Author: Raymond Blackman [ed]
Title: Jane&Apos;S Fighting Ships 1952-53
Description: London, Sampson Low, Marston & Co Ltd , 1953. First edition. Cloth. The 1953 edition of 'Janes' Fighting Ships', a heavily illustrated annual on naval ships from around the world. The 1952-3 edition of this annual. Profusely illustrated throughout with monochrome advertisements, vignettes and diagrams. In the publisher's original cloth. A 1950's edition of this annual which provides details, updates and news on the naval battle ships from around the world. The work is heavily illustrated throughout with adverts, providing interesting historical context into the companies in business during the first half of the twentieth century. The annual documents the battle ships from around the world, including Spanish destroyers, Chinese gunboats, and French Cruisers, all with photographs and diagrams. In the publisher's original cloth. Externally, generally smart with light scattered damp stains to the boards, slight rubbing to the extremities with small closed tears to the tail of the spine. Front hinge starting after the 'Parsons Marine Geared Turbines' ad. Owner's signature to the front pastedown. Internally binding strained in places, with clean and bright pages and the odd minor handling mark. Very Good . Ill.: None stated. Very Good .

Keywords: First edition Navy Annual Magazine Navy Fred T Jane None stated


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