The Story of Wake Island
by Devereux, James P. S
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Near Fine in Good dust jacket
- Seller
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Silverdale, Pennsylvania, United States
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About This Item
Philadelphia & New York: J. B. Lippincott Company. Near Fine in Good dust jacket. 1947. 1st Edition; 1st Printing. Hardcover. Hardcover with dustjacket, first printing as stated on copyright page, book has the following minor flaws: very mild tanning to the blank end-papers and tiny edge-creases at top of spine, the binding is clean and tight, the gold titles remain bright and the contents are fine, the jacket has mild foxing on the spine, moderate foxing adjacent to the front flap and along the rear flap-fold and some edge-wear, the original price (2.75) is present and a professional (removable) mylar cover is included, "This book was written by an American fighting man," includes photos and a map .
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- Bookseller
- Mainly Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 055082
- Title
- The Story of Wake Island
- Author
- Devereux, James P. S
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine in Good dust jacket
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- 1st Edition; 1st Printing
- Publisher
- J. B. Lippincott Company
- Place of Publication
- Philadelphia & New York
- Date Published
- 1947
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Keywords
- MILITARY History
- Bookseller catalogs
- World War Two; World War II;
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Please add $5.99 USPS media rate shipping in the USA. Please inquire for all other rates. All books subject to prior sale. Paypal, Check, Money Order accepted. Pennsylvania residents please add 6% sales tax. First printings are always stated in our description. Books are returnable within 10 days. Please contact us for instructions before making a return. We are professional booksellers who place the highest standards on our service, description, and the quality of our stock.
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