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Lot 868: A Collection of Images of War: The Real Story of World War II Magazines
A collection of Images of War: The Real Story of World War II partwork magazines, published by Marshall Cavendish in association with the Imperial War Museum between 1989 and 1991. These staple-bound publications were originally issued on a fortnightly basis, with each issue designed to contain a magazine, a facsimile contemporary newspaper, and a campaign map. The collection includes several identifiable issues: Issue 9 featuring Hideki Tojo, Issue 12 featuring Admiral Chester W. Nimitz, Issue 16 focusing on the Kokoda Trail in New Guinea, Issue 27 regarding the Battle of Monte Cassino, Issue 51 detailing the aftermath in the Far East, and Issue 66 concerning Hitler’s allies. The covers are illustrated with historical monochrome and tinted photography. Each issue lists a contemporary UK retail price of £1.99 and includes historical analysis, contemporary accounts, and military illustrations.
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