About this title: The book describes the service's active participation in two world wars, various conflicts, and its multifaceted peacetime duties. It traces the service's developement since 1915 when the Revenue Cutter Service and the Life-Saving Service formally merged.
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Description: Good. Former Library book. Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside. Shipped to over one million happy customers. Your purchase benefits world literacy! read more
Description: Good. Book shows minor use. Cover and Binding have minimal wear and the pages have only minimal creases. A tradition of southern quality and service. All books guaranteed at the Atlanta Book Company. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Naval Institute Press
Date Published: 1987
ISBN-13:9780870217203ISBN:0870217208
Description: Very Good. A copy that has been read, but remains in excellent condition. Pages are intact and are not marked by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. ******PLEASE NOTE****** Orders placed after Dec. 7 cannot be guaranteed delivery before Christmas unless you select EXPEDITED shipping! Thank you & Happy Holidays! read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Naval Institute Press
Date Published: 1987-09
ISBN-13:9780870217203ISBN:0870217208
Description: Fair. No folded pages or writing. Looks like cover got wet and dye from cloth bled through to inside of covers and first few and last few pages (does not affect text). Some cover wear, including rubbing & edgewear, plus corner bumps and spotting. No dustcover. read more
Description: Very Good. Oversize Hardcover with DJ. Very good condition; edges, corners, and covers of book show minor wear and discoloration. No underlining; no highlighting; no internal markings except for previous owner's name on ffep. DJ is vg; small closed tear; no price clip. No remainder mark but previous owner's name blacked out on bottom edge. In sealed plastic protection. 1987. Oversize Hardcover with DJ. read more
Edition: First edition; a review copy with publisher's materials laid in.
Binding: publisher's green cloth in dust jacket.
Publisher: [1987], Naval Institute PRess
Description: Annapolis, Maryland: A fine copy in a very near fine jacket, with the slightest of creasing at the extremities of the spine. x, 412 pp. Illustrated. Large 8vo, read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Naval Institute Press, Annapolis
Date Published: 1987
ISBN-13:9780870217203ISBN:0870217208
Description: Very Good in Very Good jacket. 71/2x101/2. 412 pages, w/illustrations. Dust jacket is bright, crisp and clean. Full light green cloth exterior w/title on spine. Interior is unmarked, tight and clean. Only flaw is top edge and outer edge foxing. read more
Edition: Not Given
Binding: Cloth
Publisher: Naval Institute Press, Annapolis, Maryland
Date Published: 1987
ISBN-13:9780870217203ISBN:0870217208
Description: Fine in Fine jacket. 4to-over 9¾"-12" tall. "Based on years of extensive research, this comprehensive history of the U.S. Coast Guard-the first to be written-benefits both from the author's firsthand knowledge of the service and from his training as a historian. Robert Erwin Johnson served five years in the Coast Guard during World War II and is now a respected writer and teacher of maritime history. " This book has 412 pages and is illustrated throughout. Gift bookplate is attached to the ... read more
Description: 1987, 1st edition, fine condition, with a near fine dust jacket, published by The Naval Institute Press, Annapolis, 412 pages. A Comprehensive history of the United States Coast Guard from 1915 to 1987. Illustrated with photographs, maps, and an extensive notes and bibliography section. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Naval Institute Press, Annapolis, MD, U.S.A.
Date Published: 1987
ISBN-13:9780870217203ISBN:0870217208
Description: Good in Good jacket. Good in Good jacket Good in Good jacket Good in Good jacket Good in Good jacket Good in Good jacket Good in Good jacket Good in Good jacket Ex Library Ex-library book with usual markings (card holder, stamps, etc. ), text is clean. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Naval Institute Press
Date Published: 1987
ISBN-13:9780870217203ISBN:0870217208
Description: Acceptable. Average reading condition. There are portions of the book that are highlighted and have hand written notes. There is wear and tear present. This item was a donation to Goodwill of Greater Washington. Thank you for your purchase. Your order will be processed within 2 business days of receipt. read more
Description: New. 0870217208 New hardecover & dustjacket-Over 6, 000 books sold-Not available for international mailing-No remainder marks-100% guarantee-No Marks-no rips-No highlighting-clean-tight-e-mail confirmation of order-Same or next day mailing. read more
Edition: Second printing.
Binding: Hardcover.
Publisher: Naval Institute Press,, Annapolis, MD;
Date Published: 1988
ISBN-13:9780870217203ISBN:0870217208
Description: One of the nation's armed forces, the Coast Guard has never come under the jurisdiction of the Department of Defense, and most of its ships and aircraft remain unarmed. This comprehensive history also includes sensational tales of search-and-rescue missions plus technical explanations of cutter designs. 412 pages with photographs and several maps. Fine in fine and bright dust jacket with two tiny closed tears. read more
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