Published in 1930 (Showa 5), this is a rare pre-war Japanese proletarian literature book titled. Army Disease (Gun Tai Byo). The book was published by Senkisha and marked as part of the “Japan Proletarian Writers League” series. As the name suggests, the Japan Proletarian Writers League was a communist-oriented writers’ organization that promoted anti-war and anti-military ideas during the early Showa period. This work focuses on themes such as. Psychological pressure inside the army. Poverty in rural farming communities. Exhaustion and suffering of soldiers. At the time, these themes were considered socially and politically sensitive. What makes this book especially important is its publication date. It was printed in 1930, before the Manchurian Incident (1931), during a brief period before militarism rapidly expanded across Japan. In the years that followed, anti-war thought and criticism of the military were increasingly suppressed, and many left-wing organizations and writers became targets under the Peace Preservation Laws. Because of this historical background, surviving publications like this are now quite scarce. Rather than just an old book, this is a surviving historical artifact from a period when alternative political and social ideas still openly existed in prewar Japan. The cover artwork is also striking, showing an exhausted soldier and rural imagery rather than heroic military propaganda imagery commonly seen in wartime publications. Printed: November 25, 1929. Fifth Edition Published: January 15, 1930. Showing that the book already had a readership at the time. An excellent item for collectors interested in. Communist / proletarian movements. Heavy age wear, stains, creases, edge wear, and paper aging consistent with its age of nearly 100 years. Own a Piece of History. International Buyers – Please Note. Thank you for your understanding.
The Vintage 1925 United States Military Academy West Point The Howitzer Year Book is an original period item with a militaria theme, focusing on the history and activities of the United States Military Academy at West Point. This collectible publication from 1925 provides a unique glimpse into the military academy’s traditions, training, and events during that time period, making it a valuable piece for collectors interested in military history and memorabilia. Book is in excellent shape. One page has come separate from the binding and there is some light foxing. There is some normal shelf wear to the cover. Please see photos for condition.
This product is a lot of 2 original NAMED to John E. Sandow, pilot’s book log air service records from the U. Army USAAS in the 1930s. These vintage documents provide a glimpse into the military aviation history of the United States during the interwar period. With a theme of militaria, these records offer a unique insight into the activities and operations of the U. Army Air Service during this significant time in history. Perfect for collectors of historical military memorabilia, these original documents from the 1930s are a valuable addition to any collection.
Here is an original Japanese photo album documenting the early stage of the conflict known as the Manchurian Incident (1931). What is the Manchurian Incident? The Manchurian Incident began in 1931, when the Imperial Japanese Army advanced into northeastern China (Manchuria). This event led to the creation of Manchukuo and ultimately expanded into the larger conflicts of the Second Sino-Japanese War and World War II in the Pacific. ? This is one of the earliest visual records of the war that would reshape Asia. Early war photographs (infantry, artillery, occupation scenes). Imperial Japanese military aircraft and airfields. Urban control and railway infrastructure (South Manchuria Railway context). Strategic maps of Manchuria. Original wartime Japanese perspective (propaganda material). This is not just a photo book-it is a visual narrative of how the war was presented to the Japanese public. Why This Matters. Unlike later wartime publications, this album captures the early phase of the conflict, before the war expanded into full-scale global warfare. The beginning of Japanese expansion. The role of military and infrastructure. The atmosphere of a nation entering war. Cover shows wear, fading, and aging. Missing colophon page (publication details inferred from content and style). Interior pages and photographs are in relatively good condition for age. Please check photos carefully. Early Imperial Japanese military documentation. Manchuria / Manchukuo historical material. Wartime propaganda and visual culture. Perfect for collectors, historians, and researchers. Own a Piece of History. International Buyers – Please Note. Thank you for your understanding.
The Vintage 1925 United States Military Academy West Point The Howitzer Year Book is an original period item with a militaria theme, focusing on the history and activities of the United States Military Academy at West Point. This collectible publication from 1925 provides a unique glimpse into the military academy’s traditions, training, and events during that time period, making it a valuable piece for collectors interested in military history and memorabilia. Book is in excellent shape. One page has come separate from the binding and there is some light foxing. There is some normal shelf wear to the cover. Please see photos for condition.
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Imperial Japanese Navy Fleet Review commemorative photo album. October 1927 (Showa 2). Special Naval Grand Maneuvers and Fleet Review. Hatakeyama Picture Postcard Store. 15 x 22.5 cm. This is an exceptional surviving visual record of Japan’s interwar navy at the height of battleship prestige. Grand Fleet Review outside Yokohama Harbor. Night battle operations of the Second Fleet. Aircraft and torpedo flotilla maneuvers. Smoke screen attack actions by destroyer forces. Activity of then-modern cruisers. Admirals and Naval Leadership Included. Portrait pages include major commanders of the era. Commander in Chief, Combined Fleet. First Torpedo Squadron. Second Torpedo Squadron. First Submarine Squadron. This album captures the Imperial Japanese Navy during the treaty era between World Wars, when sea power was still measured by battleships, cruisers, submarines, and emerging naval aviation. As an original item over many decades old. Corrosion to staples/binding metal parts. Please review photos carefully. A scarce naval historical piece rarely found today. Own a Piece of History. International Buyers – Please Note. Thank you for your understanding.
What: A 1937 (Showa 12) supplement to Shonen Club by Kodansha, vividly illustrating the Russo-Japanese War’s decisive Battle of Tsushima (Battle of the Japan Sea). Filled with dramatic color spreads, fleet charts, heroic episodes, and military songs, it was produced as clear wartime propaganda to inspire loyalty in young readers. When: Covers the battle of May 27-28, 1905. Published 32 years later in 1937, as Japan entered the escalation of the Sino-Japanese conflict. Where: The naval battle was fought in the Tsushima Strait, where Admiral Togo’s Combined Fleet defeated Russia’s Baltic Fleet. Why: To pass on the national victory myth to the next generation, reinforcing the Navy’s prestige and patriotic sentiment. 1937 marked the rise of militarism and mass propaganda campaigns through magazines, posters, and songs. 19×27cm, 48 pages, richly illustrated. Includes panoramic battle scenes, fleet deployment maps, and text aimed at youth. Condition: aged paper, wear, foxing, edge fray; intact and readable (see photos). A rare survivor of 1930s Japanese militarist culture-valuable both as children’s media and as a window into wartime propaganda. Own a Piece of History. Approximate 7-21days(To USA).
United Daughters Of The Confederacy Year Book : Pittsburgh Chapter No. 1605 ; 1931 – 1932, [Pennsylvania]. No marks or writing. Light imprint on rear cover [see photo]. Minor rubbing on corner and top/bottom of the spine. No loose, missing or cutout pages. Many names and addresses. Thank you for your interest in this item.
A rare prewar Japanese military booklet titled. March 1936 (Showa 11). Imperial Japanese Army Infantry 44th Regiment. This regiment was based in. And belonged to the famous. It was a hometown regiment that drew many recruits from Kochi Prefecture and served as one of the area’s principal military units. The Infantry 44th Regiment had a long service history, including. WWII home defense preparations. What Was Happening in 1936? This booklet was printed just before the outbreak of the Second Sino-Japanese War (1937). At that time, the regiment was mainly engaged in. So this item represents the. Japanese Army in the final peacetime stage before full wartime expansion. Presentation of the regimental colors. Portraits of commanding officers. Barracks and gate photographs. Battle history from earlier wars. Loyalty and bravery stories. Regiment traditions and spirit. Handwritten on the back cover. 3rd Company, 3rd Squad Infantry 44th Regiment Masao Ueda. This strongly suggests the booklet was personally owned by an actual soldier of the regiment. That transforms it from a simple reference booklet into a personal historical artifact connected to one individual serviceman. Please review all photos carefully. Why Collectors Like This. Are increasingly difficult to find. Own a Piece of History. International Buyers – Please Note. Thank you for your understanding.