BRITISH DESTROYERS History of Development 1892-1953 Edgar March 1966 HC, 1ST ED

Description: British Destroyers A History of Development 1892-1953 Drawn by Admiralty Permission from Official Records & Returns, Ships' Covers & Building Plans by Edgar J. March 175 Photographs & 100 Detailed Plans Published by Seeley Service & Co. First Edition 1966 A very scarce title in any condition, this 1966 First Edition is in Very Good condition. This massive book measures 9 1/2 in by 11 1/2 in by 1 7/8 in. The front and back covers of the book itself have some marks (please see photos). The dust jacket is price clipped but is in overall very good condition without any rips or tears, showing only minor wear. The dustjacket has been placed in a mylar protective covering for added protection. The binding is tight and square without spine lean. The pages are crisp and clean and aside from an embossed stamp from a previous owner on the first blank page, there are no other markings. Please see photos as there is a sticker that says this book is published and distributed in the US by the US NAVAL ACADEMY. I am not entirely sure what that means. This book is a first edition printed in Great Britain in 1966. See photos Overall, this book is a beautiful collector's book. Hopefully you can add this book to your collection and enjoy it in the years to come... a superb volume on British destroyers, includes many pull outs, hundreds of photographs, accounts of the service, sea going qualities & battle experience of each class. excellent for the naval historian & collector. Please Email Me With Any Questions You Might Have!

Price: 140 USD

Location: Gig Harbor, Washington

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