Description: Published by the G.L. Marin Company, Baltimore, MD, 1942. The first 10 issues of The Martin Star, an employee magazine. 12-24 pages. 8 1/2" x 11". Vols. 1, No. 1 to Vol. 1, No. 10. There is a red rubber stamp on most issues, on the front or back cover. Issue No. 1 is VG with edge chipping. No. 2 has less chipping. No. 3 is VG+ with a 1/4" split along top spine. No. 4 is VG with mild cover creases. No. 5 is VG+ with minimal wear. No. 6 (The Flag Issue) is VG+ with remnants of the rubber stamp in upper left corner. No. 7 is Near Fine with only the rubber stamp on front cover. No. 8 is VG with rubber stamp on front cover. No. 9 is Near Fine with remnants of rubber stamp in top right corner. No. 10 is Near Fine with rubber stamp on cover. Texts are clean for all 10 issues. No tears. A rare lot.Martin Company, also known as The Martin Company from 1917 to 1961, was an American aircraft and aerospace manufacturing company founded by aviation pioneer Glenn L. Martin. The Martin Company produced many important aircraft for the defense of the US and allies, especially during World War II and the Cold War. In 1961, the Glenn L. Martin Company and the American-Marietta Corporation merged to form the Martin Marietta Corporation. The Martin Company was an aerospace company based in Baltimore, and American-Marietta was a Chicago-based manufacturer of construction materials, paints, dyes, and other goods. The merger was completed after the two companies convinced the government that it would not reduce competition in either company's industry.
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Binding: Softcover, Wraps
Place of Publication: Baltimore, MD
Language: English
Special Attributes: 1st Edition, Illustrated
Publisher: Glenn L. Martin Company
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Topic: The Martin Star Magazine
Modified Item: No
Subject: Wartime Construction
Original/Facsimile: Original
Year Printed: 1942