MY BROTHER AMERICANS
By Carlos P. Romulo
Doubleday, Doran & Company, Inc.
Garden City, New York
1945 First Edition
Original 1945 first edition of My Brother Americans by Brigadier General Carlos P. Romulo, an important World War II-era work examining America and the American people through the experiences of one of the Philippines' most prominent military, journalistic and diplomatic figures.
Romulo wrote the book following his wartime experiences and extensive travels throughout the United States. Published while World War II was still underway, the book discusses America, democracy, the Philippines, Bataan, wartime experiences and Romulo's encounters with Americans across the country.
The book includes Romulo's dedication to the Filipino guerrillas who continued fighting in the Philippines and to the American people who shared their faith in freedom.
FIRST EDITION
Published in 1945 by Doubleday, Doran & Company, Inc., Garden City, New York. The copyright page states "First Edition."
212 pages.
ORIGINAL DUST JACKET
The book retains its original illustrated dust jacket featuring a photographic portrait of Carlos P. Romulo. The rear jacket advertises Romulo's I Saw the Fall of the Philippines, Mother America and My Brother Americans at the original $2.50 price.
CONDITION
Complete with all pages present and attached.
The hardcover book remains solid with age toning and normal signs of use. The original dust jacket shows considerable age-related wear including edge and corner wear, chipping, small tears, rubbing, soiling and losses along portions of the edges and spine ends.
Please examine all photographs carefully as they form an important part of the condition description.
An original WWII-era first edition particularly relevant to collectors of Philippine history, World War II, Bataan and Corregidor history, Filipino-American relations, military history and Carlos P. Romulo material.
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