Contrails: The 95th Bombardment Group H, US 1945

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Title: Contrails Author: Capt. David B. Henderson - 95th BGISBN: n/aPublisher: A.H. Pugh PrintingYEAR: 1945Binding: HardboundComments: original 95th BG pictorial history Amazingly rare 95th Bomber Group Pictoral history in Good condition for its age. **THIS IS NOT THE 2003 Contrails II: A Pictorial History of the 95th Bomb Group (H), 8th United States Army Air Force, Horham, England, 1943-1945 [Hardcover] Reprint.*** This is the original issue Pressing. I have posted twelve photos of the book, showing the good and the not-as-good. It is a little rough around the edges but the cover (front and back) have stood up against time incredibly well. Some groups of pages within the book are a little loose, but I have not had these repaired, and choose to leave all of the signs of its history intact. A few pages have light water (humidity?)-stains (photographed) and others are near perfect. I took photos of as many pages as Ebay allows so as to show that the colors are bright and vivid, B&W photos are clear, and the embossed pages are crisp and look incredible. I doubt that you'll see very many of these in your life, and should you see another, it is unlikely to be this unmarked and complete. It is signed by my grandfather, on the page opposing the inside cover, First initial, Last name. He was in the 95th, himself, and is in this book. This is a very rare, precious and valuable book. Therefore it has no place in my home where it sits on a shelf, and needs to belong to someone who can give it the honor it deserves. I'm starting this auction with zero reserve, no buy it now, no ebay trickery. This piece of history will simply go to the highest bidder. Feel free to contact me with ANY questions, or if you would like photos of a particular page, or higher resolution images of anything. I can, and will ship heavily insured should the value meet or exceed its informally appraised value. (Buyer pays shipping). I respectfully offer this piece of history on the market, where SO few are seen, in hopes that it can go to someone who will give it the appreciation, respect and reverence it deserves. Again, please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions or requests. I do have conclusive family provinance to connect us to this book and this group. I understand that this book will sell for an unusually high price, and am happy to provide scans, page requests, genealogy, or any further documentation required to authenticate and provide provinance for this treasure. It will be shipped with full insurance, and packed air and water tight. , and good luck. More details per request: Hardcover, 1st edition 1945 Title: Contrails: The 95th Bombardment Group (H) Author: Capt. David B. Henderson - 95th BG ISBN: n/a Publisher: A.H. Pugh Printing Publisher: 95th group Photographic Section YEAR: 1945 Binding: Hardbound Size: 12 x 9 1/2 inches Pages: about 250 Categories: History, Militaria, Antiquarian books, World War II, WW2 B-17 Flying Fortress. Subject: WWII Army Air Force Unit History. History of the 95th Bomb Groupm 8th Air Force, in the ETO. The 95th flew B-17's and consisted of the 334th Bomb Sqdn, 335th bomb Sqdn, 336th Bomb Sqdn, and the 412th Bomb Sqdn. This is a typical unit history of the period, Includes roster, history, and lots of photos - including nose art. More Images Per Request I WILL NOT END THIS AUCTION EARLY, under any circumstances. Please don't ask. Going forward I will report any such requests to Ebay as a violation of the Terms of Service. Please respect the other bidders, and the integrity of this auction. Thank you. read more

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