[Rarebooks] FS: "Bamboo Bulletin," Philippine Islands, 1945

[Bob Petrilla]

Morris, Cpl. Stephen R., editor. "BAMBOO BULLETIN": Edited and Published
Weekly by and for the Men of 5295th Air Service Area. Command...Leyte,
Philippines. Maresbras, Tacloban, PI: Air Service Area Command, 1945. First
Editions. Three issues, 44pp total; cartoons in text. Volume II, Nos. 4, 6,
14.  8" x 6.75" Very Good. Printed self-wraps.
These stencilled newspapers were written, illustrated and produced by
troops stationed in the Philippines during World War II. They have a
decided "GI" tone and offer local unit news, sports and events, profiles of
GIs in the Philippine Islands, etc. The mastheads list editor, artists,
columnists, etc., with the statement: "Bamboo Bulletin receives CNS
material." On the outside fold, each issue is addressed to a woman in
Pennsylvania. The final issue is stamped "Let's Get the Troops Home" and
"Get the Men Home from Leyte."  $45.00

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