An outstanding US Navy or Marine sailor’s photo album. A singular production of more than 500 photographs taken or acquired while assigned to the Yangtze River gunboat USS Oahu in the early-1930’s. The album measures approximately 15 x 11. It is string bound and its flexible board panels are covered in a faux-reptile skin cloth. There are a bit more than 500 photographs (I count 513) mounted to the rectos and versos of 37 black paper leaves, loosely fit into dry corner mounts (and easily and safely removable). The majority of photos, about 350 of them, appear to be original snapshots captured by the soldier. They range in size from about 3 1/2″ x 2 1/2″ to 5 1/2″ x 3 1/2″. This section is in the front and separated by about a dozen blank leaves, then proceeded by about 160 more photographs which appear to be a blend of commercial or souvenir prints and photos captured by a more skilled photographer. Most of these measure approximately 4″ x 3″ and there are some phenomenal cultural images among them. There are also about 8 enlarged photographs, approximately 8″ x 10, ” including the excellent identified and dated photograph of the Oahu crew shown here in the first image. It is dated 1932 and is the only dated photo in the album, though the balance of contents seem firmly within the same timeframe. There is no notation to any of the album pages and we’ve carefully removed several of the prints and haven’t found any notations to print versos either. This is fresh from a local, multi-generational estate and is as-found by me ; nothing has been added or removed. I strongly suspect the soldier was from the St. This is a significant photographic document of the Yangtze Patrol captured during an important time immediately preceding the outbreak of World War II in the Pacific. I have additional images of the album available. Please send along any questions and thanks for looking. The item “Photo Album USS OAHU Yangtze River Gunboat US Navy Sailor China Shanghai 1930s” is in sale since Monday, July 5, 2021. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Photographic Images\Vintage & Antique (Pre-1940)\Photo Albums”. The seller is “full-cycled” and is located in Saint Louis, Missouri. This item can be shipped to United States.
- Region of Origin: US
- Modified Item: No
- Framing: Unframed
- Country/Region of Manufacture: China
- Size Type/Largest Dimension: Small (Up to 7″)
- Listed By: Dealer or Reseller
- Date of Creation: 1930-1939
- Color: Black & White
- Photo Type: Snapshot
- Subject: Military & Political
- Time Period Manufactured: Vintage & Antique (Pre-1940)
- Original/Reprint: Original Print
Navy photo album of Philip Whitman while aboard the USS Augusta in China, French Indochina (Vietnam, Cambodia), Thailand, Singapore, Philippines, and Bali. 563 photos on 78 pages. The photo album documents the ships time in the Far East during and after its involvement in the Second Sino-Japanese War. Well over half of the album photos were taken in China, with approximately 75 from French Indochina (Vietnam & Cambodia), and 38 from Thailand. Many of the unidentified photos are likely China. Chinese cities include Shanghai (including Hangkou, a district in Shanghai), Peking (Beijing), Tsingtao (Qingdao), Qinhuangdao, Chefoo (Yantai), and Weihaiwei (Weihai). French Indochina cities include Haiphong, Siem Reap, Hanoi, and Saigon. Thailand photos are from Bangkok. Additional photos from the Philippines, Bali, and Singapore. Nearly 60 of the China photos depict the effects of the ongoing war including bombings, ruins, torture & executions of Japanese, etc. Beautiful Chinese silk hand embroidered designs on the front and reverse, protected with a clear plastic album covering. The artist has signed their work at the top of the Peking Temple of Heaven (see second to last photo). The protective tissue between each page alternates with different colors including light green, pink, purple, light yellow, dark pink, red, etc. The first 55 pages are mostly annotated. The last 20 pages are not. There are a half dozen spots where photos are missing. This is how I acquired the album. The USS Augusta (CL/CA-31) was involved in a tragic event on August 20, 1937. A Chinese anti-aircraft shell fell onto the deck amidst a group of sailors, killing Seaman 1st/Class Freddie John Falgout and wounding 18 others. As the flagship of the Asiatic fleet, USS Augusta had sailed to Shanghai to observe the Sino-Japanese hostilities and to protect American interests there. The cruiser had sailed to Shanghai a few days after Chinese and Japanese forces started to battle for control of the city near the middle of August. Roosevelt and Harry S. Truman under wartime conditions. Extensive information can be found online. Whitman (1919 – 2019) of Fair Lawn, New Jersey served with the U. Navy from 1937 to 1941, first on the U. Saratoga and then on the U. Philip then was a First Lieutenant in the Army Air Corps as a B-17 pilot. He was shot down on his fiftieth mission and became a German Prisoner of War. Philip was awarded the Air Medal with three oak leaf clusters, the Distinguished Flying Cross and a Purple Heart. CONDITION: All photos are Excellent with the exception of the color Great Wall of China image that is glued inside the back cover. It has a 3 1/2 inch repaired vertical tear at the top left. The loose 8×10 photo of the group of officers also in the back has several creases. Cover is Very Good++ with some light wear. SIZE: Measures approximately 11 5/8 x 17 inches overall. The item “USS Augusta in China Far East Battle of Shanghai 193741 Photo Album 563 Photos” is in sale since Tuesday, February 23, 2021. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Photographic Images\Vintage & Antique (Pre-1940)\Other Antique Photographs”. The seller is “abvintagephotos” and is located in Pennsylvania. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Region of Origin: Asia
- Date of Creation: 1937-1941
- Photo Type: Gelatin Silver
- Subject: Military & Political
- Original/Reprint: Original Print
USMC Good Conduct Medal for Bruce H. Duke who served with the 4th Marines in Shanghai, China. Please allow a little extra time. The item “USMC Named Good Conduct Medal China Marine Shanghai 1927-1931″ is in sale since Saturday, January 23, 2021. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\1919-38\Original Period Items”. The seller is “bigdogakabu” and is located in FPO, AP. This item can be shipped to United States.
- Country/Region of Manufacture: united states
Asiatic Fleet USA in Shanghai. Photo size – 200 x 135 mm; 175 x 125 mm; 135 x 85 mm; 140 x 95 mm. The item “Asiatic Fleet USA in Shanghai. China. 1922-1925. Rare 53 original photos” is in sale since Thursday, July 25, 2019. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\1919-38\Original Period Items”. The seller is “geradot” and is located in Petropavlovsk-Kamchatskiy. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
[North China Daily News]. July 4, 1938 [First Edition]. Hardcover with string style binding. Good plus to very good condition. No marks or writing except what appears to be a name and date in light pencil on frontispiece. Minor rubbing on corners and top/bottom of the spine. No loose, missing or cutout pages. Well illustrated with clear and sharp photos. Light smudge marks on front rear covers. 136 printed pages [illustrations , portraits]. “In the following pages are presented a chronological record of events in the life of the Fleet Flagship during the Sino-Japanese “incident’ while moored opposite the Shanghai Bund in the Whangpoo River. A roster of U. Navy and Marines Officers and Enlisted men from pages 11 to 27. A roster from page 97 to page 98 of the USS PANAY survivors. At approximately 1338 hrs on 12 December 1937, three large Japanese twin motored planes released several bombs, one or two which struck the USS PANAY the SS MEIPENG. Thank you for your interest in this item. I do not use recycled boxes, kraft or bubble mailers for these scarce Books. The item “USS AUGUSTA CA-31 UNDER FIRE Sino Japanese 1937 1938 Shanghai Cruise Book PANAY” is in sale since Tuesday, June 18, 2019. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\1919-38\Original Period Items”. The seller is “picking2015″ and is located in Glen, New Hampshire. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Denmark, Romania, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Czech republic, Finland, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Estonia, Australia, Greece, Portugal, Cyprus, Slovenia, Japan, China, Sweden, South Korea, Indonesia, Taiwan, Thailand, Belgium, France, Hong Kong, Ireland, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Italy, Germany, Austria, Bahamas, Israel, Mexico, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, Switzerland, Norway, Saudi arabia, Ukraine, United arab emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Croatia, Malaysia, Chile, Colombia, Costa rica, Panama, Trinidad and tobago, Guatemala, Honduras, Jamaica, Brunei darussalam, Iceland, Luxembourg, Paraguay, Uruguay, Russian federation, South africa.
This is an original full size medal, not a reproduction. A 1937 American Battle of Soochow Creek (China) Bravery and Valor Medal. Medal in stamped bronze, 36mm, extremely fine. Created by members of the United States Fourth Marines as an ironic comment on the nature of their service as part of the Shanghai Defence Force, which protected the foreign concessions during other fighting in the area. This medal was awarded to a G. Check out my other listings now for more medals on sale. Dear valued customers, I regularly list Chinese antiques coins, banknotes, medals, important documents, engravings, carvings, boxes, cases, frames, postcards, photos, stereoviews, fans, hats, ranks, badges, finials, embroideries, bonds, books, pocket watches, silver items etc etc. Track Page Views With. Auctiva’s FREE Counter. The item “CHINA CHINESE 1937 SHANGHAI SOOCHOW CREEK USA MARINES BRONZE MEDAL -NAMED” is in sale since Monday, August 26, 2019. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\1919-38\Original Period Items”. The seller is “bond_artist” and is located in Singapore. This item can be shipped worldwide.
Please check the update photographs. Used Condition, stain, damage, sunburn, tear. About 45 photo pages. About 26cm × 18.5cm. Language : Japanese and English. These charges are the buyers responsibility. The item “Shanghai Incident Photo book Japanese Imperial Army 1932 19th Route Army China” is in sale since Saturday, December 23, 2017. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\1919-38\Original Period Items”. The seller is “shibastore-japan” and is located in Toyama. This item can be shipped worldwide.
This is an original full size medal, not a reproduction. This medal was instituted in 1925, and awarded for 12 years cumulative service with the Shanghai Volunteer Corps. Ultimately about 850 medals were issued by 1941. Medal reverse reads Sgt E P Morphew. Check it out too! Check out my other listings now for more medals on sale. Dear valued customers, I regularly list Chinese antiques coins, banknotes, medals, important documents, engravings, carvings, boxes, cases, frames, postcards, photos, stereoviews, fans, hats, ranks, badges, finials, embroideries, bonds, books, pocket watches, silver items etc etc. Track Page Views With. Auctiva’s FREE Counter. The item “CHINA 1940 SHANGHAI VOLUNTEER CORPS LONG SERVICE SILVER MEDAL” is in sale since Friday, November 23, 2018. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\1919-38\Original Period Items”. The seller is “bond_artist” and is located in Singapore. This item can be shipped worldwide.
Shanghai Municipal council emergency Medal 1937. Welcome to my store” TaoQue Tang”. We are professional order dealer and sell world order and medal. All orders and medals are genuine guaranteed. If unsatisfied with item for any reason, return by” as received” condition within 14 days of receipt. The item “China Order Shanghai Municipal council emergency Medal 1937″ is in sale since Sunday, January 14, 2018. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\1919-38\Original Period Items”. The seller is “3_18482″ and is located in Jiading District,Shanghai City. This item can be shipped worldwide.
Shanghai Municipal Council Emergency Medal 1937 – RARE. Now you’re looking at a Shanghai Municipal Council Emergency Medal in Extremely Fine condition. Original medal awarded for services rendered August 12 to November 12, 1937. Bronze, unnamed as issued, without ribbon. The medal remains in. Condition, refer item pictures for details. What you see is what you get. If you have any question, please do not hesitate to contact me for details. The item “Shanghai Municipal Council Emergency Medal 1937 RARE” is in sale since Sunday, December 17, 2017. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\1919-38\Original Period Items”. The seller is “hk_captainken” and is located in KLN. This item can be shipped worldwide.