[Rarebooks] FS: Christmas in Manila, 1945

[Bob Petrilla]

Philippine Sea Frontier. CHRISTMAS IN MANILA, 1945: Map of Manila Showing
Points of Interest. Manila, P.I.: s.n., 1945. First Edition. Broadsheet,
printed on two sides and folded as a map. Opens to 18.5" x 18.5" Very Good.
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Side 1 contains a Map of Manila, keyed to 40 points of interest, and
bordered by 10 photographic views of wrecked and standing buildings. Side 2
contains an aerial view of the city after battle as well as panels of text
on: Navy Clubs, Red Cross Clubs, Dances, Divine Services, Sightseeing and
Outings, Christmas Day Special Programs, Sports, Movies and Shows, Snack
Bars and Canteens. McArthur and his troops liberated Manila from the
Japanese in October 1944, and in the process destroyed many of the city's
buildings as can be seen from the aerial view on this broadsheet.  $50.00

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