C.S.S. Virginia: Mistress of Hampton Roads by QUARSTEIN, John V - 2000

The History Press, 2013-08-23. Paperback. Used: Good.

Charleston, SC: The History Press, 2013. Book. Fine. Soft cover. Inscribed by Author(s). First Thus. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Stiff color illus. wraps. 592 pp., illus. As issued. Signed by author on half-title, with generic salutation "Sink before surrender," inscription and signature slightly smudged. 1st ptg. of softcover edition..

Charleston & London: The History Press, 2012. Book. Near Fine. Hardcover. 1st Edition. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Near Fine Copy In A Near Fine Dust Jacket. Well Done Work On The Building Of The Css Merrimack, It's Faults And Leaders Miscalculations Of The Union's Plans. All The While The Defense Of Norfolk Was In The Balance. When The Css Virginia (Merrimack) Slowly Steamed Down The Elizabeth River Toward Hampton Roads On March 8, 1862, The Tide Of Naval Warfare Turned From Wooden Sailing Ships To Armored, Steam-Powered Vessels. Little Did The Ironclad's Crew Realize That Their Makeshift Warship Would Achieve The Greatest Confederate Naval Victory. The Trip Was Thought By Most Of The Crew To Be A Trial Cruise. Instead, The Virginia's Aggressive Commander, Franklin Buchanan, Transformed The Voyage Into A Test By Fire That Forever Proved The Supreme Power Of Iron Over Wood. The Virginia's Ability To Beat The Odds To Become The First Ironclad To Enter Hampton… Read More

H. E. Howard, 2000. 1st Edition . Hardcover. Very Good/No Jacket. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Signed and inscribed on title page by Quarstein. CLean and tight. (Virginia Regimental History Series)

History Pr, 2013. Paperback. New. reprint edition. 591 pages. 9.00x6.00x1.00 inches.

H.E. Howard, 2000. Book. Fine. Hardcover. Signed by Author(s). 1st Edition. Large Octavo. A book in the Virginia Regimental History Series. No. 419 of 1,000-copy limited edition, signed by author. Otherwise like new dust jacket has a 2" closed tear on bottom rear edge, barely noticeable within Brodart sleeve..

H.E. Howard, 2000-01-01. Hardcover. New. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title!