Very rare naval journals, U.S. Naval Institute Proceedings—3 issues. Sale Lot #10. Vol.60 No.4 (Whole No.374)—April 1934; Vol.60 No.6 (Whole Issue No.376)-June 1934; and Vol.60 No.8 (Whole issue No.378)—August 1934. Original editions, not reprints, CDs, or photocopy. Published in Annapolis, MD. Size approx. 6 x 10 inches, total weight almost 3 pounds. Monthly editions. Issue No.374 paginated pp.457-590; no.376 paginated pp.745-886; No.378 paginated pp.1049-1188. Each also has a number of unnumbered pages of advertisements. Total content about 140 pages per issue. Major articles include, for example, History of Aerology in the Navy, Method of Seatrch for the AKRON [lost rigid airship]; Standardizing the navy Electric Detonator; Problems of Naval Treaties; Log in Fog [navigational liability]; Mississippi River naval operations, 1863; Great Sea Waves; Station keeping; Voyage of the SACRAMENTO—strange story of German ruse in World War I, transforming a German merchant auxiliary into an American merchant ship. Every issue has sections on naval news, book reviews, etc. Journals are in used condition. All have weathered covers and light wear at corners. Spine cover worn on all three issues, and torn at one side on No.374. Otherwise contents are in good condition. Binding of all three issues is very tight, no evidence of much use. No marks or odors. Please ask any questions of seller prior to bidding. Shipping costs to domestic USA addresses include delivery confirmation. Overseas buyers, please contact seller for shipping costs and information prior to making any payment. International shipments weighing over 4 pounds must go by International Priority Mail. Merchandise will be cited as such on invoices. Contact seller for information on shipping cost discounts for combined purchases. Please, payment by PayPal only.
