Military

57th Bomb Wing Association , 1992 219 pages. Stories and photos from this bomber group. Wraps (softcover). Couple small wrinkles in cover, else very good plus condition. . Wraps. Very Good Plus. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. more information

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Osceola, Wisconsin, U.S.A.: Motorbooks Intl, 1990 F/F: A Fine condition hardcover in a Fine condition DJ. . Fine/Fine. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. more information

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American Battle Monuments Commission , 1944 Fine condition. Flexible covers with maps in front pocket. All in fine condition. Book is 80 pages.One of thousands of Military and Aviation books we have recently acquired from a personal library. Many in fine and like new condition. This copy is from the Library of Peter Paul Martinek, who was awarded the Navy Cross. Peter Paul Martinek, U.S.N. Citation: Navy Cross War: World War II Peter Paul Martinek, NC for heroism and courageous devotion to duty during the attack on the USS Marblehead by Japanese enemy bombers on February 10, 1942. Promptly upon the destruction of his station by a bomb explosion, Martinek, already sprinkled with powder, entered the wrecked and burning quarters for Chief Petty Officers, and despite complete darkness and smoke, removed exposed powder in the path of the fire, disposing of it over the side. Furthermore, he displayed initiative and skill in the fighting of fires and rescuing of the wounded. These qualities together with an utter disregard for his own personal safety contributed greatly to the saving of the ship for further war service and the saving of many lives. Mr. Martinek was the Legion of Valor National Commander 1955-1956. He resided in Arizona.. First Edition. Hard Cover ( Flexible ). Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. more information

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American Battle Monuments Commission, 1944 Unit history. Very good condition. Pocket in front with maps. One of thousands of Military and Aviation books we have recently acquired from a personal library. Many in fine and like new condition. This copy is from the Library of Peter Paul Martinek, who was awarded the Navy Cross. Peter Paul Martinek, U.S.N. Citation: Navy Cross War: World War II Peter Paul Martinek, NC for heroism and courageous devotion to duty during the attack on the USS Marblehead by Japanese enemy bombers on February 10, 1942. Promptly upon the destruction of his station by a bomb explosion, Martinek, already sprinkled with powder, entered the wrecked and burning quarters for Chief Petty Officers, and despite complete darkness and smoke, removed exposed powder in the path of the fire, disposing of it over the side. Furthermore, he displayed initiative and skill in the fighting of fires and rescuing of the wounded. These qualities together with an utter disregard for his own personal safety contributed greatly to the saving of the ship for further war service and the saving of many lives. Mr. Martinek was the Legion of Valor National Commander 1955-1956. He resided in Arizona.. First Edition. Hard Cover ( Flexible ). Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. more information

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Edinburgh, England: T.C. & E.C. Jack, 1909 384 pages, illustrations, index. Hardback decorative cloth covers (stamped in dark green, brown and white ink of knight on horse with lance), stamped spine. Table of Contents include: Weapons of Prehistoric Man, The Assyrians, The Romans, Saxons and Danes, The Norman Period to 1180, The Chain Mail Period to 1180-1250, Chain Mail Reinforced 1250-1325, The Cyclas Period 1325-1335, The Studded and Spinted Armour Period 1335-1360, The Camal and Jupon Period 1360-1410, The Surcoatless Period 1410-1430, The Tabard Period 1430-1500, The Transition Period 1500-1525, Maximilian Armour 1525-1600, The Half-Armour Period After 1600, Weapons of the Early and Middle Ages, Projectile-Throwing Engines, German, Italian, and Other influences Upon European Armour, The Introduction of Gunpowder and its Influence Upon Armour. #211. Decorative Cloth. Very Good+. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. more information

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Fort Collins, Colorado, U.S.A.: Old Army Pr, 1979 Limited edition of 500 copies. Signed by the authors Hanson W. Baldwin and Gen. Jacob L. Devers. Book and dust jacket are in fine, almost like new condition. . Author Signed. SIGNED LIMITED EDITION. Hard Cover. Fine/Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. more information

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London: Constable and Co. , 1914 245 pages. 1914. Book has some small bits of the dust jacket stuck on back cover. Some staining to the inside edge of the endpapers. Very good overall. One of hundreds of Military and Aviation books we have recently acquired from a personal library.. Hard Cover. Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. more information

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Santa Cruz, California: Sentinel Publ. Co., 1910 99 pages. Softbound Pamphlet, Light blue grey paper covers, black stamped front cover. Front cover almost detached, spine has detached paper and small 1/4 inch chip missing from bottom of spine, back cover soiled. #301. Softbound Pamphlet. Fair. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. more information

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Bell Helicopter Comb binding. Some light soiling on covers else very good condition. Over 130 pages. Numerous diagrams. . Comb Binding. Very Good. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. more information

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Mediaworks , 1991 Wraps. Signed and inscribed with a letter laid in. Slight wear to cover else very good condition overall. One of thousands of Military and Aviation books we have recently acquired from a personal library. Many in fine and like new condition. This copy is from the Library of Peter Paul Martinek, who was awarded the Navy Cross. Peter Paul Martinek, U.S.N. Citation: Navy Cross War: World War II Peter Paul Martinek, NC for heroism and courageous devotion to duty during the attack on the USS Marblehead by Japanese enemy bombers on February 10, 1942. Promptly upon the destruction of his station by a bomb explosion, Martinek, already sprinkled with powder, entered the wrecked and burning quarters for Chief Petty Officers, and despite complete darkness and smoke, removed exposed powder in the path of the fire, disposing of it over the side. Furthermore, he displayed initiative and skill in the fighting of fires and rescuing of the wounded. These qualities together with an utter disregard for his own personal safety contributed greatly to the saving of the ship for further war service and the saving of many lives. Mr. Martinek was the Legion of Valor National Commander 1955-1956. He resided in Arizona.. Signed with a Letter Laid in . First Edition. Wraps. Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. more information

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Spokane, Washington, U.S.A.: Self-Published, 1996 Fine condition comb bound softcover. ***See Image***. Sixth Edition. Comb Bound Paperback. Fine. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. more information

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Ballantine Books , 1955 Book is in very good plus condition. Dust jacket has in small chip on the upper spine and middle of spine. Light shelfwear, else a very good jacket. Scarce American First Edition. One of thousands of Military and Aviation books we have recently acquired from a personal library. Many in fine and like new condition. This copy is from the Library of Peter Paul Martinek, who was awarded the Navy Cross. Peter Paul Martinek, U.S.N. Citation: Navy Cross War: World War II Peter Paul Martinek, NC for heroism and courageous devotion to duty during the attack on the USS Marblehead by Japanese enemy bombers on February 10, 1942. Promptly upon the destruction of his station by a bomb explosion, Martinek, already sprinkled with powder, entered the wrecked and burning quarters for Chief Petty Officers, and despite complete darkness and smoke, removed exposed powder in the path of the fire, disposing of it over the side. Furthermore, he displayed initiative and skill in the fighting of fires and rescuing of the wounded. These qualities together with an utter disregard for his own personal safety contributed greatly to the saving of the ship for further war service and the saving of many lives. Mr. Martinek was the Legion of Valor National Commander 1955-1956. He resided in Arizona.. FIRST EDITION. Hard Cover. Very Good Plus/Very Good. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. more information

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Richmond, Va: American Historical Foundation, 1984 FIRST EDITION. 183 pp. Profusely illustrated with b&w photographs. FINE in NEAR FINE pictorial dustwrapper with minor lower edgewear. #1740. FIRST EDITION. Hard Cover. Fine/Near Fine. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. more information

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Carbondale, IL, U.S.A.: Southern Illinois University Press, 1979 Book is in fine/fine condition. Previous owners bookplate on front endpaper. Endflap is price clipped. Binding and dust jacket have no wear and are almost like new. Hard to find this small university press printing. One of thousands of Military and Aviation books we have recently acquired from a personal library. Many in fine and like new condition. This copy is from the Library of Peter Paul Martinek, who was awarded the Navy Cross. Peter Paul Martinek, U.S.N. Citation: Navy Cross War: World War II Peter Paul Martinek, NC for heroism and courageous devotion to duty during the attack on the USS Marblehead by Japanese enemy bombers on February 10, 1942. Promptly upon the destruction of his station by a bomb explosion, Martinek, already sprinkled with powder, entered the wrecked and burning quarters for Chief Petty Officers, and despite complete darkness and smoke, removed exposed powder in the path of the fire, disposing of it over the side. Furthermore, he displayed initiative and skill in the fighting of fires and rescuing of the wounded. These qualities together with an utter disregard for his own personal safety contributed greatly to the saving of the ship for further war service and the saving of many lives. Mr. Martinek was the Legion of Valor National Commander 1955-1956. He resided in Arizona.. Fine/Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. more information

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NY: Morrow, 1957 F/VG: A Fine condition octavo hardcover in hald-cloth with a Very Good DJ. DJ is rubbed at the edges. ***See Our Copy***. First Edition. Cloth. Fine/Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. more information

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Boston: Houghton Mifflin Company, 1942 First thus printed in 1942. Book is in very good plus condition. Dust jacket has some wear and chipping, else near very minus condition. 321 pages. One of thousands of Military and Aviation books we have recently acquired from a personal library. Many in fine and like new condition. This copy is from the Library of Peter Paul Martinek, who was awarded the Navy Cross. Peter Paul Martinek, U.S.N. Citation: Navy Cross War: World War II Peter Paul Martinek, NC for heroism and courageous devotion to duty during the attack on the USS Marblehead by Japanese enemy bombers on February 10, 1942. Promptly upon the destruction of his station by a bomb explosion, Martinek, already sprinkled with powder, entered the wrecked and burning quarters for Chief Petty Officers, and despite complete darkness and smoke, removed exposed powder in the path of the fire, disposing of it over the side. Furthermore, he displayed initiative and skill in the fighting of fires and rescuing of the wounded. These qualities together with an utter disregard for his own personal safety contributed greatly to the saving of the ship for further war service and the saving of many lives. Mr. Martinek was the Legion of Valor National Commander 1955-1956. He resided in Arizona.. First Thus. Hard Cover. Very Good Plus/Very Good Minus. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. more information

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Bryan, Texas : Self Published, 1979 Wraps (softcover). 73 pages. Lists 1,927 recipients of this campaign medal by number and date of issue and includes cross-reference. Book has small bumps on corners and blemish on back cover, else very good plus condition. . Wraps. Very Good Plus. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. more information

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Self Published, 1991 Very good condition. Pages have a stain in lower corner on about first third of book. Barely touching text on first few pages. Scarce civil war title. Signed and inscribed by both authors. 440 pages. . INSCRIBED BY THE AUTHORS. FIRST EDITION. Glossy Pictorial Covers. Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. more information

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New York, New York, U.S.A.: Abbeville Press, 1979 104 pages. Large poster size. 1979. Signed and inscribed on the title page by Kunstler. Very good condition. . Signed by Inscribed By the Illustrator. Wraps. Very Good. Illus. by Mort Kunstler. Folio - over 12" - 15" tall. more information

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United Kingdom: Grub Street the Basement, 1996 First edition. 1996. Signed by author and 12 or 13 other pilots. 385 pages. Book and dust jacket are in fine condition. One of hundreds of military and aviation books we have recently acquired. Many signed books by aces.. SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR and About 12 or 13 Pilots . First Edition. Hard Cover. Fine/Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. more information

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Verlag Anton Plenk KG Oblong 8vo. Illustrated board. 101 pages. In fine condition. . Hardcover. Fine. Oblong 8vo. more information

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Cornville, Az. : U. S. Combat Bookshelf , 1978 136 pages. Small stain on lower edges that does not affect text and slight curl to page corners. A scarce title. . First Edition. Very Good. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. more information

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Louisville, Kentucky: Standard Press , 1947 402 pages. Blue cloth. Very good plus condition. Gold gilt lettering on spine and cover. Signed by Jonathan Truman Dorris , a professor of history in Kentucky and father of Donald Hugh Dorris who was lost with the ship when sunk by the Japanese near Savo Island in World War II. One of thousands of Military and Aviation books we have recently acquired from a personal library. Many in fine and like new condition. This copy is from the Library of Peter Paul Martinek, who was awarded the Navy Cross. Peter Paul Martinek, U.S.N. Citation: Navy Cross War: World War II Peter Paul Martinek, NC for heroism and courageous devotion to duty during the attack on the USS Marblehead by Japanese enemy bombers on February 10, 1942. Promptly upon the destruction of his station by a bomb explosion, Martinek, already sprinkled with powder, entered the wrecked and burning quarters for Chief Petty Officers, and despite complete darkness and smoke, removed exposed powder in the path of the fire, disposing of it over the side. Furthermore, he displayed initiative and skill in the fighting of fires and rescuing of the wounded. These qualities together with an utter disregard for his own personal safety contributed greatly to the saving of the ship for further war service and the saving of many lives. Mr. Martinek was the Legion of Valor National Commander 1955-1956. He resided in Arizona.. Signed & Inscribed by the Photographer. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good Plus. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. more information

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Orion Books , 1991 First edition. Book is in fine condition. Dust jacket has light shelfwear, else very good plus condition. Signed by 4 aces. Steve Gerrick - flew with 56th F.G., 61st F.S. ( Zempke's Wolfpack ) Robert Rankin (Shorty) - Squadron Leader, 61st F.S. Walker M. "Bud" Manhurin - shot down Galland's brother Wootz/shot 2nd in Schweinfort Aug. 17th 1943 63rd F.S. Billy Edens 61st F.S. One of many signed books by aces we have just acquired. . Signed By Four Aces . First Edition. Hard Cover. Fine/Very Good Plus. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. more information

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Lynn, Mass. : GE Aircraft Engines , 1988 Comb Binding. 1988. Numerous diagrams and fold outs. Very good plus condition. . Comb Binding. Very Good Plus. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. more information

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CA, 2003 Fine condition trader paperback. . Trade Paperback. Fine. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. more information

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CA, 1980 Fine Condition soft cover. . Trade Paperback. Fine. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. more information

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Worcester, Massachusetts, 1961 First edition. Very good plus condition. Silver binding with Blue lettering. 128 pages. Numerous black and white photo's throughout. One of thousands of Military and Aviation books we have recently acquired from a personal library. Many in fine and like new condition. This copy is from the Library of Peter Paul Martinek, who was awarded the Navy Cross. Peter Paul Martinek, U.S.N. Citation: Navy Cross War: World War II Peter Paul Martinek, NC for heroism and courageous devotion to duty during the attack on the USS Marblehead by Japanese enemy bombers on February 10, 1942. Promptly upon the destruction of his station by a bomb explosion, Martinek, already sprinkled with powder, entered the wrecked and burning quarters for Chief Petty Officers, and despite complete darkness and smoke, removed exposed powder in the path of the fire, disposing of it over the side. Furthermore, he displayed initiative and skill in the fighting of fires and rescuing of the wounded. These qualities together with an utter disregard for his own personal safety contributed greatly to the saving of the ship for further war service and the saving of many lives. Mr. Martinek was the Legion of Valor National Commander 1955-1956. He resided in Arizona.. FIRST EDITION. Hard Cover. Very Good Plus. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. more information

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Carbondale, Illinois, U.S.A.: Southern Illinois Univ Pr, 1969 Volume 2. Book and dust jacket are in fine condition. 399 pages. Signed by the editor Aug. 15, 1969. Letter from the editor laid in to James E. Gleichert from 1968 discussing some a Grant letter that he had the only of. Letter is from 1968. . Signed By the Editor . First Edition. Hard Cover. Fine/Fine. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. more information

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Houghton Mifflin Company, 1943 First edition. 1943. Wifes tale of husband who flew Flying Fortress's in World War II. Book is in very good plus condition. Dust jacket has some wear to edges, else very good.170 pages.. First Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good Plus/Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. more information

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Boulder, Co. : Panther Publications, 1966 1966. 134 pages. Chapters 12 and 13 have highlighting. Book is in very good condition. Dust jacket is fine. . Hard Cover. Very Good/Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. more information

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Chatteris, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom: Norlon Publishing, 1990 Original wraps. Like new condition. 52 pages. . FIRST EDITION. Original Wraps. As New. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. more information

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Historical Division European Command Wraps (softcover). Crease in book and cover. Stamped restricted which has been crossed out. 96 pages. Stapled cover. Photocopy. . Wraps. Very Good. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. more information

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Putnam, 1975 F/VG: A Fine condition large quarto hardcover in a Very Good DJ. DJ has some rubbing at the edges. **See Our Copy**. First American Edition. Cloth. Fine/Very Good. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. more information

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Hughes Helicopters, 1983 3 volumes, comb binding. Vol. 1 and Vol. 2 have xeroxe front cover. Sept. 1983. Very good overalll condition. Owners name on front cover. . Comb Binding. Very Good. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. more information

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Hughes Helicopters , 1981 Originally comb binding that has been bound in binder with metal tabs. AH-64 Familiarization Course Students Manual. March 1981. Very Good Plus condition. Numerous diagrams. . Binder. Very Good Plus. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. more information

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New York: Random House, 1948 305 pp. Bound in black buckram with Marine Division Logo on cover and spine. Color pictorial map endpapers. Profusely illustrated with b&w photographs and maps. Minor wear to spine decoration and lettering. Prior owner's name and address in pencil on Half-title. Interior leaves clean, tight and supple. #1699. Buckram. Near Fine. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. more information

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New York: Random House, 1948 305 pp. Bound in black buckram with Marine Division Logo on cover and spine. Color pictorial map endpapers. Profusely illustrated with b&w photographs and maps. Minor wear to spine decoration and lettering. Prior owner's name and address in pencil on Half-title. Interior leaves clean, tight and supple. #1699. Buckram. Near Fine. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. more information

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Voen. izd-vo, 1992 300 pages. Book is authored by Kalashnikov, the famous Russian gun maker. Book and dj are in fine condition. Russian text. . Hard Cover. Fine/Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. more information

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London: Elek Books, 1958 1958. Book and dust jacket are both in fine, almost like new condition. 192 pages. . Hard Cover. Fine/Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. more information

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Westbury Mayfair Hotel - London , 2005 Auction Catalogue from the September 26, 2005 auction. 178 pages. Hundreds of color photos of badges. Wraps (softcover). Very good plus condition. . Wraps. Very Good Plus. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. more information

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NY: Thomas Y. Crowell Company NF: A Near Fine copy in rust covered cloth Minor bumps to the top corners and a touch of rubbing to the edges. Spine shows some sunning. Bookplate. Chapters include reference to First Airman to Destroy a Zeppelin, Corporal Holms @ Le Cateau, Lt. Martin Leake, Canadian V.C. Heroes.. Cloth. Near Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. more information

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1977 247 pages. Book and dust jacket are in fine condition. Dust jacket has some toning to cream color jacket else fine. No tears. Only faintest hint of shelfwear to book else fine also. Signed and inscribed by author in 1977. One of thousands of Military and Aviation books we have recently acquired from a personal library. Many in fine and like new condition. This copy is from the Library of Peter Paul Martinek, who was awarded the Navy Cross. Peter Paul Martinek, U.S.N. Citation: Navy Cross War: World War II Peter Paul Martinek, NC for heroism and courageous devotion to duty during the attack on the USS Marblehead by Japanese enemy bombers on February 10, 1942. Promptly upon the destruction of his station by a bomb explosion, Martinek, already sprinkled with powder, entered the wrecked and burning quarters for Chief Petty Officers, and despite complete darkness and smoke, removed exposed powder in the path of the fire, disposing of it over the side. Furthermore, he displayed initiative and skill in the fighting of fires and rescuing of the wounded. These qualities together with an utter disregard for his own personal safety contributed greatly to the saving of the ship for further war service and the saving of many lives. Mr. Martinek was the Legion of Valor National Commander 1955-1956. He resided in Arizona.. Signed and Inscribed By Author. FIRST EDITION. Hard Cover. Very Good Plus/Very Good Plus. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. more information

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Orlando, Florida : Martin Marietta Aerospace , 1981 Student information workbook for this chopper. Comb binding. Very good condition. Diagrams on almost every page. . Comb Binding. Very Good. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. more information

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Paducah, Kentucky, U.S.A.: Turner Pub Co, 1995 Hardcover. Glossy pictorial covers. Fine condition. 388 pages. . LIMITED EDITION. Glossy Pictorial Covers. Fine. Folio - over 12" - 15" tall. more information

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Boston: The Cornhill Company , 1921 SIGNED and the inscription reads " To My Esteemed Friend, James T. Huane, Monroe Mason. 3/28/21. Account of the service of the 372nd Regiment of African-American troops, which was comprised of Battalions of infantry from the District of Columbia, Ohio and Massachusetts, augmented with separate companies from Maryland, Connecticut and Tennessee. Some wear to top and bottom of the spine and some etching to the front and back of the binding. A very scarce title. Small tag on front cover from previous owner notes the 92nd and 93rd division. . Signed and Inscribed By Author. Second Printing. Hard Cover. Very Good Minus. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. more information

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Mcdonnell Douglas Helicopter Company , 1988 One page loose from comb binding. Numerous diagrams. Some wear to covers. Very good minus condition. . Comb Binding. Near Very Good. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. more information

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Kings Point, N.Y.: American Merchant Marine Museum , 1998 1998. Revised edition. Seventh Printing. Book and dust jacket are in fine condition. 705 pages. . Seventh Printing. Hard Cover. Fine/Fine. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. more information

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East Rutherford, New Jersey, U.S.A.: Penguin USA, 2001 Signed bookplate on title page. 388 pages. Book and dust jacket are both in fine condition. One of many signed books by aces we have just acquired. . Author Signed. Hard Cover. Fine/Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. more information

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Los Angeles: Borden Pub. Co. , 1963 Book is in fine condition. Dust jacket is very good-, with some chipping and closed tears on dj. Signed by author to "Charles Pinyan with best wishes Raul Morin". Owners embossed stamp on title page. 290 pages. One of thousands of Military and Aviation books we have recently acquired from a personal library. Many in fine and like new condition. This copy is from the Library of Peter Paul Martinek, who was awarded the Navy Cross. Peter Paul Martinek, U.S.N. Citation: Navy Cross War: World War II Peter Paul Martinek, NC for heroism and courageous devotion to duty during the attack on the USS Marblehead by Japanese enemy bombers on February 10, 1942. Promptly upon the destruction of his station by a bomb explosion, Martinek, already sprinkled with powder, entered the wrecked and burning quarters for Chief Petty Officers, and despite complete darkness and smoke, removed exposed powder in the path of the fire, disposing of it over the side. Furthermore, he displayed initiative and skill in the fighting of fires and rescuing of the wounded. These qualities together with an utter disregard for his own personal safety contributed greatly to the saving of the ship for further war service and the saving of many lives. Mr. Martinek was the Legion of Valor National Commander 1955-1956. He resided in Arizona.. Inscribed By Author. Second Printing. Hard Cover. Fine/Very Good -. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. more information

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