RARE" Original POW "Diary" Prisoner Sketch Book James W. Peterson POW #2708
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folks i'm not a collector but think this is a Once in a lifetime find for your collection Hand written for lack of a better descripiton "Diary" of WW 2 Airman James W Peterson POW # 2708 Who with the crew of the B24 Liberator "Shady Lady" were shot down March 6 1944 and spent the last part of the war as prisoners on Stalag Luft 6 These writings and drawings are on graphic paper as would be used to draw maps etc - by an airman The book is well rendered with drawings poems first hand accounts of a prisoner of war during world war 2 including the libaration of his camp April 29th 1945 as well a visit by G Patton Drawings include Airplanes in battle / Camp and of Women Some Risque And account of christmas of 1944 and his experiences in germany Some poetry which im sure are original works as well some obvious notable songs of the period "Home Sick" i guess just alittle part of home !! You will note there are several pages where he traced his wings and noted other POW in camp with him plus some of there planes names Collectors u do not want to miss this "Once in a life time find" very important part of our history ! Low starter for all collectors to bid !! book is 8" by 6 1/2" 35 pages / 12 pages have nothing on them normal wear and tear for age Free Shipping / with Ins ask any questions will do my best forgot to say James
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