Washington D. C.: Army Information Branch / Army Services Forces. Very Good. 1945. Map. Color Illustrations; Dated Monday Sept. 17th 1945. This is a large format map / poster Poster two sided sheet 35 x 47 inches which folds down to 9 x 12 inches -- as issued. One side includes a world map with proposed naval bases around the world and a photograph featuring the Occupation forces in Toyko. The reverse side features a comparison chart of NCO grades and ratings of the major armed forces with insignia stripes etc. . The map is in generally Very Good condition. There is nicking and tiny tears to the edges of the map and spots of toning especially at the edges and along folds and occasionally throughout the main body of the map. "The World War II Newsmaps consist of poster-size newsmaps published weekly from 1942 until 1946 to inform and motivate American military personnel. The two-sided newsmaps include maps depicting the previous week's events in the war as well as brief news items photographs and motivational graphics. The newsmaps were published by the U. S. Army Information Branch. " from Wikipedia . Army Information Branch / Army Services Forces unknown
Cincinnati Oh.: Cohen & Co. 1892. 4xiv269pp. plus addendum of forty chromolithographic plates. Portrait. Oblong octavo. Original pebbled cloth gilt. Worn at spine ends and corners. Front hinge cracked. Internally clean save for a few pencil emendations. A very good copy. An incredibly extensive compilation of rules and regulations for the Patriarchs Militant of the fraternal organization known as the Independent Order of Odd Fellows I.O.O.F. Included are military rosters ceremonial procedures and organizational by-laws. The forty handsome chromolithographic plates depict all manner of military insignia dress and uniform. Cohen & Co. hardcover books