(Old Books, 20th Century Books, WWII Books, Aircraft Spotting, Airplane Profiles, Fighter Planes, Bombers). Lot x 2 WWII Aircraft Spotter's Guide Books (one a Restricted U.S. Government publication). Published 1942, United States by Various. 2 booklets. 96, 145 pages. Text in English. Profusely illustrated throughout with images of airplanes.
Publisher's pictorial paper wrappers.
Books are physically old and shows some signs of handling and time. Books are not new or in "new" condition. Bindings age worn, Spotters Guide is damp stained with some light color offsetting to a few pages, mostly light or inoffensive signs of handling and time but nothing severe or unsightly, book remains overall attractive as an object. Paper is gently toned, still clean, tight, sound internally.
Still attractive on the shelf. The booklets display a pleasing and unique age patina and are in overall nice antiquarian condition, any age flaws which may be present seem easy to overlook or forgive.
Please review photos for more detail showing how these booklets survives. The asking price reflects the condition based on our examination and 35+ years full time exposure to antiquarian books, maps and printed ephemera of all types and genres. Flaws seen and/ or described have been taken into account.
Books Measure c. 9" H x 6" W.
[B7292].