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Original 1945 wartime edition of “This Damn Tree Leaks” by Sgt. Bill Mauldin, one of the most famous American military cartoonists of World War II.
Published by Stars and Stripes Mediterranean and printed in Italy during WWII, this volume collects Mauldin’s iconic cartoons depicting the experiences of frontline American soldiers in the European campaign.
The book features the beloved characters Willie and Joe, whose humorous yet realistic portrayals of combat life resonated deeply with servicemen during the war. Bill Mauldin later became one of the most celebrated cartoonists of the twentieth century and won the Pulitzer Prize.
Interesting provenance includes a wartime ownership inscription:
“P.F.C. Robert Jeffrey”
362 Reg.
A.P.O. 91
8-1-45
A highly collectible piece of WWII history and military ephemera.
Condition Notes
* Original 1945 softcover edition
* Covers show age-related wear, edge wear, creasing, and rubbing
* Spine wear present
* Interior pages generally clean and readable
* Ownership inscription on front endpaper dated 1945
* Some foxing, staining, and age toning present
* Binding remains intact
* Please review all photographs carefully for complete condition details
