The 200 Year Legacy of Stephen Decatur, 1798-1998 (SIGNED FIRST EDITION)

Minor edge and corner wear to the dj; lightly scuffed and scratched; corners are lightly bumped and rubbed; some shelf wear; overall a very crisp and clean SIGNED FIRST EDITION! Inscribed and dated by the author on the front flyleaf! Blue boards with gilt lettering on the front board and spine. Mapped endpapers. 216 very clean unmarked and uncreased historical and informative pages nicely enhanced by black and white and full-color photographs and illustrations! "The 200 Year Legacy of Stephen Decatur chronicles the life of this early American naval hero and the histories of the subsequent ships bearing his name, as well as the many cities, towns, counties, schools, libraries, and other institutions throughout 'Decatur Country' dedicated to his memory. Some 325 photographs, drawings, and maps, over 40 of which are in full color, are interspersed through this 216 page book to offer a vivid and colorful insight into Decatur's legacy." (SIGNED FIRST EDITION).