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Up for sale is a compelling, historically cohesive lot of six (6) vintage books and manuals belonging to a single United States Air Force veteran. Every book in this collection features matching personal inscriptions from the original owner, pinning down a specific era of post-WWII / Korean War military presence in Asia.The Veteran’s Provenance:
The inscriptions identify the owner as A/1c (Airman 1st Class) Nathan K. Davidson, serving with the 49th Maintenance Squadron [49th Maintenance Group] based at Misawa Air Base, Japan. One volume is clearly dated August 19, 1952, directly coinciding with the unit’s vital regional deployment during the Korean War.What is Included in This Lot:
Spoken Japanese (Basic Course Units 1-12) - EM 561 Education ManualAuthors: Bernard Bloch and Eleanor Harz Jorden.
Details: Published for the United States Armed Forces Institute. Contains the prominent August 19, 1952 date inscription alongside his name and service number (AF 18397172).
The Noncom's Guide (Fourth Edition, Feb 1950)Publisher: Military Service Publishing Company.
Details: An encyclopedia of info for noncommissioned Army/Air Force officers. Inscribed on the title page with a promotion note to "S/Sgt" (Staff Sergeant) and unit markers.
Complete Course of Japanese Conversation-GrammarAuthor: Oreste Vaccari & Enko Elisa Vaccari.
Details: Classic striking red cloth cover with the gold-gilt rising sunburst motif. Inscribed on the inner flyleaf.
The New Up-To-Date English-Japanese Conversation Dictionary
Author: Mr. & Mrs. O. Vaccari.
Details: Pocket-sized companion dictionary in red cloth. Inscribed on the inner flyleaf.
How to Speak Japanese Romanized
Details: Vintage softcover instructional booklet with illustrated green card covers. Inscribed.
Additional Red Hardcover Language Guide (unmarked spine, companion dictionary/textbook). Inscribed.Condition Report:
These items are in authentic, vintage, field-used condition. Expect typical age wear, including minor cover scuffing, edge wear, slight toning to pages, and spine aging natural for 70+ year old military/educational manuals. Bindings remain intact, text blocks are fully legible, and the unique handwritten military provenance remains bright and highly detailed. Please review all high-resolution photos for exact cosmetic conditions.Perfect piece for collectors of Korean War militaria, USAF squadron histories, Misawa Air Base memorabilia, or vintage linguistics.
