Kitty Carter Canteen Girl (Fighters for Freedom series)

Racine, Wisconsin: Whitman Publishing Co., 1931. First Edition First Printing . Hardcover. Good+/VG-. Vallely, Henry E.. One in a series of books published by Whitman during World War II designed to show young girl readers how women could serve their country & fulfill their desire to be patriotic, as well as have a career & maybe find romance, by preparing to join one of the various branches of the Armed Services that were opening up for women. A companion set of books in the same series was aimed at boys. A FIRST EDITION, likely first printing, from 1944, this hardcover 8vo has deep blue cloth over boards stamped with orange lettering to front & spine. In 248 pages + additional page of other Whitman titles in rear, illustrations throughout text by Henry E. Vallely. Condition is Good+-: quite clean inside, but both covers somewhat faded & rubbed, bumped corners. Binding strong & straight, hinges secure. Pages heavily tanned, especially around edges, but unmarked save for a 1945 Xmas gift inscription on title page. The unclipped DJ (listing other titles in the series on front flap & rear, patriotic message to "true soldiers for Democracy" on rear flap) is VG- (minus): colorful & bright with light soil & moderate edgewear, more chipping at both ends of spine & lower edges; nicely protected in new mylar cover Free! Our photos depict the EXACT book you will receive from us--never "stock" images of books we don't actually have! Same Day Shipping on all orders received by 2 pm weekdays (Pacific time); later orders, weekends & holidays ship very next business day. BONUS: Order at the same time as our other Judy Jordan book for a complete set & take 20% off!