{"product_id":"our-sons-at-war-lee-mccollum-1940","title":"Our Sons at War by Lee McCollum 1940 Hardcover WWII Military History Illustrated Book","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eOur Sons at War\u003c\/em\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIllustrated by Arthur F. Niemeyer, the book combines \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/collections\/vintage-military-history-and-fiction-books\" title=\"narrative history with black-and-white artwork, line drawings, and occasional comic-style illustrations\"\u003enarrative history with black-and-white artwork, line drawings, and occasional comic-style illustrations\u003c\/a\u003e that make it an engaging period piece for collectors of military history and wartime Americana.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Our Sons at War\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lee McCollum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrator:\u003c\/strong\u003e Arthur F. Niemeyer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bucklee Publishing Co., Inc.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chicago\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCopyright:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1940\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardcover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 216\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrations:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black-and-white illustrations, line drawings, and comic-style artwork\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 8¼ × 6¾ × 1 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e English\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease review all photographs carefully for the best representation of condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCollector's Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePublished during the first year of America's wartime era, this volume reflects contemporary attitudes and experiences before the conflict reached its later stages. It serves as both a historical reference and an interesting piece of World War II publishing history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShipping + Trust (Reading Vintage standards)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhoto-verified condition (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/pages\/shipping-policy\" title=\"shipping policy\"\u003eno surprises\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePacked with our protective packaging standard\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShips in 1 business day\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree Shipping on $35+ (U.S. only)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDisclaimer\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll items are vintage and may show signs of age, wear, or use consistent with their history. Photos show the exact condition of each piece—\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/pages\/about-reading-vintage\" title=\"about reading vintage\"\u003eplease review them carefully, as they are part of the description. \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare and Handling:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHandle with clean, dry hands. Store upright, out of direct sunlight, at about 68°F and 40–50% relative humidity. Avoid damp areas and extreme temperature swings. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Orders $35+ Ship Free","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48859343126783,"sku":"54 – T4 – 3040","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2503\/7976\/files\/Vintage_1940_hardcover_Our_Sons_at_War_by_Lee_McCollum.jpg?v=1784574507","url":"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/products\/our-sons-at-war-lee-mccollum-1940","provider":"Reading Vintage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}