The Officers Guide 7th ed 1942 Military Service Publishing Co Telegraph Press. Book is very nice vintage condition rix X
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Item Description
Title: The Officer's Guide (7th Edition)
Subtitle: A Ready Reference on Customs of the Service and a Correct Guide to Success for the Officer of the Army of the United States
Publisher: Military Service Publishing Co. / The Telegraph Press, Harrisburg, PA
Date/Edition: 1942, 7th Edition (Wartime Printing)
Format: Hardcover (Classic olive drab / military green cloth)
Detailed Description
This is a beautifully preserved 1942 true wartime 7th edition printing of The Officer's Guide, published by the Military Service Publishing Company. Printed just months after the United States entered World War II, this comprehensive manual served as the absolute bible for newly commissioned Army officers adapting to rapid mobilization.
The text covers everything an officer needed to succeed in theater, including uniform regulations, military courtesy, customs of the service, field maneuvers, leadership principles, and financial management. This edition is highly prized by WWII historians and militaria collectors for its period-specific details, diagrams, and fold-outs reflecting the rapidly evolving US military infrastructure in 1942.
Condition Report
Overall Condition: Very Nice / Excellent vintage condition.
Binding & Spine: The binding is square, rigid, and remarkably tight. The spine shows virtually no sagging or splitting.
Exterior: The original military-green cloth boards retain vibrant color with crisp, unrubbed cover graphics and gilt/black lettering. Sharp corners with minimal shelf wear.
Interior: Exceptional interior text block. The pages are crisp, bright, and completely clean. Free from the usual officer name stamps, structural page tears, or field stains common to books from this era.