Jay Launer (15 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Poor. 222 pages; illustrated with b/w photos. Light wear, pages toned; a sound binding; good shape. the jacket is heavily stained, worn and torn, discolored with age. A couple names inside. Quantity Available: 1. Category: Ships & the Sea; Inventory No: 208678.…

Condition: Good. Good condition. Good dust jacket. (naval history) A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains. Bundled media such as CDs, DVDs, floppy disks or access codes may not be included.

Hard Cover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. First Edition. this copy is tight and the interior is clean of marks.green cloth covers with some edgewear, a nice tight copy.

Condition: New.

hardcover. Condition: Good. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. A copy that has been read but remains in clean condition. All of the pages are intact and the cover is intact and the spine may show signs of wear. The book may have minor markings which are not specifically mentioned. A good condition first edition book. Some tears and loss to the dust jacket and mild edgewear to the boards and spine. The page edges are thumbed and lightly tanned, although the text and pictorial plates remain in good clear condition. Overall a good clear copy.…

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Dustjacket. First Edition. ISBN . B089YQ9P8W Hardback. No statement of later printing on copyright page. No dustjacket; bound in dark green boards withgold gilt letters on spine. Slight spine cock; minor wear to board corners and edges; slight wear to page corners and edges; slight browning and dustsoiling throughout; otherwise tight, sound and unmarked in Good condition. No Signature.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good+. First Edition. 1st Printing. 1944. Nice Firm Clean copy ! Light general wear. 222 pages. 6523.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. 1st. NAP. 222p. Photos. Line drawings. Green cloth. Owner's name. Near Fine Copy.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good-. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good-. Hardcover; Hardcover: Cloth binding with title on spine in gold. Shelfwear and rubbed corners. Endpapers and pages lightly foxed. This was one of the first books to show the naval power we were up against . This is a definitive and factual picture of this greatest of wars strategies. Nice tight binding. Jacket: Minor edgewear and rubbing . Covers are oxidized. Photo illustrated front cover. Attractive copy in protective mylar. ; Photos & Illus; 4TO; 222 pages.…

Hardback. Jay Launer, Sheridan House. Author: Jay LaunerBinding: HardbackPublished: Sheridan House, 1944Condition:Book: Poor, ex-libraryJacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and cornersPages: Tanning and foxingMarkings: Ex-library with usual markingsThis compelling historical account, The Enemies' Fighting Ships, meticulously chronicles the evolution and impact of naval warfare through the lens of opposing fleets. It presents a detailed analysis of maritime strategies, ship design, and the pivotal battles that shaped global conflicts. Launer's authoritative narrative uncovers the technological advancements and tactical innovations employed by various navies, offering a comprehensive understanding of their strengths and weaknesses. The work illustrates the critical role naval power played in determining the outcomes of wars, providing a vivid portrayal of the challenges and triumphs faced by those who commanded and served on these formidable vessels. This essential volume is a must-read for enthusiasts of military history and naval strategy. Hardback.…

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No jacket, average wear and bumps, some of spine text rubbed away, pages yellowed with occasional foxing, minor blemishes, binding reasonably firm.

Hard Cover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Copyright 1944. Introduction by Harley F Cope. xxii, 222pp, b/w photos, ship silhouettes, charts, tables, diagrams, identification tables, addenda. Prev owner's bookplate on the front paste-down. Green cloth boards, gilt spine titles, in edge-worn dust-jacket which is a little soiled and has a toned spine. The book includes detailed data and many illustrations. It covers the naval strength of Japan and the shipyards, navy yards, and aircraft plants that supply it. The German Navy receives a similar complete teatment with empahsis on the U-Boats. Size: 8vo.…

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 1st Ed. An account of the German & Japanese naval power during World War II, including an account of the shipyards, navy yards & aircraft plants that supply the Japanese fleet. Illustrated with charts, tables of dat, silhouettes, diagrams & identification tables & a grading of all units of the Japanese Navy as well as B&W photographs. Military, Maritime, World War II, German Navy, Japanese Navy. …

vg. Illustrated by numerous. Binding is hb.

Couverture rigide. Condition: bon. RO60066035: 1944. In-8. Relié. Etat d'usage, Couv. défraîchie, Dos fané, Intérieur acceptable. 222 pages. Illustré de nombreux dessins et photos en noir et blanc dans le texte. Tampons de bibliothèque (Frégate Jean Bart) au dos du 1er plat et en page de titre. . . . Classification Dewey : 420-Langue anglaise. Anglo-saxon. …