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The U.S. Marine Corps Story
by J. Robert Moskin
ISBN: 0316585580
ISBN-13: 9780316585583
Format: Paperback
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Publisher: Little Brown & Co
Published date: 1992
Size: 6.25 x 9.25 inches
Weight: 2.6 pounds
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The U.S. Marine Corps Story
J. Robert Moskin
Little Brown and Company, 1992-06. Paperback. Good. good condition from non smoking home, Does show wear and tear from use ( more information)
Offered by Cheryl's Books (United States)
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U. S. Marine Corps Story
Moskin, J. Robert
New York, NY, U.S.A.: Little Brown & Company, 1992 slight edge wear. trade paperback, military.. Trade Paperback. Very Good. ( more information)
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The U.S. Marine Corps Story (Qty: 7)
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Moskin, J. Robert
Little Brown and Company. PAPERBACK. 0316585580 Good condition. May have some markings & or shelfwear. All pages intact. Immediate shipping for all orders and FREE STANDARD DELIVERY on Domestic US Orders! International, APO, FPO and PO Box addresses accepted. All of our titles are exactly the same title as shown and are 100% Guaranteed! Used items may not include extras such as infotrac, CD or other web access codes. We recommend expedited shipping for fastest delivery. Standard shipping may take up to 14 business days. . Good. ( more information)
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The U S Marine Corps Story, Third Revised Edition : Including a Chapter on the Persian Gulf War
Moskin, J. Robert
Boston: Little Brown & Company, 1992 6" wide by 9" tall. Appears unread. Bright, clean, tight, square, unmarked copy. Flat spine. Not price clipped (19.95). No store stamp, owner's name or bookplate. No remainder mark. No underlining. No highlighting. No margin notes. Illustrated with portraits, maps, and photos. First printing with complete number row (10987654321) on copyright page. Source notes. Bibliography. Index 1st printing of Third Edition, Revised . Softcover. Near Fine condition. 916pp . ( more information)
Offered by About Books (United States)
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The U.S. Marine Corps Story
Moskin, J. Robert
Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.A.: Little Brown & Co, 1992. Pages are clean and tight in binding. Book has shelf wear on corners and edges.. Third Edition. Soft Cover-Not Xlibrary. Very Good/No DJ- Pictorial Cover. 40 Oz. Military. ( more information)
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The U.S. Marine Corps Story
Moskin, J. Robert
Little Brown & Co, 1992. Soft Cover. Fine/No Jacket. Corners Bumped, Edges Sharp, Spine NOT Creased, Interior Unmarked, Very Nice Copy ( more information)
Offered by Solanbooks (United States)
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The U.S. Marine Corps Story
J. Robert Moskin
Little Brown and Company, 1992. Paperback. Very Good/No Jacket. Signed. Signed by author with inscription to former owner. Trade paperback, light wear to cover else very good with no rips, tears or marks of any kind. Email for photo. ( more information)
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