Chapelle, Howard I [1901 - 1975] - The HISTORY Of The AMERICAN SAILING NAVY. The Ships and Thier Development

New York: Konecky & Konecky, 1949. Reprint. Blue papered boards with gilt title lettering stamped to spine. White dust jacket with blue title lettering printed to front panel and spine. xxii, 3 -558 pp including index and appendix. Profusely illustrated with b/w photographic images and drawings. 8-1/2" x 7-3/4". Slight lean, PO inscription to ffep and remainder slash to bottom edge. Withal, a VG+ copy in a similar jacket.