About this title: This book has long been considered the definitive study of the fleet submarine, one of the most successful types of warships ever built. It presents a comprehensive analysis of the submarine's design, construction, and development. The author traces its metamorphosis from the T and V classes through wartime boats and postwar Guppy and other conversions up to the 1980s. Dozens of rare photos, profile line drawings, a detailed type plan, and statistical appendixes complement the text in this large format book. The book's wealth of technical data is offered in a frame of historical reference ...
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Binding: Cloth
Publisher: Naval Institute Press
Date Published: 1979
ISBN-13:9780870211874ISBN:0870211870
Description: Oblong format: 8 3/4" tall x 10 1/2" long. DJ spine bumped & worn (tape strengthened), corners bumped & slightly worn, edges slightly bumped, edge wear to spine, condition G. Book condition fine. Fascinating reference on the fleet-type submarine. 290 pages. Extra postage may be required. read more
Description: Good. No dust jacket. Book is GOOD with average wear to cover and pages. We offer a no-hassle guarantee on all our items. Orders generally ship by the next business day. Default Text. read more
Edition: First Edition; First Printing
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: US Naval Institute Press, Bx591
Date Published: 1979
ISBN-13:9780870211874ISBN:0870211870
Description: Good in Fair dust jacket. 0870211870. Hardcover. 4to. US Naval Institute Press. 1979. 280 pgs. DJ in acceptable shape, present but heavily worn to the extremities with several missing pieces along the DJ spine. No ownership marks present. Text is clean and free of marks, binding tight and solid, boards clean with no wear present. Photos sent upon request. Bx591; 1 x 10.3 x 8.3 Inches; 280 pages. read more
Description: Very Fine as New in Very Fine in Plastic Cover jacket. Oblong. Previous owner's bookplate on inside. Illustrated: -black and white photos, construction plans, line drawings, fold-outs and statistical charts. There is Bibliography, notes and appendices. read more
Binding: Hard Bound
Publisher: Naval Institute Press
Date Published: 1979
ISBN-13:9780870211874ISBN:0870211870
Description: Very Good. No Jacket. Signed. Owner Inscription Book has 290 pages (10 x 9 inches) in a tight binding that has no edgewear. Light soiling and scuffing to the dark blue covers. Illustrated with a profusion of b/w photographs and carefully rendered line drawings, including foldouts. Chapter titles include: Rapid Development; Trial and Error; Submarines at War; New Uses for Old Boats; The End of the Road. Also has extensive appendices. read more
Edition: First American Edition
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Naval Institute Press, Annapolis
Date Published: 1979
ISBN-13:9780870211874ISBN:0870211870
Description: As New in As New jacket. Oblong. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: US Naval Institute Press
Date Published: 1979
ISBN-13:9780870211874ISBN:0870211870
Description: New in New jacket. Brand New Hardcover with dust jacket, clean, tight, unmarked, (Fine with Fine Dust Jacket) North American Orders are shipped by kbooks every business day. International orders are shipped on Tuesdays and Friday's. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: US Naval Institute Press
Date Published: 1979-10
ISBN-13:9780870211874ISBN:0870211870
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Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: US Naval Institute Press
Date Published: 1979-10
ISBN-13:9780870211874ISBN:0870211870
Description: Good. Excellent customer service. May ship from alternate location depending on your zip code and availability. Satisfaction guaranteed! ! read more
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