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Seller's Description:
Very Good. B000855ARA. Complete in two volumes. Illustrated, fold-out maps. First edition. Previous owner's book-plate on front paste-downs, light shelf wear, else both volumes are very good in blue cloth with gilt lettering, top edges gilt. No dust jackets.
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Henry Reuterdahl. Fair to good. 287 & 238, 2 vols., illus., fold-out maps, appendix, index, some foxing to text, weakness to rear board v.1, bookplates inside front boards. Boards somewhat scuffed, some wear and small tears to spine edges. The author was Secretary of the Navy from 1897 to 1902. He discusses the build up of navy personnel, ships, and facilities during the 1880's and 1890's, and focusses on the navy's conduct during the Spanish-American War.
