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ARTIFACT:
This is a hardcover 1st edition copy of "United States Destroyer Operations in World War II" by Theodore Roscoe. The book was published in December 1953 by the United States Naval Institute in Annapolis, Maryland. It is a comprehensive history of the activities of U.S. destroyers in all theatres, and also contains lists of total losses, ships receiving citations, commanders, escorts and other pertinent information.
VINTAGE:
Published 1953 (1st edition).
SIZE:
581 pages with black-and-white photographs and illustrations; approximately 11-1/4" in height and 8-5/8" in width and 1-7/8" in thickness.
MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION:
Embossed cloth-bound cover, paper.
ATTACHMENT:
Glued binding.
MARKINGS:
Copyright 1953 THE UNITED STATES NAVAL INSTITUTE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED PRINTED IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA BY GEORGE BANTA PUBLISHING COMPANY, MENASHA, WISCONSIN.
ITEM NOTES:
The book you receive will either be the one pictured or one in very similar condition. This is from a United States Navy book collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. NwPh LAAEX5/13 SLHEX7/13
CONDITION:
7 (Very Fine): The book has some small spots of discoloration on the front cover and a water-stained area on back cover. Some minor staining on endpapers. No rips or writing inside.
GUARANTEE: As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.
