Up for sale is a unique, "barn found" instant collection of 10 vintage military history and war fiction paperback books. This lot primarily focuses on World War II naval operations, German U-boats, Pacific campaigns, and dramatic wartime narratives. It features notable works by acclaimed military historian Edwin P. Hoyt alongside classic vintage pulp and historical paperbacks.

Books Included in This Lot:

The Men of the Gambier Bay by Edwin P. Hoyt – True story of a heroic WWII escort carrier.

Winged Escort by Douglas Reeman – Gripping naval fiction.

Bowfin by Edwin P. Hoyt – The story of the famed WWII Pacific fleet submarine.

The Marauders by Charlton Ogburn, Jr. – Renowned account of WWII jungle warfare in Burma.

Submarine! by Commander Edward L. Beach, U.S.N. – A thrilling true account of undersea warfare.

Rangers at War: LRRPs in Vietnam by Shelby L. Stanton – Elite unit history from the Vietnam War.

The Captain by Jan de Hartog – Bestselling WWII maritime novel.

Savo by Richard F. Newcomb – Dramatic history of the disastrous naval battle off Guadalcanal.

The Dirty Dozen by E.M. Nathanson – The iconic classic wartime fiction masterpiece (Note condition below).

Condition Report:General: Pre-owned, vintage condition. Books show expected shelf wear, edge wear, creasing on spines, and page yellowing consistent with age.Special Note on The Dirty Dozen: Please note that The Dirty Dozen is missing its front cover page (the back cover is intact). The interior text remains completely readable and intact

Condition Report ("Barn Found" / Acceptable):

• Completeness: No missing pages. All books are 100% complete, fully readable, and intact.

• Cosmetic Wear: These were recently rescued from a barn storage find. They show authentic, heavy vintage character.

• Flaws to Note: Expect typical signs of long-term storage, including shelf wear, scuffs, page tanning, some staining/discoloration, and occasional previous owner writing/ink marks on the covers or inside pages.

• Summary: Perfect reading copies or a rustic addition to a military shelf. They are sold strictly AS-IS due to their age and storage history.

• Please inspect the high-resolution photos closely to review the exact cosmetic condition, stains, and spine wear before purchasing.