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Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Good. 2nd Edition. Very good with good dust jacket. Dust jacket has some staining on inside and on outside spine surface, is bumped along top edges, and is worn at spine tips and corners. A few light spots on back cover. 204 pages. Illustrated.

HRD. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Zustand: New.

Hardcover. Zustand: Brand New. new title edition. 216 pages. 9.25x6.25x0.75 inches. In Stock.

Zustand: New. 2007. Hardcover. . . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.

Hardcover. Zustand: Brand New. 288 pages. 10.25x6.25x0.75 inches. In Stock.

Hardcover. Zustand: Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: No dust jacket. First Edition. Office of the Oceanographer of the Navy 1976, first edition. Hardback in good condition; lower corners of cover severely bumped, wear to tips of spine ends. 8 x 10.5 in., 764 pp. PLEASE NOTE: This is a heavy book; priority & international shipping will require extra postage.

Hardcover. Presumed first edition/first printing. xii, 764 p. 27 cm. Illustrations. Index. Addendum. Terminology and Units; Glossary of Acronyns and Terms. Corporate Index. Subject Index. "Because of escalating interest in what is required to accomplish useful work in the ocean environment, questions are being asked about manned submersibles: How do they work? Are there laws that govern their construction and employment? What are they capable of doing? If they are involved in an emergency, what can be done to assist them? What are their limitations? (The Author) has compiled an extensive review of the development and operation of manned submersibles, providing the marine scientist, engineer and surveyor.as well as the uninitiated explorer of the ocean depths.with many answers to questions about these unique vehicles. "-Rear Admiral J. Edward Snyder, USN-Oceanographer of the Navy. Chapters include: Design and Operational Considerations; Contemporary Submersible Development; Manner Submersibles 1948-1974; Pressure Hulls and Exostructures; Ballasting and Trim Systems; Power and its Distribution; Maneuverability and Control; Life Support and Habitability; Operational Equipment, Navigation, Manipulators; Scientific and Work Equipment; Sea and Shore Support; Certification, Classifcation, Requirements; Emergency Devices and Procedures; Emergency Incidents and the Potential for Rescue. Foreword by Rear Admiral J. Edward Snyder. Dedicated to Robert Palmer Bradley. The majority of illustrations were reproduced from various transactions of the Marine Technology Society's annual meetings. The photographs which appear with NAVOCEANO credits were taken by members of its Deep Vehicles Branch. Very good. No dust jacket. Signed by author. Author's enscription on title page [signed copies are very scarce.]. Cover has slight wear and soiling.

Hardcover. Zustand: Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. Inscribed on 6-22-76 to Fred Spiess, world-renowned deep-sea ocean explorer and inventor at Scripps Institution of Oceanography: "To Dr. Fred Spiess: Sometimes ever wonder if we have really seen any progress result from years of steadfast effort. Herein is some testimony that we have made some mark on our conquest of the sea. Your assistance and confidence has been most helpful. Andy Rechnitzer" [Rechnitzer was a legendary deep-sea diving pioneer]. Inscribed by Author(s).

Saddle-stitched. Lot of ~450 pieces of magic-related ephemera (from a variety of renown magicians) . Condition of ephemera is Good overall with mild age toning, mild shelf wear, and the occasional minor stain to cover. MA Consignment. Shelved at Rockville Room B. [Oversized item. Additional postage necessary for expedited/international orders. Economy International shipping unavailable due to size/weight restrictions. For international/expedited customers, please inquire for rates]. 1401351. Special Collections.