Artillery Through the Ages by Albert Manucy (not authenticated)

The provided image displays the title page of a softcover or paperback historical publication titled 'ARTILLERY THROUGH THE AGES: A Short Illustrated History of Cannon, Emphasizing Types Used in America'. The text attributes the work to Albert Manucy, identified as Historian for Southeastern National Monuments, with drawings by the author and a technical review by Harold L. Peterson. Additional textual elements indicate it is part of the 'National Park Service Interpretive Series' as 'History No. 3'. The publishing details at the bottom state it was printed by the 'UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE' in 'WASHINGTON : 1949' with a parenthetical note indicating '(Reprint 1962)'. The physical item consists of crisp, black typography printed on an off-white or cream-colored paper stock with standard book formatting and clean margins. The overall condition appears well-preserved based on the visibility of the page, though physical handling wear, binding integrity, and potential foxing or toning throughout the rest of the volume cannot be fully assessed from this single interior view. The attribution of this specific printing rests entirely on the legible title page text, which is unverified regarding whether this particular copy is an original 1962 reprint or a later facsimile. Stylistically, the publication layout and typography are consistent with mid-20th-century government printing office design standards.

Based on the provided image of the title page, I have examined this copy of 'Artillery Through the Ages.' I cannot fully assess the binding integrity, cover condition, or the presence of missing or damaged pages from this single interior view. The title page attributes the text to Albert Manucy and notes a 1962 reprint date by the United States Government Printing Office. I must treat this as a working hypothesis; in-person physical inspection is required to determine if this is indeed a vintage 1962 printing or a later facsimile. The estimated value is based on the assumption that it is a vintage 1962 printing of this National Park Service Interpretive Series booklet. Publications of this type generally hold modest value on the secondary market, appealing primarily to military history enthusiasts or National Park memorabilia collectors. Comparable vintage booklets typically trade in the $5 to $15 range depending on overall condition. If physical inspection were to reveal this as a modern reproduction or print-on-demand copy rather than a vintage printing, the value would be negligible, likely under $5.