The Tankers from a (A.W. Peake) to Z (Zephyrhills) Tapa dura - 2008

Palo Alto, CA: Glencannon Press, 2008. Hardcover, black cloth lettered in gold, in bold pictorial black dust-jacket. 518 pages. Bibliography, Tanker Index, General Index. Illustrated with diagrams, specifications and over 300 photographs on high quality stock. Stated first edition, first printing. "History of 721 tankers contracted for by the U.S. Maritime Commission and its successor, the U.S. Maritime Administration" with every T-type ship accounted for, including who and what she was named for, and all the other names she was known under, and their ultimate fate [torpedoed, sold, placed in reserve fleet or scraped]. A truly comprehensive study of the breath and resources needed to fight a modern naval war. No previous ownership marks. Incidental bumps to lower corners, else a very clean, square, fresh and unmarked copy. Near fine in a near fine dust-jacket. Priority and International orders will require additional postage. . First Edition. Hardcover. Near Fine/Near Fine. 4to… Leer más

Glencannon Press, 2008. 518pp, large format, illus. The "T" Tankers. From the emergency shipbuilding program started in the 1930s and the evolution of transporting oil by sea with the main focus on the ships. Book and jacket are in as new condition.. First Edition. Hard Cover. As New/As New.

Palo Alto: Glencannon Press, 2008. First edition, first printing (stated). Hardcover. New. Very fine./new. Qaurto in dark blue-black illus DJ with white spine; x, 518 p. : ill. ; 29 cm. Includes bibliographical references and index. Lavishly illustrated in black & white. "History of 721 tankers contracted for by the U.S. Maritime Commission and its successor, the U.S. Maritime Administration"--Provided by publisher. || Ships, Boats, Nautical history. Tankers -- United States -- History. World War, 1939-1945 -- United States. Tankers. United States. Maritime Commission -- History. United States. Maritime Administration -- History. United States. Maritime Administration. United States. Maritime Commission. World War (1939-1945) || **A large, heavy book. Extra shipping charges may apply for international & expedited orders. Please inquire.**.

Glencannon Press,, 2008.. 1st. Hardcover. Used, like new. Book and jacket are like new, with slightest (barely visible) shelf wear. This is a very large black hardcover with gold lettering on spine and front cover, 518pp, black & white photos. 2008, first printing. No marks or writing. HEAVY/OVERSIZE. **We provide professional service and individual attention to your order, daily shipments, and sturdy packaging. FREE TRACKING ON ALL SHIPMENTS WITHIN USA. **Your purchase supports our town's public library.