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The Battle Of The Narrow Seas Lt Cdr Peter Scott WW2 Torpedo Boat MTB HC Book

$ 23.76

Availability: 68 in stock
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
  • Original/Reproduction: Original
  • Modified Item: No
  • Condition: Hardcover book shows normal wear/tear associated with age/use/storage. Book may show age related defects to include spine fading, bumps/wear on edges of spine, corner bumps, normal toning of pages, two small stains on inside cover page. No dust jacket. Book is in overall good condition for age.
  • All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
  • Region of Origin: Great Britain
  • Theme: Militaria
  • Conflict: WW II (1939-45)

    Description

    Auction for hardcover book, The Battle Of The Narrow Seas by Lt. Cdr. Peter Scott.
    1. The Battle of the Narrow Seas: A History of the Light Coastal Forces in the Channel and North Sea, 1939-1945, Lt. Cdr. Peter Scott, Charles Scribner's Sons, 1946. Hardcover cloth book is the 1st edition of the war in the channel involving destroyers and MTB's and their fight against German E Boats and other naval weapons. Sciberner's A on copyright page. It is not an ex library book. No markings in book. Illustrated with maps, b/w drawings, pantings, and b/w photos.
    Sir Peter Markham Scott CH, CBE, DSC & Bar, FRS, FZS, R.N.V.R> (14 Sep 1909-29 Aug 1989 was a British ornithologist, conservationist, painter, broadcaster and sportsman. He was the only child of Antarctic explorer Robert Falcon Scott. During WWII he is credited with designing ship camouflage, serving on destroyers, being one of the last British naval officers to evacuate from Dunkirk. After the war he created several wildlife refugees, participated in the search for the Loch Ness Monster, and appeared in numerous documentaries.
    Hardcover book shows normal wear/tear associated with age/use/storage. Book may show age related defects to include spine fading, bumps/wear on edges of spine, corner bumps, normal toning of pages, two small stains on inside cover page. No dust jacket. Book is in overall good condition for age.
    Please use photos as a guide in making a purchase decision. Sold as is. Normal wear and tear associated with age. No refunds. Free Shipping. Thanks for looking.