Lot 729

"US Naval Weapons" by Norman Friedman 1983 HC US Navy's Weapons 1st/1st In DJ

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"US Naval Weapons" by Norman Friedman 1983 HC US Navy's Weapons 1st/1st In DJ

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VINTAGE 1983 Hardcover History Of US Navy's Weapons 1st Edition 1st Printing In Dust Jacket. "US Naval Weapons: Every Gun, Missile, Mine & Torpedo Used By The US Navy From 1883 To Now" by Norman Friedman. HARDCOVER 1983 Conway Maritime Press (England) 1st Edition 1st Printing "First Published in …1983…", "Copyright 1983", & with no additional printings on copyright page. Exactly as shown in listing scan(s). Collectible 1st Edition 1st Printing hardcover In Dust Jacket. UNCOMMON NAVAL HISTORY; ONLY SEVEN COPIES ON THE INTERNET AT THE TIME OF LISTING.

"Encyclopedic work from the Gatling Gun to the Trident missile. Full description of the development, design & performance of shipborne gun mountings & fire control, naval aircraft guns & installations, torpedoes & tubes, mines, anti-submarine weapons & fire control, missiles, air to surface weapons. Strategy & tactics as it affected weapons development & procurement. The United States Navy (USN) is the maritime service branch of the United States Armed Forces and one of the eight uniformed services of the United States. It is the largest and most powerful navy in the world, with the estimated tonnage of its active battle fleet alone exceeding the next 13 navies combined, including 11 U.S. allies or partner nations as of 2015. An index & multiple Appendices makes further research easier."

Illustrated with 300+ photographs & line drawings. Previous owner's bookplate inside front board, o/w internally tight & unmarked. Binding Exterior; all lettering/decoration bright. NO REMAINDER MARK; NOT X-LIBRARY. Minor edge wear to SELDOM PRESENT 18.00 (Pounds) unclipped DJ. ALL ITEMS ARE GUARANTEED TO BE ACCURATELY DESCRIBED, NOT DEFECTIVE, & GENUINE.

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