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LOT OF 4 POLARIS MAGAZINES – U.S. SUBMARINE VETERANS OF WORLD WAR II – 1987
Scarce group of four original 1987 issues of POLARIS, the official magazine of the United States Submarine Veterans of World War II.
Polaris was a veterans\' publication devoted to the men who served aboard U.S. submarines during World War II and contains submarine history, veterans\' recollections, organization news, photographs and material relating to individual submarines and their crews.
INCLUDED IN THIS LOT:
• June 1987 – Vol. 31, No. 3• August 1987 – Vol. 31, No. 4• October 1987 – Vol. 31, No. 5• December 1987 – Vol. 31, No. 6
The October issue features Alex Leitch, National President 1987-88, on the cover.
The December issue features a Merry Christmas submarine scene.
The June issue features a city waterfront photograph.
The August issue features dramatic submarine artwork.
Of particular historical interest, the August 1987 issue contains a recollection by WWII submariner Joe McGrievy concerning his frightening experiences aboard USS Searaven.
These magazines were produced for members of the U.S. Submarine Veterans of World War II and are considerably more specialized than general-interest military magazines. They provide original veteran-era material relating to the WWII American submarine service and its surviving veterans.
Excellent research and collectible material for collectors of:
• WWII U.S. Navy history• American submarines• U.S. Submarine Veterans of World War II• Submarine warfare• USS Searaven• WWII veterans\' history• Naval ephemera• Veterans\' organizations• Military magazines and publications
CONDITION:
Original vintage magazines showing age and storage wear. There is visible toning, spotting/foxing, discoloration, edge/corner wear and some staining/soiling, as shown. Interiors remain readable.
Please examine all photographs closely as they are an important part of the condition description.
You will receive all FOUR original 1987 issues pictured.
An unusual group of original material from the generation of American submariners who served during World War II.
