When you click on links to various merchants on this site and make a purchase, this can result in this site earning a commission. Affiliate programs and affiliations include, but are not limited to, the eBay Partner Network.
Rare Inscribed WWII Memoir & B-17 Flying Fortress History One Crowded Hour • Jenane Patterson Binder • 1947 Title: One Crowded Hour: The Saga of an American Boy
Author: Jenane Patterson Binder
Publisher: The William-Frederick Press
Year: 1947
Format: Hardcover
ISBN: N/A
Summary
A deeply moving and articulate World War II memoir detailing the life, ideals, and wartime sacrifice of 1st Lt. Edward "Ted" Binder, a B-17 Flying Fortress pilot killed on his 27th combat mission over the North Sea in May 1944. Written by his young widow, Jenane Patterson Binder, this work weaves together poignant personal correspondence and reflections on democratic ideals, war, and youth.
This special copy features a warm, full-page handwritten inscription and signature from the author on the front endpaper: "To Jeanne - A valued new member of the family. We will always have a lot to share - with love - Jenane." Complete with its original publisher dust jacket and a vintage 1976 news clipping insert related to family history.
Condition Report: Good
- Exterior: Original dust jacket present with edge rubbing, minor chipping at spine tips, and light edge tears. Cloth boards underneath are sturdy and well-preserved.
- Binding: Tight, square, and sound.
- Interior: Clean text throughout with standard age-toning. Features a bold handwritten inscription and signature by the author on the front free endpaper. No missing or loose pages.
Shipping & Handling
FREE SHIPPING via USPS Media Mail.
We take great care in packaging! Your book will be wrapped in bubble wrap and foam, and shipped in a sturdy cardboard box to ensure it arrives exactly as described. We offer a 30-Day Return Policy for your peace of mind.
Discover More Treasures
We are constantly adding rare histories, niche non-fiction, and unique finds to our inventory.
Click here to visit our store: Tree of Knowledge
