This listing is for a special edition of BACK TO MANDALAY.

It is from 1951

The condition of the book is good showing some signs of age / use 

It measures approximately 5 1/2" x 8 1/4" with 320 pages.  There is a dust jacket included, but as can be seen, it is not in good condition.

The book was owned by a Colonel Alex P. Gates, Washington D.C.  The inscriptions are all addressed to him.  He does not appear to be in the book, however he had some relation to the men who signed the book.

Siganatures in the book are from:

LOWELL THOMAS - Author

Signature only

MILTON CANIFF - Famous Cartoonist and Illustrator for this book. 

:To Colonel Gates

---from where 

I sat it was easy"

JOHN ALISON, Commander and Deputy of the 1st Air Commando Group (Shown on cover - far right)

"Alex ---

Don't know whether

this trip was necessary

but wish you had 

been with us--

John"

UNIDENTIFIED 4th Signature

To Alex

Meeting John thru

these pages

And you thru John,

Made the war worth

While"

Signature starts with an R.....

Please see all photos.

Additionally included are some newspaper articles featuring an obituary for Mr. Caniff\

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