Books & Related Artifacts & Collectibles

ARTIFACT: This is a December 1945 copy of the "United States Marine Corps Headquarters Bulletin" (No. 242). The book has several pages of medal citations and many black and white photographs of the receipients. The back cover is a tribute to 1st...

ARTIFACT: This is a United States Marine Corps unit history entitled: "Follow Me! The Story of the 2nd Marine Division in World War II", by Richard W. Johnston. Anchored in the Pacific Theatre of Operations, the 2nd engaged in significant battles such as...

ARTIFACT: This is a history of the United States Navy Marine Scout Bombing Squadron 341 (VMSB-341) compiled over several years but published in the 1970s. It was written by John M. Elliott, Major USMC (Retired), who served with the 341st from July 1943...

ARTIFACT: This is a scarce autographed first edition hardcover copy of "Baa Baa Black Sheep" by Colonel Gregory "Pappy" Boyington, United States Marine Corps. An Idaho Native, Boyington was a wrestler and an aeronautical engineer before even entering the...

ARTIFACT: This is a hardcover copy of the 1919 "Aircraft Year Book" issued by the Manufacturers' Aircraft Association Inc. with some great photogrpahy and a lot of information on aircraft manufacturers and other topics. The book is signed inside by its...

ARTIFACT: This is a hardcover copy of "The Story of the Airship (Non-Rigid): A Study of One of America's Lesser Known Defense Weapons", by Hugh Allen. It was dedicated to United States Navy Admiral W.A. Moffett, and has some great blimp photographs. The...

ARTIFACT: This is a circa 1931 patriotic German book entitled "Pour le MŽrite - Flieger im Feuer (Flier in Fire)", by Ernst SchŠffer. The book offers biographies on just over a dozen World War I aces awarded with the order of Pour le MŽrite (PLM),...

ARTIFACT: This is a hardcover copy of "Naval Eight: A History Of No. 8 Squadron R.N.A.S." by E.G. Johnstone. The No. 8 Squadron, Royal Naval Air Service (RNAS) became the 208 Squadron, Royal Air Force (RAF) when the RAF was established on April 1, 191The...

ARTIFACT: This is a copy of "The Aviation Pocket-Book for 1918: A Compendium of Modern Practice and a Collection of Useful Notes, Formulae, Rules, Tables, and Aeronautical Data Relating to Aeronautics" by R. Boriase Matthews. The volume was published in...

ARTIFACT: This is a hardcover copy of "The History of Winchester Firearms" by Dean K. Boorman. The book follows the story of Oliver Winchester, founder of one of the most successful and iconic American firearms manufacturers ever, as well as his...

ARTIFACT: This is a reference book entitled "Thirty Years of U.S. Army Pilot Wings: 1917 to 1947". This book was written by collector, war veteran and pilot, Charles I. Fitzsimmons Ph.D. It was published by SDS Americorp, Incorporated in 199Not all of...

ARTIFACT: This is a hardcover copy of "Firearms of the American West 1803-1865" by Louis A. Garvaglia and Charles G. Worman. This volume is a comprehensive history of the evolution of firearms production and trends on the United States frontier from the...