Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships

Navy Department: Diverse years USA, hardcover, leatherlook bound. A major work, every known ship in alphabetical order with history of each and appendices of special categories such as Confederate Ships, special ships, submarine chasers, tank landing ships, ships of the line, aviation, auxiliaries etc.etc. Most comprehensive, all 21x27c. The Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships is the official multi‑volume reference work of the U.S. Navy, providing concise histories and technical data for over 10,000 named U.S. naval vessels from the Continental and Confederate eras through the modern fleet. This complete 8‑volume set, published 1959–1981 by the Naval History Division/Center, is commonly cited under the Government Printing Office. Vol.1. 1959. Rep with corrections 1970 351pp; Vol.2. 1963. 589pp; Vol.3. 1968 876pp; Vol.4. 1969 744pp; Vol.5. 1970. 640pp. Vol.6. 1976 740pp; Vol.7. 1981. 735pp; Vol.8. 1981. 576pp. ISBN 9780160020186 In excellent condition.(because of weight, no sending outside Europe, or some additional costs)