Description:
Hand-written pre-WW2 journals/archive Col. Grosvenor F. Powell, West Point, Legion of Merit, Philippines etc.Two volumes of hand-written, pre-World War 2 journals. Grosvenor F. Powell, 1931-1941, including Powell's time at bases in the Philippines, Guam, California, Panama, Texas, and New York. Vol. 1 is 10 1/4" x 8"; vol. 2 is 10" x 8". Approx. 200 total pages + loose materials.
Rare and extensive hand-written journals and archive of notable Army historical figure. Suitable as military memorabilia, bespoke gift for a collector, or investment.
Condition is excellent (see photos). Light wear to exterior covers and edges, but interior pages are bright and clean. We see two slightly torn pages (e.g., p. 51 of vol. 1). Rare condition for documents of this age.
Journals are hand-written on both sides of pages in elegant and highly legible handwriting and script. Extensive accounts of Powell's time at Fort Mills and in the Philippines. First entry dates to Nov. 19, 1931; last is March 16, 1941. Extensive… Read More
