THE AMERICAN MERCHANT MARINE. Its History And Romance From 1620 To 1902.
by Marvin, Winthrop L
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Very Good-/No Dust Jacket Present
- Seller
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North Reading, Massachusetts, United States
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About This Item
Charles Scribner's Sons:, 1902. The first printing, 444 pages. "This work is the outcome of twenty years of study and of study supplemented by constant observation of the sea, its ships, and the ebb and flow of its commerce." VERY GOOD- HARDCOVER, blue cloth covers with gilt lettering on spine. Internally a nicea clean tight copy. Some wear to cover at spine edges and corners of book.. Hard Cover. Very Good-/No Dust Jacket Present. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.
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- Bookseller
- PASCALE'S BOOKS
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- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 032942
- Title
- THE AMERICAN MERCHANT MARINE. Its History And Romance From 1620 To 1902.
- Author
- Marvin, Winthrop L
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good-
- Jacket Condition
- No Dust Jacket Present
- Publisher
- Charles Scribner's Sons:
- Date Published
- 1902
- Size
- 8vo - over 7¾" - 9&f
- Keywords
- Maritime, American Merchant Marines, Maritime History, American Maritime
- Bookseller catalogs
- MARITIME HISTORY;
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PASCALE'S BOOKS
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About PASCALE'S BOOKS
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