Item Description:
Up for sale is a rare, authentic vintage military reference book titled "Africa: A Bibliographic Survey of Literature 1973" (DA Pamphlet 550-17). This book was published by the Headquarters, Department of the Army, at the request of the Deputy Chief of Staff for Military Operations.
This unclassified analytical work was compiled by research analysts at the Army Library and Pentagon to assess strategic, political, sociological, economic, and military aspects of individual African states during the Cold War era.
It is incredibly comprehensive, supported by 91 appendixes and 53 detailed geographic and demographic maps. This volume is 100% complete with all large, multi-fold regional color maps intact.
Item Specifications:
Title: Africa: A Bibliographic Survey of Literature 1973
Publication Series: DA Pamphlet 550-17 / DA PAM 550-17
Publisher: Headquarters, Department of the Army (United States)
Format: Large softcover / paperback manual
Features: Complete map index, full text, and multiple large multi-fold regional color and monochrome maps (including fold-out maps for Kenya, Ethiopia, Ghana, Ivory Coast, Nigeria, and more).
Condition:
Interior & Maps: Excellent vintage condition. The interior pages are remarkably clean with NO text markings, highlights, or annotations. All of the large, fold-out maps are fully attached, complete, and free of writing or tears.
Cover & Spine: The softcover binding shows honest vintage aging and light shelf wear/spotting consistent with its age, but the spine remains strong, square, and fully intact. Please review the high-resolution photos to evaluate the condition for yourself.
Shipping & Handling:
Packaged flat with thick, rigid cardboard backing inside a weather-resistant mailer to ensure the spine does not bend and the corners are completely protected against dings during transit.
Shipped promptly with online tracking provided.
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