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  2026-10-22 12:00:00 2026-10-22 12:00:00 America/New_York Williamson Auction Williamson Auction : No Tricks, Just Treasures https://bid.williamsonauctiongallery.com/auctions/williamson-auction/no-tricks-just-treasures-25068
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Lot 442

Original WWII Victory Telephone Directory Restricted U.S. Army Publication

Estimate: $200 - $300
Starting Bid
$10

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An original, highly collectible World War II-era military publication titled "Victory Telephone Directory." The heavy brown paper cover features the prominent red title text "VICTORY" above "TELEPHONE DIRECTORY," centered with a large printed Great Seal of the United States. The manual is marked "RESTRICTED" at both the top and bottom borders and is attributed to the "Signal Corps, U.S. Army - Army Communications Service."

The interior reveals a two-hole brad binding mechanism securing the internal pages and an inner pocket containing a matching smaller "Victory Telephone Directory" insert or card. The title page emphasizes security protocols with a printed warning stating: "Secrecy—All users of telephone service are cautioned not to discuss confidential and secret matters over the telephone as telephone facilities are not secure." The document shows authentic vintage character with light surface discoloration and edge wear consistent with wartime handling and military office usage.

Specifications

  • Dimensions: 11 x 9 inches

WWII telephone directory, U.S. Army Signal Corps, restricted military manual, Army Communications Service, World War II ephemera, vintage military documents, historic army directory, WWII security classification, American militaria paper, vintage army handbook, collectible military manuals, United States Great Seal.

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