The Establishment of Steel Gun Factories in the United States (1884)

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The United States Naval Institute, 1884. Hardcover. Good. Lieutenant W. H. Jaques' 1884 study of the establishment of steel gun factories in the United States. Volume X in the Naval Institutes series of Proceedings. Also includes sections on England France, Germany and Russia. Emphasis on large caliber gunnery and cannon. Exceptionally detailed technical content. Illustrated with 78 plates, many of two, three and four-panel fold outs. 136-page index. Rare. Bound in pebbled burgundy cloth with gilt lettering to front and spine panels. Collated and complete as issued with all 78 plates present. [blank, 3] [iv-vii] 532-909 [blank] [essay] [blank, 3]. 9 1/4" x 6". Tight, unmarked copy with light shelf wear and slight fraying to head and tail of spine panel and scattered areas of superficial erosion - and then much less so in areas along front and back panel joints. Sturdy hinges with unusually clean, crisp internals. A presentable copy of an early and important military reference. Photographs of or additional information about this item are available on request. All inquiries answered promptly.

Bookseller

Midnight Books (US)

Bookseller's Inventory #

376347

Title

The Establishment of Steel Gun Factories in the United States (1884)

Author

Lieutenant W. H. Jaques, USN

Format/Binding

Hardcover

Book Condition

Used - Good

Quantity Available

1

Publisher

The United States Naval Institute

Date Published

1884

Size

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Weight

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