Pub by The American Merchant Marine Museum, 1985, stated revised edition with addendum. Inscribed "To Richard J. Driscoll, Chief Engineer, U.S. Merchant Marine, with My Best Wishes and Thanks, Sincerely," (SIGNED by author) Arthur R. Moore. VG or better cond. hardcover w/ Near-Fine unclipped (& unpriced) pict dustjacket. Blue cloth over bds w/ bright gilt lettering on spine. Two preliminary pages w/ 4 small marginal notes, o/w book is complete, intact & unmarked. ROTC sticker at base of spine of dustjacket, o/w no other exLib indicators anywhere inside or out. Extensively illustrated in b&w. 564pp. Square, straight, tight, bright & clean except as noted, overall VG/NF cond. Same or next day shipping. Please email any questions.

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Title: A Careless Word . A Needless Sinking, A Histor of the Staggering Losses Suffered by the U.S. Merchant marine, Both in Ships and Personnel, During World War II 1941-1945 (VG 1985 SIGNED hc/dj)
Publisher: American Merchant Marine Museum
Publication Date: 1985
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Very Good
Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine
Signed: Signed by Author(s)

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RIVERTOWN FINE BOOKS, a sole proprietorship brick & mortar bookstore, is located at 148 Main St., McGregor, Iowa / 52157, John W. Malcom, owner & authorized representative. tel: 563.873.1111 rivtown@alpinecom.net

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