
Description
1929 The Literary Guild of America New York
HC early reprinting.
"On the Bottom" tells the dramatic story of the sinking and subsequent salvage of the S-51 submarine. Written by a renowned Navy officer and expert in underwater salvage operations, this book provides a compelling account of the challenges faced during the diving operations to rescue the submarine.
Nicely neat in original black cloth with graphic bubbles and title design in green and gilt to cover and spine. Cloth lightly worn and a lettering faded at spine, tiny fleck of cloth lost bottom edge of cover board from shelf-wear.
Rough cut pages with green inked top text edges. Illustrated with pictorial diagram endpages and b&w photos on glossy stock.
Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Nicely neat in original black cloth with graphic bubbles and title design in green and gilt to cover and spine. Cloth lightly worn and a lettering faded at spine, tiny fleck of cloth lost bottom edge of cover board from shelf-wear.
Rough cut pages with green inked top text edges. Illustrated with pictorial diagram endpages and b&w photos on glossy stock.
Dimensions:
Height: 875 in.
Width: 5.75 in.
Depth: 1.5 in.
Category: Books
Origin: United States
Materials: Paper
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HC early reprinting.
"On the Bottom" tells the dramatic story of the sinking and subsequent salvage of the S-51 submarine. Written by a renowned Navy officer and expert in underwater salvage operations, this book provides a compelling account of the challenges faced during the diving operations to rescue the submarine.
Nicely neat in original black cloth with graphic bubbles and title design in green and gilt to cover and spine. Cloth lightly worn and a lettering faded at spine, tiny fleck of cloth lost bottom edge of cover board from shelf-wear.
Rough cut pages with green inked top text edges. Illustrated with pictorial diagram endpages and b&w photos on glossy stock.
Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Nicely neat in original black cloth with graphic bubbles and title design in green and gilt to cover and spine. Cloth lightly worn and a lettering faded at spine, tiny fleck of cloth lost bottom edge of cover board from shelf-wear.
Rough cut pages with green inked top text edges. Illustrated with pictorial diagram endpages and b&w photos on glossy stock.
Dimensions:
Height: 875 in.
Width: 5.75 in.
Depth: 1.5 in.
Category: Books
Origin: United States
Materials: Paper
Shipping:
Your purchase is protected:
In the rare event that the item did not conform to the lot description in the sale, Chairish Auctions specialists are here to help. Buyers may return the item for a full refund provided you notify Chairish Auctions within 5 days of receiving the item.
Condition
Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; Nicely neat in original black cloth with graphic bubbles and title design in green and gilt to cover and spine. Cloth lightly worn and a lettering faded at spine, tiny fleck of cloth lost bottom edge of cover board from shelf-wear.
Rough cut pages with green inked top text edges. Illustrated with pictorial diagram endpages and b&w photos on glossy stock.
Rough cut pages with green inked top text edges. Illustrated with pictorial diagram endpages and b&w photos on glossy stock.
Buyer's Premium
20%
1929 Hardcover Historical Maritime Non-Fiction on the Bottom by Commander Edward Ellsberg, S-51 Subm
Estimate $40-$130
Starting Price
$10
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