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 is 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): ~approximetly 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).  

Disclaimer 

The vintage items I share with you have been previously owned and loved and may show some wear. Please use the pictures as a guide.

While I do my best to capture colors accurately, your monitor or device screen may display colors slightly differently from the actual item.

Care & Handling: Handle 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.
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Good to Know Before You Buy

Yes. Every photo on this page is the actual item you will receive. Not a stock photo, not a similar copy. What you see is what ships.

Honestly. This is vintage, so expect some age. When I find wear, writing, stains, loose pages, chips, or missing pieces, I note them and show them in the photos. Some marks add character. Some are just flaws. I tell you which is which so you can decide if this is the right one for you.

With care. Old books and fragile pieces are wrapped and boxed so they arrive the way they left me. Careful packing is one of the things buyers mention most in their reviews. Orders of $35 or more ship free.

Probably not. Everything here is one of a kind, and I rarely find the same item twice. Once it sells, it is gone. Vintage does not restock neatly.