The Picture History of World War II, 1939-1945

New York: Grosset & Dunlap, [1946]. First edition (presumed; no earlier dates stated). Black folio, color map endpapers, gilt to front board, 272 pages, chiefly b&w illustrations (some color); 37 cm Very gentle rubbing and light sunning to spine head and foot, very gently rubbed corners, very faint soiling to boards, white soiling mark to rear board, three-inch tear to front pastedown, loose hinges, extremely light dot-soiling from front pastedown to first 19 pages, bright pages, tight binding, else Good to Good(+). Hardcover.

Contents: Chronological history of World War II; -- Start of World War II; -- Great Britain stands alone; -- Pearl Harbor -- war in the Pacific; -- Philippines lost -- Guadalcanal won; -- Atlantic convoy -- war in Europe; -- North African campaign; -- New Guinea, later Solomons, Aleutians; -- Sicily -- Allied bombings -- U-boat war; -- Italy becomes a battleground; -- Allies gain South Pacific bases; -- Nazis in retreat; -- Stepping-stones to Japan; -- Allies assault Hitler's Europe; -- Saipan, Guam, Peleliu, Leyte; -- Collapse of Nazi Germany; -- Japan goes down to defeat. World War, 1939-1945 -- Pictorial works. No DJ. **A large, heavy book. Extra shipping charges may apply for international & expedited orders. Please inquire.**