Item Tag: 1940s

George Orwell Animal Farm Hardcover 1946 Harcourt Brace Co.

From what I can tell, this is a first edition. Dust jacket appears to have all the pieces, but is clearly separated and in bad condition, included. Pages have some yellowing, hardcover has some condition issues. More pics provided upon request

1984 (75th Anniversary Edition) – George Orwell – Hardcover

First published in 1949,1984 remains one of the most influential and unsettling novels of the modern era. This75th Anniversary Edition honors the novel's legacy as both a literary landmark and a warning that continues to resonate across generations.

Aviation Mechanics Simplified by Williams & Froelich 1943 HC/DJ 576 pages WWII

C1943 by Austin Technical Publications. Blue boards with red lettering.

Military Ser.: World War II Akron by Tim Carroll (2019, Trade Paperback) NEW

A nice touch is the illustrated endpapers that hint at the story.

U.S. MILITARY VEHICLES WORLD WAR II WWII BOOK BICYCLES SCOOTERS MOTORCYCLES TANK

Includes the Cushman scooter, Harley-Davidson motorcycle, tanks, armored personnel carriers, and much, much more! Filled with photos and information. Contains 156 pages. This is a great resource for a model or diorama builder!

World War II — A Military History / by Alan Warren / Quality Paperback / New

Covering The Blitzkrieg Of Poland To The Fall Of Berlin, And Including The Battle Of Britain, Pear Harbor, Stalingrad And The Normandy Landings. Allen Warren Chronicles The Sixteen Most Decisive Battles Of The Second World War.

Hatcher’s Notebook Julian S. Hatcher Hardback Book Odysseus Editions, Inc. 1996

All pages clean & intact, no notes/highlighting, tight binding, light shelf wear, small spot on cover & top of spine.

GEORGE BERNARD SHAW PLAYS: GENEVA, CYMBELINE, GOOD KING CHARLES / UK 1946 HCDJ

CYMBELINE REFINISHED, in which Shaw supplies a "better" ending to one of Shakespeare's plays. FOR SALE, a nice collection of three George Bernard Shaw plays published in the UK in the 1940s.

The Crime of Imprisonment George Bernard Shaw 1946 Illustrated William Gropper

Shaw's sharp wit and philosophical depth are on full display as he explores the seamy side of deterrence and the 'criminal type.'. Typical shelf wear and smudges on the edges due to age, use and storage over the years.