WWII Battle of Midway Naval Warship Photo Archive Binder 44p Collector For Sale

This remarkable vintage 44-page binder titled “Photos of War Ships – The Battle of Midway” is a hand-assembled historical photo reference archive, documenting key Japanese and U.S. naval vessels from one of the most decisive battles of World War II.

Compiled by Tad Takahashi and labeled as “As Seen Through the Lens of Tad Takahashi”, this one-of-a-kind collection includes:

• Enlarged black-and-white ship photographs (many copied from negatives of model or archival images)

• Detailed handwritten notes, research excerpts, and newspaper clippings

• Commentary on ships’ participation, losses, and notable engagements

• Sections divided by ship type: Aircraft Carriers, Battleships, Light Cruisers, Destroyers

• Historical highlights including Vice Admiral Nagumo’s command, the Battle of Midway, Ten-Go Operation, and more.

Each page is protected in clear sleeves, maintaining the integrity of the photographs and annotations.
A fascinating mix of historical research, wartime illustration references, and personal documentation, this binder offers a glimpse into one researcher’s deep passion for WWII naval history.

• Approx. 44 pages in protective sleeves

• Organized with labeled tabs by ship class

• Includes historical articles, photos, and handwritten commentary

• Condition: Very good vintage condition; binder cover shows light handling wear. Pages, photos, and inserts are clean and legible.

• Dimensions: Approx. 11.5” x 10” x 1.5”

• Date Range: Most material references mid-20th century sources and historical events from the 1940s–1990s.

This binder is ideal for:

• WWII historians and military researchers

• Naval enthusiasts and ship modelers

• Collectors of personal research archives or wartime memorabilia

• Educators or museum archivists seeking unique reference materials

A singular historical artifact — not a mass-produced item — this binder preserves a personal, research-driven documentation of the Battle of Midway and Japan’s naval fleet during World War II.