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Lot 76

SLEEMAN, Charles William. Torpedoes and Torpedo Warfare.

Estimate: $200 - $300

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SLEEMAN, Charles William. Torpedoes and Torpedo Warfare : containing a complete and concise account of the rise and progress of submarine warfare : also a detailed description of all matters appertaining thereto, including the latest improvements, by C.W. Sleeman.

Portsmouth (Eng.) : Griffin & Co., 1880.

viii, 309, 15 pages. With 54 numbered leaves of plates, color frontis., charts, figures.

Bound in illustrated gilt red cloth, speckled edges.


H: 9 1/2 W: 6 1/2 in.

Condition

Very Good. Binding slightly soiled; headband slightly pulled.

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From the Estate of John A. Davidson, Jr. Proceeds to benefit the APL of Lorain County and the Dittrick Museum.