WWII U. S. MARINE CORPS 1946 BOOK - BOOKLET - " NORTH CHINA PICTORIAL U. S. M. C.
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World War Two 1946 Copyright Booklet, profusely illustrated with sepia toned photo illustrations, 47 numbered pp, 12 x 9 inches, color pictorial wrappers (softbound), Order blanks and promotional material included. The foreword by Major General K.E. Rockey notes: The Marine Units which together comprise the III Amphibious Corps, Fleet Marine Force, fought throughout the Pacific war from Guadalcanal to Okinawa. Upon the capitulation of the Japanese the III Amphibious Corps was ordered to North Ch...ina, the first units landing on 30 September 1945." This commemoration booklet is packed with pictures of this time in China under headings such as Surrender at Tientsin; China's People; Peiping Site of China's Ancient Glory; Tientsin's C.P.'s; At Chinwangtao: etc. Advertising sheets include special offerings from Official Photos Company, including the Atomic Bomb! Special Set. Includes Pictorial Section from the Washington Post Times Herald, January 22, 1957 with text of Eisenhower inaugural address "The Price of Peace" with black and white photo illustrations including giant photo illustration of the capital plaza. From booklet; "Upon the capitulation of the Japanese the III Amphibious Corps was ordered to North China, the first units landing on 30 September 1945. Elements of the Corps took station at Tsingtao, Peiping, Tientsin, Chinwangtao and along the lines of communication. Minor wear & foxing. Unconditionally guaranteed as original. I will combine shipping for multiple purchases.
