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Our Sons at War by Lee McCollum 1940 Hardcover WWII Military History Illustrated Book

Our Sons at War by Lee McCollum is an early World War II hardcover published in 1940, offering firsthand-style stories, reflections, and illustrations capturing the experiences of American servicemen during the opening years of the war.

Illustrated by Arthur F. Niemeyer, the book combines narrative history with black-and-white artwork, line drawings, and occasional comic-style illustrations that make it an engaging period piece for collectors of military history and wartime Americana.

Details

  • Title: Our Sons at War
  • Author: Lee McCollum
  • Illustrator: Arthur F. Niemeyer
  • Publisher: Bucklee Publishing Co., Inc.
  • Publication: Chicago
  • Copyright: 1940
  • Binding: Hardcover
  • Pages: 216
  • Illustrations: Black-and-white illustrations, line drawings, and comic-style artwork
  • Measurements: Approximately 8¼ × 6¾ × 1 inches
  • Language: English

Condition

The hardcover remains solid with clean, tightly bound pages. Minor staining and light rubbing are present on the cloth cover. Interior pages show age toning typical of a book from 1940 but remain clean and readable. Black-and-white illustrations are crisp throughout.

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This 1940 Bucklee Publishing hardcover carries Arthur F. Niemeyer’s illustrations, and it suits a WWII history or wartime Americana shelf. If it's the right copy for you, it's ready to come home.

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  • Fair: Heavy wear or damage, named above. A reading or working copy, not a display piece.

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