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Some storage wear along bottom and a few inches of the spine.

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1918 US Navy Landing-Force WWI Era Original Naval Book Description Original U. Navy Landing-Force l – World War I Era (1918)? Offered here is an authentic 1918 United States Navy Landing-Force Manual, an original hardcover issued during World War I, when naval landing doctrine was still being formally defined. This book outlines the organization, discipline, and operational principles of U. Navy landing forces, a crucial bridge between traditional naval operations and early amphibious warfare concepts. Publications from this era are increasingly scarce, especially in intact hardcover form. ? Key Details. Title: Landing-Force Manual. Branch: United States Navy. Year: 1918. Era: World War I. Format: Hardcover. Publisher: Department of the Navy. Over 100 years old and still solidly intact?? Historical Significance: This manual predates modern Marine Corps amphibious doctrine and represents early U. Naval thinking on landing operations, command structure, and coordination ashore – making it a cornerstone reference for collectors of WWI, naval history, and early expeditionary warfare. Binding remains intact and stable. All wear is clearly shown in the photos. Why collectors want this. WWI-era U. ? Thank you for shopping with King Swap Shop, where century-old history still answers the call.

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Complete Title: The petty officer’s drill book, United States Navy, prepared under the direction of the Bureau of Navigation, by Lieut. Author: Fullam, William F. Reprinted by Gyan Books in 2024. With the help of original edition published long back [1902]. HALF LEATHER binding features a leather spine and corners with the remaining cover in Raxine or Marble Paper. Note for customer: [Please Note:- Text Cut All File And Text Dark 7 Pages]. Customization Options Available Upon Request. We provide’Extra customization’ on request with additional charges. Please note that customization charges are applied in addition to the listed item (Book) price. FULL LEATHER BOUND WITH GILDED EDGES (ANY COLOR). PERSONALIZED IMAGE EMBOSSING ON THE FRONT COVER. FOLIO EDITION (12×18.5 inches) BIGGER SIZE. Six times of the given price. Points to note before booking order. UNIQUE LEATHER-BOUND Edition on Spine and Corners along with Golden Leaf Printing on Round Spine. Sewed binding for longer life. Printed on high quality Natural Shade Acid Free Paper. Professionally processed without changing its content. Genuine Leather is being used for Binding. Handcrafted Golden Leaf Printing. Handmade Marble paper use for end paper. As these are old books each page is processed manually to make them readable. But in case some pages are blur or missing or have black spots the same are re-printed as it is to keep the authenticity of the book. In case of multi volume sets please note that the above listing is for a single volume only. We request you to understand that these leather-bound books are work of art and hence require time to go through different process to be the masterpieces that they are. We consider special request for a special occasion. INTRODUCING A REMARKABLE LEATHER-BOUND EDITION, METICULOUSLY CRAFTED BY THE ESTEEMED INSTITUTION. A UNIQUE LEATHER-BOUND BOOK FOR ELITE READERS/COLLECTORS OF OLD RARE AND BESTSELLING BOOKS. An ORIGINAL LEATHER is being used for Binding this Book on SPINE AND CORNERS along with GOLDEN LEAF PRINTING {Half Leather}. We deal into reprinting of the masterpieces crafted by authors around the world. We are proud to say that we have a collection of over 25 million books and our collection includes books that are as old as 200 years and hence are considered as RARE BOOKS. We are pioneer in this field having experience of 40 years. We also undertake printing and Leather Binding jobs of other books. Thesis printing and Leather Binding is one of our important services. Many publishers and authors approach us for their books to bind in our unique leather binding format for their special customers. Our craftsmen are active in this job since generations. Restoration of old books is our expertise. We are known by our Customization options. We have many leather color options in our bucket. The whole process is done manually so that it gives you the same feeling of old book.

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The product is a history book about the US Navy Naval Construction Battalion, also known as the Seabees, celebrating their 90th anniversary. This book likely features information about the role and accomplishments of the Seabees in military construction and engineering, with a focus on their contributions during various conflicts and operations. As a collectible item manufactured in the United States, it serves as a valuable resource for those interested in military history and the specific role of the Seabees within the navy.

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This is a vintage item. Please see the pictures for condition, completeness, and what is included. We did not perform any cleaning or restorations and left the item just as found. Very nice color and detail. Great for collectors and display. Thank you for looking.

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Some are in good shape and others have wear, these are very old books. Please see the pictures for condition, completeness, and what is included. We did not perform any cleaning or restorations and left the item just as found. Very nice color and detail. Great for collectors and display. Thank you for looking.

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Author: [MUSIC] HELD, John, illus. NATIONAL COMMITTEE ON ARMY AND NAVY CAMP MUSIC Title: Navy Song Book Publication: Washington DC: Navy Department Commission on Training Camp Activities, 1919 Edition: First Edition. Description: Oblong 12mo 10×13.5cm. ; publisher’s dark blue staple-bound card wrappers; [2], 98pp. Chiefly musical scores, two full-page photographic illus. Linocuts by John Held throughout. A hint of toning to wrapper extremities, else Very Good to Near Fine. Collection of patriotic songs with illustrations by a young John Held, signed in image either “JH” or J. Held, but otherwise unattributed to him. The noted Jazz Age cartoonist had already had work published in Vanity Fair, though after the United States entered World War I he worked for Naval Intelligence in Central America as an illustrator and cartographer. Subject: Illustrators, Militaria, Music & Performing Arts, Songbooks & Sheet Music, WW1. Lorne Bair Rare Books, ABAA. We are one of the country’s leading specialists in the history, literature and art of American social movements. Over 25,000 items in-stock in the heart of Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley. Our items are described using AB Bookman standards – the standard grading terms of the trade, originally promulgated by the trade publication The Antiquarian Bookman’s Weekly back in 1949. We tend to be conservative in our grading, but even the best booksellers make an occasional mistake. Thus, we offer the following guarantee: All items will be received as advertised and in the condition described. Any item is returnable for any reason within 30 days of receipt (prior notice appreciated). We are members of the ABAA (Antiquarian Booksellers Association of America) and the Independent Online Booksellers Association (IOBA), and we adhere to these associations’ strict ethical guidelines and conditions of sale. We leave feedback for buyers once they have posted feedback for us. Our priority is to make customers happy and to resolve problems as promptly as possible. This listing was created by Bibliopolis.

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1917 Navy Department United States of America Hardbound book approx. 16 1/2 x 12 x 1. A favorite from my nautical collection. From a non smoking household for over 50 years.

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Author: [MUSIC] HELD, John, illus. NATIONAL COMMITTEE ON ARMY AND NAVY CAMP MUSIC Title: Navy Song Book Publication: Washington DC: Navy Department Commission on Training Camp Activities, 1919 Edition: First Edition. Description: Oblong 12mo 10×13.5cm. ; publisher’s dark blue staple-bound card wrappers; [2], 98pp. Chiefly musical scores, two full-page photographic illus. Linocuts by John Held throughout. A hint of toning to wrapper extremities, else Very Good to Near Fine. Collection of patriotic songs with illustrations by a young John Held, signed in image either “JH” or J. Held, but otherwise unattributed to him. The noted Jazz Age cartoonist had already had work published in Vanity Fair, though after the United States entered World War I he worked for Naval Intelligence in Central America as an illustrator and cartographer. Subject: Illustrators, Militaria, Music & Performing Arts, Songbooks & Sheet Music, WW1. Lorne Bair Rare Books, ABAA. We are one of the country’s leading specialists in the history, literature and art of American social movements. Over 25,000 items in-stock in the heart of Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley. Our items are described using AB Bookman standards – the standard grading terms of the trade, originally promulgated by the trade publication The Antiquarian Bookman’s Weekly back in 1949. We tend to be conservative in our grading, but even the best booksellers make an occasional mistake. Thus, we offer the following guarantee: All items will be received as advertised and in the condition described. Any item is returnable for any reason within 30 days of receipt (prior notice appreciated). We are members of the ABAA (Antiquarian Booksellers Association of America) and the Independent Online Booksellers Association (IOBA), and we adhere to these associations’ strict ethical guidelines and conditions of sale. We leave feedback for buyers once they have posted feedback for us. Our priority is to make customers happy and to resolve problems as promptly as possible. This listing was created by Bibliopolis.

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Tokyo, Japan: Daito Art Printing, 1955. Oblong – 9 x 11. Unpaginated (approximately 221 pages). Very good in a good slipcase. Moderate rubbing to the slipcase. The book has a smoke odor. Previous owner’s bookplate on the front pastedown. Otherwise the interior appears unmarked. The binding is solid. Please feel free to ask any questions. Sorry, “Best Offers” are not taken. Be sure to take a look at my store for similar items. We consider a sale final after 30 days.

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