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Lot- (4) Schützengraben Bücher (Trench Book) WWI Propag- ID'd to 1st Lt. US 47th

$ 26.39

Availability: 50 in stock
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • Region of Origin: Germany
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Theme: Militaria
  • Item must be returned within: 30 Days
  • Conflict: WW I (1914-18)
  • Original/Reproduction: Original
  • Modified Item: Yes
  • Condition: See description
  • Modification Description: Each booklet is stamped with US soldier's ID and hand written translations are on inside cover page.
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: Germany

    Description

    Lot - (4) Schützengraben Bücher (Trench Book) WWI Propaganda - ID'd to 1st Lt. US 47th Inf.
    The 4 paperback "Trench Books: for the German People" are part of a regular series of propaganda booklets by different authors distributed out of Berlin during the war. These four date from 1916 to 1918, are each several dozen pages, entirely in German. The titles have pencil written translations into English on each.
    Each book is also stamped with the I.D. of the American soldier who brought them home:  1st Lt. Frank V. Lacy, 47th Inf.
    All are in very good condition; with light wear and fading, and moderate discoloration, there may be minor tears hear and there.
    Booklets measure approx. 3-3/4" x 5-1/4" each.
    Please refer to the photos for condition and detail.