 17th title issued in this important series, a short history, with suggestions for further reading at the end, illustrated with maps, issued by the Council on Books in Wartime, designed to fit the pocket of a World War II American GI. Very good. JD33986 | $45.00 |
| [Armed Services Editions] Conrad, Joseph. Lord Jim. NY, Armed Services Editions, n.d. (1943), first edition, wrappers. Softcover. No. A-26, just the 26th title issued in this important series, a classic novel and source for the Peter O'Toole film, issued by the Council on Books in Wartime, designed to fit the pocket of a World War II American GI, a very scarce book. Very good. JD33995 | $125.00 |
| [Armed Services Editions] Allen, Hervey. Action at Aquila. NY, Armed Services Editions, n.d. (1943), first edition thus, wrappers. Softcover. No. A-28, just the 28th title issued in this important series, "a romance of the Civil War," with a note about the author at the end, issued by the Council on Books in Wartime, designed to fit the pocket of a World War II American GI, scarce, stamp of the official headquarters of the 41st Special Service Unit to title page. Very good. JD35686 | $45.00 |
| [Armed Services Editions] Gruber, Frank. Peace Marshal. NY, Armed Services Editions, n.d. (1943), first edition thus, wrappers. Softcover. No. A-12, just the 12th book issued in this important series, a Western, reprinted later in the series as S-6, issued by the Council on Books in Wartime, designed to fit the pocket of a World War II American GI, very scarce. Very good. JD36253 | $150.00 |
| [Armed Services Editions] Pratt, Theodore. Mr. Winkle Goes to War. NY, Armed Services Editions, n.d. (1943), first edition thus, wrappers. Softcover. No. A-7, just the seventh title issued in this important series, a novel about a middle-aged man who goes to war, film source, issued by the Council on Books in Wartime, designed to fit the pocket of a World War II American GI. Very good plus. JD36255 | $50.00 |
| [Armed Services Editions] Carse, Robert. There Go The Ships. NY, Armed Services Editions, n.d. (1943), first edition thus, wrappers. Softcover. No. A-5, just the fifth book in this important series, "the story of a convoy to Murmansk," issued by the Council on Books in Wartime, designed to fit the pocket of a World War II American GI. Very good plus. JD36256 | $50.00 |
| [Armed Services Editions] Forbes, Kathryn. Mama's Bank Account. NY, Armed Services Editions, n.d. (1943), first edition thus, wrappers. Softcover. No. A-4, just the fourth title issued in this important series, the Americanization of a Norwegian family living in San Francisco, issued by the Council on Books in Wartime, designed to fit the pocket of a World War II American GI. Very good plus. JD36257 | $50.00 |
| [Armed Services Editions] Grew, Joseph C. Report From Tokyo. NY, Armed Services Editions, n.d. (1943), first edition thus, wrappers. Softcover. No. A-2, just the second title issued in this important series, this "message to the American people" came from the U. S. Ambassador to Japan from 1932-1941, Grew also provides the preface, issued by the Council on Books in Wartime, designed to fit the pocket of a World War II American GI. Very good plus. JD36259 | $50.00 |
| [Armed Services Editions] Ross, Leonard Q. The Education of Hyman Kaplan. NY, Armed Services Editions, n.d. (1943), first edition thus, wrappers. Softcover. No. A-1, the very first book in this important series, humor by Leo Rosten using the Leonard Q. Ross pseudonym, issued by the Council on Books in Wartime, designed to fit the pocket of a World War II American GI, very scarce. As close to a virgin as can be imagined, fine. JD36260 | $200.00 |
| [Armed Services Editions] Holt, Rackham. George Washington Carver. NY, Armed Services Editions, n.d. (1943), first edition thus, wrappers. Softcover. No. A-25, just the 25th title issued in this important series, "the story of George Washington Carver, the great American scientist, who contributed so much to the lives of all Americans, both white and colored," with an epilogue and acknowledgments at the end, issued by the Council on Books in Wartime, designed to fit the pocket of a World War II American GI. Very good minus. JD36264 | $30.00 |
| [Armed Services Editions] Greene, Graham. The Ministry of Fear. NY, Armed Services Editions, n.d. (1943), first edition thus, wrappers. Softcover. No. A-22, just the 22nd book in this important series, Greene calls it an "entertainment" while others call it literature of terror and suspense, issued by the Council on Books in Wartime, designed to fit the pocket of a World War II American GI, a very scarce book. Very good. JD36265 | $125.00 |
| [Armed Services Editions] Agar, Herbert. A Time for Greatness. NY, Armed Services Editions, n.d. (1943), first edition thus, wrappers. Softcover. No. A-21, just the 21st book issued in this important series issued by the Council on Books in Wartime, a study of America, designed to fit the pocket of a World War II American GI, a very scarce book. Very good. JD36266 | $45.00 |
| [Armed Services Editions] Vance, Ethel. Reprisal. NY, Armed Services Editions, n.d. (1943), first edition thus, wrappers. Softcover. No. A-29, just the 29th title issued in this important series, a novel "of occupied France," issued by the Council on Books in Wartime, designed to fit the pocket of a World War II American GI, a very scarce book. Cover creases, else very good. JD36273 | $35.00 |
| [Armed Services Editions] Nash, Ogden. Good Intentions. NY, Armed Services Editions, n.d. (1943), first edition thus, wrappers. Softcover. No. A-3, just the third title in this important series, humorous verse, issued by the Council on Books in Wartime, designed to fit the pocket of a World War II American GI. Some ink marks to front cover, else solid very good. JD36843 | $25.00 |
| [Armed Services Editions] Maisel, Albert Q. Miracles of Military Medicine. NY, Armed Services Editions, n.d. (1943), first edition thus, wrappers. Softcover. No. A-20, just the 20th title issued in this important series, the story of weapons that save lives, issued by the Council on Books in Wartime, designed to fit the pocket of a World War II American GI, a very scarce book. Discreet owner's name, very good. JD36844 | $45.00 |
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