1944 YANK Army Weekly Continental Edition WWII Christmas Hazel Brooks Pin-Up For Sale

Purchase multi magazines and I will combine all shipping involved with those issues. Original December 24, 1944 issue of YANK – The Army Weekly, Continental Edition, produced for American servicemen overseas during World War II.This Christmas Eve issue features the colorful “Merry Christmas to All GIs” Santa cover by Sgt. George Baker and is a particularly attractive wartime edition with its distinctive red, blue and black cover design.Inside is the full-page Hazel Brooks YANK pin-up, which remains present, along with extensive WWII-era photography, combat reporting, cartoons, soldier correspondence and other material written and produced for servicemen during the war. The issue includes the illustrated “Up the Hard Way” feature on Sgt. John Shelby and provides an excellent snapshot of American military life during the closing months of 1944.This is the Continental Edition associated with the European theater, rather than a standard stateside magazine, adding another desirable element for WWII and military-paper collectors.Condition: Complete-looking example with the Hazel Brooks centerfold/pin-up present. Shows expected age toning, handling and edge wear. There are several small tears to pages and covers. The most significant is a horizontal tear on the back cover, clearly shown in the photographs. No attempt has been made to tape or repair the damage. Please examine all photos carefully for exact condition.A visually striking Christmas 1944 wartime issue combining WWII history, GI humor, period artwork and a classic YANK pin-up—a great display or collection piece despite the condition issues.PLEASE LOOK CAREFULLY AT THE PICTURES AS THEY ARE PART OF THE DESCRIPTION. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO ASK ANY QUESTIONS AND I WILL ANSWER THEM TO THE BEST OF MY ABILITIES. I WILL MAIL YOUR PURCHASED ITEM WITH IN 24 HOURS OF PAYMENT. A TRACKING NUMBER WILL BE SUPPLIED. IF THE NUMBER HAS BEEN ENTERED, IT IS IN THE ACTUAL POSSESSION OF THE POST OFFICE. PLEASE TRY AND KEEP IN MIND, AFTER IT HAS ENTERED THE MAIL SYSTEM, I HAVE NO CONTROL OF ITS DELIVERY TIME.