The United States Army and Navy: Their Histories, from the Era of the Revolution to the Close of the Spanish-American War; with accounts of their Organization, Administration, and Duties.

Bookseller

Jeffrey H. Marks Rare Books (US)

Bookseller's Inventory #

66267

Title

The United States Army and Navy: Their Histories, from the Era of the Revolution to the Close of the Spanish-American War; with accounts of their Organization, Administration, and Duties.

Author

WAGNER, Lieutenant-Colonel Arthur L. and KELLEY, Commander J. D. Jerrold

Illustrator

Illustrated with fine chromolithographic plates, each with printed tissue guard.

Format/Binding

Publisher's illustrated cloth, a.e.g.

Book Condition

Used - Clear tape repairs to front hinge and free endpaper; moderate rubbing and use to extremities of binding; tight and sound.

Edition

First edition.

Binding

Hardcover

Publisher

The Werner Company,

Place of Publication

Akron, Ohio:

Date Published

1899.

Pages

232 [9] pp.

Size

Oblong oversize folio,

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Fine

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Tight

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Rubbing

Abrasion or wear to the surface. Usually used in reference to a book's boards or dust-jacket.

Cloth

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Hinge

The portion of the book closest to the spine that allows the book to be opened and closed.

Folio

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First Edition

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