Lot 830

"General Kenney Reports" by George Kenney 1949 HC US Aviation In Pacific Theater WWII 1st/1st Printing In DJ

Previous image preload Next image preload

"General Kenney Reports" by George Kenney 1949 HC US Aviation In Pacific Theater WWII 1st/1st Printing In DJ

left to bid 13d 22h 43m left to bid (Bidding Extended) Lot is closed 13d 22h 43m left to bid Refresh page
Estimate: $50 - $100

Starting Bid: $20

(0 Bids)

by The Book Barn
August 13, 2026 5:00 PM EDT
Timed Auction
353 Indian Village Road
Shapliegh, ME, US 07076

VINTAGE 1949 Hardcover Memoirs Of US Aviation General Pacific Theater WWII 1st Edition 1st Printing. "General Kenney Reports: A Personal History of the Pacific War" by General George Kenney. HARDCOVER 1949 Duell Sloan & Pearce 1st Edition 1st Printing with "Copyright 1949" & Number "1" on copyright page. Nice Collectible 1st Edition 1st Printing hardcover copy. Exactly as shown in listing scan(s).

"Using as a framework the diary he kept throughout WWII General Kenney has written a 200,000 word report which parallels his great contributions to our victory in the air over Japan. As Commanding General of the 5th Air Force in the South West Pacific he gives complete accounts of the Battle of the Bismarck Sea, Leyte Gulf, etc."

Illustrated with maps by the author. Previous owner's pencil signature/address on half title page, o/w internally tight & unmarked. Binding Exterior: light handling wear, but all lettering/decoration bright. Front/rear cover & both flaps of SELDOM PRESENT DJ are laid in the front of the book. NO REMAINDER MARK NOT X-LIBRARY.

ALL ITEMS ARE GUARANTEED TO BE ACCURATELY DESCRIBED, NOT DEFECTIVE, & GENUINE.

PLEASE NOTE: We do all our own shipping. We will combine shipping on multiple items, where possible to save the wining bidder on shipping costs. Shipping will be added to winning bidder's invoice for item(s) won. Media Mail postage from USPS will be used for shipping in the United States for those items allowed. Lowest alternative cost shipping will be billed for items not allowed by USPS to be shipped by Media Mail. Foreign winning bidders will pay postage based on their countries small/medium/large Flat Rate box postage rates & weight of the package. Other types of postage are available at added expense at the bidders request. You also agree to pay any applicable taxes and/or customs/import duties. A Tracking Number will be provided to buyer. Insurance is mandatory on packages over $100 USD and will be added to postage charges when applicable.

  • Condition: Good Condition

Accepted Forms of Payment:

American Express, Discover, MasterCard, Money Order / Cashiers Check, Paypal, Visa

Shipping

We do all our own shipping. Shipping will be added to winning bidder's invoice for item(s) won. Media Mail postage from USPS will be used for shipping in the United States for those items allowed. Lowest alternative cost shipping will be billed for items not allowed by USPS to be shipped by Media Mail. Foreign winning bidders will pay postage based on their countries small/medium/large Flat Rate box postage rates & weight of the package. Other types of postage are available at added expense at the bidders request. You also agree to pay any applicable taxes and/or customs/import duties. A Tracking Number will be provided to buyer. Insurance is mandatory on packages over $100 USD and will be added to postage charges when applicable.

The Book Barn

You agree to pay a buyer’s premium, as outlined below, and any applicable taxes and shipping.
Buyer's Premium
$0 - $299:
20.00%
$300 - $599:
18.00%
$600+:
15.00%

View full terms and conditions

Bid Increments
From: To: Increments:
$0 $19 $1
$20 $49 $2
$50 $99 $5
$100 $249 $10
$250 $499 $25
$500 $999 $50
$1,000 + $100