The Kitbook for Soldiers, Sailors, and Marines [Kit Book]
by Barrows, R. M.; editor [J. D. Salinger]
- Used
- Very Good
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Very Good
- Seller
-
Beloit, Wisconsin, United States
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About This Item
Chicago: Consolidated Book Publishers, 1943. Humorous anthology for the troops; most noted for containing the first book appearance of a J. D. Salinger story, "The Hang of It". Second printing, 1943; first published the previous year. Blue & red hardcover, no jacket - as issued. Light wear to the corners, light stain to front cover, pages tanned; poignant inscription on dedication page: "Thanks for the book honey, it was very nice, you keep it for me now, Love Carl". Text clean; 336 pages, color & b/w drawings.. Second Printing. Hard Cover. Very Good. 4¾" by 6¼".
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- Bookseller
- Bookworks MWABA, IOBA (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- n0752
- Title
- The Kitbook for Soldiers, Sailors, and Marines [Kit Book]
- Author
- Barrows, R. M.; editor [J. D. Salinger]
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Edition
- Second Printing
- Publisher
- Consolidated Book Publishers
- Place of Publication
- Chicago
- Date Published
- 1943
- Keywords
- Fiction, Humor, Military, World War Two, WW2, Anthology
- Size
- 4¾" by 6¼"
Terms of Sale
Bookworks MWABA, IOBA
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About the Seller
Bookworks MWABA, IOBA
Biblio member since 2006
Beloit, Wisconsin
About Bookworks MWABA, IOBA
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