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Vintage 1942 Whitman Publishing Company softcover book titled "A Guide Book to the U.S. Navy: A Guide to Its Ships and Equipment." This historical piece features descriptive text by James F. Wallace and detailed illustrations by Barry Bart, showcasing 54 action pictures of U.S. Navy ships and planes. The interior pages remain legible and include technical specifications for various vessels like the North Carolina and Mississippi battleships, as well as an index for aircraft, cruisers, and submarines. The back cover features a "For Defense" war bond stamp illustration and a Brewster Buffalo fighter plane. Note that the cover shows significant wear, including fraying along the spine and edges, and there is a previous owner's name written in ink on the inside front cover. Condition as pictured Publisher: Whitman Publishing Company Year: 1942 Author: James F. Wallace Illustrator: Barry Bart Format: Softcover Subject: Military History Topic: US Navy Ships & Planes Language: English Origin: Racine, Wisconsin Page Count: 64 Special Features: Illustrated Era: World War II Keywords: WWII, Militaria, Naval History, Battleships, Vintage Book, 1940s, War Memorabilia, Ephemera, Nautical, Aviation History, Collectible, Americana, Armed Forces