[ORIGINAL ARTWORK]. [WORLD WAR II]. BOSTICK, William A., Lt. (Jg.) USNR [American, 1913-2007]. WWII Sketchbook by Wm. A. Bostick together with "A Graphic Report of the Amphibious Operation in Sicily. Amphibious Force, United States Atlantic Fleet, July 1943. Both 1943. Charcoal on paper and print on paper. Largest book. 15 x 12". The aforementioned report has multiple sketches reproduced enhancing understanding of the Sicily operation with text narration over 18 pages. The previous noted book has 22 Pages of WWII original sketches of named and unnamed soldiers, ships and munitions all done in Bostick's hand. Also included are two printed prefold Christmas cards from the Bostick family. 

Paper toned inside and out for both books. In the sketchbook there are a few pages torn out with one area of paper loss on one page at a corner. Where there are drawings in the sketchbook there is residue of image in charcoal on the preceding page. Good condition overall for age and wear.