THE SIDE BOY

New York: The Fourth Class United States Naval Reserve, [1941].

“THE SIDE BOY ... contains the names, faces, activities and some thoughts of 500 young men who, in the summer of 1941, took the first step in preparing themselves for the service of their country. This book is the record of the effort...Published by The Fourth Class United States Naval Reserve Midshipmen’s School U.S.S. PRAIRIE STATE New York, New York”. Endpaper drawing states that this is “CLASS -- SEPT. 1941”. Laid in is is a 5 x 6 12” press photograph of the USS Essex, stamped “Your Seagoing Home”. Also laid in is a folded napkin from “The Army and Navy Club” in Washington. Some wear to the somewhat faded blue buckram binding.~~Not the very first issue of The Saide boy, but quite early.

Very Good binding.
Item #291488

Price: $150.00