First edition of Popular Science's The War-Time Guide Book (1942)
Title page from Popular Science's The War-Time Guide Book (1942)
Page about foraging from the first edition of Popular Science's The War-Time Guide Book (1942)
Illustration of cutting a new window opening from Popular Science's The War-Time Guide Book (1942)
Illustration of fire hazards from Popular Science's The War-Time Guide Book (1942)
First edition of Popular Science's The War-Time Guide Book (1942)

The War-Time Guide Book (1942)

$110.00

"Make It Yourself--Fix It Yourself"


Popular Science Monthly. The War-Time Guide Book. New York: Popular Science Publishing, 1942.


Thick octavo. Hardcover. 1st Edition.


First edition of Popular Science's complete guide to fixing and maintaining a home during wartime. A staple in many American households during the Second World War, The War-Time Guide Book for the Home was created by Popular Science to help even the novice DIY-er conquer home repair and maintenance at a time when supplies and tradesmen were both in short supply. The projects discussed range from the easy (painting) to the technically complex (repairing a boiler). However, many are accompanied by informative illustrations and all instructions are given in accessible, plain language. Without dust jacket. With laid in patriotic ration pledge. Interior fine, only light rubbing. A near-fine copy.

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