Original U.S. WWI USS Arizona Inscribed Book with Photo Kept by Sailor Serving Aboard Ship in Europe During World War I French Machine Guns His "tube hammer" was patented

His "tube hammer" was patented

This example still has a lot of the original paint

In nice condition ready to display

with no major finish lifting

Lederwarenfabrik (Leatherware Factory) in Pößneck

Original U.S. WWI USS Arizona Inscribed Book with Photo Kept by Sailor Serving Aboard Ship in Europe During World War I French Machine Guns His "tube hammer" was patentedOriginal Item. Only One Available. This is an interesting book titled The Sketch Book, but it is not a sketch book, instead its a collection of short stories to help a soldier or sailor pass the time. The book comes with a small 2 x 4 photo of a US Navy sailor next to some old ruins, likely in Europe or a Caribbean country. The first page of the book, which has now broken away from the spine, is inscribed: Christmas, 1918. To Dearest Mother & Dad,