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1W1UH-1. The 32nd Division In The World War 1917 - 1919. Copyright in 1920 by the Joint War History Commissions of Michigan and Wisconsin. 7-3/4-inch wide x 10-3/4-inch high format, blue binding, hard, olive/brown covers illustrated with black and red lettering and silhouettes of assaulting troops. 319 pages of historical text accounting combat actions, many black & white photos and illustrated maps. The 32nd Division was organized from the National Guards of Michigan and Wisconsin. They arrived in France in February, 1918; serving in the Alsace Front, Fismes Front, Soissons, Meuse-Argonne and participated in the Army of Occupation. They spent 60-days in quiet sectors and 35-days in active; they captured 2,153 prisoners, advances 36-km against resistance; lost 2,915 killed and 10,477 wounded. The units insignia, representing an arrow, was selected because they “shot through every line the Boche put before them.” The covers are in excellent condition exhibiting very light signs of wear and a few very minor and insignificant spots of soil. and a few very minor and insignificant spots of soil exhibits moderate spots of surface wear near the bottom front edge, (nothing at all serious). The binding and covers are very tight, sound and not damaged. The interior pages are in excellent+ condition. A very worthy example. Overall Excellent. $165.00 PHOTO |
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1W1UH-1a. The 32nd Division In The World War 1917 - 1919. We have acquired another copy of the above Unit history. This example is hand inscribed and signed in ink by, A.F. La Rouchl (?), Captain 127th Infantry, 32nd Division A.E.F. The book is in lesser condition than above and priced accordingly. The covers are in very good condition, exhibiting light signs of surface wear and very minor and insignificant spots of soil. The corners and edges of the covers are light to moderately bumped and worn. The blue material ,covering the spine, has pulled away from the back cover at the top and bottom edge. The binding is tight and sound, however, the front and back covers have pulled away from the binding along the interior flyleaves. The interior pages are in excellent condition. Excepting the covers coming loose the book would rate at least Vg or better. $95.00. A very good value. PHOTO |
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1W1UH-2. . Published by, “The Essex Troop,” in 1925. 5-3/8-inch wide 8-inch high format, dark blue hard covers with gold lettering and design. 286 pages; many black & white photos and historical text covering the unit’s formation in 1890; the Mexican Border; its participation in WW1 when it lost its Cavalry status and went to war as a field Artillery and MP unit with the 29th Division; and its post war reorganization. The fabric on the corners exhibit light to moderate signs of wear; the fabric on the top and bottom edge of the spine is, light, to moderately worn; the binding is tight. One full color plate, in the front of the book, illustrating the Regimental Coat of Arms of the 102nd Cavalry. The inside covers and flyleaves have yellowed over the years and exhibit overall signs of brownish foxing. The inside front cover has a large gouge in the cardboard. Looks like someone removed a name by cutting the paper out. The interior pages are in excellent condition, some have light foxing marks, almost not enough to mention. Vg. $75.00 PHOTO |
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1W1UH-4. The Official History Of The Fifth Division U.S.A. A history during the period of its organization and of its operations in the European World War 1917-1919. Published in 1919, by The Society of the Fifth Division, 208 Ouray Building, Washington, D.C. Approximately 7-7/8-inch wide x 11-inch high format, beautifully designed, tan colored hard covers with black lettering that is trimmed in gold; there is a small rendition of the units red diamond patch which is also trimmed in gold; the cover is also inscribed with a statement by John J. Pershing, commending the unit for its feats along the Muse River. The binding, and a portion of the covers are constructed in with light brown suede leather; the binding portion is lettered in gold, (only a little gold remains on the binding); the cover portion is rendered with a design of the Muse River and is also lettered in gold. 434 pages, eleven fold-out maps; black & white photos, as well as, a very comprehensive historical text of the unit’s role in WW1; detailing daily activities and battles; listing killed, wounded, enemy captured, filed orders, officer and enlisted names in various branches of service, etc. The Fifth Division was organized in November 1917 at Camp Logan, Texas and went to France in May 1818. It served in the Colmar Sector, St. Die sector, St Mihiel Operation and Meuse-Argonne. They spent 71 days in quiet sectors and 32 days in active sectors loosing 1,976 killed and 6,864 wounded. The covers exhibit moderate, to heavy, in some spots, signs of age and use; the corners are heavily worn, exposing the interior chipboard; the fabric on the bottom edge of the covers is moderately, to heavy in some spots, worn. The exterior of the binding is age and the lettering is faded and worn, suede leather covering the binding is heavily worn on the top and bottom edges. The flyleaves and a few of the last pages exhibit minor signs of foxing. The high quality interior pages have a slight yellow tint around the edges, but are still in Vg, or better, condition. Some of the foldout maps are wrinkled on the edges and most have a tear, or two, from handling, over the years. The binding is a little week but not actually broken or otherwise damaged. Unfortunately, the description may tend to make the book seem much worse than it really is.. Both the exterior and the interior are at least in Vg condition; the covers present a very pleasing aged appearance and the historical content portrays an extremely detailed account of the Divisions daily activities in the Great war. $150.00 PHOTO SOLD |
1W1UH-5. Pennsylvania In The World War, An Illustrated History Of The 28th Division – A Two Volume Set. Prepared with the cooperation an under the direction of the Commanding Officers of the units comprising the Division. Published by the States Publication Society, Pittsburgh & Chicago, 1921. 7-inch wide x 10-1/8-inch high format, hard green covers imprinted with the 28th Division’s “Keystone” design. Two volumes comprising 802 pages, hundreds of great black & white photos, some illustrations and maps, as well as, a very comprehensive historical text of the unit’s role in WW1; detailing daily activities and battles; listing killed, wounded, and enemy capture numbers in each battle. The 28th Division was an organized National Guard Division from the state of Pennsylvania, which was one of only two states having a complete Division in its Guard at the outbreak of the Great War. The Division trained at Ft. Hancock, Georgia and left for France in May 1918. The Division served in a sector south-east of Chateau-Thierry; the Vesle Sector; the Muse-Argonne Operation and the Thiaudourt Sector. They spent 31 days in quiet sectors and 49 days in active sectors loosing 2,551 killed and 11,429 wounded, which was the highest casualties of any National Guard unit. The covers of both volumes exhibit signs of heavy age and use; the corners are heavily worn, exposing the interior chipboard; the leading edges are moderately, to heavy in some spots, worn and have some bumps. The exterior of the bindings are aged, faded and soiled; the material covering the binding is heavily worn on the top and bottom edges. The interior pages are, at least, Vg, to near, excellent condition; there are very minor signs of moisture on several of the last pages in volume one, nothing at all detracting and not visible at first glance. The bindings, on both volumes, are very week in the area of the covers and flyleaf’s. Unfortunately the description may tend to make the books seem much worse than they really are; the exterior stood the brunt of heavy age and wear and would rate about Fair+; the interior is in really nice shape at least Vg+ or better. As far as the content, this unit history has, one of the most detailed accounts of any Divisions activities in the Great War. Priced accordingly. $95.00 – Two-Volume Set. PHOTO SOLD |
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