Lot 842

"Principles Of Naval Architecture & Warship Construction" by George Manning 1928 HC Military Naval Construction

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"Principles Of Naval Architecture & Warship Construction" by George Manning 1928 HC Military Naval Construction

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August 13, 2026 5:00 PM EDT
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VINTAGE 1928 Hardcover Military Naval Construction Reference. "Principles Of Naval Architecture & Warship Construction" by George Manning. FULL TITLE: "Principles Of Naval Architecture & Warship Construction: A Treatise On The Fundamental Principles Of Naval Architecture, Warship Design And Construction Especially Prepared To Furnish In Compact Form The Information Required By The Operating Personnel Of The U.S. Navy." HARDCOVER 1928 Naval Institute Press 2nd Edition, 1st Printing w/ "Date: "1928" on title page, "Copyright 1924 & 1926", & with no additional printings on copyright page. Exactly as shown in listing scan(s). Nice Collectible hardcover copy. UNCOMMON 1928 2ND EDITION; NO OTHER COPIES OF THIS EDITION ON INTERNET AT TIME OF LISTING.

"The original 1924 edition was reprinted in 1928 with corrections. This treatise on the fundamental principles of naval architecture, warship design & construction was especially prepared to furnish in compact form the information required by the operating personnel of the U.S. Navy. This book was intended to be used as a text at the U.S. Naval Academy. Topics covered include Historical; Buoyancy; Stability; Resistance, Propulsion, and Steering; Principles of Ship Design; Hull Structure; Maintenance and Preservation etc."

Profusely illustrated with photos, drawings & fold-outs. Previous owner's names/dates at top of 1st blank end paper/occasional margin marks but none obscure text, o/w internally tight & unmarked. Binding Exterior; handling wear/rubbing wear to cover & edges, but all lettering/decoration bright. NO DJ AS ISSUED.

NO REMAINDER MARK; NOT X-LIBRARY. ALL ITEMS ARE GUARANTEED TO BE ACCURATELY DESCRIBED, NOT DEFECTIVE, & GENUINE.

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