The Life of William Bainbridge, Esq. of the United States Navy
by Dearborn, H.A.S
- Used
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Good +
- Seller
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Garrison, New York, United States
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About This Item
Princeton, 1931. Hardcover. Good +. Bainbridge was noted for his service during the Barbary War and War of 1812. With laid in sheet to subscribers of the Naval History Society. Tall 8vo, 218pp, uncut. Dark blue gilt cloth, red dust jacket in mylar protective cover. Dj spine a bit sunned.
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- Bookseller
- Antipodean Books, Maps & Prints (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 2601
- Title
- The Life of William Bainbridge, Esq. of the United States Navy
- Author
- Dearborn, H.A.S
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Good +
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Place of Publication
- Princeton
- Date Published
- 1931
- Bookseller catalogs
- MILITARY;
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Garrison, New York
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