The Bluejackets' Manual, United States Navy, 1940, 10th Edition by Institute, United States Naval - 1940

United States Naval Institute, 1943-01-01. Hardcover. Acceptable. 1.9000 in x 7.7000 in x 4.9000 in.

Annapolis, MD: United States Naval Institute, 1943. Book. Fair. Cloth Over Paper Boards. Reprint. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Annapolis, MD, United States Naval Institute, 1943. Reprint. 8vo. Navy blue cloth over paper boards with gilt lettering embossed on spine and front board, illustrated in black and white, 1145 pp. Reading copy, only. Bindings torn at spine (1/4" to 1 1/2" tears) text block cracked and a few pages are loose, former owner name. This book has seen a lot of use, but still has plenty of good reading left in it. Pages are clean and bright. Fair condition but a font of knowledge and history..

United States Naval Institute, 1940. 10th Edition. Softcover. well read. good condition, well read and used, previous owners name inside front cover. Both pastedown's are coming loose of glue, but fully intact. Very good considering age & use.

United States Naval Institute, Annapolis, MD: 1943., 1943 pp. xii, 1145 + Plus Index, frontis and color plates of flags. Numerous illustrations. Inked ownership of Ralph C. Gemmill A.S., Co. 366 E-11, U.S.N.T.S., Sampson, NY. Paper beginning to brown but not brittle. 8vo. Original full cloth binding, faded. WWII 3 0.0. Hardcover.

Annapolis, MD: United States Naval Institute, 1940. Tenth Edition. Stiff boards. Good. xiii, [1], [8 pages of plates], 784 pages. Illustrations (some color, some fold-outs). Boards somewhat scuffed. Bookplate inside front board. Residue of name stamp inside front flyleaf. Name stamp on fore-edge. This reflects the state of the art, the state of knowledge and the state of practice just prior to the entry of the United States into the Second World War. This tenth edition had become necessary by the Navy's adoption of the U.S. Army's drill regulations and the desirability of new type setting for clearness of print. As compared with the ninth edition (revised) the following changes should be noted: Chapters 7,8, and 9 now accord with the close order drill of the U. S. Army. Chapter 41, "Artillery School of the Platoon," has been replaced by "Cart Frill." Chapter 51 :Artillery: 75-mm Pack Howitzer," has been omitted because that weapon will no longer be carried… Read More

Annapolis, MD: U.S. Naval Institute, 1943. Eleventh Edition. Stiff boards. Fair condition. xii, [2], 1145, [7] pages. Illustrations. (some color). Glossary of Sea Terms. Alphabetical Index. Boards scuffed and corners bent, discoloration inside boards, pages have darkened, ink name ins front board. The Bluejacket's Manual is the basic handbook for United States Navy personnel. First issued in 1902 to teach new recruits about naval procedures and life and offer a reference for active sailors, it has become the "bible" for Navy personnel, providing information about a wide range of Navy topics. The manual includes information for the recruit, subjects which every person on board should know, seamanship, gunnery, physical drills, landing force, and other topics. The 11th edition represented a complete revision which eliminated obsolete material and updated contents to 'suit the needs of the Navy at war." The material, both old and new, contained in this revision, is the… Read More

Annapolis, MD: United States Naval Institute, 1943. Eleventh Edition [stated]. Presumed first printing. Stiff card boards. Good. xii, [2], 1145, [7] pages. Illustrations/Figures. (some color). Tabular Data. Glossary of Sea Terms. Alphabetical Index. Boards scuffed and corners bent, discoloration inside boards, some pages have darkened, ink name (Paul Carrington Edmunds IV) inside front board. The Bluejacket's Manual is the basic handbook for United States Navy personnel. First issued in 1902 to teach new recruits about naval procedures and life and offer a reference for active sailors, it has become the "bible" for Navy personnel, providing information about a wide range of Navy topics. The manual includes information for the recruit, subjects which every person on board should know, seamanship, gunnery, physical drills, landing force, and other topics. The 11th edition represented a complete revision which eliminated obsolete material and updated contents to 'suit the needs of the Navy at war." The… Read More

The United States Naval Institut, 1946-01-01. Hardcover. Good. 1.3000 7.6000 5.4000. Cover and edges shows shelf wear. Edges shows tanning. Pages are clean and intact.

The United States Naval Institut, 1946-01-01. Hardcover. Good. 1.3000 7.6000 5.4000. Cover and edges shows shelf wear and tanning. Inside front cover and front page shows tanning.Hinge shows wear. Pages are clena and intact.

Maryland: United states Naval Institute, 1940. 10th edition. Softcover. Good copy in the original title-blocked leatherette. . Spine bands and panel edges slightly dust-toned and rubbed as with age. Some dust-staining to the prelims. Remains particularly well-preserved overall. Physical description:784 pages; illus; graphs ;9 pages of plates (some folded) : illustrations (some color) ; 20 cm. Subjects:Government publicationsGuides et manuelsHandbook. Handbooks and manuals. Publications officielles. Sailors' handbooks. United States. Navy. United States. Navy Sailors' handbooks