Submarine, the Ultimate Naval Weapon
Its Past, Present & Future
by Drew Middleton
ISBN: 087223472X
ISBN-13: 9780872234727
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Publisher: Playboy Press
Published date: 1976
Edition: 1th edition
Pages: 256
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SUBMARIN THE ULITMATE NAVAL WEAPON--ITS PAST, PRESENT & FUTURE
MIDDLETON, DREW
PLAYBOY PRESS, 1976, HARDCOVER BOOK WITHOUT JACKET, AVERAGE USED CONDITION, NO MARKS TO TEXT OR MARGINS, BINDING TIGHT AND SQUARE, COVER HAS SIGNS OF LIGHT EDGE WEAR, SOME SCUFF MARKS AND MARKS OF DISCOLOURATION TO COVER FRONT; REVERSE; AND SPINE, OWNER'S ( more information)
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Submarine!
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Chicago: Playboy Press. Very Good Plus. 1976. Trade Paperback. 087223472X Lightly used, in jacket with light wear to edges, two tiny tears/nicks. 256 pages. . ( more information)
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Submarine
Middleton Drew
Chicago: Playboy Press, 1976 the ultimate naval weapon, its past, present & future.. First Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good/Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. ( more information)
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Submarine: The Ultimate Naval Weapon -- Its Past, Present & Future
Drew Middleton
Playboy Press, 1976. Hardcover. Very Good. This is a very nice hardcover library-bound copy. Binding is tight and square. Ex-library copy with typical markings and attachments. Careful packaging and fast shipping.We recommend PRIORITY MAIL for even faster delivery! ( more information)
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Submarine: The Ultimate Naval Weapon - Its Past, Present & Future
Middleton, Drew
Chicago: Playboy Press, 1976. This is a history of the most deadly naval weapon ever developed. Illustrated with black & white photographs, this hardcover First Edition from 1976 is in Good Condition with a Good Dustjacket.. First Edition. Hard Cover. Good Condition/Good Dustjacket. Illus. by Illustrated with Black & White Photos. 8x9 Inches. ( more information)
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Submarine - The Ultimate Naval Weapon - Its Past, Present & Future
Middleton, Drew
Chicago, IL, U.S.A.: Playboy Press, 1976. 256 pages including index with many b/w illustrations & photographs; hard cover scuffed & worn with slight wear to edges & corners;. ISBN: 087223472X. First Edition. Hard Cover. Good/No Jacket. 9 1/4"l X 7 1/2"w. NAVAL STRATEGY SUBMARINES SUBMARINE HISTORY. ( more information)
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Submarine The Ultimate Naval Weapon-Its Past, Present & Future
Middleton, Drew
Chicago, IL:: Playboy Press,, 1976.. First Edition. Cloth. Very Good Plus in Very Good DJ. 8vo, Grey and blue boards with white and red letters. The corners and spine are sharp. DJ is priced clipped and has six tears to one inch. Numerous illustrations. 256 pages. ( more information)
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Submarine, the ultimate naval weapon : its past, present & future / Drew Middleton
Middleton, Drew (1913-)
Chicago : Playboy Press, 1976. 1st Edition. Description: vii, 256 p. : ill. ; 24 cm. Subjects: Submarine warfare. Submarines (Ships). Naval strategy. Fine cloth copy in a good if somewhat dust-dulled, and very slightly edge-nicked dw, now mylar-sleeved. Remains particularly and surprisingly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. ( more information)
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