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Vintage WWII Book Lot (4) Ballantine Illustrated History: U-Boat, Pearl Harbor, Aircraft Carrier, Leyte Gulf

A vintage World War II paperback set for military history collectors. This 4-book lot comes from Ballantine’s Illustrated History of World War II “BB” series.

It covers submarine warfare, Pearl Harbor, aircraft carriers, and the Pacific battles leading to Leyte Gulf, with photo-heavy, illustrated pages throughout.

What's in the bundle?

  1. U-Boat: The Secret Menace, David Mason (Weapons Book No. 1)
  2. Pearl Harbor, A. J. Barker (Battle Book No. 10)
  3. Aircraft Carrier: The Majestic Weapon, Donald Macintyre (Weapons Book No. 3)
  4. Leyte Gulf: Armada in the Pacific, Donald Macintyre (Battle Book No. 11)

Highlights

  • Original vintage paperback editions (Ballantine “BB” series)
  • Illustrated / photo-filled WWII history (black & white images)
  • Strong gift for WWII / naval history / Pacific War collectors
  • Great for display, reference, or reading

Approx. Specs

  • Size (each): ~9" x 6" x 0.25"
  • Pages (average): approximately 150 per book
  • Format: Softcover paperbacks
  • Language: English

Condition

Vintage pre-owned condition with visible shelf wear: edge/corner wear, cover scuffs, spine wear/creasing, and age-toning to pages. Some copies may show light writing/marks (see photos).

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This four-book lot from Ballantine’s Illustrated History of World War II series covers U-boats, Pearl Harbor, carriers, and Leyte Gulf, and it suits a naval or Pacific War history shelf. If it's the right copy for you, it's ready to come home.

  • Near Fine: Close to new. Any flaw is small and named above.
  • Very Good: Light use. Every flaw is named above, and none of them get in the way of reading or display.
  • Good: Complete and usable, with clear signs of use. Every flaw is named above.
  • Fair: Heavy wear or damage, named above. A reading or working copy, not a display piece.

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