WWII Book COMBAT INSIGNIA STAMPS of the US Army & Navy Air Corp + STAMPS Disney

This listing is for the WWII booklet entitled. Combat Insignia Stamps of the United States Army & Navy Air Corps including a full sheet of stamps including some created by Disney artists. As explained in the booklet, the use of corps insignia was originated through the necessity of distinguishing planes at times of poor visibility. Later, it developed that pride in organization, or the Spirit of the Corps, was equal in importance. Further, Disney studios was "deluged with requests for insignia, " seeking a whimsical interpretation of the military functions and notes. The book notes the first request came in 1939 from a cadet with the "Fighting Seven" squadron of the new navy carrier USS Wasp. As also noted in the booklet, EACH OF THE 50 ISSUES OF VOLUME 1 IS LIMITED IN NUMBER. (caps added) All fifty stamps for this volume are included, with about 21 of these stamps bearing insignia created by Hank Porter and his team at Disney.

The stamps are unaffixed and still come on the original sheets that measure about 8.5" x 10.25" each, and the album measures about 7.5" x 10.25". The stamps are in excellent condition. The booklet is used with some wear and markings including a stamp affixed to top front cover.

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