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SOLD! POCKET GUIDE TO CHINA - Milton Caniff 1942 U.S. military racist mini-comic

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*paull*

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I have here a very nice copy of the scarce and sought after POCKET GUIDE TO CHINA which contains an 11 page mini-comic by Milton Caniff (creator of Steve Canyon and Terry and the Pirates) titled "HOW TO SPOT A JAP". Published by the U.S. Government Printing Office in 1942 for the War and Navy Departments. Only available to servicemen in the Pacific during World War II, not for civilians. Story is focused on determining the difference between Japanese and Chinese when experienced in the field of battle. Controversial and ridden with stereotypes.

 

75 pages total. Pages are in excellent condition. Only slight wear to top and bottom of spine. Has name of serviceman who owned this book on front cover. Overall a really nice copy, better than most copies I've seen. This book is CGC-able and other copies have been graded.

 

 

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Really cool item...I love having my copy...I think having the serviceman's name enhances its appeal....couldn't resist checking it out - I went Googling Caddells that were assigned to the WWII Pacific Theater (i.e., the group who most likely would have been issued this book)...I had some time on my hands this morning :D

 

Just a guess, of course, but perhaps this copy belonged to Foster Caddell...he was an artist in the U.S. Army Air Corps and assigned to the Pacific Theater during his WWII service...recently deceased. His web site is http://www.fostercaddell.com/ . Take a look at how he writes his last name up in the header line of the website (also matches how he signed his paintings). All uppercase...the horizontal line on the first "L" is slightly upturned, and flatter on the second "L"...similar pattern on your book. Also, the underline below the name on your book has a certain artist's flair, doesn't it? This would also explain the relatively nice condition of your book...if the owner was wielding a paintbrush rather than a rifle... hm(shrug)

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Wow, leave it to a boardie to find such great information. Thanks, Ed! I agree with you, the signature appears to be from the same person. There probably were not many Caddells in the Pacific Theater, and he certainly could have been the only one.

 

This book is still available.

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